Babs is back Playing the Oscars

Barbra Streisand will perform at this year's Academy Awards streisand-- the first time in nearly four decades she will grace the Oscars stage -- show producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron announced.

"In an evening that celebrates the artistry of movies and music, how could the telecast be complete without Barbra Streisand?" the producers said in a statement. "We are honored that she has agreed to do a very special performance on this year's Oscars, her first time singing on the show in 36 years."

In that 1977 Oscars offering, she sang "Evergreen."

The lineup of performers this year also features Adele, who is slated to perform "Skyfall," the song from the recent James Bond movie. Norah Jones will sing "Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from "Ted," which is nominated for Best Original Song.

via jta.org