Topic: Barbra Streisand

We are the world 2010: New stars remake 80s anthem to help Haiti

Lady Gaga, Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z and dozens of other top music artists are rerecording the 1985 'We Are the World' hit single written by Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie in an effort to raise money to help Haiti after the Jan. 12 earthquake.

Opinion: Is it OK to wish Jews a Merry Christmas?

Like most Jews in America, I don’t take offense when someone wishes me a Merry Christmas.

Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff

Streisand up close, Mandela's autobiography for children, 'Hubble's Amazing Rescue' on PBS, and more.

Stars, famous and not-so-famous, descend on DC for huge inaugural parties

Want to watch Obama's opening inaugural festivities? Better get HBO

'Deciding the Next Decider'

Calvin Trillin offers a delightful record of the 2008 presidential campaign in verse.

Books for Barack

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Streisand raises millions for Obama in Hollywood fundraiser

Ted Nugent blasts Matt Damon on Palin

Barbra Streisand and Barack Obama - like buttah...

Obama, McCain battle for momentum

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Six picks: recommendations from the Monitor staff

National Geographic's TV extravaganza 'Earth: The Biography,' a reggae songster's lyrical rhythms, a color-filled trip around the world, and more.

Review: 'The Love Guru'

Mike Myers pulls off some hilarious moments in this crude but funny comedy.

Barbara Walters auditions for readers

America's first female newscaster shares her memories.