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This Day In History: Bette Midler Starts Her Kiss My Brass Tour In Chicago 22 Years Ago

Bootleg BettyThis Day In History: Bette Midler Starts Her Kiss My Brass Tour In Chicago 22 Years Ago (Video)By Mister…

BetteBack May 1977: The Trials Of Bette Midler & Paul Simon

There is at least one man for whom Bette Midler harbors a certain amount of resentment, if not outright hostility:…

Video: Burt Bacharach’s Opus 3 Featuring Bette Midler!

Off-air recording of the 1973 ABC special “Chevrolet Presents Burt Bacharach – Opus No. 3,” in which Bacharach and Peter…

Bette Midler Dream Meanings & Interpretations

Dreaming of Bette Midler often suggests a connection to vibrant self-expression, resilience, and the power of performance.

On This Day: 48 Years Ago Bette Midler’s Ol’ Red Hair Is Back Premiered On Network TV

In 1977, Midler’s first television special, whose title, Ol’ Red Hair Is Back, was a takeoff on Frank Sinatra’s Ol’…

Bette Midler’s Hawaiian-Inspired, Cliffside Cottage in Laguna Beach

In this month's edition of Archive Dive, we're looking at Bette Midler’s cliffside Laguna Beach cottage, which originally ran in…

Photo: The Divine Mother & Daughter, Bette Midler & Sophie von Haselberg

The Divine Mother and Daughter, #BetteMidler and #SophievonHaselerg photographed in the late 80s

This Day In History: 4 Years Ago Bette Midler Was Inducted at the 44th Kennedy Center Honors

Bette Midler was celebrated as one of the honorees at the 44th Kennedy Center Honors, which took place on December…

Can It Be True That Bette Will Never Sing Again!

According to insiders, the songstress behind Wind Beneath My Wings and The Rose has no plans to ever sing again…

Photo: Bette Midler At A Party in 1979

#BetteMidler attends a #party in her #honor in Los Angeles, California, on September 26, 1979.

Video: Bette Midler And Marijuana Advocacy

According to Very Important Potheads, "Midler famously planned to put a joint underneath every seat of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion…

Photo: Bette Midler Attends The First Americans Gala in 1974

#BetteMidler (C) attends the #FirstAmericansGala, a #fundraiser for the #AmericanIndianDevelopmentAssociation, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City

Video: Bette Midler On The BBC

!978: Bette Midler on British audiences and British influences

Video: Happy 80th, Bette Midler: I Believe In You

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Video: Happy 80th Bette Midler – The Perfect Joke!

YouTubeVideo: Happy 80th, Bette Midler – The Perfect Joke!By Boodles BonBonDecember 1, 2025

The Legacy Of Bette Midler! (Happy 80th Birthday!)

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

BetteBack May 22, 1978: Hey! Bette Midler!

Boston HeraldMay 22, 1978  

Ruby Wax’s Most Outrageous Interviews, Including Bette Midler

Her fearless approach to interviewing is what saw her rise to fame with Ruby Wax Meets… in the ‘90s. All…

Video: The Movies Of Bette Midler Edit

Video: The Films Of Bette Midler Edit

3 Covers Of Rolling Stones Songs That Work Brilliantly

No one expected (or asked) famous multi-threat crooner and actress Bette Midler to cover the blues rock song “Beast Of…

Audio: A Few Matt Moss Mixes From Bette Midler’s Bette Of Roses Album

Audio: A Few Matt Moss Mixes From Bette Midler's Bette Of Roses Album

Photo: Bette Midler & Martin Serve Up Thanksgiving

Bette Midler and Martin served up Thanksgiving hilarity on Instagram with the caption reading: "Meal prep and appetizers done! How’s…

Happy Thanksgiving, BetteHeads!

Happy Thanksgiving from Bootleg Betty, the discount Bette Midler your mom accidentally hired for your bat mitzvah!

Video: Bette Midler Singing Drinking Again On Johnny Carson

Video: Bette Midler Singing Drinking Again On Johnny Carson

Bette Midler’s ‘The Rose’ Was Written In 20 Minutes By Amanda McBroom

Amanda McBroom wrote the timeless ballad, which singer and actress Bette Midler made a hit. Forty-eight years ago, Amanda McBroom…

Bette Midler’s NYRP Receives $80K Con Edison Grant To Clean Sherman Creek Park

The New York Restoration Project, which received the $80,000 grant, was founded 30 years ago by actor Bette Midler and…

This Day In History: 48 Years Ago Bette Midler Appeared In The Rolling Stone Magazine 10th Anniversary TV Special

Bette Midler was a featured guest star on the CBS special Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary, which aired on…

Bette Midler Makes The List Of The Most Iconic Red Carpet Looks Of The 70s

From disco and punk to "Star Wars," ABBA, and shag carpets, the 1970s were an incredibly visual decade.

Outrageous Fortune: Loved Bette Midler! Hated The Movie! Oy!

Bette Midler is funny. She genuinely makes this movie a joy to watch, thanks to her comedic timing.

Bette Midler’s PSA For The New York Public Library

Bette Midler's PSA For The New York Public Library

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