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Songs Changed Out:

Have a good weekend…Don

If We Could Turn Back Time

Mister D: This pic will be used as the “kiss my ass” award for certain posts…in the future it will…

From The BBC: New Show, “The Office”

BBC America’s ‘The Office’ is bleak fun for the times Back in the 1970s, during our last big economic slump,…

Book Review: Aubrey Malone – In Bed with the Enemy

Admit it, people are deflated after the Christmas and New Year celebrations. They’re not interested in dressing up much, going…

From Halifax Daily News In Canada: When Talking Globes, Always Mention Bette

Mister D: Love the Bette mention, but she obviously was not wearing a low-cut dress… And the winner was ……

Money, The Music Biz, and a Little Bette for Measure

Mister D: This is an interview from 1995 in A&R Insider with then Vice President of A&R John Carter, Island…

For the Fans of Mr. Hirschfeld

Mister D: I guess those of us outside the New York area will have to wait. “Theater Talk” Remembers Al…

Goodbye Rocky River, Hello Chicago

Chicago-bound owner closing Couture Club 01/22/03 Most often, what leads to a boutique’s demise is a lack of business. In…

NBC and the Funny Factor?

NBC, is that supposed to be funny? By JOHN DOYLE Wednesday, January 22, 2003 – HOLLYWOOD — Jeff Zucker looks…

Wish Bette Was In This Pic…

Mister D: I remember seeing this show when I was but a teenager. Kreskin was going to do some type…

Pic of Bette and Seinfeld

How Bette lost eight pounds in one month

Mister D: Found this from Ladie Home Journal on-line. Not sure how old this article is, but, hey, 8 pounds…

Trivia From the Hollywood Reporter

All That Glitters Is Golden For six decades, the Globes have been the fete to beat Jan. 14, 2003 By…

A Common Denominator Between Bette and the Royals

From the Toronto Star How suite it is being treated Royally RITA ZEKAS It smells like queen spirit. Queen Elizabeth…

A Word From Darrell…

Mister D: Seems there are some misconceptions of what this petition is about, so Darrell will try to explain it…which…

Midler Donates Money to Gifford Miller in an “Undeclared” Race

Council Speaker Miller has raised $1 million for “undeclared” race January 19, 2003, 7:40 AM EST NEW YORK (AP) _…

Little Miss M and Her First Bra…

Mister D: Little Miss M is taking after her namesake: This gives a whole other meaning to a 6 month…

Ya Gotta Have “Friends”

By BILL BRIOUX — Toronto Sun HOLLYWOOD — It was no accident that NBC entertainment president Jeff Zucker entered yesterday’s…

New Songs Are Up

This week the theme is: Oldies But Goodies…. Also check out the fabulous film clip on Darrell and Mike’s site:…

Today’s Trivia from UPI

Before Matthew Wilder achieved solo success with 1983’s “Break My Stride,” he was a session singer with what artists? Answer:…

Thye’re Queer, They’re Near…Howdy New York City!!!

Ansonia Hotel 2101–2119 Broadway at 73rd St Bette Midler used to put on quite a show in the Continental Baths,…

Friends,,,

Lifelong Pals Give Special Perspective Laura Lewis, Life Files I am tired of talking about men, dating and failed relationships.…

Bette Sighting Last Night…New York

BETTE Midler, Kurt Vonnegut and Jill Krementz, Frank Langella and Nora Ephron at “The Mercy Street,” starring Liev Schreiber and…

Liza to Take Starring Role in “Sunset”

Mister D: They make it seem as if Bette was turned down…my guess and intuition tells me she may have…

Today is Martin Luther King’s Birthday

Mister D: I remember Bette was invited to perform at a tribute to Martin Luther King on January 20th, 1986…

Bette Postions on Some VH1 Polls…

Mister D: Don’t Ya Just Love These Stupid Lists?!!! I got this via Miss Sara, Bootleg Betty: Holland Sexiest Women:…

Grammy’s By The Numbers

Mister D:I remember watching the Grammy’s when Bette won “Best New Artist”, but what I hear rarely mentioned, and this…

I Love This Caricature

This reminds me of a beautiful piece of work that was given to me by a fellow Bettehead. She did…

Think I Posted This On the Bette Board Once, But…

Live from New York From Sinatra’s swagger to Moby’s mixes, the city’s had its share of the all-time-great gigs. A…

Two Important Reminders…

1) Bootleg Betty Holland has a new domain..a new home, whatever. It should solve any bandwidth or space issues: Here…