This is one of those topics that keeps resurfacing and gets worse every time. If you thought it was bad when Seacrest got a star, and you cringed when Disneyland basically turned the stars into ads, then you are going to love this news. Better sit down before I say this… The Hollywood Reporter is getting it’s own star. For the love of all that is holy will this ever end? Personally, I don’t think it will and my only recourse is to start gathering support and funds to buy Defamer a star as well. I wonder how much extra we’d have to fork over to secure the space right next to the Reporter’s star?
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Hasn’t it always been about the marketing though? Spend $15,000 (IIRC), time it so you get your star (and media coverage) when a big project of yours is coming out, and that’s that.
I like the idea of buying a star, but for us instead. :)
You’re correct Robert, it’s all a marketing ploy overseen by ringmaster Johnny Grant. It’s all about money, connections, and what “property” you’re shilling at the moment.
THR *IS* celebrating its 75th anniversary this year.
Rodney Bingenheimer tried to get his star, and KROQ helped by doing a “Rodney On the Walk” fundraiser. I feel he should have got a star. He’s been a hugh influence in the music industry – mainly in the ’80s and early 90’s.
From the CityBeat article: ìNo one is trying to keep Rodney out, but we can only accept so many people a year,î Grant explains. ìHe just didnít get enough votes.î
It begs the question – Just how many votes are needed? And by whom?
Variety’s celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And will be getting a star in October.
In itself, Rodney’s lack of a star shows what a sham this is. That Seacrest would get one instead should raise civil questions regarding the defacement of a public walkway.