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Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Nassau
Lifestyle
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More
Emmys 2023: Nassau Natives Honored For Work In ‘Succession’, 'Abbott Elementary', More Several native Long Islanders have been nominated for their performances in the most popular TV shows of the year, including recent Walk of Fame recipient Sheryl Lee Ralph.  Three stars hailing from Nassau County have been nominated by the Television Academy for their work, according to the list released on Wednesday, July 12.  Natasha Lyonne, who spent the first part of her life in Great Neck, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy for her role of Charlie Cale in Peacock’s “Poker Face.” View this post on Instagram A post s…

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by Sophie Grieser
Nassau
Lifestyle
Uniondale HS Alum, Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Uniondale HS Alum, Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Uniondale HS Alum, Abbott Elementary's Sheryl Lee Ralph To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Actress and New York native Sheryl Lee Ralph will be immortalized in Tinseltown. Ralph, who grew up on Long Island and stars in the hit series Abbott Elementary, is among 31 entertainers named to the Hollywood Walk of Fame’s class of 2024, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced Monday, June 26. A visibly emotional Ralph shared the news with her fans in a video posted on Twitter. “Everybody’s blowing up my phone… I just have to thank God. I have to thank everybody who considered me for this,” she says in the video. “I’m overwhelmed, grateful, and I’m blessed.” You’ve heard me say …

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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford
Lifestyle
Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored
Former West Hartford Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Honored If you've ever caught yourself watching countless episodes of shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," you have former Connecticut resident Michael Schur to thank, who will soon be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Schur, who has produced or co-created several popular television shows such as "The Office," is among the latest group of entertainment professionals who have been chosen to have their names etched on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday, June 26.  Born in Michigan in 1975, Schur and his family…

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by Ben Crnic
Anne Arundel
Lifestyle
Severn's Toni Braxton To Shine With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Severn's Toni Braxton To Shine With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Severn's Toni Braxton To Shine With Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame Maryland's Toni Braxton is among a number of celebrities who recently learned they'll be getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Born in Severn, the 55-year-old R&B singer has won seven Grammy Awards, nine Billboard Music Awards, seven American Music Awards, and has sold more than 70 million records worldwide. Braxton began singing with her her four sisters in the 1980s as The Braxtons. She would ultimately go on to become best known for her songs "Un-Break My Heart," "He Wasn't Man Enough," and "You're Making Me High." Click here for the complete list of newest celebs to be gett…

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by Cecilia Levine
Paramus
Lifestyle
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame
These NJ Celebs Will Get Stars On Hollywood Walk Of Fame The Garden State continues to show why it's so star-studded. Three celebrities with New Jersey roots were among a number of entertainers selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.  They are Kevin Feige, Jim Nantz and Jane Krakowski. Feige was raised in Westfield and graduated from Westfield High School. As the producer of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Feige is the highest grossing producer of all-time. Combined, the MCU has grossed more than $29 billion worldwide, with no signs of slowing down…

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by Sam Barron
Suffolk MA
Lifestyle
Boston-Born Marvel Maestro, Producer Gets Star Hollywood On Walk Of Fame Boston-Born Marvel Maestro, Producer Gets Star Hollywood On Walk Of Fame
Boston-Born Marvel Maestro, Producer Gets Star Hollywood On Walk Of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is expanding its list of honorees, and one Massachusetts native with a superhero-studded resume made the cut.  Kevin Feige, the producer behind every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie since Iron Man, was among the newest batch of Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees announced on Monday, June 26 by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Feige, who is also the president of Marvel Studios, was born in Boston in 1973 and started his Marvel career in 2000 with "X-Men," according to Rotton Tomatoes. The newly-minted Walk of Fame honoree is kno…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Rye
Schools
Judge Judy To Speak At Rye Country Day School's Commencement Ceremony Judge Judy To Speak At Rye Country Day School's Commencement Ceremony
Judge Judy To Speak At Rye Country Day School's Commencement Ceremony Beloved television personality Judith Sheindlin, best known as "Judge Judy," is set to speak at the commencement ceremony of a school in Westchester where her grandchild currently attends.  Sheindlin, age 80, will speak at the Rye Country Day School's 2023 Upper School Graduation Ceremony later in the spring, school officials announced.  Best known for her Emmy Award-winning show "Judge Judy," which ran for 25 years, Sheindlin has been a Country Day School grandparent for students graduating in both 2018 and 2023.  School officials said that she would offer "words of wisdom" during her ap…

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by Ben Crnic
Somerset
Obituaries
James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies
James Caan Of 'The Godfather' Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account. A cause of death was not made immediately available. “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6," the tweet says. "The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Nassau
Obituaries
Ex-Hofstra Student James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies Ex-Hofstra Student James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies
Ex-Hofstra Student James Caan Of 'Godfather' Fame Dies James Caan, the New York-born actor best-known for his highly acclaimed roles in “The Godfather,” “Elf,” and “Misery,” has died at the age of 82. His death was announced on Caan's official Twitter account: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. The family appreciates the outpouring of love and heartfelt condolences and asks that you continue to respect their privacy during this difficult time." Caan, who will forever be known for playing “Sonny” Corleone, the brother to Al Pacino’s Michael, in the "Godfather," was honored for his work …

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by Kathy Reakes
Pascack Valley
Neighbors
Happy Birthday To River Vale's Bill Maher Happy Birthday To River Vale's Bill Maher
Happy Birthday To River Vale's Bill Maher RIVER VALE, N.J. — Happy birthday to Bill Maher of River Vale, who turns 62 on Saturday. He was born in New York City on Jan. 20, 1956 and was raised in River Vale, graduating from Pascack Hills High School in Montvale in 1974. He double majored in English and history at Cornell University, graduating in 1978. His father, William Aloysius Maher Jr. was a network news editor and radio announcer, and his mother, Julie (Berman) Maher, was a nurse. He is best known for the HBO political talk show "Real Time with Bill Maher" (2003–present), and is also a comedian, writer, producer, p…

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by Cecilia Levine