Courtney B. Vance, Nia Long, Prince, And More Lead 2025 Hollywood Walk of Fame Class

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.”

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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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Dwayne Johnson Makes 7-figure Donation to SAG-AFTRA Relief Fund

Dwayne ‘The Rock Johnson attends the 95th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California on March 12, 2023. (Getty Images/Gilbert Flores)

By: Joshua Martin

In a surprising move, A-List Hollywood actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson contributed a “landmark” seven-figure donation to SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Emergency Financial Assistance Fund set up for struggling actors amidst their ongoing strike against major Hollywood studios which began on July 13th. Leaders of the foundation President Courtney B. Vance and Executive Director Cyd Wilson sent a letter to 2,700 of the union’s highest-earning actors explaining the financial strains the strike would cause.

This is the first industry shutdown in 60 years, but it will take a while for viewers to notice a change in what is airing on television and streaming platforms since most of the content that is getting ready to be released was shot a year ago. Right now late night shows are showing re-runs due to the writers strike.

“It was a love fest. It’s like, ‘Man, you’re stepping up in a way that is allowing others to know the dire necessity of it,' “This is him saying, ‘In such a time as this, I’m here and I’m not going anywhere, whatever you need me to do.’ And that sends a huge message to other folks to do the same thing.” - Courtney B. Vance

Shortly after the announcement that thousands of film and television stars were going on strike, “The Rock” decided to step up for his fellow Screen Actors Guild members. In a statement Vance expressed how thankful he was and how the donation will help those in need of assistance during such a difficult time.

"Everyone knows what happens when you go on strike, when you stand for something — as the saying goes, if you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for everything," he added. "You can’t stand unless you have support underneath you, on the side, up top and up front. So Dwayne is letting everyone know, ‘I’m here. What are you going to do?” - SAG President Courtney B. Vance

For the first since 1960, both Hollywood actors and writers are on strike simultaneously. Members of SAG-AFTRA are seeking pay and residual increases, higher caps on pension and health contributions and regulating the use of artificial intelligence. The Screen Actors Guild has more than 160,000 members, although the strike only affects the union’s roughly 65,000 actors.  

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