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From the Dallas News, posted at IDF by Philostone
Being in the David Foster stable is probably the best thing that has happened for Katharine
Yes indeed!
David has talent, taste, style, power and connections. What more could you want in a mentor?
So, did Katharine sing a duet with Lara Fabian? That would've been cool. Here's a sample of the international star's work.
T. Boone Pickens is a famous corporate raider and an oil (and now wind) energy tycoon who helped fund the Swift Boat group that smeared John Kerry in the last presidential election. Texas governor Perry and the Oklahoma governor (I think) are Republicans. I remember that some right-leaning Kat fans were upset about her singing at a Hillary Clinton event, but this proves that Kat is probably apolitical with regard to the functions she performs at.
well all i have to say is whoever (and i believe it was his wife) planned this b-day entertainment has great taste, Katharine and Lara Fabian, oh my, now that's entertainment.....i have two videos in my profile at myspace (can we say that here?) of Lara Fabian if you'd like to stop by and check it out. they are of two of my fav songs she does "Caruso" and "Adagio". she's an amazing talent.
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=52680610
All performers should be apolitical when it comes to taking gigs, though we all know some out there aren't. But for all we know Kat may be a moderate or could vote either way depending on the issue. That helps in a showbiz career so you don't polarize some of your fanbase with radical views. Barbara Streisand's fanbase could have been double what it already was/is had she not have been so outspoken about her political views, even though she may be right some of the time.
Frankly, T. Boone Pickens sounds like the type of guy who could lead the way into alternative energy here in America. Oregon is already trying out that windmill power system and a company here is intending on capitalizing on it. But, beyond that, I'm glad to see a powerful person not pick performers at his birthday party who only agree with his politics. That happens a lot too, especially for wealthy tycoons who stick with their own kind and think someone being anywhere near them with a differing political belief is anathema on legs.
I don't know if this performance can be filed under "Corporate gig", though I guess it comes close to that considering it's a billionaire. Just about every performer out there does these private functions for a fee. Hopefully Kat's private gig fee is in the six figures now, because she deserves that in the value of her extreme talent. Of course, things like this could be done gratis, too, in the thought that it gets press and keeps Kat in the media spotlight until the tidal wave promotion for "House Bunny" starts.
Edit: Surely someone recorded this on video and will put it on Youtube soon. Hearing Fabian and Brightman with Kat would be quite amazing. Sarah Brightman's voice has matured, but I once considered her to have the greatest voice in the world during her "Phantom" days.
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