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Bette Midler’s Long Familiar Kauai Land

Actress and singer Bette Midler is a familiar face, long associated with Kauai. The Honolulu-born performer has a real estate…

Thanks For Your Continued Support!

Bootleg BettyThanks For Your Continued Support!From Mister DNovember 11, 2024

Bette Midler’s reading of “For the Robin on My Porch” by Andrea Potos.

“In this animated collage, inspired by Andrea Potos's "For the Robin on My Porch" and Bette Midler's introspective narration, I…

Midler Reminisces About “We Are The World”

In an interview on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show in 2015, Bette Midler briefly discussed her experience recording "We Are…

The “We Are The World” 37 Conributers Ranked

“We Are the World” is known for being a wonderful, delightful, ever-entertaining hot mess of celebrities jockeying for attention and…

New “We Are The World” Documentary To Premiere On NetFlix January 29, 2024

It was the fastest-selling single in U.S. history, #1 there and in dozens of other countries as well, and it…

10 Best Fake Movies, Ranked By How Good They Would Be

Movies and TV shows often come up with fake movies to satirize the industry. Most of these phony films look…

BetteBack March 12, 1976: Midler Can Do No Wrong For Her Fans

Evening StarMarch 12, 1976 Bette Midler, Shady Grove, Hello In There, Shiver Me Timbers, Roll Me Thru The Rushes, Vickie…

BetteBack March 11, 1976: Time Moving Midler Into Low Key

Evening StarMarch 11, 1976 Bette Midler, Shady Grove, Jon Landeau, Rolling Stone, The Divine Miss M, Clams On The Half…

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story Wins Emmy For Best TV Movie Over Hocus Pocus 2

In taking the award for outstanding television movie, the final award of the night, Weird beat Dolly Parton’s Mountain Magic Christmas, Hocus Pocus 2 (reuniting…

At 80, Barry Manilow Looks Back With Input From The Divine Miss M, Bette Midler

As he breaks records in Vegas and takes on Broadway, the legend, Barry Manilow, looks back on life and love…

BetteBack February 18, 1976: Divine Bette Midler Socko Amid Foul Language!

Divine Bette Midler Socko Amid Foul Language! - Bootleg Betty

BetteBack February 15, 1976: Bette Midler Tones Down “The Divine Miss M”

Bette Midler tones down the Divine Miss M

5 Songs Added To Bette Midler Karaoke

I've added 5 more songs to Bette Midler Karaoke. They are Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Wind Beneath My Wings, Mambo…

The Ten Most Heart-Wrenching Movie Deaths

From animated classics to tragic romances, these are some of cinema’s most heart-wrenching death scenes.

BetteBack February 8, 1976: Bette Midler Is Back, A Bette Better Than Ever

The Sunday Plain DealerFebruary 8, 1976 Bette Midler, Songs For The New Depression, orgasmic, earth shoe, Cleveland

Oliver And Company (1988)

"Oliver & Company" is a heartwarming animated film that puts a furry spin on Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Oliver Twist."…

New Music In Same Songs, Other Voices Jukebox. Make Sure To Listen.

Hey there, music enthusiasts! Let's talk about the magic of reinterpretation in music.

BetteBack 1976: Bette Midler Wows Cleveland; Films For Posterity! (February 7, 1976)

Plain Dealer (Cleveland, OH)In ReviewSaturday, February 7, 1976 Bette Midler, Cleveland, Depression Tour, King Kong

Music In The JukeBox – Don’t Forget To Listen

There's new music in the jukebox. Click on the Just Listen Button then scroll down and press play when you…

BetteBack February 9, 1976: Who’s Bruiser?

State Times Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)Monday, February 9, 1976 Bette Midler, Bruiser, Hasty Pudding

BetteBack 1976: “Songs” Lacks Simple Power Of A Strong Tune (January 30, 1976)

Boston Herald (Boston, MA)Bette Midler: Songs For The New DepressionFriday, January 30, 1976

A New Year’s Eve Mini-Concert With Bette Midler

Bootleg BettyA New Year’s Eve Mini-Concert With Bette MidlerBy Mister DDecember 31, 2023 Disco Memories – Art Or Bust –…

Cher Talks Cher, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, and Elton John in Rylan Interview

I couldn't resist sharing this gem with you all. So, picture this: Cher, the iconic goddess of pop, having a…

Bette Midler Joke: A New Study Shows Champaign Can Cure Alzheimers?

Woman’s WorldNew Year’s Jokes That Will Keep You Laughing Long Past Midnight!By Tara HansDecember 30, 2023

Movie Remakes That Aren’t The Same Genre As The Original

Movie remakes are expected to be the same genre as the original, but some directors switched things up to varying…

Bette Midler & Mary Poppins: Marc Shaiman On ‘The Place Where Lost Things Go’

Mary Poppins ruled my life from the time I was four years old until Bette Midler came around when I was…

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The Best Rom-Com Movies Of 2023

The rom-coms this year prove that the rom-com renaissance has fallen upon Hollywood, much to the delight of audiences everywhere.

BetteBack February 17, 1976: Bette Midler Receives Harvard’s Woman Of The Year Award

Pop singer Bette Midler has received Harvard University’s“Woman of the Year" award from the school’s Hasty Pudding theatrical club.