Bette On Make-up (For Kim)

Emanuel Levy – All About Oscar: The History and Politics of the Academy Awards (2003)

A book with an interestingly cool, analytical approach. Levy has a shrewd section on Oscar-winning acting performances and their tendency…

Midler Has No Plans To Write Autobiography….But Has Had Offers

Image via Wikipedia BETTE MIDLER has no plans to write a book about her life – because she would hate…

Heteroqueer Ladies: Analyzing Bette, Edna, Patsy, Ab Fab, etc….(Thanks Kevin)

Well, We Know Who’s Queen Of Children’s Books

Brisbane Times Celebrities find writing isn’t child’s play Stephen Cauchi September 26, 2010 Ex-PM Kevin Rudd with Jasper and Abby…

The Bette Midler SongBook + 25 Song Set List (Thanks Herb!)

Friends Stay With Me The Rose It’s Too Late The Gift Of Love Bed Of Roses Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy…

Photography Book: You Should Have Heard Just What I Seen (Ecstatic Peace Library; November 2010)

NEW YORK, NY.- Newly established publisher/editor Thurston Moore (founding member of Sonic Youth) is ecstatic to present as lead title…

Books: Lowside of the Road

The Independent Lowside of the Road, By Barney Hoskyns By Reviewed by Brandon Robshaw May 16, 2010 Lowside of the…

Catching Up With Elinor Lipman

Mister D: I just wanted to say that ever since our lunch with Ms Lipman almost 2 years ago, my…

A Little Bit More About “The Believers”

Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Heller (What Was She Thinking?; Notes on a Scandal) puts to pointed use…

Look At Those…Baubles!!!!!

Midler’s name, and brief appearance, a boon to Nevada Ballet Theatre By John Katsilometes Bette Midler, shown with her Nevada…

Bette Hosts Book Signing Tonight In Vegas!

Caesars Palace headliner Bette Midler, dining Monday at just-opened Sea Harbour, Caesars Palace’s newest restaurant. Midler is hosting a book-signing…

Book: Jews Rock! A Celebration of Rock and Roll’s Jewish Heritage

Cleveland Jewish News Jewish twist to rock and rollers Photojournalist Janet Macoska captured Jewish stars in Jews Rock. By Arlene…

Reminder: Bette’s New CD And Movie Cover Finally on “Then She Found Me” Novel

The following 2 items are pre-orders Elinor Lipman’s novel finally has the a movie cover on it….the release date is…

Updated Exclusive: New “Then She Found Me” Book Cover, Possibly “NOT” Movie Poster As Well….

Yay, I got another exclusive!!! This is the new cover of Ms. Lipman's book, "Then She Found Me," and this…

What Do Hegel And Bette Midler Have In Common?

Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes: Click Here Book Description Here’s a lively, hilarious,…

“The Women” Update On Rumor

Mister D: As I reported a couple of posts down, there is a gaggle of female movie stars huddled up…

It’s Not Enough To Worship The Divine:
We Must LEARN To Be Divine

Mister D: The above title may be preachy, but it’s true. It’s so important to read, write, and learn to…

Updated 6-29-07: Bette Attends Book Party For “The Diana Chronicles”

Mister D: This is actually old news, but this one comes with a picture at least. For fans of the…

Ms. Midler Attends Tina Brown’s Book Release Of “The Diana Chronicles”

(Ad Restoration Wow!): Tom Miro Princess Diana Holds A-List Court Former New Yorker and Vanity Fair editor Tina Brown held…

Bette Gives Song Lap For Liz

New York Magazine Jeffrey Oxfeld and Michael Idov 05/08/07 Though Literacy Partners’ annual event didn’t boast the grub of the…