Popular pianist Joseph performs at Webb Center Oct 22, 2009
Since the release of his album Within he has opened for acts like Josh Groban and Clay Aiken, and supported such artists as Barbra Streisand, Natalie Cole, Kenny G, and Il Divo. This is his second appearance at the Webb Center, where he opened for Peter Cincotti in November 2006. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
IpAuctions to Sell Rights to The Judy Garland Shows Oct 21, 2009
This historic collection of 26 one-hour-long episodes includes an unprecedented list of guests including Barbra Streisand, Mickey Rooney, Count Basie, Lena Horne, Tony Bennett, Ethel Merman, Bob Newhart, Donald OConnor, Peggy Lee, Steve Allen, Jane Powell, Peter Lawford, Vic Damone, Jack Jones, and Garlands daughter Liza Minnelli, among others. Judy Garland also performed solo concert performances as part of this amazing wonderful TV show. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
David Foster’s turn in the spotlight Oct 20, 2009
Over the years composer-producer David Foster has worked with hundreds of musicians, including Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Michael Buble ... The 15-time Grammy-winning composer-producer s friends over the years have included Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, Madonna, and Michael Buble, to name a handful of hundreds. (Boston Globe)
Will Heisman Front-Runners Please Stand Up? Oct 18, 2009
(But) I think there are people tired of Barbra Streisand, and shes got the leading album in the nation right now. . (HawgsIllustrated.com)
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)
Streisand goods auctioned for charity Oct 18, 2009
The singer Barbra Streisand has been selling clothes, movie costumes and household furniture at an auction in Los Angeles, because she has moved to a new home. The money will all go to charity. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
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)
Wynton Marsalis To Receive French Legion Of Honor Oct 16, 2009
Other Americans who have been honored with a Legion of Honor include Renee Fleming and Barbra Streisand. More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
Barbra Streisand auctions for charity Oct 13, 2009
Visitors look over furniture and other items at a press preview of items from an auction "The Collection of Barbra Streisand" in Beverly Hills Oct. 12, 2009. Julien's Auctions will offer items collected by singer Barbra Streisand at auction on October 17 and 18, with proceeds going to The Streisand Foundation. (Xinhuanet, China)
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)
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)
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)
Streisand scores US chart topper Oct 8, 2009
Singer Barbra Streisand has scored her ninth number one album in the US. ... FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Why we will always love Whitney - 7 hrs ago Barbra Streisand tops US pop chart for ninth time - 9 hrs ago Reported Art Heist Is a Hoax, Police Believe - 10 hrs ago Barbra Streisand tops the charts - 10 hrs ago. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
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)
Paramore, Mariah Carey Lose #1 Spot To Barbra Streisand Oct 8, 2009
Paramore's Brand New Eyes debuts just behind Babs and beats Mimi's latest on the Billboard albums chart (VHI.com -- Music News)
Kiss can still party with the best of them Oct 7, 2009
That kind of togetherness is what happens when a band has had more farewell tours than Cher and Barbra Streisand combined. So many in fact, that the pint-size kid wearing an oversize Kiss Last Farewell Tour 2000 likely wasn t even born when the band rolled out yet another reason to say goodbye (read: gross tour receipts) nine years ago. (Boston Globe)
PLAYLIST: Carol Welsman sings Peggy Lee, plus 10 more Oct 6, 2009
Some Other Time Barbra Streisand. The Leonard Bernstein/Betty Comden/Adolph Green gem finds Streisand's interpretive powers in full force. (USA Today -- Life)
Un-Retirement Oct 6, 2009
And it's not just athletes: in 2006, Barbra Streisand fans nearly took their idol to court when the singer announced a series of farewell shows seven years after her last "last-ever" tour. Blame the homecomings on boredom, nostalgia or an indomitable drive to compete ("I got the itch," Favre reportedly told former teammate Al Harris during his first return, in 2008). (Time.com)
Don’t show me the money Oct 5, 2009
The faces of senior citizens like Barbra Streisand, whose suspiciously unlined visage appeared in a profile in last week s Times, remind us that money can even buy the appearance of youth. Yes, I know that later in life, we think different because we have no big career advances in the future. (Boston Globe)
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)
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)
$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)
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)
Mackenzie Phillips To Return To 'Oprah' Friday -- With Chynna Sep 25, 2009
00004000 2009 5:30 PM EDT. On Wednesday's show, Phillips revealed her alleged incestuous affair with her father, John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas. (VHI.com -- Music News)
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)
In Jewish hall of fame: Streisand, no Stooges Sep 22, 2009
Barbra Streisand was traveling out of the country when her inclusion in the hall of fame was announced. But yesterday her publicist, Dick Guttman, called it "one of the most honorable lists I've ever seen. I'm sure she'll be thrilled.". (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Teen Idol: Decision day Sep 19, 2009
Don t Rain on My Parade, Barbra Streisand. It s a Heartache, Bonnie Tyler. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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)
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)
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)
Answer Girl: More on songs and Shetlands Sep 2, 2009
"Answer Girl --You only gave part of the answer about the song 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe.' It always bothers me when people don't give credit to the actual songwriters. 'Ragtime Cowboy Joe' was written in 1912 by a 'Tin Pan Alley' songwriting trio of Grant Clarke, Lewis Muhr, and Maurice Abrahams. The original Cowboy Joe was Joseph Abrahams, a four-year old nephew of Maurice Abrahams, who liked to dress up in a cowboy suit, and his uncle introduced him to fellow songwriters as "little ragtime-cowboy... (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
* 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)
Song requests from the ‘Glee’ cast Aug 30, 2009
Song requests from the Glee cast - The Boston Globe. Local Search Site Search. (Boston Globe)
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)
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)
Weekend Events Aug 14, 2009
Helen Welch performs songs made popular by American divas, including Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Etta James, Bette Midler, Patsy Cline and more, with the Dave Stevens Big Band, Sunday, 2:30 p.m., on the floating stage at Bemus Point, N.Y.. Cost: Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Pat Conroy returns to familiar turf with 'South of Broad' Aug 11, 2009
Conroy co-wrote the screenplay of the 1991 movie, with Barbra Streisand (who also directed) and Nick Nolte. "Hanging around with Barbra Streisand," Conroy says, "made me a big shot to my family.". (USA Today -- Life)
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)
Affable, emotional TV host turned viewers on to late-night talk Aug 11, 2009
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)
Cocaine found in Mays autopsy Aug 8, 2009
Streisand returns to the Vanguard Barbra Streisand, who first appeared at the Village Vanguard in New York 48 years ago, will return to the intimate jazz club on Sept. 26 for a single performance. Streisand, who rarely performs concerts, will sing songs from her new album, a collection of jazz standards and classics titled Love Is the Answer. (Boston Globe)
Streisand set for NY's Village Vanguard... Aug 8, 2009
My Way News - Barbra Streisand set for NY's Village Vanguard. Barbra Streisand set for NY's Village Vanguard ... (AP) In this Dec. 7, 2008 file photo, Barbra Streisand arrives for the Kennedy Center Honors at. (The Drudge Report)
Barbra Streisand set for NY's Village Vanguard Aug 7, 2009
Thursday, August 6, 2009 5:45 PM CDT Barbra Streisand _ up-close. The 67-year-old singer returns 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. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Barbra Streisand set for one performance at New York's Village Vanguard Aug 7, 2009
FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2008 file photo, Barbra Streisand arrives for the Kennedy Center Honors at the Kennedy Center in Washington ... NEW YORK (AP) Barbra Streisand up-close. (FOX61, CT)
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)
Barbra Streisand to play intimate, free concert Aug 7, 2009
Jacquelyn Martin / AP fileBarbra Streisand will play at New York's Village Vanguard on Sept. 26 ... NEW YORK - Barbra Streisand up-close. (MSNBC -- News)
