Although she's starring in a sitcom that, so far, shows scant sign of excellence, Bette Midler is nonetheless one of…
Month: May 2024
Video: Chapel Of Love/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy – 1980
“Chapel of Love” is a classic pop song made famous by The Dixie Cups in 1964. It was written by…
6 “Good For Her” Movies In Dealing With A Narcissist
We love “good for her” movies – a special niche of films that celebrate a woman’s ability to get justice…
Review: On Bette Midler – An Opinionated Guide
Sensational, breathtaking, outstanding, or – as in the new book "On Bette Midler" by Kevin Winkler – another, better word…
Video: Bette Midler – Rainbow Sleeves – 1980
When Bette Midler sings about a "rainbow sleeve," she paints a picture of hope, creativity, or a pop of color…
Podcast: Theater Of Bette Midler With Kevin Winkler
This week, I am excited to welcome author Kevin Winkler back to Broadway Nation to discuss his new book, On Bette Midler: An…
Bette Midler Wishes You A Happy Memorial Day!
Today is Memorial Day in the US, so read Flanders Fields, but spare a thought for the millions...
A-List Actors Who Defied Critics With Cult Classics
The Oscar-nominated actress Bette Midler is also among some Hollywood stars who have defied critics with films like The First…
Neil Simon Wrote Screenplay For Whoopi & Bette Midler
Goldberg was amazed to see a typescript draft from the Neil Simon Papers of an unrealized film scene titled “The…
Video: Bette Midler, Mick Jagger -Beast Of Burden – 1983
Bette Midler’s cover of the Rolling Stones’ “Beast of Burden” from her album “No Frills” is well-known for its video…
May 2001: Bette Midler Decides Against Tell All Book
Two weeks ago, Midler had agreed to a one million dollar book deal with Simon & Schuster to tell the…
Go 2 Theaters 4 Blockbusters But Stay For Unexpected
I’ll visit many of them in the weeks to visit with Furiosa, Deadpool, and the colorful Inside Out crew. But…
Video: Bette Midler – The Bing Crosby Special – 1977
Bette Midler appeared in The Bing Crosby Special in 1977. Here are some details about her performance:
Video: Around The World – Bette Midler – 1980
Bette Midler goes around the world in 80 ways only to learn they are not her kind of people!
Johansson’s AI Battle Mimics Bette Midler’s Ford Case
For all the noise around AI’s unprecedented nature, it would be hard to more faithfully replicate the facts behind literal…
Fools! All Of You! LOL – This Hocus Pocus Scam
A fake poster for Hocus Pocus: The Rise of the Sandersons, a supposed prequel series on Disney Plus, has fooled…
Kevin Winkler’s ‘On Bette Midler’ — An Interview
In her own distinctive way, the divine Bette Midler has been telling her own story throughout her career.
Karaoke Bette May 2024 – More Songs Added To Jukebox
Ten new songs were added, including Hey There, He's A Tramp, One Monkey Don't Stop No Show, Sisters, and Storybook…
Podcast: “On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide.”
Kevin Winkler shares his love for Bette Midler and what led him to publish his third biographical book, "On Bette…
Iris Rainer Dart: The Continuing Evolution Of Beaches
Serendipity has played a significant role in Iris Rainer Dart’s life and career, especially with Beaches, her 1985 blockbuster novel…
Bette Midler And Those Bathhouse Days
Bette Midler had already graced the Broadway stage before she started performing for gay men at New York’s Continental Baths
Tik Tok: Sheryl Lee Ralph On Working With Bette Midler
Sheryl Lee Ralph On Working With Bette Midler
Bette Midler: Same Song, Other Voice 5-24 Jukebox Open
I hope you find this selection fun. I sure did: My Mother's Eyes by Tom Jans Delta Dawn by Dash Rip Rock…
Abbott Cast Reacts: Bette Midler Wanting To Guest Star
Could Abbott Elementary fans soon see Bette Midler on their screens? The show's cast members say only time will tell.
Bette Midler Bloomed and Withered in ‘The Rose’
Directed by Mark Rydell, the musical drama ft Midler as Mary Rose Foster , a brassy rock diva whose talent…
Podcast: Kevin Winkler Talks New Book On Bette Midler
In this episode, I spoke with Kevin Winkler about his book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide".
Small Parts: Disney’s New Take On Outrageous Fortune
This new movie is a fresh take on the blockbuster comedy Outrageous Fortune, which was originally released in 1987 and…