娱乐英语新闻:Mariah Carey gets Hollywood Walk Of Fame star

BEIJING, Aug. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- American singer Mariah Carey, one of the most successful and popular singer in the world, got her own star in Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Carey has 18 No. 1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, sold millions of albums and won a number of awards, including five Grammys. She is the 2556th star.

Very so often, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will hold open calls for nominations. Applications include personal statements from the celebs themselves and write-ups from family members, fans and publicists.

And here’s the question: How does the process of getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame star work exactly? The followings are the guidelines.

First , be nominated via the official form.

Second, be involved with film, music, theater, TV, recording or radio.

Then, be able to raise 30,000 U.S. dollars for the sponsorship fee.

Also, be sure to pick a date, and pick it quick.

Finally, be comfortable with your star remaining in public eyes FOREVER.