Polly and Mandy – the double act from hell By Amanda Platell, Evening Standard , London You know Tony Blair…
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Songwriters series continues at Balsam Inn…
From the Smokey Mountain News: On March 9, Alex Harvey will present a rare Sunday evening show at the inn…
Too Busy For Bette on This Bust of Day…But
There are 2 new magazine articles I posted this week that some of you might be interested in….one is from…
The Bette Midler Paper Doll
Thought some of ya’ll might get a kick out of seeing the paper doll of Bette from Tom Tierney’s Glamourous…
Alice Cooper circa 1973…Now This Is A Compliment…LOL
“Me, Liza, Bette Midler and Bowie. No-one else. Bowie is VERY original. He is too futuristic though, I’m NOW. Bette…
This Week In Bette History
One artist who does have staying power, that butt-baring “Mask” mommy Cher, was shooting a video for the title track…
New Poll is Up, Results From Last Poll
Mister D, little ole me, really screwed up on getting those of you who participated in the poll for last…
I Think Bette Said It Best: “The worst part of success is to try to find someone who is happy for you. “
Mister D: I understand what Mr. Abbott is trying to say and believe me I have read worse since Ms.…
Weekly Update Before I Switch Nights
See this picture? That’s how feel now when I get home from work on Friday night…I’m tired, I’m worn out,…
Postcards from Lily
Diverse upbringing helped turn Tomlin into legendary comedienne By Donnie Snow February 28, 2003 Historically, comedy’s ranks were about as…
O Canada…You May Be Interested!!!
Mister D: I must admit this looks a little cheesy (and so does he), but then again it could be…
New Things To Check Out…
Darrell has put up a Sneak Preview of a new project entitled “Miss M Photo Shop”, so check it out:…
Followers of fashion keep the faith as they keep warm
Hot and cold By Lesley Kennedy, Rocky Mountain News February 27, 2003 NEW YORK – The forecast at Fashion Week…
Yep: She’s A Bette Fan
American Idol finalist Vanessa Olivarez sings with sass, but she’s better known for being told to “lose a few pounds”…
30 Years Ago At The Grammys
THE WINNERS 30 YEARS AGO (1973) Record: Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly With His Song” Album: Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions” Song:…
Where Have All The Rebels Gone?
Mister D: Can’t say I agree with everything Mr. Boehlert says, but to be honest, I was surprised at the…
Poll Results for Week Ending February 23, 2003
Poll Results for Favorite Bette Soundtrack: The Rose 27.59% For The Boys 13.79% Beaches 27.59% Divine Madness 22.41% Gypsy 8.62%…
Congrats To Marc Shaiman and Arif Mardin For Their Grammy Triumphs
Mister D: Yes it’s Mr. D and Mr. Shaiman…he was really thrilled I’m sure:-)…BTW, I look so much hotter now…LOL…
Radio Plans Shift in Tone as Drumbeat of War Builds
New York Times February 24, 2003 Radio Plans Shift in Tone as Drumbeat of War Builds By LYNETTE HOLLOWAY After…
Arif Mardin Up for Best Producer Tonight…Again
Mister D: I know this is an extremely long article, but Mr. Mardin is responsible for some of the best…
‘Father Of The Grammys’
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2003 The Grammy Awards used to be a hotel ballroom event for a few hundred executives…
Hey Seattle: Sounds Interesting
Mekeisha Madden; The News Tribune The multifaceted group the Righteous Mothers will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Saltwater…
Updates
New Songs Are Up: Wanna Dance? Let’s Disco!!! Starts off beautifully then goes into some remixes of some of Bette’s…
Bette History
February 23: In 1994, a Los Angeles judge threw out a lawsuit filed by Martha Raye against Bette Midler. Raye’s…
A Life In A Song
A life spent making a difference SCOTT EARP 02-20-2003 “It must have been cold there in my shadow, To never…
From This Month’s “In Style” Magazine
Guess Who’s Serving You Dinner? A Future Academy Award winner, perhaps. Today’s stars recall how time spent waiting or their…
Am I Gonna Have To Start Watching This Show…Another Bette Reference
From The Dallas News: Also moving on to the finals is Vanessa Olivarez, the Bette Midler-esque singer from Atlanta whom…
Today In Bette History
Feb 20: In 1991, producer/composer Quincy Jones became the all-time non-classical Grammy winner when he won six awards at the…
Miss Jane Mentions, “People” Prints
Mister D: Is fat a double standard with this Simon guy…what about some of the guy finalists… ‘Idol’ Singer Butts…
For Penny: Part II of Paper Dolls
Penny would like people to visit the site where she originally found the paper doll book with Bette included…so here…