Same Songs Other Voices JukeBox Ready ~ August 5, 2012

The Same Songs, Other Voices Jukebox is ready for play…with other singers warbling some of your favorite Bette songs…why it’s…

Video: Bette Midler Celebrity Interview – Spills Secrets about “Kiss My Brass” Tour

BetteBack Concert Review: “She gave so much. I want to go see her again” ~ September 29, 1973

Oakland Tribune Bette Comes Back September 29, 1973 With due respect to Carol, Little Darlin’ and ‘Runaround Sue, all heart-throbbers…

Video: Bette Midler talks backstage at her Kiss My Brass Tour

BetteBack: Totally Bananas! ~ September 12, 1973

Press Telegram Bette Midler–wonderful bananas! Story and Photo By DENISE KUSEL September 12, 1973 Lights dimmed. Ripples of excited hush crackled through…

“Beaches” Set For “Blu-Ray” Release November 6, 2012 With Extras (Walt Disney)

  The 1988 Garry Marshall directed film “Beaches” starring Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey is coming to Blu-ray Disc on…

August Is Packin’ In The BLB Jukebox ~ August 2, 2012

August Is Packin’ In The BLB Jukebox … it’s bursting at the seams, in fact.  Hope you enjoy this “gettin’…

Oprah (OWN) Unveils UpComing Fall Season And Beyond

Mister D: Like said before, Bette will appear on “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” in the Fall. The show airs on Sunday’s…

BetteBack: “I would like to be the sanitation commissioner of New York City” ~ Sept. 10, 1973

Time Show Business: Trash with Flash Monday, Sept. 10, 1973 The costumes – sequins and satins from the rubbish bins…

Bette On The Boards Presents: Bette Midler – Miss Millennium Tour (Dress Rehearsal)

Clip one: Originally there was going to be a rap number during the Delores DeLago segment featuring a turned over…

Funny Or Die!: KFC Just Loves Us Gays!

KFC Loves Gays with John Goodman from John Goodman It has come to our attention that a certain Georgia-based fast…

By Popular Demand: The Divine Donna Maxon ~ Aug. 1 and 15 at Laurie Beecham Theatre @ 7:30 PM

Mister D: Look closely everybody and you may see our friend Matty singing background! Staten Island Live The other Divine…

Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (Gypsy) Sign First-Look Deal With NBC (Could Be Great For Bette)

Playbill Broadway and “Smash” Producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron Sign First-Look Deal With NBC By Kenneth Jones July 31,…

Who Do You Think Will Win The Battle Of The Box Office Divas On Christmas Day?

Use your own critical thinking skills…and vote accordingly. Be honest! Who Do You Think Will Win The Battle Of The…

BetteBack: A Fascinating, Insightful Interview With The Divine Miss M ~ September 9, 1973

Independent Press Telegram GOOD, BETTER, BEST, BETTE By KAY HOLMES September 9, 1973 Bette Midler is almost too camp to…

On Nov. 6th Mitt Romney vs President Obama, On Christmas Day ~ Bette Midler vs Barbra Streisand

The New York Times Fall Films: More Bitter Pills Than Popcorn By MICHAEL CIEPLY July 31, 2012   LOS ANGELES –…

Mister D’s “I’ve Had Too Many Kiki’s” Playlist

Mister D: Yes, ladies and germs, I’ve had so many kiki’s I can’t even remember what the hell is on…

BetteBack Concert Review: Bette “Unbelievable” Management “Paranoid”

Alton Telegraph By DOUG THOMPSON Telegraph Leisure Editor August 29, 1973 Bette Midler, music’s female Alice Cooper, brought her outrageous…

Hulaween Tix On Sale

Hulaween L’enfer (I believe this means “Hell”) To benefit Bette Midler‘s New York Restoration Project (NYRP) The Waldorf Astoria Wednesday,…

BetteBack: Former Harlette, Melissa Manchester, Heads Out On Her Own

Mister D: Bette did record one of Melissa’s songs, entitled, “Easy” but was never released on an album. Joplin Globe…

BetteBack Ad: Yes…Bette Midler Played Mississippi River Festival! ~ August 25, 1973

Mister D:  And the tickets were 2-3 dollars?  LOL

Former Harlette, Gail Kantor, Penning Lyrics To Broadway Bound “I Will, I Can”

Playbill Sammy Davis, Jr. Is Inspiration for New Musical I Will, I Can, With Score by Oscar Nominee Patrick Williams…

Reminder: Donna Maxon ~ “Bette & Barry: Back to the Bathhouse” plays Wednesday and Aug. 15 at the Laurie Beechman Theatre

Mister D: And if I’m not mistaken, our friend Matthew Parker is one of the background singers! The New York…

Illustration: Sunday, January 14, 1973

BetteBack: Where’s Bette Midler?

Daily Journal Personality Plus By Robin Adams Sloan August 28, 1973 Q: Where’s that divine Bette Midler these days? I…

BetteBack: “…No gimmick — It’s genuine” ~ August 10, 1973

Lowell Sun Bette Midler-one of a special kind  August 10, 1973   NEW YORK: No one could say that success…

Video: Bette On The Boards Presents “Bette Midler – Friends Rehearsal”

BetteBack: Bette Midler Becomes A Speaker ~ June 30, 1973

San Mateo Times Lyon’s Den By LEONARD LYONS June 30, 1973 Bette‘ Midler has been added to the list of…

BetteBack: Bette Starts Second Leg Of Tour In August ~ July 25, 1973

San Mateo Times Lyons Den Bv LEONARD LYONS Bette Midler, who is preparing another national tour beginning Aug 30 is…

Former Harlette Shayna Steele Plays “Joe’s Pub” Aug 18, 2012

Shayna’s Invite: Dear friends and fans- I’m so excited about this show! I haven’t done a double bill since my…