Truth Alerts

MARCH 19, 2002, 2:00 am

Rose Pedals?

A Vanity Fair April, 2002 article reported that Barbra Streisand has a "contract rider demanding rose pedals be strewn in backstage toilet." Read more »

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OCTOBER 30, 2001, 2:00 am

"Meddling Streisand Drives Minnie Away From Wedding"

This was the latest of over a half dozen tabloid articles predicated on the strange supposition that Barbra Streisand wished to oversee the expected wedding of actress Minnie Driver and Ms. Streisand's stepson, Josh Brolin, and that this in some way aRead more »
OCTOBER 5, 2000, 1:00 am

Star is Torn

"Barbra Streisand wants us to believe that her latest tour will be her last, but that doesn't necessarily mean she won't be performing anymore. Barbra's in secret talks with the MGM Grand in Las Vegas to become a regular headliner. If she agrees to thRead more »
OCTOBER 3, 2000, 1:00 am

Barbra Streisand's Demand for Control Impedes Her Working for Other Directors

Dear Liz,
I would never challenge any journalist's review of an artists work. A review is an opinion. But the last paragraph of your commentary on Barbra today states several generalities about her in a very categorical manner..Read more »
AUGUST 23, 2000, 1:00 am

Adoption?

That Barbra Streisand and James Brolin have initiated plans to adopt a baby. (This story originated in US tabloids and has been repeated in the general print press and even some leading electronic media both here and abroad, our strong denials notwithstanRead more »
APRIL 8, 2000, 1:00 am

Barbra Streisand's Malibu Neighbors Don't Support Her Fight To Build Her Dream Home

After Barbra Streisand and James Brolin's plans to build a new home next to their present Malibu residence were resoundingly approved by the Malibu Planning Commission and all other regulatory agencies, a sole neighbor appealed to stop the construction,Read more »
JANUARY 6, 2000, 2:00 am

Facing the Wall at the MGM Grand

"Barbra Streisand at the MGM Grand for New Year's. Much hilarity as she was making one of her golf-cart assisted treks through the corridors. Security ordered, 'No one is to look at Barbra Streisand!' Pedestrians turned their faces to the wall. ARead more »
DECEMBER 13, 1999, 2:00 am

Craftsman Farms Conducts Trumped-Up Press Campaign to Try to Force Barbra Streisand to Donate Stickley Furniture

Just prior to the recent Christie's auctions of antiques and artifacts owned by Barbra Streisand, Tom McPherson, director of the Craftsman Farms Foundation which exhibits the Arts and Crafts furniture of Gustav Stickley, injected into the wide prRead more »

SEPTEMBER 17, 1999, 1:00 am

"Funny Girl and the Gagman: No Sale"

Barbra Streisand doesn't mind paying for jokes -- but, as in all things, she wants a bargain. Read more »

The last time she went on tour, the deal-diva asked star gag-writer Bruce Vilanch to work up some stage banter. But when it came to tal

AUGUST 17, 1999, 1:00 am

"Barbra Streisand Will Pay-Per-View Telecast Her New Year's Concert"

"Don't fret if you can't afford to spend $2,500 for a ticket to attend Barbra Streisand's millennium concert. If Barbra gets her way, you'll be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home for $99.99! Although she's earning $13 million for theRead more »
AUGUST 10, 1999, 1:00 am

"Here's Proof That Politics Makes Strange Bedfellows..."

MYTH

Janet Charlton, Star, August 10, 1999
"Here's proof that politics makes strange bedfellows. Hillary Clinton has a secret weapon in her upcoming campaign for senator -- Barbra Streisand. The women have never been close,Read more »

AUGUST 5, 1999, 1:00 am

New York Post Again Misrepresents Streisand Investments - "Barbra's Sinking Feeling"

"The many fans of Barbra Streisand may have to start passing the hat. On June 23, I reported that the diva's self-managed stock portfolio had sunk by 15 percent since she was written up as an investment maven by Fortune magazine. Well, things have gotteRead more »