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Barbra Streisand is about to take Europe by storm. She’s just announced four dates in Europe for June– London, Paris, Berlin, and Cologne. And more are coming. Barbra was last in Europe in June 2007. But she’s never played Berlin or Cologne. And as the dates sell out, more cities will be added. Streisand’s show should be called “All in the Family.” She’s got her son Jason Gould singing with her, as well as sister Roslyn Kind. I’m surprised James Brolin isn’t on tambourine! Anyway, Chris Botti, our favorite trumpeter, will be featured as well. Streisand appeared on the Oscars to promote this tour, another great idea from longtime manager Marty Erlichman. Ticket prices will be Barbra-high, which means La Streisand should make a nice Euro out of all this. More to come… Check her website for updates www.barbrastreisand.com

Roger Friedman

Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News. Friedman previously wrote the Intelligencer column at New York Magazine, He writes for Parade magazine and has written for Details, Vogue, the New York Times, Post, and Daily News and many other publications. He is the writer and co-producer of a film about R&B Music called “Only the Strong Survive,” which was released by Miramax in 2003 and was a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals.