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Glee's creator Ryan Murphy thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press, “...and Miss Barbra Streisand” when he accepted the Golden Globe Award for Best TV Comedy or Musical.
Barbra Streisand was spotted departing E. Baldi restaurant in Beverly Hills (a “traditional Tuscan cuisine” restaurant). She lunched with Anjelica Huston.
Barbra attended the annual pre-Grammy party hosted by music industry mogul Clive Davis at The Beverly Hilton Hotel – A Salute To Icons Honoring Doug Morris. (Morris is Streisand's friend and Universal Music Group's Chairman and CEO). Jennifer Hudson performed People and The Way We Were, in a tribute to Ms. Streisand. USA Today wrote: “Hudson brought down the house with a soulful, strapping tribute to Barbra Streisand, attending the gala for the first time.”) Clive Davis introduced Streisand as a “unique, singular artist” who boasted a number one album in five consecutive decades. “She's the movie soundtrack of our lives,” Davis said.
Barbra recorded a line in the song the “We Are The World 25 Years for Haiti” at a recording session held at Jim Henson Studios.
The video for “We Are The World” debuted on NBC about 15 minutes before the opening ceremonies of the Winter Olympics. It was an edited, shorter version of the complete video, which is available for download at iTunes for only $2.99. The iTunes video is 13:54 minutes long; the song is 6:56 minutes. Proceeds benefit Haiti.
At BroadwayWorld's 2010 Valentine's Day web page, Barbra offered a quote to their question “What's the Most Romantic Broadway Love Song Ever?” Barbra Streisand said: “The first song that comes to mind is Rodgers & Hammerstein's ‘If I Loved You’ from CAROUSEL. It's just about the most perfect love song written for the theater. I admire the intelligence of the lyric's premise – two people each too shy to express their love, so they couch their true feelings in the form of a question, and then pretend it hardly matters ... when of course they know it does. With its heart swelling melody, it never ceases to touch people. A few years ago during my last concert tour I loved singing Maury Yeston's ‘Unusual Way’ from NINE. It's about those kinds of relationships where love isn't easily defined.”
“Well, the time has come,” Barbra said as she opened the envelope to reveal Kathryn Bigelow as the winner of the Academy Award for Best Director for her film The Hurt Locker—the first woman to ever win the award! Streisand wore a Randolph Duke dress. At the Governors Ball after-party (held at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel directly adjacent to the Kodak Theatre), Barbra Streisand and James Brolin were seated with Gerard Butler.
In celebration of Stephen Sondheim's 80th birthday, Playbill’s website hosted a Singers on Sondheim series. Part 1 featured Barbra Streisand! Barbra wrote:
“Isn’t it rich?” Your words and your music are rich in substance and wit ... and compassion. A rich mind ... a rich talent.
“Are we a pair?” It was so exciting to work with you on The Broadway Album ... your openness ... your willingness to reexamine a standard you wrote many years before ... like “Send in the Clowns.” When I was exploring it, even wrote a new bridge for me. In “Putting It Together,” you took a song that was about making art and revised the words to make it about recording music. How many writers would do that? Somehow you were able to say exactly what I wanted to say, but in rhymes! It’s brilliant! Thank you. Thank you!
And you wrote special lyrics, just for me, to “I’m Still Here” when I opened in my first concert after not singing in public for 27 years.
“Isn’t it bliss?” Your music gives me so much to work with as an actress ... the intricacy of the lyrics ... the layers of meaning. You always find original ways to say things. Yet every word, every note, feels inevitable. You capture the truth in the most poetic way. It’s just how I like things ... simply complex.
You’re the best at what you do. Keep writing, Stephen. I’m not done yet ... and neither are you.”
The official Barbra Streisand website used its substantial email list to send out a letter from Barbra about supporting Cedars Sinai cardiovascular research and education program. Barbra said, “I have played many roles over the years, but one that makes me particularly proud is the role I play as a supporter of the Cedars-Sinai Women’s Heart Center. It is an honor to have the opportunity to ask for your support of this wonderful program.”
Columbia Records released Barbra’s one-night-only performance at the Village Vanguard several formats.
Barbra joined together with Lindt Chocolate to help celebrate spring and support Autism Speaks at the start of National Autism Awareness Month (April 1). More than 50 celebs, including Barbra, signed porcelain versions of the iconic Lindt Gold Bunny. Each bunny was auctioned off starting April 1, and 100% of the proceeds were donated to Autism Speaks.
Barbra Streisand attended Universal chief Ron Meyer's Easter egg hunt at his home which overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
Richard Jay-Alexander appeared on QVC’s Saturday Morning show with host Shawn Killinger to sell the upcoming One Night Only DVD. QVC offered the DVD and the DVD/CD packages, and included a bonus Streisand poster from the Bon Soir.
Barbra Streisand attended the 2010 commencement ceremony at Berklee College of Music with her husband James Brolin in Boston, Massachusetts. Brolin’s daughter Molly was one of the graduates. Streisand and Brolin were also seen touring the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum on Saturday.
The Village Vanguard DVD debuted at #1 on Billboard Music DVD Chart.
Barbra and Donna Karan catch Fences starring Denzel Washington at the Cort Theatre in New York.
Barbra attends the Broadway show Sondheim on Sondheim in New York.
Barbra was interviewed by Gayle King at opening of BookExpo America, a publishing convention. They spoke about Barbra’s first book, My Passion for Design.
Barbra attended agent Sandy Gallin’s 70th birthday at Donna Karan’s West Village studio. The party was packed with stars, including Hugh Jackman, Bruce Springsteen, David Geffen and Calvin Klein. Gallin (who managed Dolly Parton, Mariah Carey and Whoopi Goldberg) was serenaded by Streisand and Patti LaBelle. Streisand performed two songs and reportedly joked to her pianist, David Foster, to change the key. She said, “I am a little nervous. I didn't get to practice. I like to control.” Gallin even yelled to her to perform “Over the Rainbow.” Barbra replied, “No.”
Barbra and her husband attended Joel Silver's Memorial Day Weekend beach party in Malibu.
Barbra Streisand and husband James Brolin attended the ArcLight Cinema premiere of Josh Brolin's new movie Jonah Hex.
Barbra Streisand attended a private screening of Oliver Stone's documentary South of the Border at CAA in Los Angeles, California.
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin were in Aspen attending the Aspen Ideas Festival.
After an economic presentation by Harvard business and history professor Niall Ferguson and real estate billionaire Mort Zuckerman, Streisand's reaction was captured by writer Lloyd Grove: “Depressing, but fantastic,” Streisand said. “So exciting. Wonderful!”
Streisand and Brolin were also spotted at Aspen's St. Regis Hotel lunching with President Bill Clinton.
Barbra and husband James Brolin appeared at the premiere of Standing Ovation at Universal AMC CityWalk Stadium 19 Cinemas in Universal City, California.
Jennifer Aniston paid homage to Streisand in the September issue of Harper's Bazaar, on newsstands August 17. The photo shoot captured Aniston striking classic Streisand poses, and illustrating iconic scenes from Funny Girl, What’s Up, Doc?, and more. Streisand issued a statement upon seeing the magazine: “I was very flattered that Jennifer Aniston chose to interpret my style with the photos in Harper's Bazaar. She's a delightful person, and I think she did a wonderful job. If only she had a bump on her nose.”
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer hosted an event called “Women Making History” which honored Dianne Feinstein, Antonia Hernandez, and Barbra Streisand.
Universal’s negotiations to bring back Dustin Hoffman for Little Fockers were successful. He and Barbra filmed pickups for the film.
American-Canadian DJ duo Duck Sauce released a hot dance track titled “Barbra Streisand.” The single’s artwork was modeled on Streisand’s Guilty album cover.
Barbra Streisand hosted a party at her Malibu home to celebrate the birthday of her long-time manager, Marty Erlichman and the pair's 50 years of working together.
As a surprise, composer Marvin Hamlisch then accompanied her on "The Way We Were," with special lyrics by the song's lyricists, Alan and Marilyn Bergman. Among the lines was a reference to the fact that Erlichman's first "office" was a phone booth on 53rd and 7th Ave, when a local call cost ten cents:
"Marty,
With your dwindling role o'dimes,
Making deals and making phone calls,
You knew that there'd be better times!
You booked and then you,
Would check the venue
I only checked the menu
That's the way we were!"
Deborra-Lee Jackman, Donna Karan, Barbra Streisand and Glenda Bailey attended the 5th annual Important Dinner for Women at the Mandarin Oriental, New York. The event was held to achieve the millennium development goal for girls and woman.
Barbra Streisand and James Brolin attended a plenary session on empowering girls and women during the Clinton Global Initiative in New York.
Guernsey's auctioned an original 1961 recording acetate by Barbra Streisand during its Iconic Auction. The demo record contained two songs: “I Stayed Too Long at the Fair” and Cole Porter’s “The Supermarket in Old Peking”.
Barbra Streisand contributed to The Shriver Report: A Woman's Nation Takes On Alzheimer's — A Groundbreaking Look At This Mind-Blowing Disease And Its Effect On Women As Patients, Caregivers, And Advocates.
Barbra wrote: “For so many years, my mother and I had a difficult relationship. Two strong personalities, with plenty of friction between us. But her Alzheimer’s erased all that. What’s interesting is that she couldn’t remember people or experiences, but she could remember tunes, songs she liked to sing. My mother had a beautiful voice, and that was probably the closest we ever were, humming songs together. It’s amazing the impact of music on the brain.”
Barbra, Jim Brolin and dog Sammie vacationed in Venice, Italy, Madrid and Toledo, Spain.
Barbra taped a short public service announcement about the Women’s Heart Center at the Cedars-Sinai Heart Institute.
Little Fockers director Paul Weitz talked to the L.A. Times about the film and working with Barbra Streisand: “She surprised me with her honesty and lack of pretension. You're hanging out with a woman who was such a force in film in the '70s and '80s, and she's telling you how acting makes her a nervous wreck.”
Streisand, Jerry Seinfeld and Bette Midler attended the opening of the National Museum of American Jewish History in the heart of historic Philadelphia.
My Passion For Design – Barbra’s first book – was released by Viking Press. Viking also released a Deluxe Edition that was hand-signed by Streisand herself and included a 16-minute DVD. “First of all,” Barbra posted on her website, “thank you for buying the book. I hope you enjoy it, as much as I enjoyed writing it. I can assure you that I signed 500 copies of the Deluxe version with my autograph - along with a number from 1 to 500 out of 500. My handwriting may look different from book to book, as I signed them over a few days. Over the years people have tried to sign records and pass them off as mine. If you have a signed copy of the book with a number out of 500, then I can assure you that I personally signed it.”
Barbra’s Up the Sandbox director, Irvin Kershner, died at 87 years old.
Streisand said about Kershner: “He had the most incredible spirit, an exuberance for life. Always working, always thinking, always writing, amazingly gifted and forever curious. We met doing ‘Up The Sandbox’ in 1972 and remained friends ever since. I loved him.”
Love is the Answer was nominated for a Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album Grammy.
Julien's Auctions Icons & Idols included a Bob Mackie-designed dress that Streisand wore in Funny Lady (1975).
Barbra was inducted into the California Museum’s California Hall of Fame. Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and First Lady Maria Shriver today released the names of the 2010 inductees to The California Museum's California Hall of Fame. In its fifth year, the California Hall of Fame has continued the tradition of honoring legendary people who embody California's innovative spirit and have made their mark on history.
“California is known for its beauty, diversity and creative community,” said Barbra Streisand. “It's respected for its leadership in scientific research, environmental awareness and regulation. But to me, for most of my adult life, California is simply home. Thank you to the State of California for honoring me as an artist and a citizen.”
Little Fockers opened.
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