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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‘Michael’ Biopic Unveils Star-Studded Cast
Michael biopic reveals star-studded cast. Find out who will play the Jackson 5, Joe and Katherine Jackson, and more! We discuss it here!
Michael Jackson arriving at a celebrity event in 1990.
Photo Credit: Vicki L. Miller
By: Josh Martin
One of the most storied journeys in pop culture history is finally getting the big screen treatment it righteously deserves. Directed by African American filmmaker Antoine Fuqua, (Training Day, The Equalizer series) the highly anticipated biopic will chronicle the famed life and legacy of the late great Michael Jackson. From his traumatic upbringing filled with childhood stardom, to his meteoric rise to global supremacy in the music industry. While also touching bases on his difficult adulthood tainted with perplexing sexual molestation allegations.
Unlike the many dramatized takes and non-fictional documentaries already in existence, the acclaimed director has the full support of the Jackson family and plans to fully bring the narrative alive.
The official statement reveals that the film will give audiences an in-depth portrayal of the complicated man who became the King of Pop.
“Michael will bring audiences a riveting and honest portrayal of the brilliant yet complicated man who became the King of Pop. The film presents his triumphs and tragedies on an epic, cinematic scale — from his human side and personal struggles to his undeniable creative genius, exemplified by his most iconic performances. As never before, audiences will experience an inside look into one of the most influential, trailblazing artists the world has ever known.”
The first announced cast member Jaafar Jackson, nephew of the Thriller star, will star as his uncle and the most important role in the film.
“With Jaafar, every look, every note, every dance move is Michael. He embodies Michael in a way that no other actor could.”
Recently it was revealed that Colman Domingo will portray Michael’s father Joe Jackson with Nia Long standing alongside him as his wife Katherine Jackson.
Michael is set to release next spring on April 18, 2025.
View the confirmed cast listing for the film below:
Jaafar Jackson as Adult Michael Jackson
Colman Domingo As Joe Jackson
Nia Long As Katherine Jackson
Juliano Krue Valdi As Young Michael Jackson
Jayden Harville As Young Jermaine Jackson
Jamal R. Henderson As Adult Jermaine Jackson
Jaylen Lyndon Hunter As Younger Marlon Jackson
Judah Edwards As Young Tito Jackson
Rhyan Hill As Adult Tito Jackson
Nathaniel Logan McIntyre As Younger Jackie Jackson
Joseph David-Jones As Adult Jackie Jackson
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Nia Long Set To Play Katherine Jackson In Michael Jackson Biopic
Nia Long is set to star as Katherine Jackson in the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic. We discuss it here!
Nia Long Walks the Red Carpet at The Best Man: Final Chapter Premiere
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The highly anticipated Michael Jackson movie has found its Katherine Jackson. Best Man star Nia Long has been cast as the mother “Katherine Jackson, the mother of the king of pop. This will be Nia Long’s most prominent role to date.
She will be joining an already top cast, with Oscar Nominee Colman Domingo who will play MJ’s father; the head of the Jackson family Joe Jackson. Also on the cast and the star of the biopic, MJ’s nephew Jaafar Jackson. Nine-year-old actor Juliano Krue Valdi will portray Michael during his younger years with the Jackson five.
Michael died on June 25, 2009 at age 50. In a career that spanned almost his entire life, he had 13 No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. He first saw success as part of the family band the Jackson 5, and four of their songs topped the Hot 100. Some that we still sing today.
The news of the casting came down today about Nia Long playing Katherine, and I truly believe it will be the star's breakout role that she has long been looking for in her career. With many roles under her belt. This may be the one to bring awards during next year's award season. The film is being directed by Antonio Fuqua (Emancipation, Training Day). It is set to be released in April 2025.
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