NEW YORK – A year after recounting her story in a 1,000-page memoir, Barbra Streisand has accepted a multi-part documentary on her life, which will be directed by fellow Oscar winner Frank Marshall.

Sony Music Vision unveiled the documentary on Thursday. It is presently untitled and has no release date. It will comprise previously unseen videos, pictures, and audio recordings from Streisand’s vaults. Alex Gibney, an Oscar-winning documentary filmmaker whose achievements include documentaries about Paul Simon and Steve Jobs, will serve as producer.

Barbra Streisand Approves Multi-Part Documentary That Will Draw Upon Her Archives

“For years, I’ve been thinking about the best way to share the vast amount of content I’ve been safely storing in my vault,” Streisand, 82, said in a statement. “These videos, images, and music masters—many of which have never been seen or heard by the general public—hold some of my most treasured memories. I’m thrilled that producer Alex Gibney and director Frank Marshall have agreed to join me on this trip.”

Marshall, who has directed documentaries about the Beach Boys and the Bee Gees and produced masterpieces like “Raiders of the Lost Ark” and “The Sixth Sense,” said in a statement that the Streisand film would “illustrate why she has become an enduring icon to a global audience of all generations.”

Barbra Streisand Approves Multi-Part Documentary That Will Draw Upon Her Archives

Sony Music Vision is presenting and releasing the project in collaboration with her long-time record label, Columbia Records.

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NEW YORK — Despite being a bestseller on Amazon, the late Kim Porter did not write a tell-all memoir about her abusive relationship with long-time lover Sean “Diddy” Combs, her children stated in a statement Tuesday.

“Kim’s Lost Words: A journey for justice, from the other side…” was independently published on Amazon in early September, more than a week before Combs was arrested in New York and his indictment was unsealed. It is said to be based on Porter’s diary and notes.

Kim Porter’s Children Say She Didn’t Write Bestselling Memoir About Diddy

Porter’s four children, Quincy, Christian, Jessie, and D’Lila, issued a joint statement on Instagram late Tuesday, calling the book a complete fabrication.

“Claims that our mother wrote a book are just false. “She did not, and anyone who claims to have a manuscript is deceiving themselves,” the statement stated. “Any so-called ‘friend’ speaking on behalf of our mum or her family is not a friend, nor do they have her best interests at heart.”

Porter and Combs’ children are Christian, Jessie, and D’Lila, while Quincy is Porter’s son from a prior relationship who was primarily reared by Combs. Their statement is the first since Combs’ arrest, and it does not explicitly address the criminal charges against him.

The children, most likely in response to the book’s alleged allegations of Combs’ aggression against Porter, said that the number of “hurtful and false rumours” spreading about their parents’ relationship drove them to speak out.

Porter died of pneumonia in November 2018 at the age of 47, according to her autopsy report, which found she died of natural causes. At the time of her death, Combs stated that he and the former model and actor were “more than best friends” and “more than soulmates.”

According to the book’s “disclaimers” section, Porter’s death was the result of foul play. Her children stated that they are “deeply saddened that the world has made a spectacle of what has been the most tragic event of our lives,” emphasizing that her cause of death has been known for years and that there was no foul play.

A preview of the brief book, riddled with typos and inconsistencies, describes Combs’ alleged physical abuse, sexual coercion, and other acts of violence. The $22 book debuted quietly on Amazon, but soared following Combs’ arrest and the devastating contents of the accusation. It hit the top of Amazon’s bestseller list but has since slipped down the ranks.

Kim Porter’s Children Say She Didn’t Write Bestselling Memoir About Diddy

The author of the book is given as Jamal T. Millwood, writing “for” Kimberly A. Porter. According to conspiracy theorists, the late rapper Tupac Shakur used the name Millwood as an alias after his 1996 shooting murder was supposedly staged.

Rolling Stone reported Monday Chris Todd, real name Todd Christopher Guzze, is the author of the pseudonym. Todd informed Rolling Stone that he could not confirm the book’s veracity and that he received a flash drive containing the book from two “music industry sources.” He says he “believes it to be true.”

Todd was not immediately available for comment.

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Royal watchers have speculated that Prince Harry is embarking on a new chapter in his life where he is free to pursue his own goals, as he has been making multiple solo public appearances without Meghan Markle. He’s currently in the Big Apple for a slew of important engagements.

The World Health Organisation hosted a black-tie dinner on September 21 to remember victims of childhood violence and bring attention to the effects of trauma on mental health. Prince Harry was a special guest at the event.

Both his message of support and the fact that Markle was absent made him stand out in his traditional black suit and bow tie.

For example, “It is significant that he is doing so much on his own now,” royal analyst Phil Dampier told The Sun. It appears like Harry is attempting to carve out his future, thus they are leading increasingly separate lifestyles.

“Harry has probably been feeling like he doesn’t matter much. More of him could be on the way if he finds the parts here more satisfying.

While Harry is in New York for his own pursuits, he is also working on collaborative ventures with Meghan Markle.

Harry will be “furthering the work of The Archewell Foundation, the nonprofit organisation he co-founded with his wife Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex,” according to a spokesman for the Archewell Foundation.

During his time in New York, Harry will be attending a number of events related to the United Nations’ Climate Week, which takes place from September 22nd to the 29th.

There has been “bitterness and bad blood” between Prince William and Prince Harry, but according to a royal analyst, Kate Middleton has been “influential” in ending it.

Harry and Meghan’s departure from the royal family has only served to inflame the Duke of Sussex’s animosity with his brother.

The royal family publicly extended their best wishes to Harry on his birthday, which may indicate that their separation is commencing to recover.  In a separate communication, William and Kate conveyed their warmest regards to him.

Jennie Bond, a royal analyst, has stated that the Princess of Wales is extremely involved in the transition. After what seemed like an eternity, the royal family eventually expressed their public wish for Harry.

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