Sean “Diddy” Combs Honored with a Coveted Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Friday, May 2nd
Combs, Actor, Producer, Solo Artist, Performer, Entrepreneur and now Hollywood Icon Receives a Tribute for his Life-Long Contribution of both Public and Peer Appreciation in the Entertainment Industry
WHO: Sean “Diddy” Combs; Leron Gubler, President & CEO Hollywood Chamber of Commerce; and Esteemed Guest Speakers & Friends
WHAT: Acting is fast becoming an important ingredient in the burgeoning empire of Sean Combs. Beginning with his acting debut in the film “Made,” he went on to receive critical acclaim for his supporting role in “Monster’s Ball,” opposite Halle Berry, and made a successful Broadway debut starring in the lead role of Walter Lee, Jr., in the classic Lorraine Hansberry play, “A Raisin in the Sun,” which garnered four Tony Award nominations, including Best Revival of a Play. In addition, Combs stars in and executive produced the highly anticipated, special three-hour television movie adaptation from Sony Pictures Television of “A Raisin in the Sun,” along with the cast of the award-winning Broadway revival who recreate their roles for the new film, including Emmy and Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad, four-time Tony Award winner Audra McDonald, Tony Award nominee Sanaa Lathan, plus “ER” star John Stamos. Based on Lorraine Hansberry’s play that inspired a generation, “A Raisin in the Sun” aired as an “ABC World Premiere Movie Event,” February 25th and will be available on dvd Wednesday, May 14th.
WHERE: 6801 Hollywood Blvd (Closer to Highland)
WHEN: Friday, May 2nd
Induction Ceremony: 11AM