Three stylized women with rose-shaped hair in yellow, red, and pink wearing jeweled necklaces, with the words “I Love Belle” across the center.

BetteBack – Thursday, Dec. 29, 1988: Early Oscar Predictions

Mister D: Melanie Griffith won For “Working Girl” (maybe that’s not right, can’t remember) and Bette was not nominated…. Kokomo…

BetteBack Review – New York Times: “Beaches”

New York Times Lawrence Journal World ‘Beaches‘ is strictly a ’40s saga of pure soap By JANET MASLIN Sunday, Dec.…

BetteBack – DECEMBER 14,1988: Screenwriter Mary Agnes Donoghue Talks Beaches And Female Friendships

Pacific Stars and Stripes No ‘fem-bond’ films for screenwriter By Vernon Scott DECEMBER 14,1988 HOLLYWOOD – Mary Agnes Donoghue, who…

BetteBack – Wednesday, December 14, 1988:

Winnipeg Free Press Bette Midler is critical of her acting in a film she directs. Wednesday, December 14, 1988 Bette…

BetteBack Thursday, December 1, 1988: The Man Behind “Beaches”

Tyrone Dally Herald Brother-Sister Winners Behind The Camera Thursday, December 1, 1988 HOLLYWOOD (UPI) – There has never been a…

“Beaches” Sing And Cry Along To Be Held At NY’s Y In Tribeca Jan 28th

New York Times JANUARY 20, 2012, 7:00 AM The Wind Beneath My Weeping: Bring Tissues to ”˜Beaches’ Cry-Along By ERIK…

BetteBack Saturday, November 19,1988: Oliver & Company

The Salina Journal Oliver & Company by Vincent Canby Saturday, November 19,1988 Even when disguised as a vain Park Avenue…

BetteBack – Thursday, November 10, 1988: “Beaches” An Early Oscar Prediction

Altoona Mirror Oscar predictions are already blowing in wind Thursday, November 10, 1988 LOS ANGELES – Oscar campaigns begin earlier…

Ten Music Stars (yes another list) Who Can Really Act (no particular order)

MSN Entertainment 10 music stars who can actually act  By Emma Jones, January 12, 2012  1. Bette Midler – Bette Midler…

BetteBack – October 20, 1988: Some Things Never Change

The Daily Herald Women see few leads in films October 20, 1988 TORONTO – Imagine “Star Wars” featuring Lucy Skywalker…

BetteBack – Sunday, October 2,1988: Angry Housewives

Mister D: I think this would have been fun! The Salina Journal Tattletales Sunday, October 2,1988 What’s this about Bette…

Upcoming Movies Of 2012

Dark Horizons The Notable Films of 2012: Volume Seven By Garth Franklin Monday January 16th 2012 12:33AM In this seventh…

Music Stars Who Became Movie Stars

The Daily Herald 5 music stars who became movie stars January 15, 2012 LOS ANGELES – Everyone wants to be…

BetteBack August 28, 1988: What’s Next For Bette?

USA WEEKEND Who’s News? August 28, 1988 Q Will Bette Midler do another album soon? I would like to hear…

BetteBack August 5, 1988: Was Midler’s First Movie “The Detective?”

Mister D: Maybe we should check this ole Frank Sinatra movie out! Sadly I remember when it hit the theaters!…

Big Business – The Reunion

Big Business – The Reunion

BetteBack Thursday, June 9,1988: Bette Opens Up Talking “Big Business”

THE Capital Times Bette Midler on a hit streak Thursday, June 9,1988 Bette Midler marches into the Four Seasons Hotel…

Video: Stella – Just a Snippet

The Saga Of Barbara Hershey’s Daughter In “Beaches” At The “People’s Choice Awards” (Thanks Stephen)

Go Fug Yourself People’s Choice Awards Random Fug: Grace Johnston January 13. 2012  Let me tell you, it was NOT…

Aging On Screen For Your Role….The Good And Bad!

Tampa Bay Times Meryl Streep‘s ‘Iron Lady‘ makeup works, but not every actor’s aging goes smoothly By Steve Persall, Times…

BetteBack July 3, 1988: Miss M’s Film Career Blasts Off!

Chronicle Telegram Miss M: Finally a successful film career Sun., July 3, 1988 HOLLYWOOD – With the release of the…

Review: Big Business

If it’s been a while since you’ve laughed until it hurt, then go prepared for some pain during  “Big Business.” This laugh-a-minute farce…

The Midler Tomlin Chemistry

PACIFIC STARS AND STRIPES Director: Midler-Tomlin Chemistry Balances JUNE 16, 1988 HOLLYWOOD (UPI) – The Hollywood gossip mill has been…

Video: I’ve Still Got My Health – Bette Midler

BetteBack: Midler considering project that sounds like long shot

Winnipeg free Press Midler considering project that sounds like long shot. Monday, April 6,1987 Writer Tama Janowitz caused a bit-of…

Video: Isn’t there a fucking phone in this town that works?!

BetteBack MARCH 14-15, 1987: A Missed Film Opportunity

Mister D: Bette did cover some (Brecht, Weill) early in her career such as “Pirate Jenny” and “Surabaya Johnny” Gettysburg…

Video: Outrageous Fortune (1987)

BetteBack February 8, 1987: Bette Midler – Few Regrets And Lots Of Fun

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RECORD Bette Midler: Having A Wonderful Time Februcry 8. 1987 Bette Midler looked like a housewife who might…

The Orange County Register Friday, February 6, 198 Bette Midler ‘marries’ Disney in old-system three-film deal Since the death of…