Keke Palmer helmed the 2023 Soul Train Awards that saw SZA lead the night taking home the most trophies including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
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My Name Is Barbra is filled with incredible stories from her decades in the entertainment industry. Throughout the book, she shares tales of men she dated and those she turned down, including one legendary figure.In My Name Is Barbra, Streisand details the time she rejected an advance from none other than Marlon Brando.
She reveals that the Godfather actor made a pass at her during a party in 1966. Brando’s approach was quite straightforward, as he simply said, “I’d like to fuck you.” While saying no to one of the most famous and attractive actors in the world was not a choice everyone would have made, it was probably for the best.
Brando was married to fellow actor Tarita Teriipaia at the time, and according to the memoir, she was in the next room at the party when Brando propositioned Streisand.Despite the initial rejection, the EGOT winner shares that she and Brando became friends. They would regularly speak on the phone, and he even called her after seeing her in the movie Funny Girl, for which she won her first Academy Award.
Brando reportedly told Streisand that she was “really good” before adding a humorous comment about her running in a strange way in the film. Brando was a well-known sex symbol in his time, with appearances in films like A Streetcar Named Desire and On the Waterfront bringing him fame, critical acclaim, and the adoration of millions of people, both women and men.
Brando was openly bisexual at a time when such behavior was not widely accepted, and he spoke about his sexual relationships with other men.Streisand might not have had a relationship with Brando, but in her book, she doesn’t shy away from talking about the men she has been romantically attached to. She was married to actor Elliott
.Keke Palmer helmed the 2023 Soul Train Awards that saw SZA lead the night taking home the most trophies including Best R&B/Soul Female Artist, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award.
There are ghosts on and off the screen in Ridley Scott’s 28th feature, chief among them being Stanley Kubrick’s unrealized biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte, the Corsican military strategist who inveigled his way up through the ranks of the military to become the leader of France not once but twice. That at the age of nearly 86 Scott has stepped up to finish what Kubrick couldn’t is something the British director will no doubt relish. But though his take on the story is his own, there’s still something elusive about Bonaparte’s story that doesn’t make a coherent whole: as is consistent with history, Scott’s Napoleon is a lover and a fighter, an incongruity that leads to sharp changes in tone and a restlessly episodic narrative that can be overwhelming in its dates, names and places.
Lauren Sanchez looked stunning in a bridal minidress during her star-studded engagement party with Jeff Bezos. The celebrity couple invited some of their closest friends and family members to their exclusive party in Beverly Hills, California, which took place at the home of designer Diane Von Furstenberg.LAUREN SANCHEZ PRAISES SALMA HAYEK AND AMAL CLOONEY’S FASHION STYLELAUREN SANCHEZ WENT HEAD-TO-HEAD AGAINST KIM KARDASHIAN OVER BALENCIAGA DRESSLAUREN SANCHEZ DISCUSSES JEFF BEZOS’ ROMANTIC PROPOSALClose sources to the pair revealed to Page Six that the billionaire had a “heartfelt” speech prepared for the evening, celebrating his union with Lauren and sharing his love during an “incredible” moment.The glamorous party also included a lavish dinner, with Lauren showing off her look in Stacey Bendet’s Instagram Stories, posing for the camera and smiling while interacting with some of the guests.Among the A-List stars and celebrities in attendance, Kim and Khloé Kardashian celebrated with Lauren, as well as Kris Jenner, Salma Hayek, Oprah Winfrey, Jessica Alba, Chris Rock, Barbra Streisand, Rita Wilson, Gayle King, Robert Pattinson, Suki Waterhouse, Miranda Kerr, and more.
Song ideas can come from anywhere. Case in point: the Aerosmith song I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing, the group’s first No. 1 hit, was inspired by Barbra Streisand‘s romance with husband James Brolin.
Lana Del Rey, Mark Ronson, Olivia Rodrigo and more have been reacting to news of their Grammy nominations.The nominations were announced yesterday (November 10),with SZA leading the way, earning nine nominations.Taylor Swift, Rodrigo, Boygenuis, Miley Cyrus, John Batiste, Victoria Monét, and Billie Eilish will all be competing with SZA in the main Record Of The Year category. The eight nominees (instead of the usual 10) for Album Of The Year include SZA, Swift, Rodrigo, Cyrus, and Batiste as well as Del Rey and Janelle Monae.Phoebe Bridgers, Victoria Monét and mixing engineer Serban Ghenea are all tied with seven Grammy nominations – Bridgers earning 6 for her work with Boygenius, who mark their first time ever being Grammy nominated.
which kicked off in Buenos Aires last night (November 9). Fans have reportedly been camping out for the show since June.But today, Swift took to X/Twitter to say her show tonight (November 10) had been cancelled.
People are talking about Barbra Streisand again after the release of her memoir, My Name Is Barbra.The nearly 1,000-page book includes many stories of her time in the spotlight, including the movies, songs, TV shows and relationships that made her one of the most enduring stars of our time.Countless articles have been written about Streisand in the lead-up to the release of My Name Is Barbra, and many of them tout the fact that she ranks among the few EGOT winners — people who have earned one of each of the biggest honors in the four areas of the entertainment industry: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony. That’s certainly quite the accomplishment, but how did Streisand manage the feat? Everyone takes a different path to completing their EGOT, so let’s dive into how one of the first women to do so won all four prizes.EmmyWhile she was never known primarily for her work on TV, Streisand has nonetheless won plenty of Emmys to justify her star power in the medium.
People are talking about Barbra Streisand again after the release of her memoir, My Name Is Barbra. The nearly 1,000-page-long book includes many stories of her time in the spotlight, including the movies, songs, TV shows and relationships that made her one of the most enduring stars of our time.Countless articles have been written about Streisand in the lead-up to the release of My Name Is Barbra, and many of them tout the fact that she ranks among the few EGOT winners — people who have earned one of each of the biggest honors in the four areas of the entertainment industry: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
Princess Diana was looking out for Barbra Streisand!
No Wonder” she threatened to replace him. Barbra Streisand revealed in her memoir “My Name Is Barbra” that she once threatened to replace Mandy Patinkin in the 1983 film “Yentl” after he said he wanted to have an affair with her while he was already married. “There was a moment, a week or so into the shoot, when Mandy and I were doing a scene in the yeshiva,” Streisand, 81, wrote.
Ellise Shafer Barbra Streisand is getting candid about her relationship with the late Judy Garland in her new memoir, saying their rumored rivalry was nonexistent. “People were looking for some sort of rivalry between us. And when they couldn’t find anything, they made it up,” Streisand writes in her tell-all book, “My Name Is Barbra,” via an excerpt from People magazine.
new memoir “My Name Is Barbra,” which hit stores Tuesday, the EGOT winner, 81, recalled moments shared with the “utterly charming” monarch back when he was the Prince of Wales.The King, who once had Streisand’s picture up on his wall at Cambridge University, described her as “devastatingly attractive” with “great sex appeal.”But despite that, Streisand said the pair’s friendship, which kickstarted when they first met in Los Angeles in 1974, was totally platonic.“The prince was utterly charming when he came to the studio, but frankly, it’s hard to have a real conversation when you’re surrounded by fifty photographers snapping pictures,” Streisand wrote in her memoir.“I was drinking tea and offered him a sip… and the future king of England actually drank from my cup, which was apparently unprecedented. When the British press reported on this, they turned it into the equivalent of an international incident.”The now-King asked Streisand what kind of tea she was drinking, which turned out to be Constant Comment.“I couldn’t think of anything else to say, and I’m so work oriented that I was feeling guilty about all those musicians who were waiting for me to get on with the session,” she wrote.
Barbra Streisand almost had a different leading man for one of her most iconic films!
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My Name Is Barbra arrived in stores on Tuesday, and it took up a lot of space. The memoir comes in at just under 1,000 pages, which makes it an intimidating read for anyone who doesn’t identify as a super fan of the EGOT winner.The book covers her decades in the spotlight, and she touches on many of the songs, shows, and movies that people still remember and love to this day. Ahead of the release of My Name Is Barbra, People shared several excerpts that should get any Streisand lover — and even those who don’t already identify as such — interested in the book.One short snippet published by the magazine shows the superstar speaking of her relationship with another gay icon — Judy Garland.The two singers and actors spent some time together during their time as stars, but they are perhaps best remembered for their performance of a medley of “Happy Days Are Here Again / Get Happy” on Garland’s TV variety show.If you haven’t that duet, check it out below, as it’s required viewing for all gay men.Here is the excerpt in full:“People were looking for some sort of rivalry between us.
Anna Tingley If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Barbra Streisand‘s behemoth memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” officially comes out today. Clocking in at nearly 1,000 pages (997 to be exact), many will likely opt for the audio version, read by Streisand herself, to expedite the reading process.
“My Name Is Barbra” Tuesday, the EGOT winner, 81, says she’s finally ready to make up for the years she spent not enjoying life to its full extent.“I want to live life,” Streisand told BBC. “I want to get in my husband’s truck and just wander, hopefully with the children somewhere near us.”“Life is fun for me when they come over.
Barbra Streisand has revealed that Siri was pronouncing her name wrongly, so she took matters into her own hands to get it corrected.In Streisand’s new memoir, ‘My Name Is Barbra’ the veteran singer shared multiple stories that jokingly pointed at how fame has benefitted her, including getting Apple to change the way her name was pronounced on its devices.Speaking to the BBC about her new book, Streisand revealed that back in 2016, Apple’s Siri function was mispronouncing her name, saying it as “Streizand” instead of the softer “Streisand”. “My name isn’t spelled with a ‘Z,’” she explained.
Barbra Streisand is getting candid about her appearance.