There have been several books written about Bette Midler over the decades, primarily unauthorized biographies

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Bette Midler, a name synonymous with talent, charisma, and exuberance, has been a significant figure in the entertainment industry for decades.

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Award-winning composer and co-lyricist Marc Shaiman (Hairspray, Sister Act, Smash and many others) joins fellow Tony Award winner Nathan Lane for a look behind the curtain of life on Broadway, in Hollywood and on Television, with a conversation about Shaiman’s new memoir, Never Mind the Happy: Showbiz Stories from a Sore Winner.

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But what you might not know about Midler is that she dealt with many obstacles on her way to fame. The award-winning performer faced great challenges on her journey to stardom

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Marc Shaiman will tell the story of his life and career in a new memoir, Variety reports.

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When you think of showbiz icons, Bette Midler inevitably pops into your mind like a rogue confetti cannon at a Broadway show.

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She possessed one of rock music's most distinct voices. Yet, quite surprisingly, no bona fide biopic has been made about the life and career of firebrand Janis Joplin.

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American singer, actress, activist, and comedienne Bette Midler (1945) became known as The Divine Miss M.

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