Oct 2000: How Long Can Bette Midler Play Herself?

Although she's starring in a sitcom that, so far, shows scant sign of excellence, Bette Midler is nonetheless one of…

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…

Richard Skipper & Kevin Winkler Celebrate Bette Midler

Midler’s image is that of a well-spoken, community-conscious elder who has fully embraced her place in the limelight.

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…

The Johnny Carson Serenades By Bette Midler

Carson’s flirtatious/fatherly chemistry with Midler continued during her frequent visits over the next twenty years.

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…

Why It’s Time To Bring Back The TearJerker Movies

Tears are sacred. They express sadness, communicate joy, signal need, and expunge stress. The crying offers us more than release;…

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…