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MSN Chat Transcript – November 16, 2005

Bette_Head in Onstage_1 asks: Hi Bette! we have all been anticipating this moment since this chat was announced, we are…

Sony Releases Names of CD’s Containing XCP Content Protection Technology

Please read this article to familarize yourself with what’s going on: Click Here Sony-BMG has finally released a full list…

Billboard Charts: 11-26-2005

Top Internet Albums: This Week: Number 8 – Last Week: Number 8 **************************************************************** The Billboard 200: This Week: Number 51…

Midler On The Hoof: Bette To Hoof It Up On “Ellen” Next Week
(Thanks Da’Vi!)

Mister D: Not sure what day yet, but on the The Late Night TV Page they have the Thanksgiving Day…

Tid-Bettes and Bits of Chats!

Andy writes in to say that he was watching Larry King Live! the other night when Ryan Seacrest was guest…

This Is How People From The U.K, And Other Countries Can Join Bette In The MSN Chat Room WED Night!

This Is How People From The U.K, And Other Countries Can Join Bette In The MSN Chat Room WED Night!…

Updates: 11-14-2005

An Exclusive Bootleg Betty Interview With Director Steven Lippman aka FLIP, Director of the Dual Disc Edition of “Bette Midler…

Viva Las Vegas? Looking More Like A Sure “Bette”
(Thanks To My Manilow Friend )

Las Vegas Review Journal NORM: Bette’s reps in talks with Wynn November 13, 2005 Bette Midler’s headliner deal in Las…

NYRP Has A SlideShow Of Hulaween Pics Up!

Photo: James Estrin/NYT Just thought you ladies and germs would want to know that NYRP (The New York Restoration Project)…

Bette Midler To Entertain At “Women’s Voices for Change” Gala November 21, 2005

From New York Post November 13, 2005 Liz Smith Column Bette Midler To Entertain At “Women’s Voices for Change” Gala…

Bette Midler: MSN LIVE CHAT (Wed., November 16 at 7pm ET/4pm PT)

Superstar Bette Midler returns to the limelight with a brand new CD "Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Soundbook." How…

Update: Junior Vasquez Remixes Of “Fever” Completed

Danny from NYC writes in to say that Junior Vasquez has completed the remixes for “Fever.” You can check this…

Please Read: Sony halts production of CDs with copy-protection scheme

Sony halts production of CDs with copy-protection scheme By Ted Bridis, The Associated Press WASHINGTON – Stung by continuing criticism,…

Review: BETTE MIDLER SINGS THE PEGGY LEE SONGBOOK

From TalkinBroadway.com by Rob Lester Sound Advice Tributes – One Singer Salutes Another BETTE MIDLER SINGS THE PEGGY LEE SONGBOOK…

From The Associated Press: Video Clip

Midler Triumphs With ‘Peggy Lee Songbook’ For the first time since the early 90s, Bette Midler is back in the…

Billboard Charts: Issue Date: 2005-11-19

Top Internet Albums: Bette Rises this week from Number 11 to Number 8 The Billboard Top 200 In the second…

DonorsChoose.org: Fabulous Charity Idea
(Kudos To Ms. Carole Bayer Sager and Mr. Bob Daly)

From Variety Magazine Choose to help L.A. schools DonorsChoose.org brings philanthropy to class By ANNIE GARCELON Bob Daly and Carole…

Bette Is Back On At Amazon.com: Higher Ground Hurricane Benefit Relief Concert

The Nov. 22 Blue Note release “Higher Ground” will feature highlights from Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Hurricane Katrina benefit concert.…

That Dang Press Line At Hulaween!

I just found this video on Reuters and wanted to share it with you. It kind of captures the pandemonium…

The Rumor Mill – Part (Fill In A Numeral): Will Bette Play Vegas?
(Thanks Kimberly)

Las Vegas Rumor Control Will Monorail Run To Airport? Rick Garman, Vegas4Visitors.com Rumor: Pick a big-name celebrity, any big-name celebrity,…

Are Dance Mixes ForthComing From Miss M’s New Tribute CD?
Those In The Know Say “Yes!”

David Boy from The Divine OnLine was kind enough to drop me this Tid-Bette: There’s a lot of talk going…

Hulaween Aftermath Part I, Bruce Vilanch, Richard Jay-Alexander, And More…

More Hulaween Pics Up, Bette On Cover Of Newsweek, Bruce Vilanch, Richard Jay-Alexander, And More To Come...

A 7 Day Versace SoJourn For Bette All For A Good Cause

Baltimore Sun Aiding the AIDS fight Liz Smith November 6 2005 Elton John’s star-packed fund-raiser last week for his AIDS…

Bette Makes Cover Of Newsweek Among Other Baby Boomers!

Ready Or Not Boomers Turn 60! Yes, Bette’s on the cover of Newsweek along with a host of other famous…

Vote For Newsweeks Photo Of The Week NOW!!!

I may have gotten this out too late, but it's a pic of Bette and Elton. If they win the…

Is That All There Is? Not For This Girl!!!

Billboard’s Chart Beat Fred Bronson November 3, 2005 BETTE GETS THE ‘FEVER’: Looks like no one is going to say…

Please Read: Sony Music issues fix to anti-piracy program

Record company criticized over hidden copy-protection code for Windows I was informed of this by a friend, and it’s making…

Bette Attends Elton’s AIDS Foundation Benefit Last Night (Thanks Colette!)

Singer Bette Midler attends the Elton John & David Furnish Co-Chair AIDS Foundation Benefit at Cipriani on November 2, 2005…

A Video Clip From ET (Thanks Dana)

Here’s a small write up and video clip of celebrity arrivals to Hulaween. Thanks for the reminder, Dana!! Click Here…

Bette Debuts At Number 10 On The BillBoard Charts!: Her First In More Than A Decade!

Bette Midler Sings the Peggy Lee Songbook Debuts at Number 10 on BillBoard Charts Hulaween Coverage Marc Shaiman's Rewrite of…