First Lady Jill Biden will make a fundraising swing through Southern California later this week, as she headlines events in Los Angeles and the Palm Springs area. She also will speak at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles dinner on Saturday.
The first lady will speak at a campaign fundraising reception on Friday early evening, with a list of co-hosts that include attorney Daniel McLoon and Dr. Patricia Gordon, marketing executive Jonathan Mildenhall and Hr executive Mirco Gros, Xenco Medical CEO Jason Haider, the Capital Group’s Wesley Phoa and Margaret Morgan, and John and Gill Wagner, according to the invite. Tickets are priced at $10,000, including a photo, rising to $100,000, including a dinner reception and photo.
On Saturday, Biden will headline a reception in Palm Springs, with James Costos, the former U.S. ambassador to Spain, and designer Michael Smith as co-hosts, according to an invite. In December, Costos and...
The first lady will speak at a campaign fundraising reception on Friday early evening, with a list of co-hosts that include attorney Daniel McLoon and Dr. Patricia Gordon, marketing executive Jonathan Mildenhall and Hr executive Mirco Gros, Xenco Medical CEO Jason Haider, the Capital Group’s Wesley Phoa and Margaret Morgan, and John and Gill Wagner, according to the invite. Tickets are priced at $10,000, including a photo, rising to $100,000, including a dinner reception and photo.
On Saturday, Biden will headline a reception in Palm Springs, with James Costos, the former U.S. ambassador to Spain, and designer Michael Smith as co-hosts, according to an invite. In December, Costos and...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Hillary Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda will host a Broadway fundraiser for Joe Biden’s presidential campaign next month that will feature a performance of Suffs: The Musical.
The musical, which Clinton is co-producing, focuses on the women’s suffrage movement. The musical originated at the New York Public Theater and is set to start Broadway previews on March 26.
The Biden fundraiser will be held on April 3, with tickets priced at $500 to $5,000, according to the invite. Proceeds will go to the Biden Victory Fund and the Women’s Leadership Forum.
The event will be held just days after Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are due to appear at Radio City Music Hall for a campaign fundraiser, with Stephen Colbert as moderator.
The synopsis of Suffs: “Reaching across and against generational, racial, and class divides, these brilliant, flawed women entertain and inspire us with the story of their...
The musical, which Clinton is co-producing, focuses on the women’s suffrage movement. The musical originated at the New York Public Theater and is set to start Broadway previews on March 26.
The Biden fundraiser will be held on April 3, with tickets priced at $500 to $5,000, according to the invite. Proceeds will go to the Biden Victory Fund and the Women’s Leadership Forum.
The event will be held just days after Biden and former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton are due to appear at Radio City Music Hall for a campaign fundraiser, with Stephen Colbert as moderator.
The synopsis of Suffs: “Reaching across and against generational, racial, and class divides, these brilliant, flawed women entertain and inspire us with the story of their...
- 3/14/2024
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Harmony, the Barry Manilow/Bruce Sussman musical that opened in November to good reviews that never translated to big audiences, will play its final performance at the Barrymore Theatre on Sunday, February 4.
Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief made the announcement this evening. At the time of its closing, Harmony will have played 24 previews and 96 regular performances. The musical began previews October 18 and opened November 13.
Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a German vocal group that achieved international fame and success in the 1920s and ’30 but were all but wiped from history by the Nazis. At the peak of its career, the group sold millions of records, made dozens of films and played to sold-out venues around the world.
With a score by Manilow and book and lyrics by Sussman, Harmony stars Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, Allison Semmes,...
Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief made the announcement this evening. At the time of its closing, Harmony will have played 24 previews and 96 regular performances. The musical began previews October 18 and opened November 13.
Directed and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, Harmony tells the true story of the Comedian Harmonists, a German vocal group that achieved international fame and success in the 1920s and ’30 but were all but wiped from history by the Nazis. At the peak of its career, the group sold millions of records, made dozens of films and played to sold-out venues around the world.
With a score by Manilow and book and lyrics by Sussman, Harmony stars Chip Zien, Sierra Boggess, Julie Benko, Allison Semmes,...
- 1/16/2024
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Barry Manilow is looking back at the difficulty that came with hiding his sexuality throughout his career.
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Friday, the musician reflected on the struggles of staying closeted for most of his life because he “didn’t want my career to go away.”
“I love it. I’m grateful for it. But it was a burden to keep it quiet,” Manilow said of his LGBTQ identity, adding that coming out was never an option.
“I was always worried,” he added. “Every...
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter published on Friday, the musician reflected on the struggles of staying closeted for most of his life because he “didn’t want my career to go away.”
“I love it. I’m grateful for it. But it was a burden to keep it quiet,” Manilow said of his LGBTQ identity, adding that coming out was never an option.
“I was always worried,” he added. “Every...
- 1/6/2024
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Barry Manilow is standing poolside at his Palm Springs home, a spectacular, eight-bedroom hillside villa with far-reaching views of the Coachella Valley. He’s taller than one might expect — a little over 6 feet — and rail-thin, which makes him appear even taller. Manilow is relaxed this morning, tapping one spindly leg to a tune wafting through the speakers — not one of those easy-listening grooves that made him a music superstar, but a thumping slice of techno called “Love Regenerator,” by Calvin Harris. He has an entire Spotify library of that stuff. Manilow, it turns out, loves dance music.
At 80 — he reached the milestone last June — Manilow is coming off of one of the busiest stretches of a consistent, six-decade career. In September, he played his 637th show at Las Vegas’ Westgate Resort Hotel — beating Elvis’ record of 636 performances on that very stage (when it was the Las Vegas Hilton) back in...
At 80 — he reached the milestone last June — Manilow is coming off of one of the busiest stretches of a consistent, six-decade career. In September, he played his 637th show at Las Vegas’ Westgate Resort Hotel — beating Elvis’ record of 636 performances on that very stage (when it was the Las Vegas Hilton) back in...
- 1/5/2024
- by Seth Abramovitch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Barry Manilow has opened up about his decision to hide his sexuality for so long, saying that coming out as gay would have “killed his career.”
During an appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max, Manilow explained why, after spending 39 years with his husband, Garry Kief, he chose to come out in 2017 at the age of 73.
“In the 1970s, you know, you didn’t [come out],” he told Wallace. “It wasn’t the same as it is today. Now being gay is no big deal. But back in the 1970s, it would have killed a career.”
“The public was not ready for anybody to come out. And, frankly, it was just too personal,” he continued. “I just didn’t want to talk about my personal life anyway. I never did that. I was happy talking about music. But talking about my personal life was just kind of creepy to me.
During an appearance on Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max, Manilow explained why, after spending 39 years with his husband, Garry Kief, he chose to come out in 2017 at the age of 73.
“In the 1970s, you know, you didn’t [come out],” he told Wallace. “It wasn’t the same as it is today. Now being gay is no big deal. But back in the 1970s, it would have killed a career.”
“The public was not ready for anybody to come out. And, frankly, it was just too personal,” he continued. “I just didn’t want to talk about my personal life anyway. I never did that. I was happy talking about music. But talking about my personal life was just kind of creepy to me.
- 11/18/2023
- by Ava Lombardi
- Uinterview
Barry Manilow is opening up about coming out.
The 80-year-old music legend got candid on the latest episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max.
During the discussion, he revealed why he made the decision to publicly come out as gay in 2017, having already spent 39 years with his manager and now husband, Garry Kief.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Well, in the ’70s, you know, you didn’t [come out],” he explained. “It wasn’t the same as it is today. Now being gay is no big deal. But back in the ’70s, it would have killed a career.”
“The public was not ready for anybody to come out. And, frankly, it was just too personal. I just didn’t want to talk about my personal life anyway. I never did that. I was happy talking about music. But talking about my personal life was just kind of creepy to me.
The 80-year-old music legend got candid on the latest episode of Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace? on Max.
During the discussion, he revealed why he made the decision to publicly come out as gay in 2017, having already spent 39 years with his manager and now husband, Garry Kief.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Well, in the ’70s, you know, you didn’t [come out],” he explained. “It wasn’t the same as it is today. Now being gay is no big deal. But back in the ’70s, it would have killed a career.”
“The public was not ready for anybody to come out. And, frankly, it was just too personal. I just didn’t want to talk about my personal life anyway. I never did that. I was happy talking about music. But talking about my personal life was just kind of creepy to me.
- 11/14/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Barry Manilow will star in his own Christmas special this holiday season on NBC.
“Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas,” which will premiere Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC, will take fans along as the music legend performs his greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write Songs” and “”Looks Like We Made It.”
Filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, where Manilow performs his Las Vegas show, the special will also feature classic holiday songs, from “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” to “Feliz Navidad” and “White Christmas.” The Christmas special will stream on Peacock beginning Dec. 12, day after its NBC broadcast.
“I love doing our Christmas show!” Manilow said in a statement. “We get to sing my pop hits and my favorite Christmas songs. It’s a feel-good hour full of music.”
Releasing 13 No. 1 hits during his seven-decade career, the performer,...
“Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas,” which will premiere Monday, Dec. 11 at 10 p.m. Et/Pt on NBC, will take fans along as the music legend performs his greatest hits, including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write Songs” and “”Looks Like We Made It.”
Filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino, where Manilow performs his Las Vegas show, the special will also feature classic holiday songs, from “Jingle Bells” and “Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer” to “Feliz Navidad” and “White Christmas.” The Christmas special will stream on Peacock beginning Dec. 12, day after its NBC broadcast.
“I love doing our Christmas show!” Manilow said in a statement. “We get to sing my pop hits and my favorite Christmas songs. It’s a feel-good hour full of music.”
Releasing 13 No. 1 hits during his seven-decade career, the performer,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Loree Seitz
- The Wrap
Legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow is set to star in a Christmas special at NBC, Variety has learned exclusively.
Titled “Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas,” the one-hour special will air on NBC Dec. 11 at 10 pm Et/Pt and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. It will be filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino where he performs his hit show, “Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home!”
“I love doing our Christmas show!” Manilow said. “We get to sing my pop hits and my favorite Christmas songs. It’s a feel-good hour full of music.”
Manilow, along with his 24-piece band, will play some of his biggest hits including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Looks Like We Made It,” along with a lineup of several holiday favorites.
“Barry’s legacy and longevity is truly something to behold,” said Jen Neal,...
Titled “Barry Manilow’s A Very Barry Christmas,” the one-hour special will air on NBC Dec. 11 at 10 pm Et/Pt and will be available to stream the next day on Peacock. It will be filmed at the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino where he performs his hit show, “Manilow: Las Vegas – The Hits Come Home!”
“I love doing our Christmas show!” Manilow said. “We get to sing my pop hits and my favorite Christmas songs. It’s a feel-good hour full of music.”
Manilow, along with his 24-piece band, will play some of his biggest hits including “Copacabana,” “Mandy,” “I Write the Songs,” and “Looks Like We Made It,” along with a lineup of several holiday favorites.
“Barry’s legacy and longevity is truly something to behold,” said Jen Neal,...
- 10/27/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Garry Kief is currently holding some top jobs in the entertainment industry. Among other endeavors, Kief is the president of Barry Manilow Productions and helms the affairs of Stiletto Entertainment as the president and CEO. He has produced a couple of TV series and documentaries, including seven episodes of Jacob & Joshua: Nemesis Rising. He also manages the career of American singer and songwriter, Barry Manilow. Despite his great career heights, Garry Kief’s claim to fame is mostly linked to his longtime partner and husband, Barry Manilow. The two have been together for more than four decades but their wedding...
- 9/29/2023
- by Banks Onuoha
- TVovermind.com
Sierra Boggess will reprise her role as ‘Mary’ in the Broadway production of Harmony, the new musical by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman that premiered Off Broadway last spring.
The Broadway staging is set to begin previews Wednesday, October 18, at the Barrymore Theatre ahead of an official opening night on Monday, November 13.
Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief made the casting announcement today.
Boggess is best-known for originating the role of ‘Ariel’ in The Little Mermaid on Broadway in 2007 and her multiple appearances as ‘Christine Daaé’ in The Phantom of the Opera.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to Broadway in Harmony,” said Boggess. “I think the telling of this story is so deeply important and I’m honored to bring ‘Mary’ to life in this long-awaited Broadway debut for the show. I’ve been lucky to be a part of the process for many years in...
The Broadway staging is set to begin previews Wednesday, October 18, at the Barrymore Theatre ahead of an official opening night on Monday, November 13.
Producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief made the casting announcement today.
Boggess is best-known for originating the role of ‘Ariel’ in The Little Mermaid on Broadway in 2007 and her multiple appearances as ‘Christine Daaé’ in The Phantom of the Opera.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to Broadway in Harmony,” said Boggess. “I think the telling of this story is so deeply important and I’m honored to bring ‘Mary’ to life in this long-awaited Broadway debut for the show. I’ve been lucky to be a part of the process for many years in...
- 6/15/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Julie Benko, who has built a devoted following as the Funny Girl understudy and alternate Fanny Brice, will originate her first Broadway role this fall in the new musical Harmony by by Barry Manilow and Bruce Sussman.
Benko will play the role of Ruth, producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief announced today. The production will begin previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, ahead of an official opening night on Monday, November 13.
“It is rare to be offered the chance to be part of a Broadway show that resonates so deeply on both personal and political levels,” Benko said in a statement. “I’m so proud to be a part of Harmony and tremendously grateful to Barry, Bruce, Warren, Ken, and the entire team for entrusting me with Ruth’s story. I can’t wait to get into the rehearsal room with the brilliant company this Fall.
Benko will play the role of Ruth, producers Ken Davenport, Sandi Moran and Garry Kief announced today. The production will begin previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, ahead of an official opening night on Monday, November 13.
“It is rare to be offered the chance to be part of a Broadway show that resonates so deeply on both personal and political levels,” Benko said in a statement. “I’m so proud to be a part of Harmony and tremendously grateful to Barry, Bruce, Warren, Ken, and the entire team for entrusting me with Ruth’s story. I can’t wait to get into the rehearsal room with the brilliant company this Fall.
- 6/1/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Chip Zien will reprise his Off Broadway performance in the Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical Harmony when the production moves to Broadway this fall.
Zien will star as “Rabbi,” a role he originated last year in the Off Broadway production at National Yiddish Theatre/Folksbiene. He joins the previously announced Broadway cast members Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman and Steven Telsey, who will be playing the six real-life Comedian Harmonists at the center of the musical.
Harmony will begin previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, ahead of a Monday, November 13 official opening night.
Further casting will be announced in the coming weeks.
Based on a true story, Harmony tells the tale of The Comedian Harmonists, a German, partly-Jewish vocal group of the 1920s and ’30s who became international stars before being targeted by the Nazi party. The musical, based in part on...
Zien will star as “Rabbi,” a role he originated last year in the Off Broadway production at National Yiddish Theatre/Folksbiene. He joins the previously announced Broadway cast members Sean Bell, Danny Kornfeld, Zal Owen, Eric Peters, Blake Roman and Steven Telsey, who will be playing the six real-life Comedian Harmonists at the center of the musical.
Harmony will begin previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, ahead of a Monday, November 13 official opening night.
Further casting will be announced in the coming weeks.
Based on a true story, Harmony tells the tale of The Comedian Harmonists, a German, partly-Jewish vocal group of the 1920s and ’30s who became international stars before being targeted by the Nazi party. The musical, based in part on...
- 5/11/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Harmony, the Barry Manilow-Bruce Sussman musical that played a sold-out run at New York’s National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene last spring, will move to Broadway this fall, producers announced today.
The production will begin previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, ahead of a Monday, November 13 official opening night.
Casting will be announced in the coming weeks
Harmony chronicles the real-life story of The Comedian Harmonists, who sold millions of records in the 1920s and ’30s, made dozens of films, and sold out major venues around the world. The official synopsis “Their heavenly harmonies and musical comedy antics catapulted these six talented young men from singing in the subway tunnels of Berlin to international superstardom. What happened next is the story of Harmony.”
The musical features an original new score by Manilow with lyrics and book by Sussman. Warren Carlyle is the director and choreographer,...
The production will begin previews at Broadway’s Barrymore Theatre on Wednesday, October 18, ahead of a Monday, November 13 official opening night.
Casting will be announced in the coming weeks
Harmony chronicles the real-life story of The Comedian Harmonists, who sold millions of records in the 1920s and ’30s, made dozens of films, and sold out major venues around the world. The official synopsis “Their heavenly harmonies and musical comedy antics catapulted these six talented young men from singing in the subway tunnels of Berlin to international superstardom. What happened next is the story of Harmony.”
The musical features an original new score by Manilow with lyrics and book by Sussman. Warren Carlyle is the director and choreographer,...
- 4/28/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
After years of pandemic-necessary calendar shifts, outright cancellations, and toned-down events, awards season is back in full force. One dependably early season event that just made its triumphant return, more or less in business-as-usual mode: the Palm Springs International Film Festival’s annual Film Awards Gala.
Launching even before the Golden Globes (and following both the Gothams and the NYFCC gala), the annual event has long been considered as a friendly space for Oscar nomination frontrunners to work out their skills giving an acceptance speech in front of a large audience at the Palm Springs Convention Center — an audience that just so happens to include a sizable amount of Academy members.
For its first show since January 2020 (and the 34th overall) the Psiff Film Awards Gala on Thursday evening not only handed out trophies to 2022 favorites like Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) and Colin Farrell (“The Banshees of Inisherin...
Launching even before the Golden Globes (and following both the Gothams and the NYFCC gala), the annual event has long been considered as a friendly space for Oscar nomination frontrunners to work out their skills giving an acceptance speech in front of a large audience at the Palm Springs Convention Center — an audience that just so happens to include a sizable amount of Academy members.
For its first show since January 2020 (and the 34th overall) the Psiff Film Awards Gala on Thursday evening not only handed out trophies to 2022 favorites like Michelle Yeoh (“Everything Everywhere All at Once”) and Colin Farrell (“The Banshees of Inisherin...
- 1/6/2023
- by Marcus Jones
- Indiewire
Singer Barry Manilow says coming out as gay sooner would have killed his career.
Two years after confirming that he is gay, Manilow opened up about his joy at being able to call Garry Kief, the man he fell for in 1978 and married in 2014, his husband, reports mirror.co.uk.
Manilow, 75, said: "It's absolutely wonderful. I went through many, many years when I couldn't do that. It would have killed my career. Immediately."
In the years between starting a relationship with Kief, also his manager, and introducing him to the world as his husband, Manilow did all he could to hide his sexuality.
"As soon as the word got out my career would have been over. It was stupid then but it was true. Everybody knew it, we had to watch out for making a mistake. Not that everybody didn't know, people are very smart.
"I thought I wasn't hiding anything,...
Two years after confirming that he is gay, Manilow opened up about his joy at being able to call Garry Kief, the man he fell for in 1978 and married in 2014, his husband, reports mirror.co.uk.
Manilow, 75, said: "It's absolutely wonderful. I went through many, many years when I couldn't do that. It would have killed my career. Immediately."
In the years between starting a relationship with Kief, also his manager, and introducing him to the world as his husband, Manilow did all he could to hide his sexuality.
"As soon as the word got out my career would have been over. It was stupid then but it was true. Everybody knew it, we had to watch out for making a mistake. Not that everybody didn't know, people are very smart.
"I thought I wasn't hiding anything,...
- 5/15/2019
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Chasing Rainbows: The Road To Oz, a new Judy Garland bio-musical that got an industry presentation in New York last week, has received the rare endorsement of Garland’s daughter Liza Minnelli and the Garland Estate.
“My mother said that her biography is in her music, and now a talented creative team is using that music to tell the story of her early years and her extraordinary rise to fame,” Minnelli said in an exclusive statement to Deadline. “I’m grateful and happy they’re telling the fascinating story of her early history.”
Deadline also has an exclusive sneak peek at a new Chasing Rainbows promo – a “remix” video of the production’s take on “Got a Pair of New Shoes,” a song Garland performed in Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry, her 1937 film with Mickey Rooney. Watch it below.
The musical – being performed in a concert version at New York...
“My mother said that her biography is in her music, and now a talented creative team is using that music to tell the story of her early years and her extraordinary rise to fame,” Minnelli said in an exclusive statement to Deadline. “I’m grateful and happy they’re telling the fascinating story of her early history.”
Deadline also has an exclusive sneak peek at a new Chasing Rainbows promo – a “remix” video of the production’s take on “Got a Pair of New Shoes,” a song Garland performed in Thoroughbreds Don’t Cry, her 1937 film with Mickey Rooney. Watch it below.
The musical – being performed in a concert version at New York...
- 1/14/2019
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Barry Manilow can’t be smiling about this.
“Mandy” singer Manilow and his husband/manager Garry Kief have been hit with a lawsuit by a man who says they’ve been infringing on his copyright by using a clip of Judy Garland to promote Manilow’s album “My Dream Duets.”
The suit was filed Tuesday in federal court in California by Darryl Payne, who says he’s the sole U.S. copyright owner for “The Judy Garland Show,” produced in 1963 and 1964 and aired on CBS.
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The suit says Manilow and Kief engaged in “blatant, intentional and purposeful infringement” on Payne’s copyright on at least one of the episodes. The suit says that Kief “illegally licensed or otherwise authorized use” of audio-video clips from the show, knowing that he didn’t have rights to the work.
According to the suit, Kief is trustee of the Judy Garland Heirs’ Trust, which is also listed as a defendants, as is Kief’s Stiletto Entertainment.
The suit alleges that Judy Garland’s performance of the song “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” was used for the purpose of allowing Manilow to record and/or promote his album ‘My Dream Duets.'”
Also Read: Barry Manilow on Coming Out: 'I Have Not Read One Negative Response'
According to the suit, the clip was used to create a promotional video for the album, and has been used by Manilow during concert performances.
“Manilow’s performance of the duets with Judy Garland at Manilow’s concerts was achieved by displaying either projections or digital replications of the audio-video clips from the Infringed Work on a large screen that the audience could view and listen to while Manilow performed live on stage interacting with the exhibition of the Infringed Work,” the suit reads.
TheWrap has reached out to Manilow and Kief for comment on the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages and an injunction preventing Manilow and Kief from infringing on Payne’s copyright.
Pamela Chelin contributed to this report.
Read original story Barry Manilow Sued Over Judy Garland ‘My Dream Duets’ Clip At TheWrap...
“Mandy” singer Manilow and his husband/manager Garry Kief have been hit with a lawsuit by a man who says they’ve been infringing on his copyright by using a clip of Judy Garland to promote Manilow’s album “My Dream Duets.”
The suit was filed Tuesday in federal court in California by Darryl Payne, who says he’s the sole U.S. copyright owner for “The Judy Garland Show,” produced in 1963 and 1964 and aired on CBS.
Also Read: Barry Manilow Sings Live Duet With Dead Whitney Houston on 'The View' (Video)
The suit says Manilow and Kief engaged in “blatant, intentional and purposeful infringement” on Payne’s copyright on at least one of the episodes. The suit says that Kief “illegally licensed or otherwise authorized use” of audio-video clips from the show, knowing that he didn’t have rights to the work.
According to the suit, Kief is trustee of the Judy Garland Heirs’ Trust, which is also listed as a defendants, as is Kief’s Stiletto Entertainment.
The suit alleges that Judy Garland’s performance of the song “Zing! Went the Strings of My Heart” was used for the purpose of allowing Manilow to record and/or promote his album ‘My Dream Duets.'”
Also Read: Barry Manilow on Coming Out: 'I Have Not Read One Negative Response'
According to the suit, the clip was used to create a promotional video for the album, and has been used by Manilow during concert performances.
“Manilow’s performance of the duets with Judy Garland at Manilow’s concerts was achieved by displaying either projections or digital replications of the audio-video clips from the Infringed Work on a large screen that the audience could view and listen to while Manilow performed live on stage interacting with the exhibition of the Infringed Work,” the suit reads.
TheWrap has reached out to Manilow and Kief for comment on the lawsuit, which seeks unspecified damages and an injunction preventing Manilow and Kief from infringing on Payne’s copyright.
Pamela Chelin contributed to this report.
Read original story Barry Manilow Sued Over Judy Garland ‘My Dream Duets’ Clip At TheWrap...
- 4/24/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Hollywood actors and musicians are mourning the loss of David Cassidy, who died from organ failure Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was 67.
Cassidy’s famous friends and fans expressed their condolences on social media following the news of the Partridge Family actor’s passing.
“On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” his family said in a statement to People. “David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long.
Cassidy’s famous friends and fans expressed their condolences on social media following the news of the Partridge Family actor’s passing.
“On behalf of the entire Cassidy family, it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, our uncle, and our dear brother, David Cassidy,” his family said in a statement to People. “David died surrounded by those he loved, with joy in his heart and free from the pain that had gripped him for so long.
- 11/22/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
June is Pride month, and we’re celebrating celebrities who have come out since last year. Barry Manilow In April, Manilow spoke openly about his sexuality for the first time with People Magazine. He told the magazine he’d kept his sexuality a secret because he didn’t want to “disappoint” fans if they knew he was gay. Now, he is out and happily married to his manager Garry Kief–they have married since 2014. Cody Alan Country star Cody Alan came out to fans on Instagram in January. “You see, I’m gay. This is not a choice I made,...
- 6/1/2017
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Former Soccer Pro Abby Wambach Marries Christian Mommy Blogger Glennon Doyle Melton -- See the Pics!
Abby Wambach and Glennon Doyle Melton officially tied the knot, and were thrilled to share photos from special day with fans and friends.
On Monday, the 36-year-old former soccer pro proudly posed in a sweatshirt that read "Christian Mommy Blogger’s Wife," calling out her new wife's profession. "My beloveds -- please never give up on love. Life could surprise the hell out of you," Melton captioned a photo of Wambach wearing the sweatshirt. "Trust me -- you might just wake up one morning and find yourself smackdab in the middle of heaven. I love my wife. Love Wins."
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Melton confirmed the two were dating last November in a Facebook post, just three months after announcing her divorce from her husband of 14 years, Craig Melton. "When I fell in love with Abby, I was scared. I thought...
On Monday, the 36-year-old former soccer pro proudly posed in a sweatshirt that read "Christian Mommy Blogger’s Wife," calling out her new wife's profession. "My beloveds -- please never give up on love. Life could surprise the hell out of you," Melton captioned a photo of Wambach wearing the sweatshirt. "Trust me -- you might just wake up one morning and find yourself smackdab in the middle of heaven. I love my wife. Love Wins."
Watch: Orange Is the New Black Star Samira Wiley and Writer Lauren Morelli Are Married
Melton confirmed the two were dating last November in a Facebook post, just three months after announcing her divorce from her husband of 14 years, Craig Melton. "When I fell in love with Abby, I was scared. I thought...
- 5/16/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Barry Manilow is focused on his recovery.
The "Copacabana" singer has postponed his upcoming Los Angeles and Chicago concerts due to sprained vocal chords, according to an announcement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday. Manilow was expected to perform at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, and the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Barry Manilow Breaks His Silence on Marrying Garry Kief for First Time On Camera: 'I'm Proud of It'
"We regret to inform you that Barry Manilow’s two concerts scheduled for this week in Los Angeles and Chicago are currently being rescheduled. Barry is on doctors orders to rest due to sprained vocal chords. We are all very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause," read the statement.
"Tickets issued for the original dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates. Patrons holding tickets for the original dates are encouraged to use them for the new date; no exchange...
The "Copacabana" singer has postponed his upcoming Los Angeles and Chicago concerts due to sprained vocal chords, according to an announcement posted on his Facebook page on Saturday. Manilow was expected to perform at The Forum in Inglewood, California, on Sunday, and the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois, on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Barry Manilow Breaks His Silence on Marrying Garry Kief for First Time On Camera: 'I'm Proud of It'
"We regret to inform you that Barry Manilow’s two concerts scheduled for this week in Los Angeles and Chicago are currently being rescheduled. Barry is on doctors orders to rest due to sprained vocal chords. We are all very sorry for any inconvenience this may cause," read the statement.
"Tickets issued for the original dates will be honored at the rescheduled dates. Patrons holding tickets for the original dates are encouraged to use them for the new date; no exchange...
- 5/14/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Barry Manilow made it through the rain — and he couldn’t be happier!
The pop legend and his longtime partner Garry Kief were outed after news of their secret wedding broke in 2015, and Manilow opened up about his marriage and sexuality for the first time in an exclusive People cover story in April. Now, he’s discussing his last month of living out and proud since the story went viral.
“It’s turned out to be just great. I’ve really enjoyed it, most of all because the fans and the public have been so supportive. I thought, ‘Oh, man,...
The pop legend and his longtime partner Garry Kief were outed after news of their secret wedding broke in 2015, and Manilow opened up about his marriage and sexuality for the first time in an exclusive People cover story in April. Now, he’s discussing his last month of living out and proud since the story went viral.
“It’s turned out to be just great. I’ve really enjoyed it, most of all because the fans and the public have been so supportive. I thought, ‘Oh, man,...
- 5/10/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Barry Manilow doesn't think it was a surprise to anyone when he revealed that he married his longtime partner and manager, Garry Keif, in 2014.
After opening up to Et about his relationship in an exclusive sit-down interview, the 73-year-old singer appeared on the Today show on Thursday to talk about coming out to the public. "It's not news to me and no news to anybody around me," Manilow said. "I think even fans, I don't think it was news at all. But the [National] Enquirer caught us getting married, and so we were stuck."
Exclusive: Barry Manilow on Feeling Reluctant to Talk About Relationship With Garry Kief, the Price of Fame
The music icon admitted that he doesn't like to talk about his personal life. "I'm a private guy, I'm a musician," he explained. "Yes, fame hit me, but I never really wanted to go on that ride."
Manilow added that he gets "uncomfortable" talking about himself, but "the...
After opening up to Et about his relationship in an exclusive sit-down interview, the 73-year-old singer appeared on the Today show on Thursday to talk about coming out to the public. "It's not news to me and no news to anybody around me," Manilow said. "I think even fans, I don't think it was news at all. But the [National] Enquirer caught us getting married, and so we were stuck."
Exclusive: Barry Manilow on Feeling Reluctant to Talk About Relationship With Garry Kief, the Price of Fame
The music icon admitted that he doesn't like to talk about his personal life. "I'm a private guy, I'm a musician," he explained. "Yes, fame hit me, but I never really wanted to go on that ride."
Manilow added that he gets "uncomfortable" talking about himself, but "the...
- 4/20/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
He recently came out as gay in the pages of People, and on Thursday morning Barry Manilow was near tears as he reflected on the love and support he’s received from his fans over his 50-year career.
“What a ride it’s been,” Manilow, 73, told Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly during a sit-down on Today.
He called his fans “great people,” remembering the love he’s received from them.
“You should walk down the street with me one day. These strangers say the most beautiful things to me. They thank me for helping them through their lives,” Manilow said.
“What a ride it’s been,” Manilow, 73, told Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly during a sit-down on Today.
He called his fans “great people,” remembering the love he’s received from them.
“You should walk down the street with me one day. These strangers say the most beautiful things to me. They thank me for helping them through their lives,” Manilow said.
- 4/20/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Barry Manilow was welcomed with enthusiastic cheers on Tuesday night, as he took the stage at New York City’s Town Hall for the Concert for America: Stand Up, Sing Out!.
Performing at the monthly event — which raises money for national organizations dedicated to protecting civil rights, women’s health and environmental protection — Manilow appeared grateful.
“I’m so happy to be home. I’m a New Yorker, I’m from Williamsburg, Brooklyn.” Manilow told the enthusiastic crowd as he took the stage to a standing ovation. “I’m here to promote an album, my love letter to New York.
Performing at the monthly event — which raises money for national organizations dedicated to protecting civil rights, women’s health and environmental protection — Manilow appeared grateful.
“I’m so happy to be home. I’m a New Yorker, I’m from Williamsburg, Brooklyn.” Manilow told the enthusiastic crowd as he took the stage to a standing ovation. “I’m here to promote an album, my love letter to New York.
- 4/19/2017
- by Dave Quinn
- PEOPLE.com
Spent your spring weekend away from the computer? There’s no reason to feel manic this Monday.
People has the full scoop on last week and weekend’s biggest celebrity news, so you’re prepped for whatever new Hollywood updates hit headlines now.
Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana split
Just months after welcoming her first child, son Eissa, singer Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana have parted ways, People confirmed.
“They separated shortly after the baby was born,” a Jackson family insider told People. “The cultural differences between her and Wissam became even more obvious . They come from very different worlds.
People has the full scoop on last week and weekend’s biggest celebrity news, so you’re prepped for whatever new Hollywood updates hit headlines now.
Janet Jackson and husband Wissam Al Mana split
Just months after welcoming her first child, son Eissa, singer Janet Jackson and her husband Wissam Al Mana have parted ways, People confirmed.
“They separated shortly after the baby was born,” a Jackson family insider told People. “The cultural differences between her and Wissam became even more obvious . They come from very different worlds.
- 4/10/2017
- by Lindsay Kimble
- PEOPLE.com
Pop legend Barry Manilow opens up for the first time about coming out, finding love, and surviving showbiz for 50 years. Subscribe now for his exclusive untold story — only in People.
Barry Manilow returned to his roots for his latest album.
The pop icon will release his upcoming LP, This Is My Town: Songs of New York, on April 21. The collection includes original tracks and standards, as well as a mash-up of timeliness tunes. People has an exclusive first listen to “NYC Medley,” on which he covers classics (“New York, New York”) and contemporary hits (Jay Z and Alicia Keys‘ “Empire State of Mind”).
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Barry Manilow returned to his roots for his latest album.
The pop icon will release his upcoming LP, This Is My Town: Songs of New York, on April 21. The collection includes original tracks and standards, as well as a mash-up of timeliness tunes. People has an exclusive first listen to “NYC Medley,” on which he covers classics (“New York, New York”) and contemporary hits (Jay Z and Alicia Keys‘ “Empire State of Mind”).
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- 4/6/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Pop legend Barry Manilow opens up for the first time about coming out, finding love, and surviving showbiz for 50 years. Subscribe now for his exclusive untold story — only in People.
Barry Manilow is opening up about the dark side of fame.
In the new issue of People, the pop icon, 73, looks back on his 50-year career in showbiz and the private world he shares with his manager husband, longtime love Garry Kief.
Manilow catapulted to the top of the charts in 1974 with his breakout hit “Mandy” and stayed there for years, with hits like “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Looks...
Barry Manilow is opening up about the dark side of fame.
In the new issue of People, the pop icon, 73, looks back on his 50-year career in showbiz and the private world he shares with his manager husband, longtime love Garry Kief.
Manilow catapulted to the top of the charts in 1974 with his breakout hit “Mandy” and stayed there for years, with hits like “Can’t Smile Without You,” “Looks...
- 4/6/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Legendary crooner Barry Manilow has come out as gay at 73 years old. Barry Manilow Comes Out At 73 After decades, the singer has opened up about his sexuality and his secret marriage to his manager, Garry Kief. “I’m so private, I always have been,” Manilow explained in an interview with People. “I thought I would be […]
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- 4/6/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
Barry Manilow wants to remain as private as he can about his relationship with husband Garry Kief.
Et sat down with the 73-year-old music legend, where he talked about marrying his manager and longtime partner in April 2015. Although Manilow said he's proud of their relationship -- which has lasted nearly 40 years -- he also explained why his fans won't be getting too much more out of the couple.
"You know, the fact that Garry and I are in the public, that's fine," Manilow told Et's Cameron Mathison. "But nothing is going to change. We still are very private guys -- and I'm still a private guy -- and ... it will stay that way."
Watch: Exclusive: Barry Manilow Breaks His Silence on Marrying Garry Kief for First Time on Camera: 'I'm Proud Of It'
"We're still the same and we've been ... I'm very happy," he continued.
Manilow said it never even "really dawned" on him to talk about...
Et sat down with the 73-year-old music legend, where he talked about marrying his manager and longtime partner in April 2015. Although Manilow said he's proud of their relationship -- which has lasted nearly 40 years -- he also explained why his fans won't be getting too much more out of the couple.
"You know, the fact that Garry and I are in the public, that's fine," Manilow told Et's Cameron Mathison. "But nothing is going to change. We still are very private guys -- and I'm still a private guy -- and ... it will stay that way."
Watch: Exclusive: Barry Manilow Breaks His Silence on Marrying Garry Kief for First Time on Camera: 'I'm Proud Of It'
"We're still the same and we've been ... I'm very happy," he continued.
Manilow said it never even "really dawned" on him to talk about...
- 4/5/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Barry Manilow married his longtime manger, Garry Kief, in a private ceremony in April 2014, and now the legendary singer is opening up about his private life for the first time. The 73-year-old recently chatted to People about his nearly 40-year romance with Garry. "He's the smartest person I've ever met in my life - and a great guy, too," Barry said. The singer also revealed that their relationship nearly ended before it even began. After Garry went to one of Barry's concerts back in the day, the star's fame almost took its toll. "I got into the car with him, and [the fans] were rocking the car," Barry continued. "He was like, 'I can't handle this. It's not for me.' I'm glad he stayed." Barry admits that while he's never been ashamed of who he is, he's always been hesitant to share certain parts of his life with his mostly female fan base.
- 4/5/2017
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
Pop legend Barry Manilow opens up for the first time about coming out, finding love, and surviving showbiz for 50 years. Subscribe now for his exclusive untold story — only in People.
Barry Manilow can’t smile without him!
In the new issue of People, the pop icon, 73, opens up for the first time about his 39-year relationship — and 2014 wedding — with longtime manager Garry Kief.
After breaking out in 1974 with his pop-rock ballad “Mandy,” Manilow skyrocketed to fame with hit after hit, from “Looks Like We Made It” to “Copacabana (At the Copa).” The performer says the attention was alienating.
“When you’re that big,...
Barry Manilow can’t smile without him!
In the new issue of People, the pop icon, 73, opens up for the first time about his 39-year relationship — and 2014 wedding — with longtime manager Garry Kief.
After breaking out in 1974 with his pop-rock ballad “Mandy,” Manilow skyrocketed to fame with hit after hit, from “Looks Like We Made It” to “Copacabana (At the Copa).” The performer says the attention was alienating.
“When you’re that big,...
- 4/5/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Barry Manilow is opening up about his homosexuality for the first time. The notoriously private 73-year-old crooner had wed his longtime manager, Garry Kief, 68, at their Palm Spring, California estate in 2014. News of their nuptials was reported the following year. In an interview with People, posted Wednesday, he explains why he never discussed his sexuality publicly. "I thought I would be disappointing them if they knew I was gay. So I never did anything," Manilow said. "When they found out that Garry and I were together, they were so happy. The reaction was so beautiful—strangers commenting, 'Great for you!' I'm just so grateful for it." ...
- 4/5/2017
- E! Online
Pop legend Barry Manilow opens up for the first time about coming out, finding love, and surviving showbiz for 50 years. Subscribe now for his exclusive untold story — only in People.
Barry Manilow is opening up about his private life behind-the-scenes, including his secret marriage to his manager Garry Kief, and celebrities are congratulating him on coming out at age 73.
George Takei, an openly gay actor best known for his work in the Star Trek television series, was one of the first stars to react to the news on Twitter.
“Congratulations @BarryManilow on coming out! Welcome to the club,” he wrote,...
Barry Manilow is opening up about his private life behind-the-scenes, including his secret marriage to his manager Garry Kief, and celebrities are congratulating him on coming out at age 73.
George Takei, an openly gay actor best known for his work in the Star Trek television series, was one of the first stars to react to the news on Twitter.
“Congratulations @BarryManilow on coming out! Welcome to the club,” he wrote,...
- 4/5/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Barry Manilow has opened up about his sexuality and his 40-year relationship with his manager, Garry Kief, for the first time. The 73-year-old singer has not previously talked about his sexuality, even though it was reported that he married Kief in 2014. “I thought I would be disappointing [the fans] if they knew I was gay, so […]...
- 4/5/2017
- by Jordan Appugliesi
- ET Canada
Pop icon Barry Manilow spoke out about his sexuality for the first time in a series of interviews where he talks about his nearly 40-year relationship with his manager and his hesitation to come out as gay. The 73-year-old crooner, who has been known for keeping his private life separate from his professional one, is the subject of a People cover story in which he opens up his home and talks about his relationships. His manager, Garry Kief, has been by his side for decades, but the two kept their relationship secret. Kief and Manilow got married in a surprise private ceremony.
- 4/5/2017
- by Carli Velocci
- The Wrap
Barry Manilow is opening up about his husband, Garry Kief, for the first time ever on camera.
During an exclusive sit-down interview with Et, the 73-year-old music legend reflects on marrying his manager and longtime partner, and how the two kept their relationship from the public for nearly 40 years.
"I have not read one negative response," Manilow tells Et's Cameron Mathison of the reaction he's received from fans ever since news broke in 2015 that he had secretly tied the knot with Kief. "These strangers out there, and I've always known it, they care about me."
"I don't know, maybe they care about everybody, but for me, it is so moving, it is so deep that these strangers were so happy that I was happy," he continues. "That I wasn't alone, that I had somebody that was with me that I loved and that we'd been together for 37 years. We're in great shape, and I was very...
During an exclusive sit-down interview with Et, the 73-year-old music legend reflects on marrying his manager and longtime partner, and how the two kept their relationship from the public for nearly 40 years.
"I have not read one negative response," Manilow tells Et's Cameron Mathison of the reaction he's received from fans ever since news broke in 2015 that he had secretly tied the knot with Kief. "These strangers out there, and I've always known it, they care about me."
"I don't know, maybe they care about everybody, but for me, it is so moving, it is so deep that these strangers were so happy that I was happy," he continues. "That I wasn't alone, that I had somebody that was with me that I loved and that we'd been together for 37 years. We're in great shape, and I was very...
- 4/5/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Pop legend Barry Manilow opens up for the first time about coming out, finding love, and surviving showbiz for 50 years. Subscribe now for his exclusive untold story — only in People.
Looks like he made it!
After 50 years in showbiz, Barry Manilow sat down exclusively with People in his home recording studio at his Palm Springs estate to reminisce on his career, enduring legacy and private world ahead of the April 21 release of his latest album, This Is My Town: Songs of New York.
From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn and collaborating with Bette Midler to becoming one of the bestselling artists of all time,...
Looks like he made it!
After 50 years in showbiz, Barry Manilow sat down exclusively with People in his home recording studio at his Palm Springs estate to reminisce on his career, enduring legacy and private world ahead of the April 21 release of his latest album, This Is My Town: Songs of New York.
From his humble beginnings in Brooklyn and collaborating with Bette Midler to becoming one of the bestselling artists of all time,...
- 4/5/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
Pop legend Barry Manilow opens up for the first time about coming out, finding love, and surviving showbiz for 50 years. Subscribe now for his exclusive untold story — only in People.
For decades Barry Manilow gave the world timeless hits, while keeping his own world a total secret. Now at 73 years old, the music legend is opening up about his life, struggles and, for the first time, his sexuality.
Fiercely private, the pop icon recently welcomed People into his Palm Springs home for an exclusive interview and photo shoot with his manager husband Garry Kief — and talked for the first time about their nearly 40-year romance.
For decades Barry Manilow gave the world timeless hits, while keeping his own world a total secret. Now at 73 years old, the music legend is opening up about his life, struggles and, for the first time, his sexuality.
Fiercely private, the pop icon recently welcomed People into his Palm Springs home for an exclusive interview and photo shoot with his manager husband Garry Kief — and talked for the first time about their nearly 40-year romance.
- 4/5/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
He writes the songs — and this time around, they’re all about the Big Apple!
Barry Manilow is back with a new album, and People has an exclusive first listen to his new song, “I Dig New York.”
The track will appear on the icon’s latest album, This Is My Town: Songs of New York, due April 21. Inspired by his hometown — Manilow, 73, grew up in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood — the 10-track collection includes original songs, in addition to classics like “On Broadway.”
This Is My Town is Manilow’s first album he’s released since undergoing emergency oral surgery...
Barry Manilow is back with a new album, and People has an exclusive first listen to his new song, “I Dig New York.”
The track will appear on the icon’s latest album, This Is My Town: Songs of New York, due April 21. Inspired by his hometown — Manilow, 73, grew up in Brooklyn’s Williamsburg neighborhood — the 10-track collection includes original songs, in addition to classics like “On Broadway.”
This Is My Town is Manilow’s first album he’s released since undergoing emergency oral surgery...
- 2/16/2017
- by Jeff Nelson
- PEOPLE.com
[CUSTOM_PLAYER_BRIGHTCOVE "4753022839001"] Oh, Barry! Just days after undergoing emergency surgery, Barry Manilow hit up Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammys bash for a surprise performance. “He had to be there for Clive being the showman that he is," a rep for Manilow tells People. Introduced by Davis to the crowd's delight - Foo Fighters rocker Dave Grohl was particularly thrilled, proving himself a Fanilow as he leaped to his feet and pumped his fists - the singer, 72, performed his breakout hit "Mandy" as footage from him singing the same tune at Davis' inaugural party 40 years ago played overhead. "I'm really glad to be here.
- 2/15/2016
- by Jeff Nelson, @nelson_jeff
- PEOPLE.com
With more than 100 original shows featuring over 5,000 performers—and thousands of standing ovations—Stiletto Entertainment is celebrating two decades of providing first-class spectacles on cruise ships. On any given night, one of Stiletto’s original musicals, dance revues, or concerts is likely playing on a ship somewhere in the world. “Our amazing creative staff of Emmy, Tony and Oscar nominees or recipients has created some of the best entertainment on the high seas,” said president and CEO Garry Kief in a statement. The company’s productions stretch back to the first original book musical performed on a cruise ship, “Barry Manilow’s Copacabana.” Stiletto’s lengthy list includes “Could It Be Magic” on Holland America Line’s Statendam and the recent award-winning “Theatre At Sea” shows. Such productions provide actors of various performance backgrounds steady work while traveling the globe. Casting directors James Nadeau and Jodie Dorner travel the globe to audition singers and dancers,...
- 5/6/2015
- backstage.com
Suzanne Somers is thrilled for Barry Manilow and his new husband, longtime manager Garry Kief.
The actress, who's a good friend of Manilow's, said that the couple has indeed tied the knot while appearing on Watch What Happens Live Thursday evening.
"They're married and they're happy and I was there when it was announced," Somers said in response to a question from a caller.
"He's extremely private, extremely," said Somers. "I think it was very difficult, and it's very difficult for me to talk about, so I want to do it with complete respect and love."
She added: "He's an awesome person,...
The actress, who's a good friend of Manilow's, said that the couple has indeed tied the knot while appearing on Watch What Happens Live Thursday evening.
"They're married and they're happy and I was there when it was announced," Somers said in response to a question from a caller.
"He's extremely private, extremely," said Somers. "I think it was very difficult, and it's very difficult for me to talk about, so I want to do it with complete respect and love."
She added: "He's an awesome person,...
- 4/17/2015
- by Tara Fowler, @waterfowlerta
- People.com - TV Watch
His name is BarryHe's got a ring onAnd husband Garry's got one tooWe all scratched and said "Who knew?" Barry Manilow was belting out one of his many hits at the MGM Grand in Vegas with a shiny wedding ring on his finger. The pic doesn't show it, but we're guessing he's excited that it's out he married his longtime manager Garry Kief last year. Now we know who Barry can't smile without. Read more...
- 4/11/2015
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Barry Manilow married his longtime manager Garry Kief in a private ceremony last year. Barry Manilow Weds Manager Manilow and Kief held a surprise wedding last year at the singer’s Palm Springs, Calif., home, People has confirmed. The nuptials were attended by 20 to 30 guests, who had been told that they were attending a lunch […]
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- 4/9/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Surprise! Barry Manilow is officially off the market. The 71-year-old crooner and longtime manager, Garry Kief, 66, have wed, a source told E! News on Wednesday. The two have not commented. Manilow, best known for '70s pop hits such as "Copacabana (at the Copa)," "Looks Like We Made It," "Could it Be Magic" and "Mandy" as well as for his glittering stage outfits, has always been notoriously private when it comes to his love life. A source told E! that while Manilow has never discussed his sexuality publicly, "he is not in the closet in any [other] aspect of his life." He and Kief have occasionally been spotted at celebrity events. Here they are at the...
- 4/8/2015
- E! Online
Hope he sang "Copacabana" at the reception! Barry Manilow has married his longtime manager Garry Kief, Us Weekly can confirm. The couple exchanged vows last year in front of family and friends at Manilow's Palm Springs home. Guests were surprised, not knowing they were actually being invited to a wedding. Manilow, 71, has never publicly discussed his sexual orientation, but in 2012 he told The Telegraph that he wasn't dating anyone. "Happily single? Yeah, happily single," he said. "I am a private guy. You can only come into my [...]...
- 4/8/2015
- Us Weekly
Single Cell and Playtone have confirmed plans for a movie based around the music of Barry Manilow. According to Variety, the film will be a romantic comedy in the style of Love Actually rather than Playtone's recent hit musical Mamma Mia!. Manilow's manager Garry Kief, Single Cell's Sandy Stern and Michael Stipe, and Playtone's Gary Goetzman and Tom Hanks are producing the film, which is the first big screen project to have full access to the popular American songwriter's music. (more)...
- 9/10/2009
- by By Alex Fletcher
- Digital Spy
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