Universal’s Doug Morris Buys His Way Onto Hollywood Walk Of Fame
This week Universal Music Group Chairman Doug Morris was honored with the 2399th star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. Morris has had a long and illustrious career. But in becoming a part of this iconic symbol of old school Hollywood, he reminds the world of how stuck in the past he and the other leaders of the recorded music industry are.
And Morris was likely an active participant in having this honor bestowed. After all, to get a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame requires an up front payment of $25,000. You don't just get a star because you deserve one. You have to buy it.
How long will it be before a major label head is asked to speak at TED instead of honored by those who long for the return of the glory days of excessive spending and artistic slavery?
Mr. Houghton, Your recent post regarding Doug Morris being honored with a Walk of Fame star is factually and completely untrue. The approval process for the Hollywood Walk of Fame is a measured one and based on a number of very strict criteria which includes professional achievement as well as philanthropic and community involvement. While there is a cost for the actual production, installation and maintenance of the star, there is absolutely no way that anyone can “buy” a star as you claim. All of our recipients this year and have undergone the same thorough application process that all of our past honorees have undertaken; in fact, in many cases, it takes several years and more than one submission to be selected.” We would appreciate a retraction. Ana Martinez, Producer, Hollywood Walk of Fame
Interesting Ana … what is the cost for the actual production, installation and maintenance of the star ? And who pays this cost?
Greg
Greg if you have to ask price, you probably can’t afford it. Are you always this negative?