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October of 2009

 

Rate David Wild: "Move On Up": An Uplifting Playlist for Dow 10000

Original at Huffington Post external link    Mon, Oct 19

By David Wild GOT MONEY - Lil' Wayne featuring T-Pain RIGHT BACK WHERE WE STARTED FROM - Maxine Nightingale HAPPY DAYS ARE HERE AGAIN - Barbra Streisand MONEY - Flying Lizards RICH GIRL - Daryl Hall & John Oates MONEY TALKS - AC/DC IF I WERE A RICH MAN - Topol YOU NEVER GIVE ME YOUR MONEY - The Beatles

Rate Streisand on her auction: Let someone else enjoy my stuff

Original at CNN International external link    Sat, Oct 10

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.

Rate Take That, Gaga

Original at gawker.com external link    Wed, Oct 7

By Brian Moylan Barbra Streisand pulls off upset victory in the battle for gay America's musical soul.

September of 2009

 

Rate CD Released Today: September 29, 2009

Original at musicinfo411 (WordPress) external link    Tue, Sep 29

By lichristensen Alice In Chains “Black Gives Away”Selena Gomez “Kiss and Tell”Miranda Lambert “Revolution”Paramore “Brand New Eyes”Barbra Streisand “Love Is The Answer”Karen O and the Kids “Where The Wild Things Are Soundtrack”AFI “Crash Love”Lynyrd Skynyrd “God & Guns”Music Inspired by th...

Rate THE LEGENDARY BARBRA STREISAND: ON PERFORMANCE & HER NEW CD

Original at CINEMATIC PASSIONS BY MIRANDA WILDING external link    Tue, Sep 29

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By Miranda Wilding Ms. Streisand didn’t have to worry about that kind of reaction during a weekend performance at the famed VILLAGE VANGUARD, a tiny but historic jazz club in MANHATTAN’S GREENWICH VILLAGE (and where she tried, unsuccessfully, to perform nearly four decades ago).

Rate Today a Musical War Is Waged for Gay America's Soul

Original at gawker.com external link    Tue, Sep 29

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By Brian Moylan As long as Britney can hold it together, she'll continue to be relevant for a certain crowd that came out to her hits earlier this decade, but it's Gaga who will be holding sway from 2010 on. Let's just hope that she has enough kooky kostumes in that pretty little head of hers to keep her going fo...

Rate Barbra Streisand Gets Nostalgic On Latest CD

Original at CBS external link    Tue, Sep 29

Barbra Streisand's Past Is Front And Center As She Promotes New CD, 'Love Is The Answer'

Rate Lucky Streisand Fans Were A-Listers for a Night

Original at NYT > Barbra Streisand external link    Sun, Sep 27

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By By BEN SISARIO When Barbra Streisand sings, all fans are equal.

Rate A Busy and Rewarding Musical Life for Paul Williams

Original at Broadway World external link    Fri, Sep 4

TJ: OK, let's talk about you and the incredible Barbra Streisand... WILLIAMS: I have a song on her new album that I wrote with Ivan Lins called Love Dance. ...

August of 2009

 

Rate Barbra Streisand: The ultimate female icon

Original at Examiner.com external link    Sun, Aug 30

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From the moment she burst onto the scene in Funny Girl, Barbra Streisand has become the ultimate Jewish icon. She has consistently stood up against ... Big names and wannabes set to belt — and battle — over the 'Diva ...Denver Post all 2 news articles »

Rate Hamlisch to perform at USC event

Original at McMurray Almanac external link    Wed, Aug 19

He was the musical director of the 1994 concert tour for Barbra Streisand and received two Emmys for her television special, "Barbra Streisand. ...

Rate What's opening Friday, August 14?

Original at Oxford Press external link    Thu, Aug 13

Funny Girl: I've never been a big Barbra Streisand fan, but I have to admit this is probably the best filmed showcase of her talent. and more »

Rate BARBRA STREISAND AUCTIONS POSSESSIONS FOR CHARITY

Original at CINEMATIC PASSIONS BY MIRANDA WILDING external link    Thu, Aug 6

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By Miranda Wilding This October BARBRA STREISAND will auction more than 400 personal items to benefit her charity. A collector throughout her career, Ms. Streisand is selling costumes from her films, including a dress from FUNNY LADY and a robe from THE WAY WE WERE.

May of 2009

 

Rate BARBRA STREISAND & HER NEW DESIGN BOOK

Original at CINEMATIC PASSIONS BY MIRANDA WILDING external link    Wed, May 27

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By Miranda Wilding BARBRA STREISAND has finished building her dream house and has started to think about her life. The actor/director/singer has reached an agreement with VIKING PRESS for A PASSION FOR DESIGN, an illustrated book scheduled for the fall of 2010.

Rate Barbra Streisand sexually abused by Hollywood mogul Ray Stark ...

Original at Thaindian external link    Thu, May 14

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According to Peters, Stark first molested Streisand as she prepared for her breakthrough performance in the 1968 movie Funny Girl and again in 1973 when she was cast in The Way We Were. Four-times divorced, Peters, former hairdresser-turned-studio-boss ...

Rate Assistant to Barbra Streisand Tina Fortenberry collared on drug ...

Original at New York Daily News external link    Sun, May 10

 NY BY Caitlin Millat "Funny Girl" Barbra Streisand won't be laughing about this one: her assistant was busted on drug charges. Tina Fortenberry was arrested in Malibu on Wednesday after cops found cocaine, methamphetamines and a dangerous weapon inside ...

Rate Media Room: DVD & Blu-ray reviews

Original at Washington Times external link    Thu, May 7

 DC Barbra Streisand: The Concerts (Live Nation/Hip-O, $34.99) - This three-disc set gives die-hard Streisand fans a reason to rejoice. The artist, one of music's most celebrated voices, weaves a melodic tapestry of some of Broadway's most memorable tunes ...

April of 2009

 

Rate Barbra Streisand 3-Disc DVD Set Out April 28

Original at Starpulse.com external link    Sat, Apr 18

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 CT Streisand The Concerts is an extraordinary collection of the very best moments and highlights from Barbra Streisand's legendary career and includes more than 60 songs spanning classics such as "Funny Girl," "The Way We Were," and "People," as well as ...

Rate Concert Review: Vocalist Linda Eder performs brilliantly

Original at NewsOK.com external link    Mon, Apr 13

 OK Early in her career, Eder often was compared to Barbra Streisand. She demonstrated why with an impassioned rendition of "Don’t Rain on My Parade.” Eder’s homage to Judy Garland, another important influence, included the lively "Trolley Song” and the ...

Rate Theater review part deux: My Fair Lady

Original at Pegasus News external link    Tue, Apr 7

 TX Like Carol Channing in Hello Dolly, Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl, Yul Brynner in The King and I, and of course Rex Harrison in My Fair Lady. So whoever plays "Professor Henry Higgins" is fully aware he will be compared to Harrison's Oscar-winning ...

Year 2009

 

Rate Barbra Streisand - The Concerts on DVD

Original at DVD.nl external link    Fri, Mar 13

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 Netherlands Op de 3-DVD box Barbra Streisand - The Concerts vind je al haar hoogtepunten bij elkaar. DVD-1 Live In Concert 2006 bevat de nog niet eerder verschenen show van haar tour uit 2006 opgenomen in Fort Lauderdale met maar liefst 30 songs, ...

Rate Live blogging the Oscars

Original at Los Angeles Times external link    Sun, Feb 22

 CA The last one was forty years ago when newcomer Barbra Streisand (Funny Girl") and veteran Katharine Hepburn ("Guess Who's Coming to Dinner") got the same number of votes for lead actress. When Fredric March ("Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde") and Wallace Beery ...

Rate 'Milk' star Josh Brolin really hates bad reviews!

Original at latimesblogs.latimes.com external link    Wed, Jan 7    3 related articles

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By ESNEAD The son of James Brolin and stepson of Barbra Streisand recalled Brantley’s hurtful words when he starred in the 2000 Broadway revival of Sam Shepard's "True West." Photo: Sean Penn and Josh Brolin looked like they were feeling no pain at the N.Y. Film Critics Awards. Credit: WireImage

Rate Filter figures out Idol judges' favorites

Original at MiamiHerald.com external link    Tue, Jan 6

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By Howard Cohen Whitney Houston – Greatest Love of All George Michael – Faith Cher – All or Nothing Rihanna – Pon de Replay Natasha Bedingfield – These Words Barbra Streisand/Donna Summer – No More Tears (Enough is Enough). This one worked for Season 3's Diana DeGarmo.Tony Bennett – I Left My Heart in San Fra...

Rate Beyonce Pays Tribute To Barbra StreisandVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at cignasightandsound (Blogspot) external link    Wed, Dec 31

By noreply@blogger.com (Lamar) I've had enough and I'm about to expose them both... I've been quiet for a long time," Lil Kim told Hip-Hop Weekly. Lil' Kim is reportedly very unhappy with the way she is portrayed in the film and is now threatening Ms. Wallace, Biggie's mother, who was one of the producers of the movie."I'm very di...

Rate Silent Night

Original at MetaFilter external link    Thu, Dec 11

By twoleftfeet Additional performances by Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver & the Muppets, Elvis, Andy Williams, The White Stripes, Britney Spears, Frank Sinatra, The Three Tenors, Olivia Newton John, Bing Crosby, Tom Waits, Jewel, Stevie Nicks, Stevie Nicks with Tom Petty, Mariah Carey, Na...

Rate When Bush Met Babs: A Defamer Romance [Power Couples]

Original at Defamer external link    Mon, Dec 8

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By STV Bush: "Ms. Streisand." Streisand: "Mr. President." Streisand: "I know, I know. Just... whatever. Quickly." Streisand: *scowls* Streisand: "That's enough." Streisand: *touches Bush's shoulder* "That's enough." Streisand: "OK." Streisand: *smiles, clears throat*

Rate Babs And Bush Share A Kiss

Original at perezhilton.com external link    Mon, Dec 8

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By Perez Hilton As we mentioned a few months ago, Barbra Streisand was chosen as a recipient for the prestigious Kennedy Center Honors. The awards recognize individuals who helped "define American culture through the performing arts." Among those also receiving awards this weekend were Morgarn Freem...

Rate Babs Smooches Bush!Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at gawker.com external link    Mon, Dec 8

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By Pareene Here's Babs performing in 2006 in Philadelphia. There is a funny skit, about how Bush is a moron. Comedy! (This skit was directed by Sidney Pollack.) (No, it wasn't.) Man, can you believe she kissed that guy? Now James Brolin is going to kick the president's ass.

Rate Babs Smooches Bush! [Memories]Video included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Gawker external link    Mon, Dec 8

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By Pareene Here's Babs performing in 2006 in Philadelphia. There is a funny skit, about how Bush is a moron. Comedy! (This skit was directed by Sidney Pollack.) (No, it wasn't.) Man, can you believe she kissed that guy? Now James Brolin is going to kick the president's ass.

Rate Grammy Winner David Foster to Score BETTY BOOP on Broadway

Original at Broadway World external link    Fri, Nov 7

Betty Boop, a new musical, will feature music by 15-time Grammy� Award winner David Foster, with book by Sally Robinson and Oscar Williams. The show is planning to debut on Broadway in the 2010-2011 season at a Nederlander theatre to be announced. Produced by Ostar Productions, additiona...

Rate ALW's 60th Birthday Marked with New CD Release

Original at Phantom of the Opera .com external link    Sat, Oct 4

From Elvis Presley singing "It's Easy For You" (the song that Andrew and Tim Rice wrote especially for him) to Barbra Streisand, Sarah Brightman, Shirley Bassey, John Barrowman, Michael Crawford, Madonna, Tom Jones and rocker Alice Cooper (singing King Herod's Song) this collection...

Rate Barbra Streisand: The Politics of Distraction, Hypocrisy and Blame

Original at Huffington Post external link    Wed, Oct 1

By Barbra Streisand The Republicans fight dirty... they take every opportunity to shift the political conversation from substance to frivolity. They don't want the public to see the huge differences between the two parties. Less than two weeks ago, John McCain mocked Senator Obama's appearance at a Hollywood...

Rate Barbra Streisand: Is This a Democracy or a Monarchy?

Original at Huffington Post external link    Sun, Sep 28

By Barbra Streisand We are already seeing the continuation of the Bush-Cheney reign of secrecy with the cloistering of Sarah Palin. The McCain campaign wants to keep her in hiding [along with his medical records] and shelter her from rigorous vetting. This woman is running for Vice President of the United Sta...

Rate Barbra Streisand: The Country Can't Afford to Elect John McCain

Original at Huffington Post external link    Sat, Sep 20

By Barbra Streisand McCain has illustrated his lack of judgment time and time again. Not only did he pick an unqualified running mate, but he supported the Bush Doctrine, this preemptive, unnecessary war in Iraq, a war that Barack Obama was against from the beginning. Five years later, the war continues, cost...

Rate Barbra Streisand: “McCain’s Selection of Governor Palin is a Transparent and Irresponsible Decision”

Original at www.gabbybabble.celebuzz.com external link    Sun, Sep 7

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By gdaysunshine September 7th, 2008 Barbra Streisand: “McCain’s Selection of Governor Palin is a Transparent and Irresponsible Decision” Barbra Streisand wrote about her disappointment in Senator John McCain’s pick for his vice president. Below is just a portion of her post, but check out her blog to...

Rate Full Albums #1065 - Slipknot, Bon Jovi, Barbra Streisand, , Celine Dion, Elton John

Original at tHe SkY iS sO bLuE external link    Thu, Aug 21

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By noreply@blogger.com (tHe SkY iS sO bLuE) Barbra Streisand - Till I Loved You [1988] Celine Dion - Ultimate Box (2008) Disc: 2 1. Your Song 2. I Need You To Turn To 3. Take Me To the Pilot 4. No Shoe Strings On Louise 5. Sixty Years On 6. The Greatest Discovery 7. The Cage 8. The King Must Die 9. Rock and Roll Madonna 10. Thank You MamaDownload:

Rate Chichester 2008 – Preview

Original at IndieLondon external link    Sun, Mar 23

By Rob Commissioned by American agent/producer Ray Stark to glorify his mother-in-law, Fanny Brice, the famous American comedienne, Funny Girl opened on Broadway on March 26, 1964 with Barbra Streisand in the name part and ran for 1,346 performances, making Miss Streisand a star. It was seen...

Year 2007

 

Rate Barbra Streisand Motors Through Beverly Hills [Hollywood PrivacyWatch]

Original at Defamer external link    Fri, Oct 5

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By Seth · This afternoon (Oct 2) at about 3:30p, Barbara Streisand was rolling through a four way stop in Beverly Hills by the Post Office on Maple. She sped through the intersection in her black Cayenne Turbo almost clipping a pedestrian. Nice!

Rate Beehives: Big hair is all the buzz - Seattle Times

Original at seattletimes.nwsource.com external link    Mon, Jul 23

Beehives: Big hair is all the buzz Seattle Times, United States - This less-sticky version is a little more relaxed — think Brigitte Bardot's teased but tousled look, not Barbra Streisand in "Funny Girl. ...

Rate STREISAND SHOCKS STAFF WITH DIVA DEMANDS

Original at PR Inside (Pressemitteilung) external link    Thu, Jul 19

PR-inside.com) BARBRA STREISAND has shocked hotel staff in a top London hotel by issuing a long list of demands during her stay in the British capital. The diva is staying in a �6,000 ($12,000)-a-night suite in the city's Dorchester Hotel, and has reportedly issued employees with strict r...

Rate MCD committee to examine Streisand chaos

Original at Irish Times external link    Tue, Jul 17

Concert promoters MCD have announced the establishment of a specialist committee to examine the problems at last Saturday night's Barbra Streisand concert at Castletown House, Co Kildare.

Rate Streisand concert organisers apologise for delays

Original at BreakingNews.ie external link    Sun, Jul 15

By BreakingNews.ie / TCM Concert promoters today apologised to thousands of Barbra Streisand fans who faced massive delays and seating nightmares at her show in Co Kildare.

Rate Star Turns, Close Enough to Touch - New York Times

Original at NYT > Barbra Streisand external link    Wed, Jul 11

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New York TimesStar Turns, Close Enough to Touch New York Times, United States - In May high ticket prices may have caused protests in Italy, where consumer groups deemed shameful the up-to-$1200 tickets for a Barbra Streisand stadium ...

Rate Barbra Streisand Celebrates After First German Concert

Original at Starpulse.com external link    Mon, Jul 2

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Barbra Streisand made peace with her German fans in Berlin on Saturday night after overcoming resentment about the Holocaust. The Jewish diva performed her first show in Germany at the Waldbuehne, where a sell-out crowd turned out to see the singer belt out her hits.

Rate Streisand's New Album Debuts Highly in Billboard Charts - Broadway World

Original at Broadway World external link    Mon, May 21

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Streisand's New Album Debuts Highly in Billboard Charts  NY - May 21, 2007 Seven is proving to be a lucky number for Barbra Streisand this week as her new album, "Live In Concert 2006" becomes the 7th Barbra Streisand album to ...

Rate Podcast: Retro Redux: Outdoor Concerts - From Early Americana To StreisandVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at Blogcritics external link    Wed, Apr 18

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By Big Geez For years, Central Park in New York has drawn a lot of attention by hosting huge concerts starring Barbra Streisand and others. But for over a century New Yorkers have enjoyed all kinds of music in the park, and other large cities have similar traditions, with many different varieties of en...

Rate Enter to Win! BC Film and Shout! Factory Team Up to Bring You Cool Stuff!

Original at Blogcritics external link    Mon, Mar 26

By Lisa McKay Inside the Actors Studio: Icons – This DVD box set brings you some classic moments from the Bravo cable network's legendary program. James Lipton's probing interviews over the years have resulted in some memorable moments for viewers and artists alike. This set features interviews with...

Year 2005

 

Rate Opinion: Comparisons To Barbra Streisand Drive Nellie McKay To Nervous Breakdown

Original at Defamer external link    Wed, Nov 30

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By Seth In a recent LA Times review of her Wiltern show, Apple's stage demeanor was likened to an exorcism ("...she clutches her dress, twists her head and shakes her shoulders as if trying to exorcise the building tension inside"). Paired with the McKay report, it safely sounds like we are entering a...

Rate Oscar Hangover: Revisiting Dustin Hoffman

Original at Defamer external link    Tue, Mar 1

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By Mark · The curtain is raised and Hoffman and Barbra Streisand waddle toward the mic at the front of the stage. Hoffman looks confused that he must hold both the Oscar envelope and Streisand's hand. He fumbles with the envelope before finally pulling off this stunt of extreme coordination.

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