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Bette Midler’s Anthem, The Rose, Written In 45 Minutes

Written in less than an hour, the beloved ballad by Bette Midler transformed a simple message about love and vulnerability…

Video: Bette Midler Talks Divine Madness And More (1980)

Video: Bette Midler Talks Divine Madness And More (1980)

Video: Rona Barrett Interviews Bette Midler

Bette Midler sits down with Rona Barrett to discuss The Rose, grief, loss, and the terrifying question of 'how do…

Spotlight: New York Restoration Project’s Celebrity Supporters

Seeing many parks and open spaces in dire need of clean-up and restoration, Ms. Midler created Nyrp to be the…

Pride: The Midler-Madonna-Gaga Axis Of Music

From Bette Midler, Cyndi Lauper and Madonna to modern-day divas Lady Gaga, Robyn and Jessie Ware, straight-identified pop stars have…