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Jonah Hill And His Movie Career Comeback

Jonah Hill’s career comeback hinges on not just a return to acting but a reinvention—as an auteur, actor, and advocate…

Video – Bette Midler – Angst On A Shoestring – David Letterman – 1985

"Angst on a Shoestring" is a hilarious, campy comedic segment featuring Bette Midler that aired as part of David Letterman's…

Twenty 70s Celebrities That Still Shape Our Cultural Landscape

Below are 20 notable personalities from the 1970s, each with a brief note on what made them prominent during that…

Marc Shaiman Talks Bette Midler And A Lifetime Of Happy Accidents

In Never Mind the Happy, musical dynamo Marc Shaiman looks back on five decades of Broadway triumphs, Hollywood hijinks, and…

Boodles BonBon Short Video – Bette Midler & Neil Sedaka Sing ‘Love Will Keep Us Together’

Bette Midler and Neil Sedaka performed a fun duet of "Love Will Keep Us Together" (the classic hit originally popularized…

Video – Bette Midler – Baby It’s You – 2014

Bette Midler performed her cover of "Baby It's You" live on several occasions around 2014, when she released her album…

Casting Complete For Broadway’s “Beaches” Musical

The gang's all here! Beaches on Broadway has completed the cast for its limited NYC engagement at the Majestic Theatre

Video From Boodles BonBon – Bette Midler – Good Morning Britain (1991) | Some People’s Lives

Very Short Interview - Bette Midler talks about her new song ‘From A Distance’ and discusses the challenges of album…

Video – Bette Midler in Disney’s ‘The Lottery

In the 1989 Disney short film The Lottery, Bette Midler plays a frazzled but determined music teacher who discovers she’s…

Video – Bette Midler – Long John Blues – Live At Last

"Long John Blues" by Bette Midler is a playful and humorous song that cleverly uses dental work as a metaphor…

Bette Midler Featured In Prime Women In The Movies

There’s something profoundly comforting—and empowering—about seeing reflections of your own life experiences, challenges, and triumphs on screen.

Bette Midler & Margot Robbie Meet At A Party, What Transpired?

At a recent gathering, Margot Robbie told Bette Midler about her deep love for the BBC sitcom Gavin & Stacey—which…

Bette Midler – The Best Albums of 1979

Midler is clearly at the top of her game here. She could pull off a raunchy, bluesy Janis Joplin impersonation…

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive: Bette Midler – Love Says It’s Waiting / Friends (Live) – 1980

Performed February 14, 1980, at the Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA, during the filming of Bette's movie concert "Divine Madness."

Video Valentine: Bette Midler – Night And Day Diva D Mix And An Ode!

Video Valentine: Night And Day Diva D Mix

New Video Interview: Bruce Vilanch on Bette Midler, Hocus Pocus & Winnie Sanderson Podcast

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with legendary comedy writer Bruce Vilanch, as he shares his incredible journey through Hollywood,…

Marc Shaiman on Never Mind the Happy at Politics and Prose

You’d think Marc Shaiman lives with never-ending musical ideas that he can pull from on a moment’s notice.

If You’re Single On Valentine’s Day, Watch These Movies

You can show yourself all the love in the world by ordering a large pizza and streaming the following movies…

Video: Bette Midler And The Rose Concert Monologue

#BetteMidler delivers her iconic #monologue Fron #TheRose. Written by Bette Midler and #BruceVilancch

90s Fantasy Movies That Still Hold Up Today

Like these shows, many of the movies on this list are so imaginative and realistic that they still hold up…

Beautiful Video Creation By Boodles BonBon Of Bette Midler Singing Lovely Hula Hands!

Bette Midler has a delightful recording of "Lovely Hula Hands", a classic Hawaiian song written by Robert Alex Anderson in…

Audio Remix: Pink – I Am Here/Bette Midler – Hello Dolly!

Remix: Pink - I Am Here/Bette Midler - Hello Dolly!

Video: Bette Midler In Uptown Funk By Nic Calder

Video: Bette Midler In Uptown Funk By Nic Calder

Bette Midler Among Donors To Jack Shlossberg’s Competitive House Campaign

Schlossberg is one of nine Democratic candidates vying to fill Nadler's seat in the competitive race for the Manhattan district.

Audio: Bette Midler – As Dreams Go By (SKDJ vs Ronan Remix Edit)

Audio: Bette Midler - As Dreams Go By (SKDJ vs Ronan Remix Edit)

Video From The Bette Midler Archives: Bette Midler – Divine Inspiration Mini – Doc

This short documentary explores the enduring legacy of Bette Midler through the voices of those who knew her best.

Bette Midler On Inside The Actor’s Studio (Full Episode) – 2004

Bette Midler appeared on the iconic talk show Inside the Actors Studio in an episode that aired on June 6,…

Bette Midler & Marc Shaiman: Behind The Scenes

Friday brought us Bette Midler interviewing Marc Shaiman about his new book "Never Mind the Happy" and what a blast…

Video Interview With Bobby Wygant – Portal To Texas

Clip One | Duration: 0:02:52 (about 500 words) What has gone to Bette Midler's head is blonde hair coloring and…

Video: From Boodles BonBon: Bette Midler & The Harlettes – Chapel Of Love/Married Men 1979

Performance date: September 27-29, 1979. Pine Knob Music Theatre, Clarkston, MI