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    Call hitmaker cheesy, but he's 'very rich'  Dec 4, 2008
    Foster's work has boosted the wattage of stars like Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Andrea Boccelli and Michael Bubl. He was also the man behind the mixing desk on one of the biggest-selling albums of the last year, Josh Groban's "Noel," and urged Whitney Houston to go for that killer key change in "I Will Always Love You.". (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Celebrities to flock to Obama inauguration  Dec 3, 2008
    But on Sept. 16, he raised $9 million for his campaign with a single party in Beverly Hills hosted by Barbra Streisand and attended by Leonardo DiCaprio and many others. Recession won't slow down celebrationIt's unclear whether the Hollywood stigma, or the recession, will put a damper on the evening. (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Scotiabank Place, Ottawa - November 30, 2008  Dec 3, 2008
    When he sat down alone at a table with a white cloth and bottle of wine and began singing You Don't Bring Me Flowers, you could almost have expected Barbra Streisand to join him onstage. But instead, one of his backup singers filled in, and they acted out a scene Diamond says he's been performing for longer than he can remember. (Jam! Showbiz)

    'Hit Man' still trying to achieve greatness  Dec 1, 2008
    Even for someone who isn't dying to revisit his mid-eighties staple Love Theme from St. Elmo's Fire, Foster's story is compelling: from the kid growing up in Victoria with perfect pitch, to years of struggling in the Los Angeles music business, only to rise to commercial heights producing the industry's biggest names, from Barbra Streisand to Alice Cooper (of all people). Foster is at a contented time in his life right now, reason enough for the book and the DVD Hit Man (which will air on PBS's... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Tune in to television Christmas specials  Dec 1, 2008
    The deserving honorees are Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey of The Who, country great George Jones, actor Morgan Freeman and singer-actress-director Barbra Streisand. 4. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Il Divo spreads 'popera' across the world  Nov 29, 2008
    The first three years were just a roller coaster of experiences: having the number one in the UK and then that turning into the number one in all the different countries, and going all around the world and being on tour, being on tour with Barbra Streisand and then more albums. Everything kind of bled into everything else and we didn't really have any time to appreciate all the things that we had done. (CNN -- Showbiz)

    Playboy's Sexiest Celebrity Covers: Dita, Raquel, Madonna, Oh My  Nov 28, 2008
    Barbra Streisand, October 1977. Love was ageless and evergreen for Babs in 1977: "A Star Is Born" earned her an Oscar, a Golden Globe, numerous Grammys, a Barbara Walters interview, and a Playboy cover. (Fox News)

    'He is a genius'  Nov 28, 2008
    But the days of the Barbra Streisand tickets at 500 are definitely history. I certainly wouldn't get suckered into that again. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE LIFESTYLE BUDGET  Nov 22, 2008
    KIND-MUSIC (Fink, Las Vegas Sun) -- For $2,000 you can see Barbra Streisand. For $10 you can see her kid sister. (Scripps Howard News Wire)

    30 minutes is still too long for 'WHAT!'  Nov 20, 2008
    Instead, the script plays as though it might have been jotted down on the back of an envelope one evening while Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond sang "You Don't Bring Me Flowers" on a never-ending sound loop. The dialogue is jerky and pedestrian, the action is filled with long pauses and pantomime, and the best wish for the marriage is that it may end quickly. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Josh Brolin Calls Playing George W. Bush The 'Ultimate Risk' And 'Ultimate Reward'  Nov 20, 2008
    Two years ago, he was best known as that bully in "The Goonies" and Barbra Streisand's son-in-law ... MTV: Is it true that your mother-in-law, Barbra Streisand, wasn't thrilled about you taking the role on. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Keeping up with Tom and Gisele  Nov 19, 2008
    At one point, Zina appeared on stage in roller skates, parodying a scene from the Barbra Streisand film "Funny Girl.". Names can be reached at or 617-929-8253. (Boston Globe)

    Beyoncé: Worker B  Nov 19, 2008
    "That's why this is a double-album. One side has songs that are more mainstream and another has my more traditional Rs for my fans who've been there the whole time. Some of it sounds like Barbra Streisand, Karen Carpenter and the Beatles around the 1970s.". The singer worked with everyone from the Neptunes to Danjahandz and after recording around 75 tracks, she chose 16. (Billboard.com)

    Marriage Wins Big at the Ballot Box  Nov 19, 2008
    Barbra Streisand and Melissa Etheridge staged a concert that reportedly brought in $4 million. Seven-figure donations came in from the ACLU, the Human Rights Campaign, labor unions, national gay-rights organizations and out-of-state gay millionaires (Michigan s Jon Stryker donated $1 million). (Human Events Online)

    American Idol suicide: harsh judges, heartbreaking verdict  Nov 18, 2008
    She was artistically inclined and disquietingly like the deranged Barbra Streisand fan in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas had been drawing life-sized portraits (and innumerable small ones) of Abdul since her childhood. These drawings are also available online, and they are stark in their naivet. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    A black and white matter  Nov 17, 2008
    It was recently reported Robert will be reprising his role as former CIA agent Jack Byrnes alongside Ben, Blythe Danner, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand in a third film in the movie franchise. The movie is said to focus on Ben's character Gaylord Focker and wife Pam, played by Teri Polo, as they welcome their first child into the world. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Beyoncé branches out  Nov 17, 2008
    "Diva," the female counterpoint to rapper Lil Wayne's herky-jerky "A Milli," is a glitchy, bass- heavy thumper with the most ridiculous chorus of the year: "Now diva is the female version of a hustla" (does Barbra Streisand know this. . (Boston Globe)

    For Phoenix, Act II is full of musical numbers  Nov 15, 2008
    And some notable actors came to their craft from the musical world Mark Wahlberg, Will Smith, Kris Kristofferson, Queen Latifah, Mos Def, Barbra Streisand, some blue-eyed guy named Sinatra, to cite a few. But to ostensibly give up an acting career, one in which he still commands lead or at least co-starring roles, for the concert stage (or recording studio). (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    3rd 'Fockers' Flick?  Nov 14, 2008
    Of course, Dustin Hoffman and Barbra Streisand would have to return as well ... Since the list isn t confined to "Rock" or "Pop" or "Of the Rock Era," there are ridiculous and intentionally missing names: Barbra Streisand, Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Bette Midler, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, or Natalie Cole not to mention contemporary artists who consider themselves singers like Beyonce and Justin Timberlake. (Fox News)

    Midtown Tulsa Prostitution Sting  Nov 12, 2008
    FOX23 News This Morning. Reported by: Abbie Alford Email: Last Update: 11/11 10:11 pm. (FOX23.com, OK)

    Streisand Sparred With Brolin Over W Role  Nov 11, 2008
    Actor Josh Brolin sparred with his liberal step-mother Barbra Streisand - when she protested his role in the new George W. Bush biopic W.. The singer has been an outspoken opponent of Bush throughout his two terms in the White House. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    'Boop-oop-a-doop' girl is headed to Broadway  Nov 7, 2008
    Foster is the winner of more than a dozen Grammy Awards and has worked with such singers as Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Whitney Houston, Josh Groban and Andrea Bocelli. advertisement. (MSNBC -- News)

    Waterloo African-Americans cry, cheer at Obama's election  Nov 6, 2008
    think wrote on Nov 5, 2008 8:30 AM:" Vladimir Putin is already planning the reoccupation of the former USSR. There will be no one to stop him now. The real winners, Putin, Iran, North Korea and OPEC. The Reverend was right with what he said about America and he got his wish. Now I want to see Hollyweed taxed to the hilt and Barbra Streisand & Oprah open their wallets until it bleeds money. Tax Ford and GM out of business. Tax the rich until they push brooms. Tax Microsoft into the dirt and make... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)

    Defeat fears put Hollywood on edge  Nov 2, 2008
    Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. Annabel CrabbNovember 3, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    McCain Set for Saturday Night Live Cameo  Nov 1, 2008
    Certainly, someone who is very, very, very old (Time.com)

    We Hear . . .  Oct 29, 2008
    THAT Kenny Vance - the founding member of Jay & the Americans dubbed the "Dylan of Doo-Wop" by Paul Shaffer - will be inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame tomorrow at the Garden City Hotel along with Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey and Simon & Garfunkel. THAT the Riviera - the famed Palm Springs resort that was Frank Sinatra's stomping ground - has just completed a major makeover in the mod, early-'60s style of "Mad Men," with the accent color being bright orange, Old... (New York Post -- Gossip)

    Central grad serves Obama information  Oct 24, 2008
    Imagine a dinner with Barbra Streisand that costs $28,500 a plate and you are the featured guest and speaker. . (Toledo Free Press)

    Neil Diamond to Be Honored as 2009 MusiCares(R) Person of the Year  Oct 22, 2008
    Previous auctions include the collections of Cher, Madonna, U2, Barbra Streisand, Muhammad Ali, Debbie Reynolds, Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne, and the estate of Marilyn Monroe to name a few. Based in Tulsa, Okla. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Jurassic hunt for lonely pine  Oct 21, 2008
    And Barbra Streisand "looks like a masculine Bride of Frankenstein". The bitchy fashion designer, whose real name was Richard Sylvan Selzer, has died at the age of 86 after decades of fame for. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Movie: Capricorn One (1978)  Oct 21, 2008
    Elliott Gould and James Brolin (ironically, both had been married to Barbra Streisand) turn in good performances. Be forewarned that O.J. "The Juice" Simpson -- certainly one of the most polarizing figures in America today -- appears as an astronaut, albeit a doomed one. (Suite101.com)

    Mr. Blackwell, Creator Of Worst-Dressed List, Dead At 86  Oct 21, 2008
    Critic skewered celebs -- from Barbra Streisand and Zsa Zsa Gabor to Madonna and Britney Spears -- for 48 years. by Jocelyn Vena. (VHI.com -- Music News)

    Blackwell, of celebrity fashions lists, dies at 86  Oct 20, 2008
    Brigitte Bardot, Barbra Streisand, Bette Midler, Dolly Parton and Madonna took heat from Blackwell more than once. So did Queen Elizabeth. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Mr. Blackwell, 86  Oct 20, 2008
    Barbra Streisand: "She looks like a masculine Bride of Frankenstein." ... 1960: Anna Magnani1961: Debbie Reynolds1962: Zsa Zsa Gabor1963: Zsa Zsa Gabor1964: Barbra Streisand1965: Princess Margaret1966: Mia Farrow1967: Barbra Streisand1968: Julie Andrews1969: Queen Elizabeth1970: Sophia Loren1971: Ali MacGraw1972: Raquel Welch1973: Bette Midler1974: Helen Reddy1975: Caroline Kennedy1976: Louise Lasser1977: Farrah Fawcett1978: Dolly Parton1979: Bo Derek1980: Brooke Shields1981: Barbara... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)

    Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tame wind, fire  Oct 20, 2008
    Malibu, some 19 miles west of Los Angeles, is a popular address for many show business personalities, including Robert Redford, Sting, Mel Gibson, Jennifer Aniston, Barbra Streisand, Richard Gere and Cher. The Los Angeles Times reported that actors Matthew McConaughey and Minnie Driver were forced to evacuate, and the $10. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)

    Nikka Costa now stresses simple over serious  Oct 19, 2008
    Costa's late father Don was Sinatra's arranger and worked with other big names like Barbra Streisand and Tony Bennett. Seven years later, Costa has a devoted fan base thanks to her vibrant performances, but never quite fulfilled predictions of becoming the next big thing. (Boston Globe)

    Community calendar  Oct 18, 2008
    The review will feature talented local imitators singing as Elvis, Sonny and Cher, Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline, John Lennon, Reba McEntire, Linda Ronstadt and others. Advanced tickets, 50 for VIP, 10 regular, are at Keasling's, the Chamber of Commerce office, Courtyard Books, from any commission member or by calling the Grand Theatre at 524-1026. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    Around the Tri-State Area this weekend  Oct 17, 2008
    Local talent will appear as Elvis, Sonny and Cher, Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline and John Lennon among others. Advance tickets are available at Keasling's, the Keokuk Area Chamber of Commerce and Courtyard Books, from any commission member or by calling 524-1026. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    ‘Showstoppers’ live up to act’s name  Oct 16, 2008
    They provided tributes to female singers of the past, including Ethel Merman, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, the Andrew Sisters, Barbra Streisand, and the Chordettes. Woven into selected numbers were audience participation segments; four women from the audience were good sports in Fever. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)

    Grand Theatre benefit brings Las Vegas to Keokuk on Saturday  Oct 16, 2008
    Book a date to Keokuk's Grand Theatre Saturday and enjoy appearances from Elvis, Sonny and Cher, Barbra Streisand, Patsy Cline, Queen Latifah, John Lennon, Reba McEntire, Willie Nelson, Linda Ronstadt and more. The Grand Theatre Commission is sponsoring an American Icon Review at 7:30 p.m. Saturday to provide the community with a glimpse of the Grand's history the days when the Grand Theatre was the center for the performing arts and the mecca for stars of the era. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)

    William Claxton, 80; captured images of jazz greats, celebrities  Oct 14, 2008
    While taking assignments from Life magazine, he photographed Sinatra at a recording session at Capitol Records, Barbra Streisand in New York, and McQueen. All were notoriously tough assignments, stars distrustful of the press and reluctant to be photographed. (Boston Globe)

    Bob Keys' column: Here's a Top 10 list to croon about  Oct 14, 2008
    Barbra Streisand barely edged out Freddie to get in the ninth slot. If I don t know Freddie Mercury, I do know Barbra and I don t like Barbra s singing except for her Happy Days Are Here Again. (Hanover Mariner, MA)

    Trumpeter joins symphony concert  Oct 10, 2008
    While living in Los Angeles during the 1980s, Vizzutti performed on more than 100 motion picture soundtracks, (such as Back To The Future and Star Trek), as well as countless TV shows, commercials and recordings with such artists as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Neil Diamond, Chick Corea, the Commodores and Prince. His sounds can be heard on recent projects including the movies "40 Days and 40 Nights," "Unfaithfully Yours," Gridiron Gang," "Scary Movie Four" and the "Medal of Honor" and "Halo... (Montana Standard, MT)

    Philly R&B legend guides local singer  Oct 8, 2008
    "I jump all over the place, because I love Whitney and Patti LaBelle, but you throw in Barbra Streisand. I love anyone who has a really rich good voice. I'm not into the pop tarts that just get up and do their thing. I like really good voices.". Connors was impressed enough with Berkley's voice to take the next step toward what would become her debut CD, "Paradise.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    A big, old, green smorgasbord: Brooklyn  Oct 5, 2008
    Neighborhoods like Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint have been home to singers Lena Horne and Barbra Streisand, directors Spike Lee and Woody Allen, poet Walt Whitman, and activist and author W.E.B. Du Bois. Yet while Brooklyn as a borough seems vast and bigger than life, its neighborhoods are intimate places defined by storefronts, bodegas, boccie courts, and front stoops. (Boston Globe)

    On Your Mind  Oct 3, 2008
    Barbra Streisand, Matt Damon, Lindsey Lohan and P. Diddy in their vast political knowledge and their deep connection with the everyday life of ordinary citizens told me not to vote for McCain. Instead they said that I should vote for Obama. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)

    VP Debate: The Biggest Shocker  Oct 3, 2008
    " ... P.S.: Lloyd Grove's description ... P.P.S.: Is McCain saving for October? ... . 1:44 A.M.___________________________Tuesday, September 16, 2008Can the by Obama at that Beverly Hills Barbra Streisand celebrity fundraiser possibly win him as many votes as the is losing him? I don't think so. ... P.S.: I'm from Beverly Hills! I've learned the hard way that there is no way to make it go down well with the rest of America. (I used to joke that I was from the poor side of Beverly Hills. It... (Slate)

    America's Got Talent Launching First Live Stage Spectacular for One Night Only on Friday, October 17th MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas  Sep 25, 2008
    Prominent events to date have included world championship fights between Evander Holyfield and Mike Tyson as well as Oscar De La Hoya vs. Floyd Mayweather and George Foreman vs. Michael Moorer; and concerts by The Rolling Stones, Madonna, Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Paul McCartney, Bette Midler, Gloria Estefan, Janet Jackson, Phil Collins, Billy Joel, Backstreet Boys, N Sync, Sting, Jimmy Buffett and the Barbra Streisand Millennium Concert. The MGM Grand Garden Arena also is home to the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Lowest-rated EMMYS ever...  Sep 23, 2008
    After the "Elite" fundraiser hosted by BS (Barbra Streisand) for BO, I do think Hollywood and the likes have OD'd on Koolaid ... Naturally I do not make up my mind until I hear from towering intellects like Barbra Streisand, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and their pals, and of course that widely acknowledged moral arbiter, Woody Allen. (The Drudge Report)

    New Ideas for Wedding Readings  Sep 23, 2008
    Evergreen - Barbra Streisand. The gentle words of this song makes perfect. (Suite101.com)

    Can't See Palin as President, 'Fact' Race Costs Obama  Sep 23, 2008
    At a Tuesday night fundraiser for Barack Obama held at the Regent Beverly Wilshire, donors heard Barbra Streisand sing, but as ABC's Jake Tapper noted in his "Political Punch" blog, "the press was not permitted (inflicted?) with permission to hear her." So, there's no video of it, which reminded me of how back in 2002 the Fox News Channel played a brief clip from her appearance at a September 29, 2002 fundraiser for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, video we played in "The I'm Not... (MediaResearch.org)

    S.F. man guilty on 24 counts, bilked family  Sep 22, 2008
    A San Francisco man has pleaded guilty in federal court to swindling his parents, other relatives and friends in Kansas of more than $500,000 with a string of tall tales, including that he needed cash to settle a contract with Barbra Streisand and that he had run into money trouble when a business partner died in a tsunami. More Crime News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)

    SONY BMG Music (Canada) Inc. Proudly Announces The Release Of Two New Career-Spanning Albums From Celine Dion. A Single Disc Entitled My Love Essential Collection And A 2-CD Set Entitled My Love Ultimate Essential Collection  Sep 22, 2008
    A Single Disc Entitled My Love Essential Collection And A 2-CD Set Entitled My Love Ultimate Essential Collection. Over 3 million people saw her in "A New Day" in Las Vegas, during its record-breaking five year run of sold-out shows. (Canada Newswire)

    Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk  Sep 22, 2008
    Dick Gregory, Bob Newhart, Barbra Streisand, Bill Cosby and the Smothers Brothers had crucial early-career airtime on the show. With his twinkly eyes, smoothly oiled hair, dimpled chin and puckishly petulant set of the jaw, Paar controlled the emotional temper of the show. (Yahoo News -- Jack Parr)

    A FEAST AMID THE CRISIS  Sep 21, 2008
    And they didn't disappoint: Obama hosted nearly 300 high-rollers who doled out for a whopping 28,500-a-plate dinner at a Beverly Hills mansion - plus a few hundred more at a 2,500-per-head Barbra Streisand concert. Among the guests were actors Will Ferrell and Leonardo DiCaprio, along with moguls Steven Spielberg and David Geffen. (New York Post -- Opinions)

    McCain happy to exploit stars' attack on Sarah Palin  Sep 21, 2008
    This week Barbra Streisand crooned at a $35,250-a-head Beverly Hills fundraiser, which netted Senator Obama $11. 13 million in one night. (Melbourne Herald Sun)

    Running for office?  Sep 19, 2008
    On Tuesday night, Barbra Streisand headlined a fundraiser for Obama in Beverly Hills that raised $9 million ... "He talks about siding with the people -- siding with the people -- just before he flew off to Hollywood for a fundraiser with Barbra Streisand and his celebrity friends," McCain said at a rally Tuesday in Vienna, Ohio. (CNN -- International)

    A vote for Obama is a vote for the working class  Sep 19, 2008
    Glenn wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:21 PM:" Barack Obama's campaign barred television crews from a Beverly Hills mansion at twilight Tuesday as the Democratic presidential nominee mingled with movie stars on a giant terrace overlooking Los Angeles.The cocktail reception was part of Obama's biggest night of Hollywood fundraising so far, an evening capped with a live performance by Barbra Streisand at the Regent Beverly Wilshire.Yes, working folk like actors Will Farrell, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jamie Lee... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Built to last  Sep 18, 2008
    He likes the songs and the dancing, and he tries to copy them (hey, he's on Broadway and he likes show tunes and Barbra Streisand, so what's wrong with that. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Palin raises $1 million over lunch for GOP  Sep 18, 2008
    Barack Obama was in California on Tuesday night for two fundraisers, including one in Beverly Hills featuring singer Barbra Streisand. Obama's fundraising juggernaut, which broke records with $66 million in August, will be matched by the RNC money-raising machine. (Anchorage Daily News)

    Republicans go on attack after Obama parties with the A-listers  Sep 18, 2008
    "Barack Obama talks about siding with the people just before he flies off to Hollywood for a fundraiser with Barbra Streisand and his celebrity friends," McCain told a rally in the crucial swing state of Ohio. "Let me tell you my friends, there's no place I'd rather be than here with the working men and women of Ohio.". (Independent)

    Streisand to croon for Obama  Sep 17, 2008
    Oscar-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand will perform at a lucrative Hollywood fundraiser for Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday in Los Angeles, aides said. The White House hopeful will host a dinner in Beverly Hills costing attendees $US28,500 ($34,800) each and Streisand will then sing at a reception at the swanky Beverly Wilshire hotel, campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Buzz Briefs: Jon Stewart, Serena Williams  Sep 17, 2008
    Plus: Barbra Streisand, Jon Bon Jovi, Tom Hanks, Megan Fox And J.Lo ... Bring in Barbra Streisand as the headline performer. (CBS News)

    Singing His Praises  Sep 17, 2008
    Exclusive: Barbra Streisand Sings Support for Obama ... Barbra Streisand sang and spoke out tonight for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama at a star-studded fundraiser in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Fox News)

    Hollywood celebrities pony up $9 million for Obama  Sep 17, 2008
    Barack Obama partied with Hollywood celebrities Tuesday night and with the help of Oscar-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand raised $9 million for his presidential campaign and the Democratic Party ... He told a rally in Vienna, Ohio on Tuesday that Obama talks about siding with the people, siding with the people just before he flies off to Hollywood for a fundraiser with Barbra Streisand and his celebrity friends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)

    Candidates talk Wall Street  Sep 17, 2008
    " VideoSept. 16: TODAYs Meredith Vieira talks to Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden about the ailing economy and the Obama campaigns plan to revive it.Today showObama was campaigning in Colorado again on Tuesday where he no doubt will continue hammering McCain for his "fundamentals" remark. The comment, the Illinois senator said, only showed again that McCain was out of touch with the economic distress of struggling middle-class families. The 47-year-old Obama then flies to Los... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Babs and Barack  Sep 17, 2008
    Entertainer Barbra Streisand, formerly a supporter of Sen ... DENVER - partied with Hollywood celebrities Tuesday night and with the help of Oscar-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand raised an eye-popping $9 million for his presidential campaign and the Democratic Party ... He told a rally in Vienna, Ohio on Tuesday that Obama "talks about siding with the people, siding with the people just before he flies off to Hollywood for a fundraiser with Barbra Streisand and his celebrity friends.... (MSNBC -- Politics)

    Streisand heads Obama fundraiser tonight  Sep 17, 2008
    Bring in Barbra Streisand as the headline performer. The Oscar-winning singer and actress was to perform Tuesday night on Obama s behalf in Beverly Hills. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Oak Ridge Boys On Sale On eBay  Sep 17, 2008
    " Dan Gheesling takes home $500,000. His best buddy in the house, Memphis Garrett, was the runner-up. They spoke with Julie Chen just moments after the season finale. George Takei, Mr. Sulu on "Star Trek," recently married his partner of 21 years, Brad Altman. In an exclusive interview they talked about the joys of marriage and their concern over a ballot initiative to ban gay marriage in California. Jon Stewart to honor late comedian; Tennis champ to serve up memoir; Barbra Streisand to... (KWTX.com, TX)

    Soprano family values  Sep 17, 2008
    New York City's Hometown Newspaper - NY Daily News. NY Daily News Home Delivery. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)

    Firefighters gain ground in Malibu: Conditions help tame wind, fire  Sep 17, 2008
    Malibu, some 19 miles west of Los Angeles, is a popular address for many show business personalities, including Robert Redford, Sting, Mel Gibson, Jennifer Aniston, Barbra Streisand, Richard Gere and Cher. The Los Angeles Times reported that actors Matthew McConaughey and Minnie Driver were forced to evacuate, and the $10. (Yahoo News -- Wildfires & Forest Fires)

    Rod Stewart, Sheryl Crow, The Killers and David Spade to Headline Andre Agassi's Grand Slam for Children Benefit Concert  Sep 17, 2008
    Since its inception in 1995, the Grand Slam for Children has been distinguished by its roster of entertainers, including Barbra Streisand, Sir Elton John, Billy Joel, Phil Collins, Jerry Seinfeld, Stevie Wonder, Ellen DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Robin Williams, Celine Dion, Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Rod Stewart, Tony Bennett, Luther Vandross, Usher, Matchbox Twenty, Goo Goo Dolls, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw, Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, John Mayer, Dennis Miller, Ray Romano, Lionel Richie, Carlos... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Barbra vs. Lady de Rothschild  Sep 17, 2008
    Can the by Obama at that Beverly Hills Barbra Streisand celebrity fundraiser possibly win him as many votes as the is losing him. I don't think so. (Slate)

    Streisand to croon for Obama  Sep 16, 2008
    Oscar-winning singer and actress Barbra Streisand will perform at a lucrative Hollywood fundraiser for Democrat Barack Obama on Tuesday in Los Angeles, aides said. The White House hopeful will host a dinner in Beverly Hills costing attendees $US28,500 ($34,800) each and Streisand will then sing at a reception at the swanky Beverly Wilshire hotel, campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Voters in for economics lesson from McCain, Obama  Sep 16, 2008
    The 47-year-old Obama then flies to Los Angles for a fundraiser where singer and actress Barbra Streisand is the major draw. McCain was still campaigning in Florida before joining running mate Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin in Ohio. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)

    Winfrey is 'most generous star'  Sep 15, 2008
    Second place on the list was trumpeter and Ards co-founder Herb Alpert, followed by singer Barbra Streisand ... Barbra Streisand - $11m (6. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Dev Patel, George Takei, Oprah Winfrey  Sep 15, 2008
    Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP Dev Patel. Reuters, The Associated Press, The New York Times Published: September 15, 2008. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Confessional Folk Tale  Sep 14, 2008
    It was for best vocalist, beating out Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand and Aretha Franklin. Ian recognizes the absurdity of it. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)

    Obama's Fundraising Machine Still Rolling as Campaign Stays Coy  Sep 13, 2008
    On Sept. 16, he's scheduled for a $2,500-per-person Beverly Hills, California, fundraiser and concert featuring Barbra Streisand. It's a huge advantage when you're not so heavily encumbered by fundraising,'' said former Representative Jim Davis, a Florida Democrat. (Yahoo News -- Politics)

    Oprah Tops List of Most Charitable Celebrities  Sep 13, 2008
    Singer-actress Barbra Streisand came third in the list that was based on public records of donations made in 2007, with $11 million donated by The Streisand Foundation to the environment, women's issues, civil rights, AIDS research, and advocacy. Fourth place went to Paul Newman who gave $10 million to the Scholarship for Kenyon College, his alma mater in Gambier, Ohio. (Newsmax)

    LOOK WHO'S GIVING  Sep 12, 2008
    Rounding out the top five: musician Herb Alpert with $13 million; Barbra Streisand with $11 million; Paul Newman with $10 million; and Mel Gibson with $9. 9 million. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Oprah Winfrey tops list of 30 most generous stars  Sep 12, 2008
    Singer-actress Barbra Streisand came third in the list that was based on public records of donations made in 2007, with 11 million donated by The Streisand Foundation to the environment, women's issues, civil rights, AIDS research, and advocacy. Fourth place went to Paul Newman who gave 10 million to the Scholarship for Kenyon College, his alma mater in Gambier, Ohio, while Mel Gibson was in the fifth slot, giving 9. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)

    Bush, Babs to find common ground in Kennedy  Sep 11, 2008
    In this July 10, 2007 file photo, Barbra Streisand performs at the Manchester Evening News Arena during the first concert of the British leg of her European tour, Manchester England ... WASHINGTON - Barbra Streisand can start watching the mailbox for her invitation to the White House, even if it comes a little earlier than she might've hoped. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)

    Bush, Babs find common ground  Sep 11, 2008
    WASHINGTON -- Barbra Streisand can start watching the mailbox for her invitation to the White House, even if it comes a little earlier than she might've hoped. The singer, actress and avowed Democrat is being honored by the Kennedy Center in December, a distinction that includes a reception at the White House - the last to be hosted by President Bush and first lady Laura Bush. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Film star Freeman to be honoured  Sep 11, 2008
    He will be honoured alongside Who stars Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey, as well as singer Barbra Streisand, at the gala in Washington DC on 7 December. Dark Knight star Freeman is resting at his home in Mississippi after being injured in a car crash last month. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Richie Sambora with Los Lobos at a benefit concert for the Midnight Mission of Los Angeles in March 2007. It was one of many events that have taken place at Malibu Performing Arts Center. The owners of MPAC are in danger of foreclosure on the property that houses the center. Photo by Devon Meyers / TMT  Sep 11, 2008
    Wednesday, September 10, 2008 Edition. " By 2006, all construction was complete.Shively stated that rumors about Vineyard Christian Fellowship's financial inability to make loan payments couldn't be further from the truth."The recording industry has never been worse, but the music industry has never been better," he said, adding that some of the world's most famous music artists frequent MPAC to make music videos, record albums and rehearse live shows, among many other purposes including benefit... (Malibu Times, CA)

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