Hollywood Walk of Fame: Why don't they just let us pick 'em next time?

Funny Scribe! 

My understanding of the choices for who gets picked for a star is all about lobbying from friends, studios, PRs, etc.  I once walked that walk (he!) and overheard a tour guide explain why some unknown person, whom they were currently standing on top of, managed to score a star.  Hearsay, I know, but to me that sounded rather “toot-your-own- horn-ish” to me.  But still it was cool to put my hands in the imprint of Marilynn’s iconic little hand. And  hum “Happy Birthday to you, Mr. Pre-si-dent…”

Actually, just about anyone can get a star, they (or whoever nominates them) just have to pay for it. Josh Becker wrote an essay about in the early 90's, but I doubt the rules have changed much. Here's the essay: http://www.beckerfilms.com/fame.html

I'm a huge fan of sarcasm.  I use it quite a lot myself.  I've reigned it in a bit since my teenage years at the request of my friends.  However, there are times that I can't quite read your intentions, such as with this one... 

Christina Aguilera (not really an AfterEllen.com favorite at all)

Please enlighten me and pardon my lack of intuition on it...  Sarcasm or No? 

I've wondered about some of the people I've seen getting stars on there.  I think some of them have like one item listed on their IMDB page.  I really don't like people getting them because they are "of the moment" and have great PR.

Oh and just to clarify, I love my Christina.  :D  Yes, I do.  Are you trying to start a riot?

There is something definitely wrong, when George Harrison is getting his star at the same time Christina is getting one. 

On a side note, me, getting just a little too close to one of the stars: 

Lisa

I'd rather Christina get one than Ricky Martin.  Come on!  That guy had one hit that was annoying as hell.  Well to me anyway.

luv Christina..but its amazing to me that my girl Madonna still doesn't have a star....

http://tiffany-luckystarr.blogspot.com/

http://www.myspace.com/madonna3

Yeah- I noticed there a few years back (so I wouldn't swear by it now) that Garry Moore (Remember his hosting of "I Got A Secret"  in late 50's ear;y '60's?)

Garry Moore has not one, but TWO stars, both on Vine Street, by Capitol Records building and also DMV branch- Guess it's all in his name...

And then he had a variety show, and "discovered" Carol Burnett- who got her own show after that. I don't know how they pick the people, but every once and awhile, there's a star that doesn't have any name in it, and so people are always writing in their own name with felt pens.

My mom spent hours watching "I 've Got a Secret" when I was a kid, and "Beat The Clock" with Bud Collier, or was that "To tell The Truth"?

Anyway, It's so easy when you use Lestoil!

As a kid I watched Maria on Sesame Street.  As an adult with a 3 year old ('and a half' I hear him say in my sub-conscious), I cannot beleive she hasn't aged!  She is still as gorgeous as I remember as 3 (and a half) year old. 

Sesame Street is clearly the secret to a successful relationship: not only are Maria and Luis still together after 30 years with their high school graduate daughter; but so are Susan and Gordon with their high school graduate son.  All Sesame Street needs now are a Melissa and Tammy, Rosie and Kellie or an Ellen and Portia (we ARE the people in your neighbourhood).

<<And I wanted to track down Kristy McNichol and Maria from Seasme Street and ask them to go to the Universal Studios theme park with me. (What? I was 9!)>>

ok, i admit it... after reading this line I had to check scribegrrl's profile to make sure she wasn't my honey in disguise!

Well, most days you are unlikely to see any real movie stars on the Boulevard, but if you look down at your feet, you'll see the stars. When it comes to pop stars, there are few that are of the same caliber as Britney Spears. The release of her new album, "Circus", really brings to mind just how "circus like" her life and illustrious career has been. With her career starting early in childhood, this girl has never needed a payday loan, much less anything else in life. Britney Spears reminds you a lot of Madonna--no need to explain who she is--the most popular and controversial pop artist of all time. The Attention that Madonna received, both positive and negative, is what likely makes her as famous as she is. People like following people in the news, especially those who tend to stir the pot. Britney Spears, like Madonna, can do just that and she does it very well. You probably remember Britney's wedding, or should I say lack thereof. It was a "married today, annulled tomorrow" type of wedding to a friend she grew up with. She also tends to put herself on display as most popular artists do. Sex sells and she knows it! From steamy music videos to half clad advertisements, she's using all the tools she's got in the tool box to make herself money. She has put out about four or five albums and has earned herself a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There is a good article giving a general outline of her journey to success. Click here to read the full article yourself on the payday loan money blog at personalmoneystore.com.