The “Hollywood Walk of Fame Honors” will air on The CW Network on November 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT). The special dinner ceremony was filmed in front a live audience and will be a first- ever televised event. This is a celebrity tribute, with presentations honoring the stars who are on the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame. The event will also celebrate the Hollywood Historic Trust and its efforts to promote and protect the Walk of Fame.
Produced by Hollywood Walk of Fame Productions and filmed at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles, California, the special will be hosted by “Criminal Minds” star Joe Mantegna, and his daughter, Gia Mantegna. Celebrity presenters will include: Chuck Norris, Dean Cain, Deidre Hall, Gabrielle Ruiz, Jeff Dunham, Justin Baldoni, Louis Gossett Jr., Mike Tyson and Montel Williams.
Performances include: The Beach Boys, Daughtry, David Foster, Michael Bolton, BC Jean, Candice Glover, Pia Toscano and Penn & Teller.
The Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of the top visitor attractions in the world. There are more than 2,500 stars embedded into the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard, and three blocks of Vine Street in Hollywood, California. The Hollywood Walk of Fame honors actors, directors, producers, musicians and musical and theatrical groups, in addition to fictional characters. There are an average of 24 induction ceremony annually.
We spoke with Pia Toscano at the event. Click on the video below to see what Pia had to say about performing at the event, new music, working with Jennifer Lopez and more.
Pia Toscano at 2016 Hollywood Walk of Fame Awards by TVMusic Network