New stars, fading appeal: Has the Hollywood Walk of Fame lost its luster?
Even as new inductees arrive, some Tinseltown historians say the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame has lost its luster.The iconic strip that began with a groundbreaking ceremony in 1960 and now spans 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street has experienced physical neglect.Many of the 2,852 five-pointed brass and terrazzo stars honoring entertainment industry achievements are dirty, cracked and covered in grime. They sit in Hollywood’s commercial center full of discount souvenir shops, panhandlers and pushy vendors.
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Even as new inductees arrive, some Tinseltown historians say the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame has lost its luster.The iconic strip that began with a groundbreaking ceremony in 1960 and now spans 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street has experienced physical neglect.Many of the 2,852 five-pointed brass and terrazzo stars honoring entertainment industry achievements are dirty, cracked and covered in grime. They sit in Hollywood’s commercial center full of discount souvenir shops, panhandlers and pushy vendors. Trash and unpleasant odors are common, while the general overall condition of the boulevard leaves the area feeling neglected and far from glamorous.CHRISTIAN SLATER OPENS UP ABOUT ‘WEIRD’ REALITY OF FAME AFTER 5 DECADES IN HOLLYWOOD"It’s really tough today because of what Hollywood has become… there’s very aggressive people on the street," author and pop culture historian Chris Epting told Fox News Digital. "Unfortunately, Hollywood’s been allowed to fall into a really sad state.
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- Even as new inductees arrive, some Tinseltown historians say the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame has lost its luster.The iconic strip that began with a groundbreaking ceremony in 1960 and now spans 15 blocks of Hollywood Boulevard and three blocks of Vine Street has experienced physical neglect.Many of the 2,852 five-pointed brass and terrazzo stars honoring entertainment industry achievements are dirty, cracked and covered in grime. They sit in Hollywood’s commercial center full of discount souvenir shops, panhandlers and pushy vendors.
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