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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Ryan Coogler Set to Produce Universal Pictures' Prince Jukebox Musical
Ryan Coogler is set to produce a jukebox musical movie of Prince songs for Universal Pictures with a script from Bryan Edward Hill. We discuss it here!
Ryan Coogler and Zinzi Coogler pose on the red carpet of the 2023 Golden Globes.
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By: Joshua Martin
Standout filmmaker Ryan Coogler tapped to produce Universal Pictures’ upcoming Prince musical filled with the late great artist's biggest hit songs. The movie marks the latest Prince-project announced in recent months, with a stage adaptation of the 1984 classic film Purple Rain expected to premiere next spring.
According to sources, the four time NAACP image award winner and Black Panther director has been attached to the project that has been in development since 2018. The upcoming musical is a film from Proximity Media with the script being penned by Bryan Edward Hill. Hill, who is most notably known for his work on various Marvel and DC comics, took to instagram to detail his involvement with the film.
Proximity Media’s Rebecca Cho has been linked to the project as executive producer, additional producers include Zinzi Coogler and the chair of Universal Music Publishing Group, Jody Gerson.
The soundtrack for the untitled film hasn’t been confirmed but Proximity will have exclusive access to “The Artist’s” vast musical catalog.
According to The Billboard Charts, “The Artist Formerly Known as Prince” finished his career with 47 entries on the Hot 100, 19 of which landed on the top 10. Some of which even garnered the coveted number 1 spot on the charts. These hit singles include “Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry,” “Kiss” and a few other timeless records.
Prince performs onstage during the “HitnRun” tour at The Fox Theatre on April 9, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan.
Photo Cred: Lauren/Getty Images for NPG Records 2015
Unfortunately fans of “The Purple Rain” singer will have to patiently wait for more details. As key elements including the plot and cast remain firmly under wraps. “The Artist” also starred in the iconic 1984 musical bearing the same name, which also received the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
Coogler is currently working on an untitled Warner Bros. film with frequent collaborator Michael B. Jordan, which is set to be released in the spring of 2025.
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Top 5 Super Bowl Halftime Shows
Usher's Halftime Show at the Super Bowl proves he's an R&B legend, sparking a debate on the best performances ever. We discuss it here!
Prince performed during the halftime show of Super Bowl XLI, which took place at Dolphins Stadium in Miami, Florida, United States, featuring the Indianapolis Colts vs. Chicago Bears.
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By: Joshua Martin
No less than a mega star is considered to headline the coveted Super Bowl Halftime Show. For most artists, that 13-min time slot is a career high point. What we witnessed Sunday was an R&B legend giving us hit after hit and proving that his name undeniably belongs at the top of the genre. Yes, recency bias is a thing but we can’t deny that Usher’s halftime show was definitely one of the best the event has ever had. Not unfair to say it may be the best.
The easiest way to settle this argument would be with a list of our own. Let's end the debate! Here are our top 5 Super Bowl halftime performances of all time.
5. Rihanna - 2023
Rihanna’s FULL Apple Music Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
Rihanna’s performance was memorable for several reasons, most notably of how many bangers the Grammy-winning singer has in her arsenal. “Diamonds,” “Umbrella,” “We Found Love” were just a few of the whopping 12 singles the Barbados-born singer performed. The set was her first live performance in five years up to that point and the revelation of her being pregnant with her second child made the event an overall joyous occasion.
4.J.Lo & Shakira - 2020
Shakira & J. Lo's FULL Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show
The dynamic duo of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira didn't disappoint. Filled with LatinX representation and other surprising elements which included rope dancing, cameos from Bad Bunny and J. Balvin, J. Lo’s child singing “Born in the USA” and their stance on immigration, made this one of the more memorable Halftime Shows ever. Shakira’s physical fluidity and J.Lo’s work ethic also gave us that iconic dance off that had the entire world shook.
3. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem and Kendrick Lamar - 2022
Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar & 50 Cent FULL Pepsi SB LVI Halftime Show
This one stands out because it was the first time the halftime show featured an exclusive hip-hop line up that featured some of the genre’s greatest. Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, with a surprise appearance by 50 Cent, served up some of their most iconic songs with flair. Mary J. captivated the crowd with her electric performances of “Family Affair” and “No More Drama,” while Dre and Snoop proved their staying power by performing classics such as “The Next Episode” and “California Love.” Kendrick Lamar lit up the stage with “Alright” as the performance ended with a passionate Eminem taking a knee amid the country’s political issues. All in all, the music took center stage and we were able to witness Snoop Dogg crip walk on live television. Iconic!
2. Michael Jackson - 1993
Michael Jackson - Super Bowl XXVII 1993 Halftime Show (Remastered Perfomance)
The King of Pop was definitely in his performer bag at the 1993 Super Bowl. Doubles entered the stadium from each corner before the real Michael Jackson stood up and performed hits like “Jam” and “Billie Jean.” The finale was epic to say the least. Michael sang the single “ Heal the World” while the onlooking audience held cards that created images of children from across the globe. The truly big production also included a video montage of his various humanitarian efforts around the world and a choir of 3,500 local LA kids.
Prince - 2007
Prince - Super Bowl XLI 🏈 | Halftime Sh
This performance has reached mythical status, partly due to the rain and the fact that not even Mother Nature could stop the “The Purple One”. A spirited rendition of “Purple Rain” and an amazing medley of songs that included Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” his hits “Let’s Go Crazy” and “Baby, I’m a Star” all crescendoed into a downpour on his logo-shaped stage. A special appearance of the Florida A&M marching 100 band and his back band the “New Power Generation” was the icing on the cake which was an unforgettable night Prince and those of us who witnessed it.
Unfortunately, the 8 time Grammy winner didn't crack the top 5. Also, Much apologies to the Queen Bee and her fantastic performance in 2013. Reuniting with Destiny’s Child was what the culture needed at the moment.
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