Posts with tag "barbra streisand"

Beyonce To Be Saluted by Michelle Obama, Bono, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga

Posted May 21st 2011 at 02:41 PM by Christine Fenno

Beyonce, prepare to be bowled over. A highlight at this weekend's Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas will undoubtedly be the tribute to honor the pop star with the Millennium Award. And the stage will be overflowing with famous friends saluting her talent. Access Hollywood is reporting that none other than First Lady Michelle Obama will step into the spotlight take part in the tribute. Beyonce ...

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Barbra Streisand's Dreams of 'Gypsy' Dashed by Proud Sondheim, Laurents

Posted Mar 14th 2011 at 05:30 PM by Rob Shuter

You would think that anyone brave enough to want to make a movie musical would kill to have legendary actress and singer Barbra Streisand associated with it! Well not 'Gypsy' playwright Arthur Laurents, who along with co-creator Stephen Sondheim have scrapped the entire project, leaving Babs heartbroken. Laurents holds the rights to the 1959 Broadway musical and agreed that Barbra could play ...

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'Glee' Stars, Prince, Stevie Wonder Honor Barbra Streisand

Posted Feb 12th 2011 at 03:45 PM by Steve Baltin

If you're gonna throw a party for Barbra Streisand it better be big. Everything about Streisand, from her iconic voice to her outspokeness over the years, has a grandness to it and last night's 21st annual MusiCares Dinner, where Streisand was honored as part of Grammy Week as the organization's person of the year, was Babs-fitting. From a video tribute by her friend former President Bill ...

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Barbra Streisand to Perform Rare Live Set at MusiCares Tribute Concert -- Exclusive

Posted Oct 29th 2010 at 06:15 PM by Steve Baltin

When Barbra Streisand is honored by MusiCares on Feb. 11 as their Person of the Year in Los Angeles, she'll give the select guests a rare treat: a live performance. The legendary singer's concerts are famously infrequent events, with her last full tour coming in 2006-'07 and last concert and her most recent show at New York's Village Vanguard in 2009 -- performances from which you can see at ...

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Barbra Streisand Thinks Jennifer Aniston Got the Look Right Except for 'the Bump'

Posted Aug 7th 2010 at 09:37 PM by The Editors of StyleList

Barbra Streisand has taken to the Web to let Jennifer Aniston know she's not the only one capable of being a funny girl. The diva, who is known for carefully guarding her image, posted on her official Website to praise "The Switch" star for channeling her in a Mark Seliger photo shoot for the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar. "I was very flattered that Jennifer Aniston chose to interpret ...

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Jennifer Aniston Channels Barbra Streisand for Harper's Bazaar

Posted Aug 4th 2010 at 02:14 PM by PopEater Staff

Jennifer Aniston poses as Barbra Streisand from 'Funny Girl' in the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar. Aniston, who stars in the upcoming comedy 'The Switch,' talks about idolizing Streisand and meeting the legendary singer. "I've loved her since I was a kid, and all of a sudden there she is, and she's just like someone you've always known," the former 'Friends' star says. "You know when ...

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Look Out Barbra, Hubby James Brolin Is Looking To Go Crazy

Posted Jul 17th 2010 at 01:00 PM by Bryan Alexander

Sometimes it's not easy to be uber-good looking while putting off that aura of power. James Brolin is sick and tired of playing countless politicians and confident millionaires onscreen. He's planning to loosen up in a big way. "It's either the rich guy or the politician, I hate playing those roles," Brolin tells PopEater. "In the future, I'm going to turn down anything that I don't feel I'm ...

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Barbra Streisand Turns Down Massive Vegas Payday

Posted Feb 9th 2010 at 07:53 AM by Rob Shuter

Barbra Streisand obviously doesn't need much money thanks to her ridiculously successful career, but to hear that she turned down a $100 million Las Vegas contract ... that takes some chutzpah! The songstress was apparently offered a Celine-like gig for three years on the Strip, but ditched it to do what she does best -- a normal tour. You go, Babs! Details on Barbra, plus scoop on who will ...

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'Glee' Doesn't Rain on Barbra's 'Parade'

Posted Dec 10th 2009 at 06:32 AM by PopEater Staff

It was the fall finale of 'Glee' last night, and the club went to sectionals. We won't spoil what happened, but star Lea Michele gave a rousing rendition of 'Don't Rain on My Parade,' the song made famous by Barbra Streisand in 'Funny Girl.' We think Michele knocked it out of the park, but we're not sure how it compares to the original Streisand version. Listen to both songs and tell us what ...

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Lea Michele Looks Forward to Singing Streisand, Madonna on 'Glee'

Posted Nov 30th 2009 at 09:21 AM by Nicki Gostin

'Glee' star Lea Michele sang in an intimate cabaret show that supported Cyndi Lauper's organization, 'True Colors' and 'Broadway Impacts,' a group that pushes for gay marriage. The impossibly adorable and sincere singer spoke with PopEater about the event and what's next for her 'Glee' character. ...