You're A Shining Star

Friends
l-r Laura Dern, Courtney Cox, Jennifer Aniston
& Lisa Kudrow

Yesterday Courtney Cox got her star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame along with a little help from her Friends. 

I actually passed the ceremony area on my way home from Trader Joe's on Vine prior to it all happening.

Congratulations are in order, there are many reasons Ms. Cox is worthy. Of course the main one is to help promote Scream 6 which opens March 10. Yeah, you know the timing of this isn't coincidental Minions. That doesn't mean her body of work is not deserving it simply is what it is...

Oh and "Yes" I will be there opening weekend for Scream in case you were wondering, and in case you weren't. 

Courtney Cox on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/courteneycoxofficial/?hl=en 

Bye, Bye Miss "American Pie"

Don McLean

DON McLEAN IMMORTALIZED ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD WITH STAR ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME

Don McLean, known for his mega-hit “American Pie,” which he wrote and performed, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today at 6314 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Pie Hole restaurant (corner of Hollywood and Vine).

“This is a very special day for me, awards are given every year on those television programs, and every year a new person is named a favorite, however, this award is forever,” says McLean. “This is an honor I get to share with friends, fans, and whoever walks down Hollywood Boulevard.”

Joining in the festivities were Don’s longtime friend "Weird Al" Yankovic, who is a fellow Hollywood Walk of Fame recipient. Yankovic released a parody “The Saga Begins,” that was set to the tune of “American Pie,” which recounted the plot of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, from Obi-Wan Kenobi’s point of view. The song was included on Yankovic's tenth album, Running With Scissors (1999), and went platinum, selling more than one million copies.

In addition, the award-winning acapella group Home Free, participated in the celebration with a special performance of “American Pie,” all while fans along Hollywood Boulevard couldn’t resist singing along and having a good time. The five-member group recorded the song with McLean in 2020 and subsequently released a music video that won three Telly Awards in 2021.

Don on Wikipedia -

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_McLean

You're A Shining Star

Smile Everyone, Smiles
Anne Hathaway

With her latest movie The Hustle co-starring Rebel Wilson opening today, Anne Hathaway received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday, naturally.

The Oscar Winning actress for Les Miserables, certainly has a great body of work that has earned her the honor. 

But in all honesty what compelled me to do a post on this today was the infectious smile she had while being immortalized on Hollywood Blvd. 

"Yes" her smile is what's making me happy this morning, Friday May 10th 2019. It's the most sincere thing I have seen all week. 

Thanks Anne for a lovely kick off to the day ahead, your mega watt smile is one of the many reasons you're a shining star. So bend it like Anne today minions, like I know you can.

Go get em'!!!

Anne on IMDb -
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004266/?ref_=nv_sr_1?ref_=nv_sr_1

Kiss

Kissing Bandits
Sarah Silverman & Jimmy Kimmel

"I just want your extra time and your Kiss, Oh oh" - Kiss, Prince 

Apparently Sarah Silverman got herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame this past Friday. While I do like Ms. Silverman it caught me off guard that she actually received the honor. I am guessing there is an upcoming project that she is in, thus the high visibility promotion.

Well guess who showed up for the ceremony? None other than Sarah's ex-BF Jimmy Kimmel! Guess what he did? C'mon guess...he gave her a kiss. Sound the collective Awwwwwwwww....sound it, and sound it now!

Thus today's decree? Give someone you once, or are currently banging a kiss today for whatever reason you see fit. It doesn't have to be out of respect and love like Sarah & Jimmy. It could have funny, naughty or insidious intentions, the choice is yours.

Now if you will excuse me I'm gonna go kiss someone special, in a place that I dare not speak it's name.

Mic Drop!

Sarah on IG -

https://www.instagram.com/sarahkatesilverman/?hl=en  

Just Because...Eric McCormack

New Sensation
Eric McCormack

Just Because he got his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to publicize the upcoming season of Will and Grace. Just Because his pose is giving me life on a Sunday morning & Just Because I wanna be sedated. Here is Eric McCormack peeps!

While I was never really a fan of the original Will and Grace ("yes" I am a bad gay, or perhaps bad ass gay depending on your take) I am even less of a fan of the cartoon like reboot.

This but and however does not mean I find Eric untalented. I find him very much so and am glad that the powers that be decided to pimp his ass out for publicity for the second coming of the revived show by gifting him with a star on the HWOF. 

Hey, the going price is $40,000 and that's pretty cheap in terms of the publicity it buys. Obviously NBC deemed McCormack the one from the cast who should get one. Also so did the Walk of Fame committee.

So there you have it in a nutshell Eric going yogi on your ass and receiving his Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame zen style.

What?! It's done get on with your day.

Eric on IG -
https://www.instagram.com/eric_mccormack/?hl=en

Bye, Bye,Bye

That Time When...
NSYNC, Ellen DeGeneres & Carson Daly

When boy band NSYNC disbanded in 2002, I never thought we would hear from them again collectively as a group, individually, of course, but as a whole unit?! 

Just when you thought it was safe to walk down Hollywood Blvd. NSYNC got their star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, yesterday, April 30th 2018. Hence me titling this entry "Bye, Bye, Bye" because it is the only song by the boys that I can recall.

"No" I was not one of their fans. Seriously I don't think I am the target audience for a boy band, not being a teenage girl.

But, when I saw this image of them with Ellen DeGeneres & Carson Daly in tow...WTF?! It made me nostalgic for a simpler, sillier time in the history of the world. "Yes" sometimes I have odd triggers.

So let's kick off this first of May, or May Day as it were with some good vibes. You know you want them.

NSYNC on the WWW at:
https://www.nsync.com/

Michael's Musings

Seriously?!
Michael Shinafelt

This weeks word is seriously. What's that you say? I know, I know I have never had a word of the week before. Well this week I do, get over it.

Seriously can take on many forms. It can mean seriously WTF?! Or seriously you really did that? Or seriously you just said that?

I will be addressing all forms of the word in printed matter this week. Shall we play games???

Donald Trump wants to enlist the military to build the wall between the US & Mexico. Ummmmmm...does he realize most of the military is made up of Latin immigrants? 

The Bible, read in the condescending voice of a 14 year old atheist

I have learned how to prepare nutritious foods for hermaphrodite aliens

The Real Housewives of New York premiered last night. The bitches are back!

Went to the drop dead beautiful Lynda Carter's star ceremony on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. Yes, I really did.

Hate your job? Try astral projection 

Honestly I am truly disturbed by the fact that we live in a society where adults mock teenage survivors of a mass shooting

The Horror!
Joan Collins

Joan Collins is going to be on Season 8 of American Horror Story. Way to gay Ryan Murphy!

Beware of the Sourpatch Kid that thinks

When you accidentally dial a wrong number always say: "Is this the cocksucker residence?"

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel".- Maya Angelou 

Always remember, Lala Kent still uses a baby bottle, she's 27

Don't do anything I wouldn't do...Bwa ha ha ha ha ha!

Now it's time to say goodbye and follow me at:
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/?hl=en
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt  

"Smiles Everyone, Smiles..."

You Get A Star!
l-r
Mickey Mouse, Katy Perry & Minnie Mouse

Do you know where the quote in my byline comes from today? If you do, then you are old. It comes from the TV show Fantasy Island which premiered January 14, 1977. The line was uttered every week by the character Mr. Roarke played by the late Ricardo Montalban. 

This quote popped into my head (yes, I am old(er) not old) when I spotted this photo of Katy Perry attending Minnie Mouse's star ceremony on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Mickey Mouse was there too, naturally.

Minnie has been playing the Hollywood game for 90 years it's about time this ageless beauty got honored, she's more than earned it!

Honestly I have no other reason for posting this today than whimsy and smiles.

So there!

As Mr. Roarke would say "Smiles Everyone, Smiles..." may you have an enchanting day!

Minnie on Wikipedia:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minnie_Mouse  

Star Crossed - Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell

Starstruck
Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell

They've been together for thirty, count em' thirty years and now the both received stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, what else, together.

Yes, Goldie Hawn & Kurt Russell are now literally star crossed lovers. With Goldie returning to the silver screen in Snatched next Friday and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 with Kurt dropping today, well PR is the name of the game and what better way to gain it than a duel star ceremony for the two love birds.

I think they are both terrific! Me personally? I am looking forward to Snatched because I am a big fan of Goldie's - while I also like Kurt I'm not really into things like Guardians of the Galaxy, alas I will not be attending it. Hey with the box office take that movie will have I'm sure they won't miss me not buying a ticket.

So here is your Feel Good Friday image to kick off the weekend, courtesy of one of Hollywood's most enduring couples. Smiles everyone, smiles!!!

Goldie on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/officialgoldiehawn/?hl=en

Kurt on IMDB:
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000621/  

Star Lord Gets A "Star"

Star Lord, Has A Star & So Does
Chris Pratt

Just in time to help hype the upcoming release of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Chris Pratt aka Star Lord, gets his star on Hollywood's Walk Of Fame.

Yes, the man from the stars, who is a Lord portrayed by Pratt in the Marvel films now has been immortalized as a star on a sidewalk in Hollywood so you can walk all over him with your boots, or whatever your footwear of choice is.

Alright enough of my irreverence, the lovable Chris had this to say to his wife Anna Faris at his star ceremony: “I want to thank my wife Anna, I love you. You’ve given me so much. You gave me the greatest star in the galaxy in my little boy, I love him and I love you.”

Awwwwwwwwww...now you know what to get me for my Birthday, a Chris Pratt type of guy.

Happy Earth Day! 

Chris on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/prattprattpratt/?hl=en

Michael's Musings

Horny For Halloween
Michael Shinafelt

This week is a special edition of my column. In case you haven't figured out that means my focus will be on Halloween this coming Monday, then I have no response to that.

Time to let loose the devil inside!

Did you know there is a line of Halloween costumes out based on the raunchy R-rated movie Sausage Party? You too can dress as a douche and offer yourself and your services up as a treat,

I am the terror that flaps in the night. That is all.

Heidi Klum always rocks the best costumes. Can't wait to see what she comes up with this year. 

“No tears please, it’s a waste of good suffering.” - Pinhead, Hellraiser 

How about that clown scare this year?

Someone decided to make Hollywood Great again and smash Donald Trump's star on the Walk of Fame with a sledgehammer the day of Hillary Clinton's Birthday. What a nice Halloween treat, and Happy Birthday Madam President!

If I were a witch, I would cast spells, kill people and stuff...

"Nothing Human Loves Forever" - tag line for my favorite vampire film, The Hunger 

Let's crack open a bottle of wine and Ouija.

My all time favorite horror film is John Carpenter's Halloween. Only scary movie that ever really got under my skin, and, well scared the fuck outta me!

This Halloween I plan on attending the West Hollywood Halloween Carnival. The amount of alcohol consumed there both scares and impresses me.

Get Ghoulish with me on Instagram & Twitter at: 
https://www.instagram.com/michaelshinafelt/
https://twitter.com/MShinafelt     

A Lifetime Of Dolly

Living Legend
Dolly Parton 

When I think about my life I can't ever recall a time when Dolly Parton wasn't in it...

Superstar Dolly Parton will be the 2016 recipient of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award, which will be presented during “The 50th Annual CMA Awards,” airing Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network live from Nashville.

The announcement was made Monday during Parton’s appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” See clip here.

The Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award is for an iconic artist who has attained the highest degree of recognition in Country Music. The Award was established to recognize an artist who has achieved both national and international prominence and stature through concert performances, humanitarian efforts, philanthropy, record sales, and public representation at the highest level. The artist receiving this Award has positively impacted and contributed to the growth of the genre throughout a course of years that have proven to have an unprecedented historical impact on fans and industry alike.

“Dolly epitomizes the very definition of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award,” said Sarah Trahern, CMA Chief Executive Officer. “She is a trailblazer who continues to enchant and captivate fans around the world, from her latest No. 1 album, to her sold-out tour, and numerous television projects. She is a treasure and deserving of this industry acclaim for her undeniable contributions to the success of Country Music, today.”

Previous recipients of the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award include Willie Nelson (2012), Kenny Rogers (2013), and Johnny Cash (2015).

Parton has received 44 CMA Awards nominations and has won nine times including Entertainer (1978) and Female Vocalist of the Year (1975, 1976). In 1996, she and Vince Gill won Musical Event of the Year for “I Will Always Love You,” which is heavily featured in CMA’s hugely popular “Forever Country” single and music video project celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the CMA Awards.

An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Dolly Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of entertainment. Her latest album Pure & Simple recently debuted at No. 1 – her first in 25 years. All-inclusive sales of singles, albums, hits collections, paid digital downloads, and compilation usage during her illustrious career have topped a staggering 100 million records worldwide. Achieving 25 RIAA certified Gold, Platinum and multi-Platinum awards, Parton has had 25 songs reach No. 1 on theBillboard Country charts, a record for a female artist. Making her film debut in the 1980 hit comedy "9 to 5," Parton earned rave reviews for her performance and an Oscar nomination for writing the title tune, along with her second and third Grammy Awards. Roles in "Steel Magnolias," "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas," "Rhinestone," and "Straight Talk" followed.

Parton saw a cherished dream become a reality in 1986 with the opening of her own theme park, Dollywood, in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. In 1988, Dolly began the Dollywood Foundation which funds Dolly Parton's Imagination Library across America and in Canada by giving every preschool child a book each month from the time he or she is born until the child reaches kindergarten. Currently 80,000,000 books are mailed to children in the US, Canada and throughout the U.K. In 1999, Dolly was inducted as a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. She has her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and in 2004, the U.S. Library of Congress presented her with their Living Legend Award for her contribution to the cultural heritage of the United States. In December 2015, more than 13 million viewers tuned in to "Dolly Parton's Coat of Many Colors," which was the most-watched film on broadcast network television since May 2012.

To learn more about this American icon, visit DollyParton.com.

“The 50th Annual CMA Awards” will be hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood and broadcast live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Wednesday, Nov. 2 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. 

Because I Can: "Married With Children" 17 Years Later

Reunited And It Feels So Good

Katey Sagal aka Peg Bundy from Married With Children and unstable matriarch and big bad biker mama Gemma Teller on Sons of Anarchy of which the first episode of the final season premiered last night, got her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday.

Thus it was time for a Bundy family reunion, Yay!

I was privileged enough to have V.I.P. access to one of the tapings of an episode during the 10th and final season of MWC. By this point and time the cast and crew were lightning quick pros, who had it all down pat and clocked in at an hour and a half for a shoot.

Not like the numerous times I was forced to sit through a V.I.P. access filming of Friends which took four hours, ugh!

Katey Sagal, Ed O'Neil, Christina Applegate & David Faustino were in top form and all reunited to celebrate their very talented co-star for her well deserved honor.

The often nominated MWC star has never won an award until her Golden Globe nomination for SOA.

Which has been sorely overlooked by the Emmy committee. So a toast to all you MWC fans out there, this reunion photo is for you and me!

Cheers, and get your Anarchy on!!!

Sons of Anarchy on FX: http://shop.fxnetworks.com/sons-of-anarchy/index.php?v=fx_shows_sons-of-anarchy

Hollywood Walk Of Fame 2015 Honorees Announce

EXCLUSIVE:

HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNOUNCES

NEW WALK OF FAME HONOREES FOR 2015

Life is a mystery everyone must stand alone - Madonna "Like A Prayer"

Yep, this quote pretty much sums up the 2015 honorees on Hollywood's beloved Walk of Fame.

A few not, all of my personal favorites, Julianna Margulies, Snoopy, Pharrell Williams and Ennio Morricone. I don't want to slam anyone but really, Jennifer Garner?!

Anyway love them or think they don't deserve one, here is the 2015 list, people!

A new group of entertainment professionals in Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre, Radio and Recording have been selected to receive stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, it was announced today by the Walk of Fame Selection Committee of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. These individuals were chosen from among hundreds of nominations to the committee at a meeting held on June 16, 2014 and ratified by the Hollywood Chamber’s Board of Directors.

“The Walk of Fame Selection Committee is excited to announce the Class of 2015 Star Honorees to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. We know that the new selections represent the best of the entertainment industry, and will be a great addition to the Walk of Fame for both the Hollywood community and fans from around the world who visit Hollywood every year,” stated Maureen Schultz, Chair of the Walk of Fame selection committee for 2014-2015. “We look forward to welcoming all our new honorees to one of the most popular tourist attractions in California.”

Walk of Fame Chair Schultz along with Hollywood Chamber President & CEO Leron Gubler announced the new selections to the world on Thursday, June 18, 2014 on the official website www.walkoffame.com.

The Hollywood Walk of Fame recipients for the year 2015 are:

MOTION PICTURES: Raymond Chandler (posthumous), Eugenio Derbez, Will Ferrell, Jennifer Garner, Peter Jackson, Bob Kane (posthumous), Daniel Radcliffe, Paul Rudd, Snoopy, Melissa McCarthy and Christoph Waltz

TELEVISION: James L. Brooks, Ken Ehrlich, Bobby Flay, Seth MacFarlane, Julianna Margulies, Chris O’Donnell, Jim Parsons, Amy Poehler, Kelly Ripa and Sofia Vergara.

RECORDING: Lukasz ‘Dr. Luke’ Gottwald, Kool & The Gang, Pitbull, Al Schmitt and Pharrell Williams.

RADIO: Larry Elder.

LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Kristin Chenoweth, Dick Gregory and Ennio Morricone.

The Hollywood Chamber and the Walk of Fame Selection Committee congratulate all the new honorees. Dates have not been scheduled for these stars. Recipients have five years to schedule star ceremonies from date of selection before they expire. Upcoming star ceremonies are usually announced ten days prior to dedication on official website www.walkoffame.com and via social media.

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CHECK WEBSITE FOR UPCOMING STAR CEREMONIES:

Walkoffame.com, Hollywood Walk of Fame on Facebook or follow on twitter @WOFstargirl

The Muppets: Get Their Star...!

Why are there so many songs about rainbows,and what's on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, and rainbows have nothing to hide....

M-U-P-P-E-T-S What's that spell? Muppets! Yay Muppets!

My favorite mafia of the felt got their much deserved star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame this week in front of Disney's El Capitan Theatre on Hollywood Blvd. (Since Disney now owns the right to The Muppets, smells like Disney spirit)...

Last year's reboot of "The Muppets" was one of my favorite movies ever check out the link if you don't believe me: http://mshinafelt.blogspot.com/2011/11/reel-life-muppets.html

There is a sequel in the pipeline proving how timeless and enduring this rag tag team is, if that does not say star, I don't know what does....Hey, Miss Piggy should be a contestant on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars" come to think of it..!

Sorry guys I could not make it in time for your awesome honor, I guess I should have traveled by map!

T.G.I.F: Jennifer Aniston Gets Her Star

Wednesday the 22nd I received a really cool invite from my friend Jim McConville to meet him at the W Hotel on Hollywood and Vine to see former "Friends" alumni  and now mega-star, Jennifer Aniston get herself one, a star that is, in front of the W on the Hollywood Walk of Fame....

Thanks Jim for the invite and wished I could have been there! As usual I was busy, working....boo!

Jim took these really great photos of Ms. A and her star - oh and let's remember "Wanderlust" opens today - discuss.

T.G.I.F!