Updates and Tid-Bettes….

Mister D fell asleep after listening to Bette’s new CD over and over again…drunken from too much of a good…

CD Review: U-Bulletin

Bette Midler, “Bette Midler Sings the Rosemary Clooney Songbook” ‘ — Rosemary Clooney is one of America’s beloved singers. With…

The “Today Show” Appearance for Tuesday

Mister D: Thanks for the detail my little Maniloonie: It was about 8 minutes long, and had been taped sometime…

CD REVIEW: Cincinatti Post

Midler delivers the songs of ‘girl singer’ pal Clooney By Rick Bird Post staff reporter Bette Midler, “Bette Midler Sings…

Another Review: Midler/Clooney CD

BETTE MIDLER Bette Midler Sings the Songs of Rosemary Clooney (Columbia Records) SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER Gene Stout The late Rosemary Clooney…

First Review From A True Blue Fan: Herb

Seems Herb got a early present from some generous friends that know he’s a little nutso for our gal Ms.…

Tidbit from the Manilow Message Board…

Snipped from the BarryNet board Sept. 29: Katie and Matt referring to Barry being on with Bette for Wednesday, and…

More Reviews: Barnes and Noble

Bette Midler Sings The Rosemary Clooney Songbook Barnes & Noble Bette Midler and Barry Manilow — contemporary musical legends touched…

Tour Update: More Cities on The Tour List, but No dates

Photograper Bob Scott, who has photgraphed Ms. Midler in the past, sent this ad taken from a California newspaper and…

Add Another Tour Date to the List…Columbus, OH

We’ve heard about the Washington New Years Eve date…but I just received this from a BLB reader…Joe W., whom I…

Midlerizing Clooney…

New York Daily News Bette does Clooney (Rosemary, that is) By JIM FARBER Sunday, September 28th, 2003 Bette Midler has…

I Don’t Want To Die: Off With His Head, I Say!

New York Post Sept 28, 2003 R. Johnson NOT many people have the cojones to stand up to Christopher Walken,…

Columbia Marketing Strategy: Thanks Kathy (Rosemary Palladium) For This…

Some info that was gathered: * Tour dates should be announced within the next several weeks * There will be…

Meet The Musical Director for the “Kiss My Brass” Tour: Bette Sussman

Bette Sussman rehearses with Baldwin for upcoming Bette Midler tour Bette Sussman, musical director for Bette Midler’s upcoming “Kiss My…

Meet Bette’s “Kiss My Brass” Choreographer: Michael Rooney

Michael is in New York this month (September 2003) starting up his staging choreography on the new Bette Midler Tour…

Mister D Meets Mister V

Well, here is my first masterpiece:-) What you have all been waiting for…My meeting with Mister V in the city…

From An Interview With Mr. Vilanch in the Hartford Courant.

He’s already planning to work on Bette Midler’s new concert tour, tentatively titled “Kiss My Brass,” which starts Dec. 4…

Casting Call Pictures from The Stepford Wives 9-24-03

Thanks to Remy Chavalier for sending in this pic and link from the casting call held at Lockwood Matthews Mansion…

Bette Gets a Nod From The Queen of Soul: Aretha Franklin

Queen Aretha still reigns Sunday, September 21st, 2003 Mr. Jim Farber NY Daily News No one could miss who was…

Pardone Moi! Sorry To Bother Ya’ll Again…

Just wanted to let you know that the new polls are up. I’d like to thank Seth for the idea…

First Review On Bette’s New Album

Editorial Reviews Amazon.com It’s nice to see Bette Midler putting her spin on an American classic after less-than-convincing detours through…

Filming Ain’t Over For Stepford Wives Yet: Casting Call

Casting call for ‘Wives’ By A.J. O’CONNELL Hour Staff Writer NORWALK — They’re looking for a few good-looking women —…

Updates for Sept 23, 2003

For The Life of Me, I Don’t Understand What Cindy Adams Is Tring To Say

NYP Cindy Adams 9-23-03 More trouble on the Stepford Wive set? LAST week “The Stepford Wives” filmed a big ballroom…

Arenas Await Bigger Tours This Winter

Arenas Await Bigger Tours This Winter Sun Sep 21,10:05 AM ET By Ray Waddell NEW YORK (Billboard) – With no…

Cover of the Hulaween Invite (Thanks, Snook)

I got my invitation today, but Snook had already scanned this in for me…which made my job much easier. Anyway,…

Bette To Appear on the “Today Show” both 9-30-03 and 10-01-03

Show: Today Episode: 09/30/2003 Network: (NBC) National Broadcasting Company Date: Tuesday – September 30, 2003 Time: 07:00 am – 10:00…

The Miami Herald Features Their Music Hits and Misses…

Mister D: I’m just going to show the ones I’m looking forward to and whatever Mr. Cohen’s description was of…

Hulaween Information…The 5W’s…

Mister D: This is the info I got about NYRP and Hulaween. Hope this helps with everyone’s questions about who’s…

Bette and Barry on The Today Show October 1, 2003

From www.barrymanilow.com: Surprise Announcement… Barry will be joining Bette Midler on October 1st on the Today Show. Check your local…