Barbra Streisand's past is front and center as she promotes new CD, 'Love is the Answer'September 30th, 2009 Barbra Streisand gets nostalgic on latest CDNEW YORK — When Barbra Streisand was a 19-year-old ingenue, she never had a problem performing in front of small crowds — it was her livelihood. The Brooklyn girl could only get gigs in clubs that sat a few dozen people.
Palin book already tops chartsSeptember 30th, 2009 Palin already a best-sellerNEW YORK — Sarah Palin finished her book quickly and became a best seller even faster. Just two days after HarperCollins announced that the release of Palin's memoir, "Going Rogue," had been moved up from the spring to Nov.
Barbra Streisand returns to end her crippling stage frightSeptember 30th, 2009 LONDON - American singer Barbra Streisand has decided to end her retirement from singing in order to get over the crippling stage fright she's been stricken with for 27 years. Streisand, 67, revealed that she has been terrified of performing ever since she forgot her lines during a free concert in New York's Central Park in the 1980s.
Streisand's doll avatar to be released soonSeptember 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Doll collector Barbra Streisand's new avatar will soon be available in a doll form, thanks to toymakers Mattel. The limited edition doll, which was unveiled during the 67-year-old star's recent appearance on Oprah, will hit the markets in November.
Jonathan Ross secures exclusive interview with Barbra StreisandSeptember 10th, 2009 LONDON - American singer Barbra Streisand is to be interviewed by Brit film critic Jonathan Ross for an episode of his BBC One chat show. An entire show, which has been branded as 'Friday Night With Streisand and Ross', will be dedicated to 67-year-old Streisand, reports the BBC.
Streisand prefers comfortable elastic-waisted trousers to glamorous ball gownsAugust 24th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer-actress Barbra Streisand, 67, has revealed that she likes to wear trousers with elastic waists rather than ball gowns, as she prefers feeling comfortable to looking glamorous. "I always wear the same thing at home.
Barbra Streisand's ex to auction tapes of her earliest performancesAugust 22nd, 2009 NEW YORK - Singer Barbra Streisand's ex-boyfriend will soon have three recordings of her earliest performances auctioned. Barry Dennen, who claims to have convinced her to become a singer, had made the tapes almost 50 years ago.
Brad Pitt's stress buster - architectureAugust 8th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Brad Pitt has revealed his stress buster: architecture. "It's similar to puzzles in that way, like a crossword puzzle or anything else I can put my mind into.
Barbra Streisand auctions 400 personal items for charityAugust 8th, 2009 LONDON - Barbra Streisand has handed out more than 400 personal items to go under the hammer in New York. The singer donated items including performance costumes, paintings, furniture and other collectables that will be put on display in Newbridge, Co Kildare, Ireland, in September while the sale will be held in October.
Barbra Streisand set for one performance at New York's Village VanguardAugust 7th, 2009 Barbra Streisand set for NY's Village VanguardNEW YORK — Barbra Streisand — up-close. The 67-year-old singer returns to her New York club roots next month for a one-performance appearance Sept.
Barbra Streisand to auction her costumes, art, furniture for charityAugust 6th, 2009 Barbra Streisand to auction items for charityLOS ANGELES — 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?
Your chance is coming in October, when Streisand will auction more than 400 personal items to benefit her charity. "What good does it do in storage," the 67-year-old entertainer said.
Jay-Z confirms plans to release his first bookJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American hip-hop artist Jay-Z has confirmed that he will be releasing his first book after he finalised a literary deal last week. Jay-Z, 39, real name Shawn Carter, will tell in his book the story of what's behind the song lyrics of some of his most famous tracks.
Streisand doles out most important environmental conservation stepsJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American singer/actress Barbra Streisand has doled out the most important conservation steps that an individual can follow. Streisand, 67, who revealed she became 'committed to gaining a deeper understanding about environmental issues' after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986, revealed she spent months talking to environmental experts.
Barbra Streisand taking up jazz in first studio album in 4yrsJune 24th, 2009 NEW DELHI - After four years of releasing her last studio album, Barbra Streisand has finally joined hands with Canadian jazz singer-pianist Diana Krall to come up with her latest venture-'Love Is The Answer'. Her record label Columbia Records has revealed that the album is Streisand's first full-length collection of new studio recordings since 2005's 'Guilty Pleasures', and her first album since 'Live In Concert 2006'.
Barbra Streisand penning book on architectureMay 29th, 2009 LONDON - Singing legend Barbara Streisand is writing a book on architecture that will showcase her new house besides her dream homes. Barbara will chronicle the design and building of her new home in California and look back at her other dream residences in "A Passion For Design", reported contactmusic.com.
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