Another awesome moment for Paramore Oct 18, 2009
Josh Farro, lead guitarist and songwriter for the band Paramore, swears he has not started making a voodoo doll of Barbra Streisand. I didn t even know she had a record coming out. (Boston Globe)
Barbra Streisand holds two-day charity auction clear-out Oct 17, 2009
US singer and actress Barbra Streisand is auctioning off some of her most treasured possessions as she "consolidates" her properties. The Oscar winning performer is selling items from her vast collections of clothes, movie costumes and household furniture - in all more than 500 lots. (BBC News -- Americas)
Buffy Sainte-Marie talks about life, her new CD Oct 17, 2009
Little-known fact: "Until It's Time for You to Go," one of her compositions, has been covered by a diverse lot; Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Barbra Streisand, Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops, Cher, Roberta Flack, Bobby Darin. Missions accomplished: Wrote "Universal Soldier" in 1964 in support of wounded soldiers returning from Vietnam who were snubbed by the government, a hit for singer Donovan in the folk-music era; active supporter of the Baha'i faith; Native American social activist;... (Honolulu Advertiser)
An 'X' and the reason why Oct 14, 2009
In further SATC news sure to elicit shrieks from Taylor Square to San Francisco, Minnelli confirmed fellow diva Barbra Streisand would also appear in the flick's lavish wedding scene. WITH FAMOUS FOODIES. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Streisand on auction: Let others enjoy my stuff Oct 12, 2009
Barbra Streisand to auction clothes, furniture, souvenirs of her career ... (CNN) -- Paintings, furniture, memorabilia and costumes owned by Barbra Streisand will be auctioned on October 17 and 18 by an auction house in West Hollywood, California ... Barbra Streisand is auctioning off items she's had for years to raise money for her foundation. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Streisand pulls off US, British charts double Oct 12, 2009
American entertainer Barbra Streisand, pictured in September 2009, achieved the feat of topping the US and British album charts simultaneously as her record "Love Is The Answer" went to number one Sunday. LONDON (AFP) - American entertainer Barbra Streisand achieved the feat of topping the US and British album charts simultaneously as her record "Love Is The Answer" went to number one Sunday. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Everything must go! Oct 9, 2009
Hundreds of personal items belonging to Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand will go under the hammer in Beverly Hills this month as fans get a glimpse of the way she was. Around 400 trinkets ranging from fine art to furniture, clothes and costumes are to be sold during a two-day auction from 17 October as the Oscar-winning actress-singer downsizes her estate. (iAfrica.com)
Sam's 70th takes the cake Oct 9, 2009
HER last chart topper, Higher Ground, came out 12 years ago but Barbra Streisand hasn't lost her magic touch, tallying her her ninth No.1 album in the US this week. Love is the Answer made its debut at the top of the charts with an estimated 180,000 copies sold, according to the latest figures from Nielsen SoundScan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
The way she was: Streisand memories auctioned Oct 9, 2009
Singer and actress Barbra Streisand is pictured in September 2009 in New York City ... LOS ANGELES (AFP) - Hundreds of personal items belonging to Hollywood icon Barbra Streisand will go under the hammer in Beverly Hills this month as fans get a glimpse of the way she was. (Yahoo! Asia News)
If you need Streisand stuff, you can bid in charity auction Oct 8, 2009
The Barbra Streisand auction collection features 536 items from her homes in New York, Beverly Hills and Malibu ... Those are just a few of the goodies up for grabs in The Collection of Barbra Streisand, a charity auction being held at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills Oct. 17-18. (USA Today)
Streisand tickets going for 500 Oct 8, 2009
Singer and actress Barbra Streisand is to charge up to 500 per ticket when she plays in the UK this summer ... Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to the Barbra Streisand Foundation, which supports causes including the environment, civil rights and disadvantaged youngsters. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Marriage At Risk In D.C. Oct 8, 2009
All this BS (Barbra Streisand) about special rights when we know it's about gaining access to children. They can't produce, so they seduce, so let's make adoption easier. (Townhall.com)
Will Hollywood adopt the scientific method? Oct 5, 2009
"After Minnelli cast Jack Nicholson in a singing role with Barbra Streisand in 'On a Clear Day You Can See Forever,' Nicholson finally had to walk up to Minnelli and say, 'With all due respect, Mr. Minnelli, I could use some direction.' ". Minnelli excelled as a filmmaker in part because actresses adored him. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Entertainer Spotlight on Rebecca Clark Oct 4, 2009
For the past ten years vocalist Rebecca Clark has been entertaining audiences throughout the world, performing her musical tribute to Barbra Streisand in her one-woman show, Hello, Gorgeous ... People would say I sounded a lot like Barbra Streisand, so I got an offer to perform as her with Stars in Concert in Germany. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Streisand gets nostalgic on latest CD Oct 2, 2009
By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY Associated Press When Barbra Streisand was a 19-year-old ingenue, she never had a problem performing in front of small crowds -- it was her livelihood ... "She's the director -- she's Barbra Streisand," Krall said. (Erie Times-News, PA)
$1.7 million allocated for new city hall renovation Oct 1, 2009
7 million allocated for new city hall renovation. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 Edition. (Malibu Times, CA)
Pearl Jam Return To #1 With Backspacer Oct 1, 2009
Band tops Billboard for the first time in 13 years, knocking Jay-Z to #2 (VHI.com -- Music News)
Rather suit dismissed Sep 30, 2009
Stages "I can't get up and sing when I see faces, I just don't know how to react -- I need blackness to go into my own kind of world." -- Barbra Streisand, talking about her difficulty singing in front of an audience. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Voice of an angel Sep 30, 2009
What a shocker that this right-wing rag doesn't like Barbra Streisand. Next they'll be saying bad things about Hillary Clinton. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Spreading the truth about fitness Sep 25, 2009
Other famous friends of Bill (Clinton) attending the New York conference included Brad Pitt, Barbra Streisand, Goldie Hawn, Usher, and Jessica Alba. Feet first Sans shoes, Mark Wahlberg and Will Ferrell started shooting The Other Guys in New York this week. (Boston Globe)
Daily guide to television and radio Sep 24, 2009
Jay-Z; Barbra Streisand. Tyra Banks at 4 p.m. on Ch. (Boston Globe)
Boyle's "Brilliant" American Debut Sep 18, 2009
Holden said Boyle sounds like a cross between Kate Bush and Barbra Streisand ... The fact that anyone would compare Susan Boyle's voice to that of the legendary Barbra Streisand. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Partners With Don Mischer Productions to Launch the 'American Comedy Awards' Sep 18, 2009
As a producer-director, his credits range from Super Bowl Halftime Shows (with Bruce Springsteen, Prince, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney); Opening Ceremonies of both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games; and The Kennedy Center Honors; to Obama's Lincoln Memorial Inaugural Concert; Hong Kong's Handover to China 1997; and specials with James Taylor, Sting, Bono, Beyonce, Barishnikov, Fergie, Willie Nelson, and Barbra Streisand, among others. Don's long and illustrious body of work ranks... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Upcoming record releases Sep 13, 2009
Barbra Streisand, Love Is the Answer (Sony). Speaking of divas, La Streisand is back with her first jazz album, which isn t too surprising considering the repertoire she sang back in those early club days at the Bon Soir. (Boston Globe)
Looking at how film comedy lasts - or doesn't Sep 12, 2009
Speaking of "Funny Lady," is there anything less funny than a Barbra Streisand movie from the 1970s. Of the screen comedians dominating movies today, four stand out: Will Ferrell, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell and Seth Rogen. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Big acts we'd love to see performing in Hawaii Sep 12, 2009
Barbra Streisand, the consummate chanteuse, is not for everyone, but people who know show-biz people know that this "People" hit-maker is a classy act on stage. Tweens and teens. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ross secures Streisand interview Sep 10, 2009
Jonathan Ross is to interview Barbra Streisand for a special episode of his BBC One chat show. An entire show - branded Friday Night With Streisand and Ross - will be devoted the singer and actress. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Fall forward Sep 7, 2009
Barbra Streisand at The Village Vanguard ... Barbra Streisand at The Village Vanguard ... EPA Barbra Streisand Sponsored Links. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
From good to god-awful, stars take the mike Sep 6, 2009
Anyone who was a professional singer before they became an actor, such as Barbra Streisand or Frank Sinatra, doesn't quality for the list. Celebrities who put out one track on a charity album or have their music leaked surreptitiously don't make the cut, which saved Zito (whose Diggler-esque work-in-progress tracks were apparently leaked on the Internet) and his ex-teammate Omar Vizquel. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cabaret review: Julie Wilson's way with songs Sep 4, 2009
Wilson briefly shares the bill with Barbra Streisand impersonator Steven Brinberg, an entertaining performer whose "Simply Barbra" act (named for the early "light blue" album) skates carefully along the line between homage and spoof. Even for a woman, it's daring to try to approximate Streisand's titantic pipes, but Brinberg often captures her phrasing, especially in slower, midrange numbers. (San Francisco Chronicle)
* Diva fever Aug 31, 2009
Multiple veteran divas are releasing big records in the next month X anticipated full-length discs from Mariah Carey and Barbra Streisand, a comeback project from Whitney Houston and a hyped, multiformat best-of compilation from Madonna. And the torch will be passed. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Letter: Wow what a show! Aug 28, 2009
We got to hear songs from Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline, Roy Orbison, Sonny & Cher, Tom Jones, Gene Pitney and Little Anthony. Then there were sing-a-longs with karaoke, Wolf Man Jack, and a special guest appearance from Elvis. (Saugus Advertiser, MA)
Cherry Lane and Musicnotes.com Enter into Online Sheet Music Distribution Agreement Aug 27, 2009
The print company is known for its wide assortment of folios and sheet music for a diverse group of artists from Barbra Streisand, Keith Urban and the White Stripes to the Dave Matthews Band, Metallica and Jack Johnson. On the web. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Jennifer Lopez is a triple threat Aug 23, 2009
On her musical idol Barbra Streisand is my absolute idol. I love what she does. (MSNBC -- News)
Seventh heaven Aug 22, 2009
Don t Rain on My Parade, Barbra Streisand. In her second year in Teen Idol, Fuller has shown remarkable growth as a performer since last year s final and an ability to adapt to judges recommendations. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Ralph Grasso is pouring himself into The Velvet Guitars. From left, Colton Kreuger, Trey Harris, Samantha Simmons, Grasso, Don Ageton and Ed Pennell. Photo by Ellen Sussman | Special to the Green Valley News Aug 19, 2009
Fate, luck, talent, dedication, hard work and being at the right place at the right time have given guitarist Ralph Grasso a professional life with great names in 20th century music Frank Sinatra, Henry Mancini, Nelson Riddle, Hugo Montenegro, Andy Williams, Jimmie Rodgers, Barbra Streisand, Elvis Presley, Ella Fitzgerald and others. Now living in Quail Creek, Grasso, 75, tells it like it is: I was not born a gifted person. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Brolin gets raunchy in movie Aug 18, 2009
Combine one part silver fox, one part distinguished actor and one part devoted husband of Barbra Streisand. Toss in the natural-born gravitas of a president or network news anchor and what do you get. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Destined for the stage (2) Aug 18, 2009
When I was still in Illinois teaching, Barbra Streisand. Her voice was young and fresh. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Jackson glove to be sold Aug 15, 2009
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand and P Diddy are among the names that have been approached to sign the 400-page Michael Jackson Special Edition Opus which publishers have described as an "exhaustively researched and lavishly produced work-of-art". Money from the auction, which will take place simultaneously in London and Los Angeles, will go to five of the charities Jackson supported during his life. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
James Brolin Gets Raunchy Aug 15, 2009
(AP) Combine one part silver fox, one part distinguished actor and one part devoted husband of Barbra Streisand. Toss in the natural-born gravitas of a president or network news anchor, and what do you get. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
James Brolin gets raunchy in The Goods Aug 15, 2009
NEW YORK - Combine one part silver fox, one part distinguished actor and one part devoted husband of Barbra Streisand. Toss in the natural-born gravitas of a president or network news anchor, and what do you get. (MSNBC -- Movies)
Hollywood Hit on Glenn Beck Aug 14, 2009
The list includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Barbra Streisand, Michael Moore, John Mayer, Ben Affleck, Justin Timberlake, and recently the Jackson family just to name a few. Furthermore HUMAN EVENTS sister company RedState. (Human Events Online)
Brooks & Dunn are done Aug 12, 2009
Barbra Streisand plans to go back to the place where it all began. The 67-year-old singer will return to her New York club roots next month for a one-performance appearance Sept. 26 at the intimate Village Vanguard, the legendary jazz spot in Greenwich Village. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Streep marries her art with newfound fun Aug 11, 2009
Even then, you could argue that Hepburn was but one factor in the commercial success of those films (the death of her costar and longtime lover Spencer Tracy after Dinner finished shooting helped make the film a pop-culture memorial), and that her appeal was largely to older audiences (tellingly, she shared the 1968 Oscar with Barbra Streisand, of Funny Girl ). These were conscious twilight performances, her Eleanor of Aquitaine in Lion especially raging against the dying of the light and the... (Boston Globe)
High-profile SoCal real estate agent acquitted Aug 11, 2009
Babajian's attorney, Tom Mesereau, said his client has represented Barbra Streisand, Warren Beatty, David Beckham, Nicholas Cage, Janet Jackson and other celebrities in real estate transactions. Those famous names were not involved in the scam. (Fresno Bee -- State)
For Ed Fasulo, it's grand opening No. 3 Aug 10, 2009
He opened the former International Hotel in Las Vegas, the largest hotel in the world when it opened, hosting the likes of Elvis Presley and Barbra Streisand in its first few months. He managed the Fiesta Casino and Four Queens Hotel Casino, both in Vegas, and the Ameristar Casino in Iowa. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Barbra Streisand to Perform at New York's Fabled Village Vanguard for a Once-In-A-Lifetime Experience Aug 7, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- In what promises to be a once-in-a lifetime thrill for a hundred of her luckiest fans, Barbra Streisand will celebrate the release of Love Is The Answer -- her new album of jazz standards and classics -- by singing a selection of these songs on Saturday, September 26 at New York's legendary Village Vanguard, where she last performed in 1961 as the opening act for Miles Davis ... According to the RIAA, Barbra Streisand is the #1 best selling female recording... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lei lands 'Lion King' role in Hong Kong Aug 7, 2009
Want to lounge in a wicker chair from Barbra Streisand's sunroom. Perhaps wear one of her designer dresses or tinkle the keys of her baby grand piano. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Not Enough Like The Real Thing Aug 6, 2009
Three of the performers -- Amanda Gabbard, Michael F. McGuirk and Jason Rowland -- play nearly a dozen people, including Liza Minnelli, Ann Coulter, The Donald and Barbra Streisand, who orders Manischewitz. The fine-voiced Dennis Holland is Tommy, the seen-it-all bartender; Kelli Maguire is the barfly whose theme song is the oft-reprised "Bundle of Contradictions"; and "Sessions" star Rachelle Rak shows up as herself, singing a number from that show in a blatant plug. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Barbra Streisand to auction items for charity Aug 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES - Want to lounge in a wicker chair from Barbra Streisands sunroom. Perhaps wear one of her designer dresses or tinkle the keys of her baby grand piano. (MSNBC -- News)
'Entourage' star: 'I'm no longer a sucker' Jul 31, 2009
James Brolin would go home to his wife, Barbra Streisand, at night, and I would say, "James, is she OK with all this?" Because he has one of the most twisted roles you've ever seen, as you know -- and I don't want to give it away ... The movie is OK'd by Barbra Streisand; she vetted the whole thing. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Science Channel and Executive Producer Whoopi Goldberg Challenge Viewers to HEAD GAMES Beginning This October Jul 31, 2009
The duo has produced three movies for television: Lifetime's "What Makes a Family" (produced with Barbra Streisand, Cis Corman, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron), Showtime's "Ruby's Bucket of Blood" and the TNT Original movie "Call Me Claus,". In January of 2006, Leonardis and Goldberg produced "The Word According to Whoopi" a Bravo television special and most recently the West End debut of the new musical SISTER ACT at the London Palladium. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
PR Newswire Summary of EntertaiNet Copy, Monday, July 27, 2009 Jul 28, 2009
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Song Selections Revealed for Love Is The Answer, the Avidly Anticipated New Studio Album by Barbra Streisand Jul 28, 2009
NEW YORK, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The final song selections for Love Is The Answer, the eagerly awaited new studio collection of intimate jazz standards performed by Barbra Streisand, are being revealed in anticipation of the album's release on Tuesday, September 29. The first full-length collection of new studio recordings from eight-time Grammy award winner Barbra Streisand since 2005's Guilty Pleasures, Love Is The Answer showcases the artist as a singer of emotional clarity, depth and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Debbie Reynolds will perform Jul 23, 2009
"I do impressions, which are Bette Davis, Mae West, Katharine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand and I do Zsa Zsa Gabor teaching Paris Hilton how to slap a cop and stay out of jail. Paris Hilton is her grand-niece, you know.". Debbie Reynolds impersonating Barbra Streisand. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
8th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days to be Held October 1-31, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
The World Music Days Honorary Committee is composed of celebrated International artists who represent a broad spectrum of musical styles including Salman Ahmad, Theodore Bikel, Yefim Bronfman, Ida Haendel, Herbie Hancock, Sir Elton John, Alison Krauss, Tania Libertad, Yo-Yo Ma, Zubin Mehta, Mark O'Connor, George Pehlivanian, Itzhak Perlman, R.E.M., A.J. Racy, Steve Reich, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Ravi Shankar, Russell Simmons, Barbra Streisand, and John Williams. The Daniel Pearl Foundation was... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
LOOKING BACK: Do you remember? Jul 2, 2009
As Barbra Streisand sang to us, Memories, light the corners of your mind. Misty, water-colored memories of the way we were. (Hingham Journal, MA)
Actor Karl Malden dies at 97. Jul 2, 2009
Malden played Barbra Streisand s stepfather in the 1987 film Nuts; Adm. Elmo Zumwalt Jr. in the 1988 TV film My Father, My Son; and Leon Klinghoffer, the cruise ship passenger murdered by terrorists in 1985, in the 1989 TV film The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Photo by Cathryn Sacks. The city of Malibu must decide how it\'s going to manage the 40,000-square-foot performing arts center it purchased for $15 million in June. City officials hope to move the City Hall there in less than a year. Jul 2, 2009
Wednesday, July 01, 2009 Edition. We don't have possession of building yet, so there's a limit as to what we can do. (Malibu Times, CA)
Karl Malden, 97; won Oscar for 'Streetcar Named Desire' Jul 2, 2009
Mr. Malden played Barbra Streisand s stepfather in the 1987 film Nuts ; Admiral Elmo Zumwalt Jr. in the 1988 television film My Father, My Son; and Leon Klinghoffer, the cruise ship passenger killed by terrorists in 1985, in the 1989 television film The Hijacking of the Achille Lauro. He acted sparingly in recent years, appearing in 2000 in a small role on TV s The West Wing. (Boston Globe)
Last Pictures: Rehearsing for comeback London show two days before he died... Jun 30, 2009
A tribute show is planned for September with Diana Ross, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder and Barbra Streisand said to be in talks to appear. Explore more. (The Drudge Report)
Local Boston Pops oboist Frank Charnley to retire on July 4 Jun 30, 2009
He recalled the "great artists" he has performed with, including Henry Mancini, Seiji Ozawa, Johnny Cash, Barbra Streisand, Joel Grey and others. Charnley called Williams, Pops conductor from 1980 to 1995, a dear friend and "extremely gifted composer for the oboe who brought out the most in me.". (Medfield Press, MA)
Guatemalan's 'tweet' may make him a jailbird Jun 27, 2009
Some call this phenomenon the "Streisand effect," a term coined by Techdirt Inc. chief executive Mike Masnick on his popular technology blog after the actress Barbra Streisand sued in 2003 to remove satellite photos of her estate in Malibu, Calif. The case just drove more attention to the photos and made them more widely accessible. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Dressing up the MFA with the look of the stars Jun 27, 2009
Designer Arnold Scaasi has designed for numerous celebrities over the last 50 years, including Joan Rivers (above), Natalie Wood, Barbra Streisand, Barbara Bush, and Arlene Francis ... NEW YORK - More than 120 pieces of fashion history - from Barbra Streisand s 1969 sequined Oscar pantsuit to the prototype of Barbara Bush s 1989 inaugural gown - are being shipped out of a warehouse here next week, headed for a new home in Boston. (Boston Globe)
Eugene Mirman’s iPod playlist Jun 26, 2009
It s not like I have, secretly, 2,000 Barbra Streisand albums. If I had that, I would be probably someone who liked it and in no way would feel bad if that came up. (Boston Globe)
