Winfrey and Cruz join Hollywood Hall of Fame

Oprah Winfrey, Penelope Cruz, will.i.am and The Muppets are among the latest celebrities to be immortalised with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The 2011 honourees were announced today by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

Thirty new stars will be unveiled in pink-and-black terrazzo, with recipients from film and television including Gwyneth Paltrow, Donald Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Danny DeVito and Tina Fey.

Honorees in the recording category include Melissa Etheridge, Los Tigres Del Norte and Rascal Flatts.