This is a picture of Kevin Richardson from the Backstreet Boys at Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum. Here he is hugging…
Month: February 2003
Trivia About “Come Up and See Me Sometime”
Slow news day…first off…not sure who took the original pic of this, but the scan is by BaltoBoy…and I just…
Today In Bette History
Feb 17: In 1976, Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatrical Society voted entertainer Bette Midler “Woman of the Year.” Mister D:…
Images In Tune With The White House
February 17, 2003 From Classy to Brassy: Music at the White House By ANTHONY TOMMASINI New York Times n New…
Midler on Producers of “Chicago”
Mister D: This is just a small excerpt from Today’s New York Times on an article discussing tonight’s “The Music…
Lighting Up The Titz !!??!!
NEW YORK — Manhattan-based artist Christopher Hardwick really knows how to light up a room: He designs light-up lingerie and…
Executive Producers of “Chicago” Give The Credit To Bette Midler For Success of Musical Comebacks
Mister D: Now really give “the lady” her due and get her back on the BIG SCREEN!!!!…..thank you Mr. Zadan…
New Poll Started
For the “Favorite Bette Movie” Poll….the top 3 choices in order were: 1. The Rose 2. For The Boys 3.…
Happy Valentine’s Day to all BetteHeads
Happy Valentine’s Day to all BetteHeads Darrell and I have acquired some special gems from the old “David Frost Show”…who?…
This Month (February) In Bette History
Feb 15: In 1976, Bette Midler bailed out seven members of her entourage after they were arrested on drug possession…
Bette In The News Today…Turns Tables On Fashion Editors
Mister D: Thanks to Mark for alerting me….hhhmmm….maybe Bette is getting some ideas for her upcoming tour….Hooray!!!! NEW YORK (AP)…
Can You Imagine Bette “Outfitted” By Eminem?
Mister D: This is the second time I’ve seen Bette’s name associated with Eminem. The other time was in the…
Bette Backs “Release the Fear” Program
Sculpting a peaceful plan Melted weapons will form symbol Kristina Davis The Arizona Republic Feb. 13, 2003 12:00 AM Painter…
Getting stars to sing . . .
The stars of Chicago could all sing, more or less, writes MICHAEL POSNER, but a Canadian vocal coach gave them…
Gardener To The Stars
Garden designer to the stars Kentuckian’s career began on New York rooftops
From Nashville Again…
Lynne Rothrock A sassy, high energy redhead with great dramatic gifts and a voice that can bowl you over or…
Bette’s Tour Still On Track According To BootLeg Betty Hollywood Correspondent, Mister V (tee hee)
Thanks to Mister Vilanch, once again, for straightening some stuff out. The man can do everything….yes, he’s a consumate micro-manager:-)…
What to Wear for a War…
From the New York Observer Simon Doonan If war breaks out, run out straightaway and buy a sassy Donna Karan…
Are Musicals Going to Make A Comeback?
Mister D: Well, if they do make a comeback, PLEASE let some of the pros get on board, i.e., of…
VD and “Ain’t You Got A Vase”…Great Essay…LOL
MICHAEL KORB The Saratogian, New York I’m not going to lie to you. I’m in a precarious position here. In…
A Dog Named ” The Divine Miss M”
The fetching tale of a red-haired charmer By Anne R. Smith, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Sunday, February 9, 2003…
From the Nashville City Paper : Jude Johnstone Goes From Writer To Artist
Mister D: Jude Johnstone had her first Bette connection as the harmony vocal on “My Eye on You” from Bette’s…
Updating Early: Going To The Mountains
New Songs are up until Next Friday….This week’s theme is “Parody Amongst Love Songs”….don’t ask me how I come up…
Bette’s Version of the “Depression” Recordings
Mister D: In this excerpt from an interview with Miss M she talks about the recording sessions for “Depression” and…
Liz Smith Feted by Midler and Others for 80th Birthday
Mister D: Here’s a pic of Bette and Martin arriving for Ms. Smith’s birthday party at Le Cirque…. Birthday girl:…
Feb 4th: Well Now it’s Official Since “Variety” Reports (Hairspray)
Mister D: Once again Mister V…congrats. We are all anxious to see you and wish you the best of luck.…
J. Lo on the Bette-Go
J. Lo plans to star in and produce buddy cop movie. She’d play one of two female detectives tracking the…
Parody of Bette and Hollywood
Those who live in New York are probably real familiar with “Forbidden Broadway” and/or “Forbidden Hollywood”. I had the pleasure…
The Trials of a Wedding Singer
Mister D: I thought this was a rather cute essay myself STEVE STOECKEL Special to The Charlotte Observer I’m at…
Notes from Mister Vilanch on “Chicago” History
Mister D: Mr. Vilanch read the timeline article I posted about “Chicago” and it’s llllloooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggggg arrival to the big screen….remember…