{
  "id": 2264048,
  "title": "Barbra Streisand Sends Rosie O’Donnell Sweet Message Amid ‘Kimmel’ Guest-Hosting Gig: ‘Welcome Home!’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/21/barbra-streisand-sends-rosie-odonnell-sweet-message-amid-kimmel-guest",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-21T00:57:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/barbra-streisand-supports-rosie-odonnell-kimmel-tv-hosting-1236321541/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Barbra Streisand, a longtime idol of Rosie O'Donnell, extended a heartfelt welcome to the comedian upon her return to late-night television. O'Donnell, who was recently the guest host on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, shared a screenshot of Streisand's sweet message on Instagram, expressing her delight at receiving the note. Streisand wrote, \"From Barbra — It's good to see you back on TV! Welcome home! xxxx Barbra,\" adding \"#love\" and \"#barbra\" to the caption. The message held extra significance for O'Donnell, as the two have a long-standing friendship that dates back to O'Donnell's days hosting The Rosie O'Donnell Show, when Streisand appeared as a guest. O'Donnell previously praised Streisand's interview as a pivotal moment in her career, making Streisand's encouragement all the more meaningful. During her guest-hosting stint from Monday to Thursday, O'Donnell welcomed various celebrities including Hannah Waddingham, Jean Smart, Richard Gadd, Charlie Day, and Janelle James.",
  "summary": "\"Be still my heart -- she is a class act -- what a way to finish my week on Kimmel,\" the comedian says of the singer's message.",
  "key_points": [
    "Barbra Streisand sends Rosie O'Donnell a sweet welcome message.",
    "Message reads \"Welcome home!\" and includes #love and #barbra.",
    "Rosie O'Donnell previously praised Streisand's interview as pivotal."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Barbra Streisand's warm welcome to Rosie O'Donnell marks a public display of their long-standing friendship and underscores the significance of O'Donnell's recent return to late-night television.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}