Streisand to be Inducted into France's Legion of Honour
Stage, screen and music legend Barbra Streisand will be inducted into the French Legion of Honour, according to the AFP (Agence France-Presse).
French president Nicholas Sarkozy will induct Streisand - whose acclaimed European tour now brings her to the City of Lights - during a formal ceremony at the Elysee palace on Thursday, June 28th. Induction into the Legion of Honour is France's most prestigious civilian distinction.
According to presidential spokesman David Martinon, Sarkozy "will express the affection of the French people for this exceptional woman, who loves France, and who gave an unforgettable first concert in Paris after a career spanning 47 years." Streisand's Paris concert took place at Bercy on Tuesday, June 26th and was attended by approximately 10,000 fans, including first lady Cecilia Sarkozy.
Barbra Streisand, who first shot to fame in the Broadway and film versions of Funny Girl, is the US music industry's #1 best-selling female recording artist. She is second in the all-time charts, ahead of The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, exceeded only by Elvis. Streisand remains the only artist to receive an Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe, Cable Ace, and Peabody Awards, and the American Film Institute's Life Achievement Award.
The remaining dates for Streisand's European tour - her first ever of the continent - are:
June 30 - Berlin, WaldbuhneJuly 4 - Stockholm, The Globe
July 10 - Manchester, MEN Arena
July 14 - Dublin, Castletown House
July 18 - London, The O2 Arena
July 22 - London, The O2 Arena
July 25 - London, The O2 Arena
For ticket information see local outlets. For Official Fan Club, Tour and Ticket information visit: www.BarbraStreisand.com. For special VIP Packages, visit: www.cpitour.com. Visit http://barbratour.blogspot.com for more information.
