Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand to Perform at Academy Awards

• Jan 30, 2013 10:34 AM ET
• by Robyn Ross

Barba Streisand will perform at the Academy Awards for the first time in 36 years.

"In an evening that celebrates the artistry of movies and music, how could the telecast be complete without Barbra Streisand?" producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron said in a statement. "We are honored that she has agreed to do a very special performance on this year's Oscars, her first time singing on the show in 36 years."

Box Office: The Hobbit Stays Strong Against Newcomers

• Dec 23, 2012 07:02 PM ET
• by Sadie Gennis

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey continued its box office reign this weekend, taking the top spot with an additional $36.7 million Box Office Mojo reports.

Though the Peter Jackson epic  dropped 57 percent from its opening weekend, it still far outperformed new releases from Hollywood favorites Tom Cruise, Judd Apatow and Barbra Streisand. read more

Katie Couric Announces Star-Studded Guest Lineup for New Talk Show

• Aug 28, 2012 01:21 PM ET
• by Sadie Gennis

Katie Couric is making her anticipated return to daily television next month and she has quite the listof famous friends to help welcome her back.

The nationally-syndicated talk show Katie will start its run by focusing on the theme "new beginnings," featuring women who, like Couric, are making transitions in their lives. The premiere will kick off with Jessica Simpson, who will talk about the ups-and-downs of motherhood since having her first child in May. read more

Chuck Star Yvonne Strahovski Joins Dexter

• Jun 12, 2012 01:38 PM ET
• by Lindsay Silberman

Yvonne Strahovski, best known as CIA operative Sarah Walker on NBC's Chuck, has landed a multi-episode arc on the upcoming season of Dexter, Showtime announced Tuesday.
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Funny Girl Revival Postponed

• Nov 4, 2011 09:43 AM ET
• by Robyn Ross

The revival of Broadway's Funny Girl has been postponed, the New York Times reports.

"We have made the extremely difficult decision today to postpone our production of 'Funny Girl,' producer Bob Boyett said in a statement. "Given the current economic climate, many Broadway producing investors have found it impossible to maintain their standard level of financial commitment."