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Month: March 2024
Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – My Forgotten Man
In 1970, a 25-year-old Bette Midler performed “Remember My Forgotten Man” from the 1933 film “Gold Diggers of 1933” on…
BetteBack May 23, 2000: ‘NOW’ DERIDES THE SORRY STATUS OF WOMEN ON TV
"We're very proud of the positive female role models we have in shows like `Judging Amy' and `Family Law,' "…
Second Try: Three Bette Midler Jukeboxes Open
There was a glitch in the last batch of Jukebox music I put out, so I'm retaking a second try.
Video Of The Day: Bette Midler & Dolly Parton – Islands In The Stream
The iconic duet between Bette Midler and Dolly Parton on the song “Islands in the Stream” occurred during Bette Midler’s TV show “Bette” in…
BetteBack March 3, 2000: ‘Drowning Mona’ Sinks under Lethargic Direction
"Drowning Mona" works like a low-rent John Waters travelogue through an upstate New York hamlet where a woman has been…
List of the Top 10 Famous Singers from New York
New York, the Empire State, has been a breeding ground for some of the most influential and iconic singers in…
Formally A Harlette: Melissa Manchester Duets With Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton joins her on the majestic ballad “Midnight Blue,” which Manchester took to No. 6 on the Hot 100 in…
BetteBack May 2000: Bette Midler’s Coming To Prime Time
Advertisers, studio execs & reporters gathered this afternoon in Carnegie Hall to hear about CBS's fall lineup--esp that new sitcom…
Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Great Balls Of Fire
Bette Midler rocked the stage with her rendition of “Great Balls Of Fire” on The Mike Douglas Show in 1971.…
1980’s Comedy Movies You’ve Never Seen
While the decade can be remembered for its fashion faux pas, materialism, and excess, it was a great period of…
Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Fat As I Am 1985
Bette Midler performed “Fat As I Am” on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson in 1985. This lively and entertaining performance showcased her unique style…
New Book “On Bette Midler” By Kevin Winkler May 21
For more than 50 years, Bette Midler has been at the center of the entertaiment world as a uniquely talented…
Video Of The Day: Bette Midler, Nile Rodgers – Friends/Do You Wanna Dance?
The festival, curated by the legendary Nile Rodgers, featured an exciting lineup of artists, and one of the standout performances was…
Girl Power Movies Every Woman Should See
This International Women's Day, we're celebrating all the inspirational women of cinema with a list of girl power movies every…
BetteBack: ‘DROWNING’: MIDLER, DEVITO AND SOME YUGOS
''Bette Midler's the Wicked Witch of the West, and, boy, does she let go with both barrels.''
Video Of The Day: Bette Midler – Friends Medley
In 2011, the uber-talented Bette Midler hosted a benefit event for the Children’s Health Fund (CHF). The annual benefit aimed to raise awareness and funds…
Video Of The Day: C.C. Rider – Bette Midler
Bette Midler delivered an energetic performance of “C.C. Rider” on The David Frost Show in 1970. It’s a delightful throwback to witness her talent and charisma! ??
BetteBack March 3, 2000: REVIEW; ‘DROWNING’ DEEP IN LAUGHS
Proving you don't necessarily need to whack somebody over the head with zaniness to get them giggling, the makers of…
All Oscar Winners/Nominees Who Appeared On Seinfeld
Here are all the Oscar-nominated and Oscar-winning actors and actresses who appeared in Seinfeld — seat-fillers, sadly, are not eligible to be…
Bette Midler Spills ‘The Baths’ Tea In Old 1972 Interview
As many of you will know, the divine Bette Midler began to build a following for herself when she performed regularly at…
Songs In The Bootleg Betty Jukebox Now!!!
In this month's jukebox. we have a nice selection of songs to listen to that I've listed below. I hope…