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The Hollywood Chamber Of Commerce confirmed that 28 entertainers will be awarded the honour next year. The recipients were chosen from more than 200 nominations.
Joining Crowe and Sandler in the film industry category are Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Mark Wahlberg, John Cusack and director James Cameron.
Chatshow host Jimmy Kimmel and actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus are among the television honorees, while ZZ Top, Bryan Adams, Van Morrison and the late Roy Orbison are recognised in the music list.
Opera star Andrea Bocelli has also been honoured in the theatre and live performance category.
Dates for the unveiling ceremonies have not yet been announced.
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