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Long Island LitFest Brings Marc Shaiman To Promote His New Book Feb. 9, 2026

Next month’s talk with Shaiman – the first LitFest at Engeman – will be moderated by Broadway actress, recording artist,…

Video: Bette Midler Sings In My Life From For The Boys 1991

One of the film's most poignant and critically acclaimed moments is Midler's rendition of The Beatles' classic "In My Life"…

The Biggest Differences Between Hocus Pocus 2 And The Original Movie

It took 29 years, but the world finally got a second visit from the menacing Sanderson sisters in "Hocus Pocus…

Bette Midler’s Journey Through Show Business

Bette Midler, a name synonymous with talent, charisma, and exuberance, has been a significant figure in the entertainment industry for…

The Original 2 1/2 Hour Long Version Of The First Wives Club Tested Poorly

All of this is to say that one of that year's most popular films has never had its cut scenes…

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive: Lady Madonna – Johnny Carson – 1970

Audio From The Bette Midler Archive: Lady Madonna - Johnny Carson - 1970

Video From Boodles BonBon: Shout Out To All My Trashy Readers! I Didn’t Say That!

Video From Boodles BonBon: Shout Out To All My Trashy Readers! I Didn't Say That!

Bette Midler Calls Out 2025 As The Worst Year In Recent U.S. History

Bette Midler, known for starring in the likes of Hocus Pocus, The Rose, and The First Wives Club, has slammed…

Bette Midler & Other Actors Who Played Twins

Playing one character well takes talent, but playing two versions of the same person requires a whole different level of…

The Oldest Musicians Who Refuse To Fade Away

As we go into 2026, here are the oldest musicians who are still recording and touring

Bette Midler: A Deep Dive Into The Iconic Role Of Winifred Sanderson

Bette Midler's role in the beloved film Hocus Pocus has captivated audiences since its release in 1993. This classic Disney…

Bette Midler Notched Her First Hit By Taking It Slow And Easy

Bette Midler has displayed a wide variety of talents over her storied career. Because she developed into such a force…

Variety, Time, Golden Derby, Vulture, And More, All Have ‘Cut Off’ As One Of The Most Anticipated Movies To See This Year

Cut Off is an upcoming Warner Bros. comedy film directed by Jonah Hill, who also co-wrote the script (with Ezra…

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Listen, in a world where your inbox is already clogged with bills, spam from that "Nigerian prince," and endless cat…

Video From Boodles BonBon: Start The New Year Right With Timeless Bette Midler

Video From Boodles BonBon: Start The New Year Right With Timeless Bette Midler

Photo: Bette Midler Visits Sandra Bernhard At Joe’s Pub

Photo: Bette Midler Visits Sandra Bernhard At Joe's Pub

Audio: A Bette Midler/Rolling Stones Mash Up Of Beast Of Burden

Audio: A Bette Midler/Rolling Stones Mash Up Of Beast Of Burden

From The Bette Midler Archive: Auld Lang Syne – Majestic Theater – 1979

From The Bette Midler Archive: Auld Lang Syne - Majestic Theater - 1979 - New York

My New Year’s Eve Bette Midler Playlist Plus 10 Bonus Tracks

Here's my New Year's Eve Bette Midler Playlist. I curated it just for you. What? Don't you like it? Well,…

Audio: Bette Midler Sings ‘Auld Lang Syne’ 1999 And More

Audio: Bette Midler Sings 'Auld Lang Syne' 1999 And More

Other Bette Midler Fansites To Check Out

As your faithful Bootleg Betty wheezes, coughs, and dramatically flops into 2026 like a tipsy mermaid washed up on New…

Video: Bette Midler – Shiver Me Timbers – Live At Last – From The Bette Archive

Performed February 6, 1976 at the Cleveland Music Hall in Cleveland, OH. This video is from Bette Midler's first HBO…

Video From Boodles BonBon: A Bette Midler Hangover Joke!

Bette’s New Year’s Eve Advice: if it has tusks, you’ve had too much.

Video From Life As A Harlette, The BBC Documentary, Imagine… Bette Midler: The Divine Miss M 2014

Imagine... Bette Midler: The Divine Miss M is a 2014 BBC documentary from the long-running arts series Imagine..., presented by…

Audio From The Bette Archive – Marahuana And Do You Wanna Dance/As Dreams Go By

Performed August 25, 1993, at The Merriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, MD, during Bette's "Experience The Divine" tour.

3 Female Vocalists Who Hit #1 in 1989 That We Can’t Get Enough Of

But whatever the reason, pop music fans in 1989 were treated to some top tracks. And it’s some of those…

8 Legendary Entertainers Who Still Get Standing Ovations

Let’s take a look at eight of these remarkable individuals who can still command a standing ovation, no matter the…

Audio: Bette Midler – Gone At Last / Higher and Higher (LIVE) – From The Bette Archive

Performed April 14, 1975, at The Minskoff Theatre in New York City. This was Bette's opening night performance of "Clams…

Video: From Boodles BonBon – In These Shoes — Bette Midler | Sling-on Your Stilettos, We’re Going Out ?

For lovers of music and footwear. “In These Shoes”… will YOU survive?

13 Years Ago Today, Parental Guidance Was Released

Parental Guidance (2012), a family comedy directed by Andy Fickman and starring Billy Crystal, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, and Tom…

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