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Alan Bergman, a renowned Oscar-winning songwriter known for hits like 'The Way We Were' and his collaborations with his wife Marilyn, has died at age 99. His work significantly shaped American film and TV music, earning multiple awards and recognition, and his legacy continues through his extensive catalog of classic songs.
Jennifer Lopez uses the classic movie "The Way We Were" in her new film "This Is Me...Now" as a reflection of her past loves and losses, particularly her romance with Ben Affleck. The movie serves as a companion to her new album and features a tribute to other classic films, including a nod to "Singin' In the Rain." Lopez describes the project as a culmination of her personal and professional experiences, and it is now available for streaming on Prime Video.
Barbra Streisand reveals in her upcoming memoir, "My Name Is Barbra," how she convinced Robert Redford to star in the 1973 film "The Way We Were" after he initially turned it down. Streisand and director Sydney Pollack were persistent in their pursuit of Redford, who felt that his character was underdeveloped. Streisand eventually convinced Redford by promising to strengthen his character and hired two writers to expand his role. The movie went on to win two Oscars, and Streisand's memoir will be released on November 7th.
Barbra Streisand reveals in her memoir "My Name is Barbra" that she fought to cast Robert Redford in the 1973 film "The Way We Were" after he initially turned down the role. Streisand and director Sydney Pollack were determined to have Redford play the character of Hubbell, and they hired writers to develop his part further. After negotiations and persistence, Redford finally agreed to star in the film, resulting in a richer and more interesting character. Streisand's memoir will be available on November 7th.