Courtney B. Vance, Nia Long, Prince, And More Lead 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame Class
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce revealed the top tier 2025 Class of Hollywood Walk of Fame inductees, featuring icons like Courtney B. Vance, Sherri Shepherd, Nia Long, Prince, and more! We discuss it here!
Courtney B. Vance, Nia Long, Prince, And More Lead 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame Class
By: Joshua Martin
On June 24th, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce unveiled the 2025 Class of Hollywood Walk of Fame inductees. The star studded list includes Courtney B. Vance, Sherri Shepherd, Busta Rhymes, Fantasia, The Isley Brothers, Prince, Misty Copeland, Bill Duke, Glynn Turman, Nia Long, Toni Vaz and WAR.
Fantasia shared her excitement via an Instagram post. The news came shortly after a street was renamed after her in her hometown.
“Little girl from High Point, North Carolina, made it to the [Hollywood Walk of Fame]. Wow!!!! I’m lost for words. God Kept every Promise.” - Fantasia via Instagram
Nia Long took to social media as well to express her adulation, going on to honor her mother who manifested this special moment.
“My mother used to tell me when I was a little girl I would have a star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME one day. I never really believed it was possible. Life was hard back then. Today a dream came true for both of us. I’m so grateful to be included with this amazing group of artists. Thank you Jesus!!! Thank you to all of you who continue to support my artistry. Thank you @WalkofFameStar for this incredible honor. I love you Mommy.” - Nia Long via X/Twitter
Shepherd’s announcement was made by her best friend, Niecy Nash-Betts, who rapped Kendrick Lamar’s “They Not Like Us” as she urged the crowd to to “clap for her friend.”
Busta Rhymes also took to social media to express his excitement for the honor.
“I WILL NEVER STOP TELLING YOU EVERY SINGLE DAY!! THE BLESSINGS DON’T STOP SO WE WON’T EVER STOP!! THE DRAGON IS OFFICIALLY APART OF THE CLASS OF 2025 HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME AND I WILL BE OFFICIALLY RECEIVING MY HOLLYWOOD STAR!! IT’S A CELEBRATION IN THE BIGGEST #BLOCKBUSTA WAY AND WE AIN’T NEVER STOPPING!!” - BUSTA RHYMES via Instagram
Honorees have up to two years after they are chosen to set a date for their ceremonies. Among the list of 2024 inductees, Chadwick Boseman, Angie Martinez, Brandy, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Kerry Washington, Toni Braxton and Otis Redding still have ceremonies to be scheduled.
Walk of Fame - Class of 2025 Announcement
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Recap of the 23rd Annual BET Awards
Recap from the 23rd Annual BET Awards featuring nostalgic performances, tributes, and winners celebrated in a star-studded event. We discuss it here!
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By: Joshua Martin
Wow!! What a night!! The 23rd annual BET Awards, which honors the year’s best performances in music, TV, film and sports was jam packed with plenty of nostalgic performances, memorable speeches and tributes to the late great Tina Turner and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award winner Busta Rhymes.
Patti LeBelle sings at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Michael Tran/ Getty Images)
Led by musical melodies curated by DJ and Producer Kid Capri, the 5 hour long ceremony took place at a packed Microsoft theater in Los Angeles. This year’s ceremony featured live performances from Hip Hop legends like Big Daddy Kane, Master P, Uncle Luke, Trina, Trick Daddy, Ja Rule, the Ying Yang Twins and more… It was truly a celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop.
The past two award shows were hosted by actress Taraji P. Henson, but due to the writers strike, BET like many others are switching to a hostless format. SInger Muni Long took time to acknowledge the importance of writers amid the WGA strike.
“Writers are, in many instances, the glue to the execution of artistry and storytelling. Our ability to extract emotion from performers helping them to articulate their voices and vision to the world is irreplaceable. The protection of the writer is crucial. We simply must protect our intellectual property.”
During the broadcast Latto won Best Hip Hop Female Artist while Coco Jones took home the award for Best New Artist.
Coco Jones receives the Best New Artist at the BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Kevin Minter/Getty Images)
Drake led all nominees with 7 nominations, including Best Male Hip Hop Artist and Album of the ‘Year for Her Loss’ with 21 Savage. 21 Savage and Lizzo followed with 5 nominations each, while Beyonce, Burna Boy, Chris Brown, Ice Spice, and SZA had four.
HIGHLIGHTS
The Quavo and Offset onstage reunion brought out all the feels. It was great to see them squash whatever they had between them to perform some of the ‘Migos’ classic songs in the memory of fallen group Takeoff.
Quavo and Offest performs at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Kevin Minter/Getty Images)
Busta Rhymes also had something to say about the current state of Hip Hop and what needs to change.
Busta Rhymes received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2023 BET Awards on June 25, 2023. (Michael Tran/Getty Images)
“Y’all messing up the bag. Y’all messing up the energy. I don’t like when I talk to these dudes that run these streaming platforms and they talking about, ‘You know, we turning the consumer off because there’s so much little this and little that going on with you rappers.’ We’re gonna stop that. We’re gonna love each other, and we gonna get to this money.”
Sza and Beyonce each won three times including tying for the Album of the Year Award
Below is the complete list of winners of each category
BEST ACTOR
Damson Idris — WINNER
BEST ACTRESS
Angela Bassett — WINNER
YOUNGSTARS AWARD
Marsai Martin — WINNER
BEST MOVIE
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever — WINNER
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Renaissance, Beyoncé — WINNER (tie)
SOS, SZA — WINNER (tie)
BEST FEMALE R&B/POP ARTIST
SZA — WINNER
BEST MALE R&B/POP ARTIST
Chris Brown — WINNER (tie)
Usher — WINNER (tie)
BEST GROUP
Drake & 21 Savage — WINNER
BEST COLLABORATION
“Wait For U,” Future feat. Drake & Tems — WINNER
BEST FEMALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Latto — WINNER
BEST MALE HIP HOP ARTIST
Kendrick Lamar — WINNER
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
“Kill Bill,” SZA — WINNER
VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR
Teyana “Spike Tey” Taylor — WINNER
BEST NEW ARTIST
Coco Jones — WINNER
BEST GOSPEL/INSPIRATIONAL
“Bless Me,” Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin — WINNER
VIEWER’S CHOICE AWARD
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé — WINNER
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Burna Boy (Nigeria) — WINNER
BET HER AWARD (honoring motivational and empowering songs that center women)
“Break My Soul,” Beyoncé — WINNER
SPORTSWOMAN OF THE YEAR
Angel Reese — WINNER
SPORTSMAN OF THE YEAR
Jalen Hurts — WINNER
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