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Barbra Streisand attends Van Gogh Museum Editions making its U.S. debut at LA Art Show.
Barbra Streisand attended an event at the home of Hollywood producer Arnon Milchan (The Mirror Has Two Faces and 12 Years a Slave) which honored Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Mrs. Sarah Netanyahu.
A 1960s photo of Barbra appeared on the cover of New York magazine — “A Century of Pop Music in New York.” Inside, the magazine used an old quote from Barbra about her name and Brooklyn. Streisand wrote to the magazine to clear things up: “The truth is I didn't want to change anything about myself like my nose, my teeth, my clothes, whatever. But I wanted to have something original, so I took out the second ‘a’ from Barbara and became Barbra, which is the same name only without an A, and it looked a bit different and unique.”
With Ryan Murphy’s adaption of the Larry Kramer play The Normal Heart premiering on HBO, Streisand talked to The Hollywood Reporter in an article they titled “I Tried Very Hard to Get It Made.”
Barbra and husband Jim attended The Global Gourmet Games, a gala fundraiser for FasterCures, “staged as a high-spirited competition that pits guests against one another to answer questions about food, wine and related trivia, such as which country consumes the most chicken per capita.”
Capitol Records releases a 50th Anniversary Deluxe Edition of Streisand’s Broadway cast album of Funny Girl.
Streisand and Brolin attend the University of Southern California Shoah Foundation Ambassadors for Humanity 20th anniversary dinner.
Streisand attended the Elephant Crisis Fund Gala in Malibu, Los Angeles, held at the La Villa Contenta estate to benefit the Elephant Crisis Fund, co-hosted by the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation and Mark Wahlberg. Attendees were able to enjoy a farm to table feast and African-inspired cocktails.
Streisand and Brolin attend Joel Silver's annual Memorial Day party in Malibu, California.
Film director Fred Schepisi mentions in an interview with The Boston Globe that he “possibly” has Barbra Streisand considering a role in his film version of the musical The Drowsy Chaperone.
Barbra visits Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., to bring her passion for women’s heart disease to the forefront. She met with Sen. Richard Durbin, Sen. John McCain, Rep. Steny Hoyer and other congressional leaders. Barbra also met with senior officials from National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Her message was clear: “Heart disease is the number one killer of women, killing more women than all cancers combined. Since 1984, more women than men have died every year from heart disease. It's time for more funding, more research, and more attention for women's heart disease,” said Streisand.
Singer-songwriter Richard Marx was on the Today Show and spoke about Streisand (he wrote “If You Ever Leave Me” for her). Talking about his big solo hit, “Right Here Waiting,” Marx said: “I tried to give that song away to Barbra Streisand. She's the sweetest thing in the world, and we're friends, and I've worked with her since then. I still have the voice mail message that she left me when I sent her that song, which was, ‘Richard I loved, loved, loved this melody, it's gorgeous, but I'm gonna need you to rewrite the lyrics, cause I'm not gonna be right here waiting for anybody!’”
Streisand tells the L.A. Times: “It was nice to be playing on Broadway in two shows without having to leave my house.” She was jokingly referring to “I'll Eat You Last: A Chat With Sue Mengers,” which starred Bette Midler; and Jonatha Tolins’ one man play, “Buyer and Cellar” — a “what if” play starring Michael Urie as a man who works in Streisand’s basement mall.
Barbra pre-recorded a thank you segment for the last episode of Katie Couric's daytime talk show. Barbra said to Katie: “I want to thank you for giving a boost to so many causes for women. And for inviting women to my website to learn about protecting themselves against heart disease. I really appreciate that. Sending you lots of love and light.”
Lauren Bacall and Robin Williams died. Streisand posted: “What a terrible loss for us all. First Robin who was a genius and now Lauren. It was my privilege to have known her, to have acted with her, and to have directed her. And, most of all, to have had her as a wise and loving friend. She was an original. Even with all those great films we can visit again and again, she will be missed.”
Streisand attends the “Apollo in the Hamptons” benefit at Ron Perelman’s estate, The Creeks, in East Hampton.
Jay Landers interviews Barbra Streisand for a SiriusXM Town Hall to promote her album, Partners. The show airs September 14th.
Barbra’s album of duets, Partners, is released.
Barbra Streisand's Partners album entered the Billboard 200 chart at number one, making her the only recording artist in history to have a number one release in six consecutive decades.
Barbra attended the Philanthropic Society Los Angeles' fifth annual Autumn Party, benefiting Children's Institute, Inc. Streisand was in the house to honor her friend Donna Karan, who was honored for her work with Urban Zen.
Barbra attended Israeli billionaire Haim Saban's 70th birthday party in Los Angeles. Israeli pop singer Ishtar and Mentalist Lior Suchard Tweeted and Instragrammed photos with Barbra.
James Spada’s book, Streisand: In the Camera Eye, is released by Abrams.
Barbra Streisand, in an exclusive interview with Yahoo Global News Anchor Katie Couric, has revealed the identity of this mysterious, number one ladykiller: heart disease. Barbra was the creative force behind these spots — “It's like doing a movie poster,” Streisand said. “It's about how you reach people.” Actor Edward Norton is the voice on the spots.
Barbra Streisand attended the fundraiser for Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) 2014 Western Region Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Hollywood to honor Israeli soldiers and the Defense Establishment.
“This event is always one of the most inspiring and emotional evenings of the year,” said Streisand. “The soldiers of the IDF deserve our utmost respect and gratitude for all that they sacrifice to protect Israel, the only democratic state in the region.”
In front of a live audience in New York City at a Hearst employee Master Class event hosted by journalist Gayle King, Barbra Streisand and doctors C. Noel Bairey Merz and Holly Andersen participated in a Q&A.
Also, Streisand appears in the December edition of Dr. Oz’s magazine, The Good Life, with new, gorgeous photos by Ruven Afanador. Streisand talks, again, about women’s heart disease.
Barbra Streisand attended a Stop Cancer event at the Beverly Hilton. Her son, Jason Gould, sang three songs including “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”
The art book publisher Taschen released Barbra, a large-format photo book filled with rare and high-quality photographs of Streisand by Steve Schapiro and Lawrence Schiller. Streisand told People magazine: “It is a very big book, and I haven't had time to look at every page. But the artful photographs bring back some great memories.”
Partners was nominated for Best Traditional Pop Album for the Grammy Awards.
At the BAFTA Tribute to Terry Rawlings, Streisand sent an audio recording to honor her Yentl editor. “Dear Terry, what a wonderful time we had making Yentl. After a day’s shooting, going into the editing room and working with you and you always making me laugh with such pleasure at your gifts as an editor and your delicious personality. Much love to you Terry, Barbra.”
Twilight Time released two Streisand Blu-rays: Yentl and Funny Lady.
Streisand sings a duet with Michael Bublé on his NBC holiday special, “Michael Bublé’s Christmas in New York.”
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