Beyonce - To play Esther Blodgett in "A Star Is Born"

Beyonce is currently in talks to play the lead the role of Esther Blodgett in "A Star Is born". The movie is about a young woman, Esther, who decides to go to Hollywood to pursue stardom. There she meets Norman Maine and falls in love with him. He helps guide her promising career while his declines rapidly.

Clint Eastwood will direct and produce the film. This will be the fourth version of "A Star Is Born". The first was made in 1937 and the mos recent in 1976. Barbra Streisand starred as Esther Blodgett, and Kris Kristofferson played the role of Norman Maine. Although the movie was not a major hit, Barbra Streisand won an Oscar for its theme track "Evergreen".

The role of Norman Maine hasn't been offered to anyone yet. Possible cast selections include Robert Downey Jr, Russell Crowe, Will Smith, P Diddy, and Jay-Z.

On other Beyonce news, she is reportedly "one song away" from finishing her next studio album.

Watch Barbra Streisand perform "Evergreen":

The Best of the 2011 Grammys

I've put together a list of videos of the performances I enjoyed the most during tonight's Grammy Awards. These include the tribute to Aretha Franklin, Esperanza Spalding, Barbra Streisand, Mick Jagger and Raphael Saadiq, Bruno Mars, B.o.B, Janelle Monae, Lady Antebellum, and Cee-Lo Green and the Muppets (without Gwyneth Paltrow, can't remember her actually).

The best surprise of the night was Esperanza Spalding's win in the Best New Artist category. I was rooting for her so much, couldn't be happier for her! What an artist!

Mick Jagger and Raphael Saadiq were a great duo on stage, they really worked it! Would be nice to see them again collaborating on something else.

I was also thrilled to see Lady Antebellum win so many awards, they play so well together. Great vocals, great songs, and great music.

The Pre-GRAMMY Telecast was also great, lots of very talented artists were rewarded. Among these include Mavis Staples and Herbie Hancock. Mavis Staples also performed with Cyndi Lauper, Maria Muldaur, and Betty Wright during the Pre-GRAMMY Telecast. Super funky Trombone Shorty was also phenomenal, make sure to check him out!

Barbra Streisand - MusiCares' Person of the Year

Last night, a tremendous tribute was given in the honor of Barbra Streisand, at this year's MusiCares Person of the Year. A stellar musical lineup comprised of Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, Diana Krall, Jeff Beck, LeAnn Rimes, Seal, Leona Lewis, Nikki Yanofsky, Tony Bennett and many others honored Barbra Streisand by performing the songs that made her famous.

Prince was the surprise guest who introduced Barbra Streisand: "Without further ado, (please welcome) the MusiCares Person of the Year," Prince said, as the crowd rose t its feet. "The incomparable, the one and only, Barbra Streisand."

"I'm honored to be honored," she said. "This is such a wonderful organization that takes care of its own." A few moments later an emotional Streisand choked up a little and said "I feel, deep in my heart, kind of verklempt!"

"I love music for what it does for the soul," she said. "It let me express myself when I had no other outlet." She quoted Hans Christian Andersen: "When words fail, music speaks." 

Barbra Streisand also took the stage and closed the evening with a medley of her hits: "Happy Days Are Here Again", "The Way We Were", "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?", "Evergreen", "I Finally Found Someone", and "Happy Days".

Barbra Streisand - To Perform at Grammy Awards

Barbra Streisand, who will be honored as person of the year at the MusiCares Evening/Concert on February 11th will also be performing at this year's Grammy Awards. Mick Jagger, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Raphael Saadiq are among other acts which are set to perform on February 13th.

During MusiCares there will be many performances given in honor of Barbra Streisand. These include the following artists: Tony Bennett, Seal, Donna Summer, Bebe Winans, Stevie Wonder, Jeff Beck, Herbie Hancock, LeAnn Rimes, Diana Krall, Barry Manilow, Kristin Chenoweth, Lea Michele, Matthew Morrison, Darren Criss, and Nikki Yanofsky.

Barbra Streisand, who is a multi-Grammy winning artist and current Grammy nominee for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (Love is the Answer), will close the evening with her own special performance.