By Static Live Magazine – Because we love artists who deserve it, but let’s talk about the weirdness of this tradition.
Here’s the thing about the Hollywood Walk of Fame: It’s one of those weird LA traditions where honoring someone means putting their name on a piece of sidewalk for tourists to spill Frappuccinos on.
And sure—it’s iconic. But it’s also… kinda gross? People literally walk all over these stars all day. Gum stuck to them. Random street performers dancing next to them. It’s basically honor with a side of shoe dirt.
But hey, that’s Hollywood.
This week they announced the 2025-26 class for new stars, and credit where it’s due: there are some solid, deserving picks.
Miley Cyrus? Absolute no-brainer. She’s been wrecking balls, topping charts, and giving zero Fs since Disney tried to keep her squeaky clean. She’s country, she’s pop, she’s rock. And unlike half the industry, she doesn’t pretend to be anything she’s not.
And while we don’t usually do the Hollywood “fanboy” thing for celebrities, let’s be real—I actually love Miley. She’s fearless, weird, and talented. You can’t teach that.
Shaquille O’Neal is on the list too. LSU legend, NBA champion, one of the most dominant centers to ever play. Then he retired and became America’s favorite giant goofball—DJing festivals, roasting Charles Barkley on TV, filming ridiculous commercials with icy hot patches. The man’s living proof you can win championships and laugh at yourself.
Stanley Tucci? Chef’s kiss. Literally. The guy can play anything from a slimy politician to your charming cocktail guide in Italy. If there’s an actor whose name you can trust to class up any movie, it’s Tucci.
Emily Blunt is getting one, too. Because being an English badass with the driest delivery in Hollywood deserves a star. Also because she’s saved more bad scripts with an arched eyebrow than most directors can with reshoots.
Other music picks include Bone Thugs-N-Harmony (still the kings of melodic rap harmony), Lyle Lovett, Josh Groban, and Air Supply. Say what you will, but those names alone cover about five genres your parents will argue about in the car.
The Brat Pack is getting some love too, with Demi Moore and Molly Ringwald joining the roll call. Which is fair, given they practically invented “80s Teen Angst Chic.”
And don’t even get us started on the global list. From Rachel McAdams (Queen of Mean Girls) to Marion Cotillard, Timothée Chalamet, Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias, Lea Salonga, and even Gordon Ramsay. It’s like the casting call for the most confusing dinner party ever.
They even managed to sneak in a posthumous nod to director Tony Scott (rest in power) and Italian special effects legend Carlo Rambaldi. Because Hollywood loves an “In Memoriam” moment.
Look—say what you want about the Walk of Fame. It’s weird. It’s touristy. It’s literally people walking over your name for all eternity.
But these folks? Yeah. They deserve the shine—even if it’s on a slab of LA sidewalk next to a Spider-Man impersonator who smells like hotdog water.
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