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