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Podcast: “On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide.”

Kevin Winkler shares his love for Bette Midler and what led him to publish his third biographical book, "On Bette…

Iris Rainer Dart: The Continuing Evolution Of Beaches

Serendipity has played a significant role in Iris Rainer Dart’s life and career, especially with Beaches, her 1985 blockbuster novel…

Bette Midler And Those Bathhouse Days

Bette Midler had already graced the Broadway stage before she started performing for gay men at New York’s Continental Baths

Tik Tok: Sheryl Lee Ralph On Working With Bette Midler

Sheryl Lee Ralph On Working With Bette Midler

Bette Midler: Same Song, Other Voice 5-24 Jukebox Open

I hope you find this selection fun. I sure did: My Mother's Eyes by Tom Jans Delta Dawn by Dash Rip Rock…

Abbott Cast Reacts: Bette Midler Wanting To Guest Star

Could Abbott Elementary fans soon see Bette Midler on their screens? The show's cast members say only time will tell.

Bette Midler Bloomed and Withered in ‘The Rose’

Directed by Mark Rydell, the musical drama ft Midler as Mary Rose Foster , a brassy rock diva whose talent…

Podcast: Kevin Winkler Talks New Book On Bette Midler

In this episode, I spoke with Kevin Winkler about his book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide".

Small Parts: Disney’s New Take On Outrageous Fortune

This new movie is a fresh take on the blockbuster comedy Outrageous Fortune, which was originally released in 1987 and…

Bette Midler’s Name In “The Fabulous Four” Is ‘Marilyn’

The film follows three longtime friends (Ralph, Sarandon, and Mullally) who go to Key West to be bridesmaids at the…

Happy Mom’s Day: Following In My Mom’s Footsteps

Here are 17 celebrity moms whose look-alike daughters are continuing their legacies.

The May 2024 Bette Midler Jukebox Is Open

The May 2024 Bette Midler Jukebox Is Open with songs, including:

Lisa Ann Walter Sent Note To Bette Midler

Melissa’s mother is still alive, and we do not meet her in this episode. I assume you saw that Bette Midler…

Regarding Bette Midler: What is a Hat Luncheon?

If you're wondering what a Hat Luncheon is, you've come to the right place. Let's explore this fashionable affair.

Bette Midler Calls Sitcom ‘Bette’ a “Big, Big Mistake”

Midler added that she once told David Letterman the show was "the worst thing that's ever happened to me in…

Bette Midler On David Duchovny’s Podcast “Fail Better”

Bette Midler graces David Duchovny’s “Fail Better” podcast, a delightful collision of star power and candid conversation.

Video: Bette Midler – Miss Otis Regrets – 1997

“Diva Las Vegas” was a glittering spectacle in which Bette Midler, the queen of sass and song, took the stage…

Bette Midler Spotted At 19th Annual Hammer Museum Gala

The 19th Annual Hammer Museum Gala in the Garden is a prestigious event held by the Hammer Museum in Los…

Video: Bette Midler – 7th Heaven Mix – 2014

Bette Midler recorded the song "Be My Baby." She released a cover version of the song on her album "It's…

An Evening With Marc Shaiman In San Diego July 3, 2024

Award winning Marc Shaiman brings his genius to the stage in the World Premiere of an evening celebrating his beloved…

Bette Midler & Susan Sarandon Star: The Fabulous Four

1st look photo fr the upcoming movie The Fabulous Four, Midler, dons a wedding dress & veil & sits in…

Bette Midler – The Place Where Lost Things Go – 2019

"The Place Where Lost Things Go" is a song from the 2018 musical film "Mary Poppins Returns." It was written…

Aug 2000: Bette Midler Blurs Reality In TV Show

So Bette Midler really wants to give up movies and concerts to star in a half-hour CBS comedy? You bet.

BetteBack July 2000: Is The Small Screen Big Enough For Bette Midler?

Is the small screen big enough for Bette Midler? You bet says the Divine Miss M

Bette Midler: Mixed Divinity Photo Gallery

Bette Midler: Mixed Divinity Photo Gallery

Video: Bette Midler – Fire Down Below – 1980

Bette Midler first performed the song in the movie The Rose with a bevy of female impersonators, but it did…

Dec. 2000: Liz Smith Begs Bette Midler To Leave Series

People are talking about Bette Midler and the strain her TV sitcom has put her under.

BetteBack Jan 2000: No one plays mean as Bette Midler

This story takes place in Verplank, a small town in upstate New York. Verplanck is the test market for the…

Video: Bette Midler – Up The Ladder To The Roof

"Up The Ladder To The Roof" is a classic song originally performed by The Supremes in 1970.

Eau de Trump: Bette Midler’s Satirical Jingle

In a satirical take on fragrances & politics, Bette Midler collabs with lyricist Eric Kornfeld & composer Marc Shaiman to…