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BetteBack December 11, 1976: Lotte Lenya Offers To Coach Bette For “Seven Deadly Sins”

Colorado Springs Gazette December 11, 1976 Not only is Bette Midler going to debut with the New York City Ballet…

BetteBack December 5, 1976: More On Those Movies

The Manhattan Mercury Sunday, December 5, 1976 Short Takes–Bette Midler has signed to star in two films for Columbia. The…

Parental Guidance: “A comedic and emotionally rich depiction of the clashing parenting styles…”

Crystal, Midler ”˜mesh in a unique way’ (The Philippine Star) | Updated January 3, 2013 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines –…

Audio: “Do You Want To Dance?” By Bette Midler

“Do You Want To Dance?” By Bette Midler Do you wanna dance, and hold my hand? Tell me you’re my…

BetteBack November 28, 1976: Bette’s Supposed First Film Role

Salina Journal Sunday, November 28, 1976 Q: In one of your columns a while back, you mentioned that Bette Midler…

BetteBack November 21, 1976: Bud Friedman On Bette Midler

Des Moines Register Improv led to Big Time November 21, 1976 Bette Midler also was one of our earlier discoveries.…

Final Holiday Box Office Tally: Parental Guidance Stays Strong At Number 4 (not counting foreign markets!)

Holiday Box Office: ‘Django’ Almost Catches Up With ‘Hobbit’ on New Year’s Day Jan. 2, 2013, 3:57 PM EST By…

Bette Midler Just Doesn’t “Get” Pole Dancing!

whas11.com BETTE MIDLER DOESN’T GET POLE DANCING LOS ANGELES (AP) — Bette Midler is a lousy pole dancer in “Parental…

BetteBack November 6, 1976: The ThreePenny Opera

Dunkirk Evening Observer November 6, 1976     Q:. Can it be true that Bette Midler and Mick Jagger are…

BetteBack NOVEMBER 16, 1976: Bette And Cher

TUCSON DAILY CITIZEN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1976 Q, I’ve wondered if you have more fun when you sing with people…

From Grandparents.com: 8 Tips for Being the Favorite Grandparent from Parental Guidance

Grandparents.com 8 Tips for Being the Favorite Grandparent from Parental Guidance Old school or new school, Parental Guidance has lessons…

Video: I Wish You Love ~ Bette Midler

BetteBack 1976: George Balanchine Offers Bette Midler Lead Role In “The Seven Deadly Sins” (October 22, 1976)

Colorado Springs Gazette October 22, 1976 George Balanchine, the ballet world great, paid ‘Bette Midler the supreme compliment of asking…

BetteBack 1976: “I hate it when they call me ugly…” (October 24, 1976)

Star News October 24, 1976 Q: Bette Midler seems much more attractive these days. Did she have a nose job?…

Parental Guidance: “… should hold up nicely in the new year”

EW Box office report: ‘The Hobbit’ outdraws ‘Django’ and ‘Les Mis’ with $32.9 million December 31, 2012 Despite the arrival…

“Parental Guidance” off to spiffy start in seven markets!

The Hollywood Reporter Foreign Box Office: ‘Hobbit’ Remains No. 1 Overseas; Approaching Half-Billion Mark December 30, 2012 “Parental Guidance” off…

Parental Guidance Holds Strong At Number Four ~ Makes Profit!

The Hollywood Reporter Holiday Box Office: ‘Hobbit’ No. 1 With $32.9 Mil; ‘Django’ Easily Beats ‘Les Mis‘ for No. 2…

BetteBack 1976: Bette’s Special Will Be Taped; Censors Worried About Off Color Language…LOL (September 14, 1976)

Lowell Sun September 14, 1976 NBC has tapped Bette Midler for her first special later this season. It will be…

Parental Guidance: “This could be a film that holds on as a general audience alternative for the next few weeks.”

IndieWire Boffo Four-Day Holiday Box Office, Led by ‘The Hobbit,’ ‘Django Unchained’ & ‘Les Miserables,’ Rings Out Record Year BY…

“The Hobbit” Back On Top; “Parental Guidance” Strong At Number Four!

On The Red Carpet ‘The Hobbit’ wins Friday box office, ‘Django Unchained’ nabs No. 2 spot December 29, 2012 “The…

“Parental Guidance” Keeping “Jack Reacher” At Bay

Showbiz 411 “Jack Reacher” Beaten by “Parental Guidance” Again, And It’s Easy to See Why 12/29/12 3:19am Roger Friedman The…

“But, you know what, I did make it, so good for me…!!!

Columbus Dispatch Comedy puts Midler back on big screen By Ian Spelling NEW YORK TIMES SYNDICATE Thursday December 27, 2012…

Jukebox: Same Songs, Other Voices

This playlist features songs that Bette Midler has performed/recorded at one point in her life, but sung here by other…

BetteBack 1976: She Oughta Be In Pictures! (September 18, 1976)

Winnipeg Free Press September 18, 1976 Q: I’m a big fan of Bette Midler and I’d like to know why…

Parental Guidance has grossed a stronger than expected $14.79 million through its first three days of release.

Daily Domestic Gross Parental Guidance December 28, 2012 Fox‘s Parental Guidance took in $4.14 million to remain in fourth. The…

The Challenges Of Bette Midler On The Set Of “Parental Guidance”

Fresno Bee ‘Parental Guidance’ a challenge for Bette Midler By Rick Bentley Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 | 01:23 PM LOS…

Parental Guidance Takes Down “Jack Reacher” For Day Two!

Showbiz411 Bette Midler, Billy Crystal Take Tom Cruise for a Second Day in a Row December 28, 2012 Tom Cruise…

“Crystal and Midler back on the screen in starring roles warms the cockles of my frigid critic’s heart”

  Warm and schmaltzy, “Parental Guidance” is the movie equivalent of comfort food. It’s funny and warmhearted, not terribly ambitious,…

Bette Midler Wants To Keep The Whole World Smiling!

Chicago Sun Times Bette Midler hopes to keep the world laughing BY CINDY PEARLMAN December 26, 2012 3:54PM Bette Midler,…

Parental Guidance: Beating The Odds

Showbiz411 Box Office Update: Bette Midler–Billy Crystal Comedy Beats Tom Cruise Shooter-Upper Dec 27, 2012 Here’s an update on Christmas…