The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced its list of the 25 famous names who'll get stars on the Walk of Fame next year, and in addition to the usual array of actors (Hugh Jackman, Cameron Diaz, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Downey Jr., Felicity Huffman and hubby William H. Macy), a token director (hooray for Tim Burton!) and one fictional character (Tinkerbell), there's a number of pop and rock and soul figures whose names will soon be trampled upon by tourists from all over the world.
Among them: veteran Canadian power-trio Rush, R&B stalwart Babyface, Colombian sexpot Shakira, saxophonist Dave Koz, Motown legends the Miracles (Smokey Robinson already has his star), John Stamos (OK, that doesn't count ... but he did play with the Beach Boys for a time) ... and the Village People. But that list got me wondering: What other music stars have received this sidewalk honor?
Jamaica's national under-20 women's team will look to end their World Cup qualification series in Mexico on a high when they take on Nicaragua Saturday in their final group ‘B' match. The Reggae Girlz went down to identical 3-1 defeats to Costa Rica and Canada respectively and will be playing for pride when they meet fellow win less team Nicaragua. Shakira Duncan scored both of Jamaica's goals and has come in for praise from Coach Xavier Gilbert.
"She did well for our team ... she was our main weapon and we're pleased with her two goals. It's unfortunate that she didn't get anymore but she created some good opportunities and gave the Canadians trouble up front," he said. Coach Gilbert said they will be going all out for a win in their final game. "We just want to leave the competition on a high note ... make the Jamaica, parents and all the supporters of Jamaica's female programme happy and of course the Girlz are upbeat and looking forward to giving their best in the game on Saturday," he said.
Kelli Minister of Kennewick was named queen of the Juneteenth Pageant on Saturday night at the Pasco High School auditorium. She was given a $3,000 scholarship. The first runner-up was Shanice Butts of Pasco. She received a $1,500 scholarship. The second runner-up was Shatarra DeVose of Pasco, who received $700; and the third runner-up wasShakira Pointer of Kennewick, who got $500.
The Best Talent, highest grade-point average and Miss Congeniality awards went to DeVose. The Hostess Award (to the girl raising the most money for the pageant) went to Butts and Minister, who each raised more than $1,500 for the pageant.
London (ANI): A host of Latin celebrities including the likes of Shakira and Ricky Martin are doing their share of charity by performing at two fund raising concerts to highlight the plight of some 32m Latin American children living in poverty. The concerts will be held in the two Buenos Aires and Mexico City and will be attended by many thousands of viewers.
The proceeds of the two events, being held simultaneously in Argentina and Mexico, will be going to the Latin America in Solidarity Action (Alas) charity. EarlierShakira revealed that she had managed to get 200m dollars in donations from Mexican and US tycoons Carlos Slim and Howard Buffett and said that the eradication of poverty was "doable."
While Slim is the telecommunications magnate, Howard Buffet is the eldest son of the US investment guru, Warren Buffett. "Imagine what Latin America could achieve if we invest in developing the potential of these children," BBC quotedShakira , as saying earlier this week. She added: "The funny thing is that Latin America produces three times what it needs to feed its population. So, it is doable, we can really eradicate poverty." It was in 2006 that Alas was launched for dealing with poverty that kills an estimated 350,000 children each year in Latin America.
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced its list of the 25 famous names who'll get stars on the Walk of Fame next year, and in addition to the usual array of actors (Hugh Jackman, Cameron Diaz, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Downey Jr., Felicity Huffman and hubby William H. Macy), a token director (hooray for Tim Burton!) and one fictional character (Tinkerbell), there's a number of pop and rock and soul figures whose names will soon be trampled upon by tourists from all over the world.
