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Director RJ-A: From Bette to Boone

Debby Boone — of “You Light Up My Life” fame — was one of the many stars to catch Brian…

Welcome Back Darrell

Mister D: Darrell’s back and he’s got sumpin’ to say and he’s also put a fabu new song of the…

The Time Machine: Apr. 17, 1978

Mister D: It’s Oscar Week, so let’s take a look back at Ms. M and her road to the Academy…

Bette To Play Adelaide And Drop One Sydney Date

SYDNEY'S loss is Adelaide's gain – entertainer Bette Midler has abandoned one New South Wales date in favour of coming…

Today In History: 02-23-05

On February 23rd, 1957, Porter Wagoner joined the Grand Ole Opry. In 1965, Stan Laurel of the Laurel and Hardy…

Random Stuff

Darrell from Bette On The Boards should be arriving home today….FINALLY!!! But give him time to catch his breath so…

Thanks Everybody

Thank you to all those that wrote me with suggestions on shows or ideas concerning celebrity makeovers. Lord, I didn’t…

Bette And Family At Posen Fashion Show

Posted on Fri, Feb. 11, 2005 Dresses Dominate the Klein, Posen Runways SAMANTHA CRITCHELL Associated Press Photo: Bette at Posen…

Richard Jay-Alexander To Rejoin Bette In Australia/New Zealand

Richard Jay-Alexander rejoins Bette Midler in Australia and New Zealand for the next leg of her tour, which he directed…

Midler: A Money Maker

Rolling Stone Money Makers From Prince to Beyonce, our annual list of music’s top fifty earners Feb 10, 2005 By…

Bruce Vilanch Kills!…Not Literally

From Gay News In The Noh Bruce Vilanch positively killed as host of the annual entertainment marathon known as The…

Let Eisner Stay: Bring Back Bette

February 10, 2005 Eisner Said to Be Open to Staying at Disney By LAURA M. HOLSON and GERALDINE FABRIKANT LOS…

Never Underestimate The Drawing Power Of Ms. M nor Dolly!
(Thank you, Joe!)

At Coliseum, fewer big shows but fewer expenses 2-5-05 By Matt Williams Staff Writer News & Record GREENSBORO — After…

History Is Important, Kids!

The History of the Bathhouse 02.01.05 By Eddie Coronado GayTubs.com Photo: Richard Brezner The Roman Bathhouse The bath-house was an…

The 100 top tearful moments on film

The Scotsman Revealed: The 100 top tearful moments JIM MCBETH MEN enjoy a bit of a cry just as much…

Reminder: Tonight on PBS

CHISHOLM ’72 — Unbought & Unbossed Premieres On PBS Feb. 7, 2005 Check your local listings for the times. No,…

Alisha’s Aussie News…

Our lovely Aussie correspondent, Alisha C., has some Bette news for us and was also kind enough to send along…

The Time Machine: Dec. 13, 1976

Mister D: This project never made it to the boards due to a musician’s strike which is quite the shame.…

Barry’s Back And In A Big Way

Barry Hot At long last, Manilow plays Vegas. Isn’t it time we gave the man some respect? By Lorraine Ali…

What Johnny Means to Me : Esquire Magazine – June 2002

What Johnny Means to Me In June 2002, we asked thirteen of Johhnny’s showbiz pals to pay tribute. Here’s what…

Ahmet Ertegun To Be Honored Feb 13, 2005

Ahmet Ertegun First Honoree At The Recording Academy’s Inaugural ‘Salute To Industry Icons’ Event LOS ANGELES (Recording Academy) – On…

Bette Sighting: Elaine’s

Friday, February 04, 2005 Fox News By Roger Friedman Bette Midler and husband Martin von Haselberg commanded a table of…

Beaches-Special Edition (Thanks For Pic Brandon)

Some Friendships Last Forever They met on a beach when they were very young, brassy C.C. Bloom (Bette Midler) and…

Marc Shaiman Discusses Johnny, Bette On NPR

Marc Shaiman: Talk Of The Nation Love, Mister D

BLB Updates: 02-01-05

New Music, Video, and Polls Up!!!

Mark Your Calendar: February 7th, CHISHOLM ’72 – Unbought & Unbossed

UC Riverside Graduate Directs Documentary on Shirley Chisholm “CHISHOLM ’72 – Unbought & Unbossed” to air on the award-winning P.O.V.…

The Time Machine: Mar. 1, 1976

Time.com People Mar. 1, 1976 It was a performance fit for the Queen of Kitsch. With a yellow Rolls-Royce as…

25 Years Ago: Oscar Night, Johnny, Bette

Mister D: Bette actually was escorted to the Oscar’s by musician Chaz Sanford…I have a picture of their arrival further…

Mister Carson Gracious To Musicians As Well As Comedians

Carson Was Generous Host to Musicians Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:58 PM ET By Geoff Mayfield Photo Scan: BaltoBoy Steve…

Today In History: January 28, 2005

January 28, 1985 The all-star band USA For Africa, inspired by the UK effort Band Aid and organized by singer…