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UPI
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Look: Glynn Turman honored with Hollywood Walk of Fame star
1 of 6 | Actor Glynn Turman is joined by LA mayor Karen Bass (L) and Congresswoman Maxine Waters during his Hollywood Walk of Fame unveiling ceremony honoring him with the 2,816th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Thursday. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo July 11 (UPI) -- Actor Glynn Turman is the latest celebrity to be memorialized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Turman, 78, was honored with the 2,816th star Thursday for his contributions to motion pictures. He arrived to the ceremony on horseback. The actor rose to fame for his roles in the television shows Peyton's Place and A Different World, and scored two Emmy Awards for his work on In Treatment and How to Get Away with Murder. He recently starred in Fargo and will appear in Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Other credits include The Wire, Queen Sugar, Ma Rainey's Black Bottom, The Way Back and Rustin. Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said Turman has "left an indelible mark on the industry." "We are proud to immortalize his legacy on this iconic boulevard," she said in her statement. Ava Duvernay and Don Cheadle also spoke at his ceremony. Glynn Turman receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Actor Glynn Turman (C) is joined by Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (L) and Congresswoman Maxine Waters during an unveiling ceremony honoring Turman with the 2,816th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on July 10, 2025. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo
Time of India
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Magic Johnson sends heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend with an astonishing move after Walk of Fame honor
Magic Johnson. Image via: Gisela Schober/ Getty Images Glynn Turman 's decades-long acting career reached a new milestone this week as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While many friends, fans, and fellow stars gathered in Los Angeles to celebrate the veteran actor's achievements, NBA legend Magic Johnson and his wife Cookie chose to honor Turman in a meaningful way, without even being there. The couple took out a full-page ad in Variety, a classy and powerful gesture that instantly caught attention across both Hollywood and sports circles. Magic Johnson sends a grand gesture and heartfelt words to elevate Glynn Turman's legacy Magic Johnson has recently shown his respect for Glynn Turman in two heartfelt posts on X. 'FYI since we couldn't be there, we took out an ad in Variety celebrating Glynn and his achievement!' Johnson wrote on social media, posting a photo of himself and Cookie alongside Turman. The tribute, displayed in the magazine, read: 'Congratulations to one of the most talented and versatile actors in Hollywood, Glynn Turman, on receiving your Hollywood Walk of Fame star! It's been a true honor and pleasure to be good friends with you and your beautiful wife Jo-Ann. – Earvin and Cookie Johnson.' It was a heartfelt move as he posted an ad for his long-time friend during his vacation. In a second post on X, Johnson reflected on Turman's incredible journey. 'Today, my good friend, Glynn Turman, received the Hollywood Walk of Fame honor. He is so deserving and has dedicated over six decades to his craft delivering some of the most riveting television/films that we all have come to love. This recognition speaks to his professionalism and discipline. I've always admired how Glynn is able to delve into his characters and make them feel so real to the audience. Glynn, your true talent is undeniable, but I also know the many hours you put in to play every role the right way. Cookie and I want you to relish this moment and truly enjoy the honor and recognition that you've earned. We are extremely proud of you and wish you all the best!' Turman, whose star is now located at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard, took the stage Thursday with an emotional speech surrounded by longtime friends, including Ava DuVernay and Don Cheadle. The actor, who started his career at age 12 in A Raisin in the Sun alongside Sidney Poitier, now finds his star fittingly placed next to Poitier's. 'Being placed next to my mentor, Sir Sidney Poitier, is the icing on the cake,' said Turman. Also Read: Bronny James falls short as Cooper Flagg leads Dallas Mavericks past Los Angeles Lakers in high-stakes Summer League opener His remarkable six-decade career spans Broadway, film, and television— from Peyton Place to The Wire, and recent roles in Black Cake and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Manika Batra's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 3. Watch Here!
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florida judge stops MV Realty from enforcing controversial homeowner agreements
A Florida judge issued an injunction against MV Realty. You may remember this case was part of an Action 9 investigation that first launched in 2021. The company was accused of deceiving homeowners into signing 40-year listing agreements on their homes in exchange for upfront payments. Do you have a consumer complaint or need help from Jeff Deal and Action 9? Click the banner below to submit a tip. The latest development impacts more than 9,300 homeowners in Florida. Following the Action 9 Investigation, the Florida Attorney General's Office sued MV Realty in late 2022. The suit claimed MV Realty used predatory tactics to get people to sign those long-term agreements. For now, the new court ruling has stopped the company from enforcing the contracts and collecting any more money from homeowners. 'What are you doing tonight, baby?': Romance scams are big business In 2021, MV Realty customer Eleanor Gardner said, 'There were two ladies they were two notaries. He didn't tell me anything was going to be notarized.' Her interview was the beginning of a multistate investigation by Action 9 and our Cox Media Group television stations. Eleanor felt trapped after signing a contract she didn't understand that gave MV Realty a 40-year exclusive right to sell her home in exchange for $1,000 upfront. Former Action 9 Consumer Investigator Todd Ulrich asked Carla Turman back then, 'It sounded like free money?' Turman answered, 'Absolutely.' Owners of Legacy Pools accused of defrauding central Florida homeowners out of millions Turman is one of thousands of Florida homeowners who signed up for Mv Realty's so-called Homeowner Benefit Program. Consumers Action 9 spoke with said they had no idea the program was a 40-year listing agreement that could be enforced by liens. That meant they had to use MV Realty if they sold their home. Cancelling could cost them 3% of the home's value. A whistleblower who claims she made calls for MV Realty said, 'I felt like I was taking advantage of people. It's horrible. I didn't want to make calls anymore.' She said she regrets the impact on consumers. Former Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody called MV Realty's program a 'complex and deceptive scheme.' Now, in the AG's office lawsuit, the judge has issued a ruling stopping the company from enforcing the homeowner benefit agreements with liens or collecting any money from Florida homeowners related to them. Eleanor Gardner said, 'I don't want anything to do with those people.' Tariff Tension: How tariffs could affect central Florida home prices MV Realty has not responded about this latest development. In the past, the company said it has more than 35,000 thousand satisfied customers nationwide and that it has not engaged in unfair or deceptive practices. It is appealing the latest ruling and is asking the court to stop enforcement of it until the appeal is heard. Since Action 9 broke this nationwide investigation, attorneys general in twelve states starting with Florida sued MV Realty to keep them from enforcing the agreements. Twenty-nine states have passed legislation to ban or limit these types of contracts. There have also been efforts to stop them at the federal level.
