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Barbra Streisand and Nicole Scherzinger

Michael speaks to his idol, Barbra Streisand, about her best-selling memoir, "My Name is Barbra", and singer/actress, Nicole Scherzinger, currently starring in "Sunset Boulevard".

It's a Superstar Sunday as Michael is joined by two award-winning megastars of music, film and stage: Barbra Streisand and Nicole Scherzinger.

Michael has been a fan of Barbra Streisand since her was 7 years old and credits her with being the reason he pursued a career as a performer; to Ms. Streisand's delight, he recalls listening to her records as a little boy living in South Africa. They then go onto discuss Ms. Streisand's childhood and the strained relationship with her mother, overcoming the stage fright which has plagued her career, her frustration about negative news stories, her pride in her son Jason Gould's singing career.. .and her love for cooking hoisin spare ribs. These two performers have much in common, as you will hear.

Michael is also joined by ex-Pussycat Dolls singer and actress, Nicole Scherzinger, who is currently wowing audiences in London's West End playing the iconic role of Norma Desmond in "Sunset Boulevard".

All of this plus another game of On The Ball, alongside great music and your Sunday Boasts. If you want to get involved with the show, email michael.ball@bbc.co.uk

1 hour, 57 minutes

Last on

Sun 3 Dec 2023 11:00
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Music Played

  • Mariah Carey

    All I Want For Christmas Is You

    • Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas.
    • Columbia.

  • Cher

    DJ Play A Christmas Song

    • Christmas.
    • Warner Music.

  • Leona Lewis

    One More Sleep

    • (CD Single).
    • Syco Music.

  • Elton John & Dua Lipa

    Cold Heart

    • (CD Single).
    • Virgin/EMI.

  • Madonna

    Santa Baby

    • A Very Special Christmas (Various).
    • A&M.

  • Bananarama

    Feel The Love

    • Glorious - The Ultimate Collection.
    • IN SYNK.

  • Queen

    I Want To Break Free

    • The Works.
    • EMI.

  • Lenny Kravitz

    TK421

    • Blue Electric Light.
    • BMG Rights Management GmbH.

  • Bobby Helms

    Jingle Bell Rock

    • Billboard Greatest Xmas Hits.
    • Rhino.

  • The Pussycat Dolls

    Don't Cha (feat. Busta Rhymes)

    • (CD Single).
    • A&M.

  • Barbra Streisand

    With One Look (From Sunset Boulevard)

    • The Very Best Of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
    • Polydor.

  • Sam Ryder

    You're Christmas To Me

    • Your Christmas Or Mine 2 O.S.T. (Various Artists).
    • F04 Records.

  • Barbra Streisand

    Woman In Love

    • All Time Greatest Love Songs: Vol III.
    • Columbia.

  • Barbra Streisand

    Evergreen (Love Theme From "A Star Is Born")

    • Barbra Streisand Greatest Hits Vol.2.
    • CBS.

  • Jonas Brothers

    Strong Enough (feat. Bailey Zimmerman)

    • (CD Single).
    • Republic.

  • Shakin’ Stevens

    Merry Christmas Everyone

    • That's Christmas (Various Artists).
    • EMI.

Broadcast

  • Sun 3 Dec 2023 11:00
    Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2