Former Harlette Jenifer Lewis And Marc Shaiman In Rehearsals For 54 Below Opening

Playbill By Joseph Marzullo 23 Jul 2012  Jenifer Lewis, who was last seen on Broadway in Hairspray, teams up with Tony-winning Hairspray composers Marc…

BetteBack: Divining Miss M ~ March 27, 1973

The New York Times Diving Miss M March 27, 1973 THE Divine Miss M., as she calls herself, has been…

Chris Colfer: Actor, Author, And Obsessed “Hocus Pocus” Fan

Access Hollywood Chris Colfer Talks New Book & Sarah Jessica Parker On Glee: Forget SATC ”“ She’s The Hot Hocus…

Who Are The Real First Wive’s Of Hollywood?

The Huffington Post Celebrity First Wives Club: Actors And Their Failed First Marriages (PHOTOS) By Kiki Von Glinow Posted: 07/19/2012…

Runaway Hip Hop Queen Found Inspiration Through Bette Midler, Iggy Pop, And Madonna

New York Times From Runaway Teenager to Hip-Hop Queen By MICHAEL SCHULMAN July 17, 2012 MYKKI BLANCO did not spring from…

BetteBack: Musical special stars Burt Bacharach, Bette Midler, Peter Ustinov, Stevie Wonder, And Gilbert O’ Sullivan ~ February 25, 1973

Corsicana Daily Sun Musical special stars Burt Bacharach February 25, 1973 Burt Bacharach brings Ludwig van Beethoven back to life–in…

BetteBack: Success Bursts Upon The Divine Miss M ~ SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1973

SOUTHERN ILLINOISAN It’s a tropical thunderstorm/; No, it’s Bette Midler SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1973 No one could say that success…

BetteBack Concert Review: Midler is, in a word, astounding ~ January 23, 1973

Chronicle Telegram Divine Miss M brings oldies to life but in her own inimitable fashion “Tacky woman’ has new definition…

Lessons In Retail You Can Learn From The Movies

The Retail Doctor Retail Sales Training Lessons: 25 Movie Scenes You Can Learn From July 11, 2012 Movies provide some…

BetteBack: The Best Albums Of 1972 ~ January 14, 1973

Mister D: I just loved this article because it transported me back in time when I was forming my own…

‘Hocus Pocus’ Sequel, ‘Hocus Pocus 2: Rise Of The Elderwitch’ Reportedly In The Works, New Cast

International Business Times ”˜Hocus Pocus’ Sequel, ‘Hocus Pocus 2: Rise Of The Elderwitch’ Reportedly In The Works, Where Are The…

BetteBack: First Stop…Cleveland! ~ January 9, 1973

Chronicle Telegram Singer Bette Midler to perform in Cleveland January 9, 1973 CLEVELAND – An acclaimed night club entertainer, Bette…

Nora Ephron’s Memorial Service: A Star-Studded Affair

Entertainment News Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep Attend Nora Ephron Memorial Service by Josh Grossberg July 9, 2012 It…

Liz Smith Revisits “The Harpies” Which Included Nora Ephron ~ Other Members: Bette Midler, Barbara Walters And More

www.wowowow.com Liz Smith: More On the Divine Nora Ephron By Liz Smith July 2, 2012 The Harpies in 2005 at…

U.S. Agency States “Mermaids Do Not Exist” (Except For Bette Midler, Of Course!)

Feds: Mermaids do not exist The Philadelphia Inquirer PUBLISHED WEDNESDAY, JUL. 04, 2012 According to the federal government, the only…

Bette And Martin Attend Nora Ephron’s Memorial Service

The Wrap Hollywood and Publishing Elite Turn Out to Remember Nora Ephron Published: July 09, 2012 @ 11:35 am By…

BetteBack: Which Of The Following Will Become The Big Stars Of Tomorrow? ~ January 1, 1973

Press Telegram ‘Nobodies’ became’somebodies’ in ’72 By Earl Wilson January 1, 1973 NEW YORK – Who will make it in’73? There are…

BetteBack ~ The New “It” Girls Star Rises Fast

Oakland Tribune New star’s fast rise September 13, 1972   Bette Midler may be the fastest-rising star to emerge this…

Obama Health Care Passes ~ Celebrities React

Obamacare Supreme Court Ruling: Stars Tweet Reactions CELEBRITY NEWS JUNE 28, 2012 AT 8:00PM BY USWEEKLY STAFF When the U.S.…

Put-Downs: Celebrities And Their Witty Put-Downs

The Daily Mirror Best ever put-downs: 30 of the wittiest ways celebrities have insulted their rivals After the death of…

HollyWoods Most Versatile Singer/Actors

The L.A. Times The Most Versatile Singers Who Can Also Act  June 26, 2012 6:29 AM EDT   When music…

MeatLoaf Shows A Reverence For Bette Midler In Upcoming Interview

Cobweb Leftover Meatloaf: A Preview of Wednesday’s Full Interview POSTED BY JOSH GROSS ON MON, JUN 25, 2012 AT 2:54…

When A Man Loves A Diva: Saturday at the Lab Theater in Minneapolis ~ 8 p.m. Thu.-Sat. Ends July 31

Defining a diva, then singing her songs Article by: ROHAN PRESTON , Star Tribune Updated: June 21, 2012 – 2:30…

Rock Of Ages

Huffington Post ‘Rock of Ages’: How Did It Crumble? (But Don’t Cry For Tom Cruise–He’s Got A Billion Dollars!) By…

Oscar Nominee Anna Kendrick, A BetteHead? I Think So!

Boston Common Portland Native Anna Kendrick Charms Hollywood BY PATRICK PACHECO June 18, 2012 Anna Kendrick is sitting in the…

My Divine Divining Divas

HuffPost Multicultural by Michael Montlack DIVINING DIVAS: Going Gertrude, Garbo and Gaga Over Powerful Women: How Stevie Nicks (and Another…

Best And Worst Actors Turned Musicians

Mister D: I agree Bette should be on this list, but they were somewhat harsh on her movies. However it…

The Best Musician Characters On Screen

The Sacramento Bee They go to 11 — some of film’s best musician characters By Carla Meyer Published: Sunday, Jun.…

Ladies Who Crochet… Yes I’m Stretching Here! BetteBacks Here I Come!

Mister D: Yes I know this is about vests! I could have gone back to The Rose, but that was…

Michael Feinstein Talks Bette Midler, Song Travels, Jazz, And More…

Forbes Michael Feinstein Discusses Collaborating With Jazz At Lincoln Center, NPR, PBS Jane Levere, Contributor 6/05/2012 This spring singer-pianist Michael…