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Sheridan Smith To Revive Funny Girl
Streisand originated the role of Fanny Brice in the Broadway production in 1964, and she went on to win an Academy Award for her turn in the 1968 film adaptation. The show...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 August 2015
Omar Sharif Laid To Rest
Omar Sharif was laid to rest on Sunday (12.07.15).The 'Doctor Zhivago' actor - who passed away after suffering a heart attack aged 83 on Friday (10.07.15) - was celebrated during a ceremony at the grand...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 July 2015
Barbra Streisand Remembers Funny Girl Co-star Omar Sharif
The Lawrence of Arabia and Doctor Zhivago icon suffered a fatal heart attack on Friday (10Jul15), aged 83, and pals including his The 13th Warrior co-star Antonio Banderas and his 10,000 BC director...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2015
Omar Sharif Dies Aged 83
Omar Sharif has died aged 83.The actor, who is most well known for playing Doctor Zhivago in the eponymous 1965 film, passed away from a heart attack at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, this afternoon...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 July 2015
Omar Sharif Dies Aged 83
Omar Sharif has died aged 83.The actor, who is most well known for playing Doctor Zhivago in the eponymous 1965 film, passed away from a heart attack at a hospital in Cairo, Egypt, this afternoon...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 10 July 2015
Kathy Griffin Headed For 80 Cities With #Likeaboss Tour
Kathy Griffin has announced her upcoming comedy tour. The 54-year-old’s #LIKEABOSS tour will reportedly centre on her reaction to recent revelations from the world of popular culture. Those who are at risk of being lampooned...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 June 2015
Barbra Streisand Writing Memoir, Due To Be Released In 2017
Barbra Streisand is writing a memoir and one which promises to set the record straight about her fascinating life and career. The multi-talented New Yorker has signed a deal with Viking, an arm of the...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Books / Authors on 21 May 2015
Barbra Streisand Readying Memoir For 2017
The Funny Girl superstar has long discussed her plans to one day write an autobiography to clear up unfounded rumours about her marriages to Elliott Gould and her current husband James Brolin and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2015
Barbra Streisand To Give Malibu Mansion Eco-friendly Overhaul
Residents in California are facing a summer of water rationing and bans due to an ongoing drought and Streisand is making plans to ensure she does her bit to help the environment after...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 May 2015
Barbra Streisand's Dog Bites Flight Attendant - Report
The Way We Were hitmaker is said to have been flying from New York to Washington, D.C. on a plane owned by billionaire investor Ron Perelman, while accompanied by her 12-year-old Coton de...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 01 May 2015
Robert Redford Feted With Chaplin Award
Actresses Jane Fonda, Elizabeth Moss and Barbra Streisand feted the star and heaped praise on him, recalling the projects they had worked with him on. At the gala dinner, Redford's three-time co-star...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 April 2015
Bradley Cooper To Direct A Star Is Born Remake
Bradley Cooper is set to make his directorial debut on a remake of 'A Star is Born'.The 40-year-old actor is in line to step behind the camera for the first time to re-imagine the story...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Keira Knightley Admits She's A Spelling Error, But Who Else Has A Weirdly Spelt Name?
Keira Knightley has always baffled the world with her first name's unique spelling, but as it turns out, rather than it being creative license on the part of her parents, it was a simple spelling...
By Charlotte Court in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 January 2015
Barbra Streisand Didn't Fall In Love Instantly
Barbra Streisand admits she didn't fall in love with James Brolin instantly.The 72-year-old singer, who has been married to the 74-year-old actor for 16 years, admits it took her ''a couple of months'' to realise...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 November 2014
Barbra Streisand Launches New Heart Disease Campaign
Veteran entertainer Barbra Streisand is stepping up her drive to end heart disease in women by fronting a new campaign urging fellow females to report symptoms to their doctor.The singer/actress is a longtime campaigner on...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 12 November 2014
Steve Martin Awarded Afi's Life Achievement Award
Steve Martin will receive the "highest honour in film", the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award. The AFI announced the news on their website on Friday (3rd October).Steve Martin has been awarded the AFI Life...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 October 2014
Barbra Streisand Makes Chart History With New Album
It's not easy to be a pioneer in music nowadays, but Barbra Streisand seems to have managed it with the release of her thirty-sixth album 'Partners'. The record has debuted at the top spot on...
By Hannah Woodhead in Music / Festivals on 28 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Feels Blessed To Make U.s. Album Chart History
Barbra Streisand has thanked her fans for helping her secure an album chart record in the U.S. - becoming the only artist to score a number one in each of the last six decades.The singer's...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 26 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Makes Album Chart History In U.s.
Barbra Streisand has made history on the U.S. album chart by becoming the only artist to score a number one in each of the last six decades.Her new duets album, Partners, has debuted atop the...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Turned Down Chance To Direct Beyonce's A Star Is Born
Clint Eastwood has Barbra Streisand to thank for handing over the reigns of the planned A Star Is Born remake after the veteran singer/actress passed on the opportunity to direct Beyonce in a revamp of...
By World Entertainment News Network in Movies / TV / Theatre on 17 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Talks New Album 'Partners' And Meeting Elvis Presley For The First Time
Legendary entertainer Barbra Streisand is back on the music scene with a brand her album, her 34th to be exact, and only features duets with some of the most celebrated singers ever. 'Partners,' out on...
By Nick Hill in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Eager For Beyonce Duet
Barbra Streisand is desperate to reconnect with Beyonce in the studio after plans to record a duet together fell through.The veteran entertainer has just released her new Partners album, featuring collaborations with all-male artists, including...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 17 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Makes Special Appearance On 'The Tonight Show'
Ahead of the release of her 34th studio album Partners, singing legend Barbra Streisand was Jimmy Fallon’s guest on Monday evening’s ‘The Tonight Show’. The entire programme was given over to Streisand as Fallon got...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Blames 27-Year Stage Absence On Funny Girl Fall Out
Barbra Streisand has opened up about her 27-year absence from the stage, confessing she shied away from the concert spotlight after becoming the target of a cultural backlash following her interracial kiss with Egyptian actor...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Considering Autobiography To Clear Up Diva Rumours
Barbra Streisand is planning to one day write a memoir so she can set the record straight about her reputation as a diva.The iconic singer/actress has refused several offers to open up about her career...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Barbra Streisand: 'Elvis Duet Is Special Moment'
Veteran singer Barbra Streisand was overjoyed to perform a 'duet' with Elvis Presley from beyond the grave, hailing the moment as "special".The Way We Were hitmaker sings along with The King on his hit ballad...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 September 2014
Barbra Streisand Lands Her Own Radio Channel
Barbra Streisand has landed her own satellite radio channel.From Friday (12Sep14) until 10 October (14), SiriusXm bosses are offering fans their fill of the diva. The 24-hour-a-day Barbra Streisand Channel will feature live and...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 09 September 2014
Barbra Streisand To Release Duet Album
Barbra Streisand is releasing a new duet album. The 'Woman In Love' hitmaker took to Instagram for the first time to announce the official release date of the upcoming album, entitled 'Partners', which sees the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 14 August 2014
Barbra Streisand And Barry Manilow Record With Late Stars For Duets Albums
Veteran entertainers Barbra Streisand and Barry Manilow are bringing the likes of Elvis Presley and Whitney Houston back from the dead to feature on their respective duets albums.The Funny Girl icon has been working on...
By World Entertainment News Network in Music / Festivals on 12 August 2014
Aretha Franklin Tackling Diva Hits On New Covers Album
Soul queen Aretha Franklin is tackling hits by Adele, Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer on a new album of diva covers.The Respect legend has teamed up with label boss Clive Davis for the as-yet-untitled project,...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 13 June 2014
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