REVIEW: ‘Boat Trip’ Cruises Fine Line of Funny Stereotypes By Mike Szymanski March 21, 2003 Stereotypes can be funny. That…
Tag: Bette Midler
Bette History: March 23, 1992
In 1992, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld a $400,000 judgment for Bette Midler against an advertising agency that used a…
‘Ragtime’ doesn’t make cut on high school reading list, Bette’s ‘Hamlet’ Episode Does?
By Dominick DiRienzo TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, March 21, 2003 “Ragtime” is out but “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” remains on the…
More Oscar 1991: Ya Gotta Try Girl, Ya Gotta Try
Author not available, Movie features SOURCE: Gregg Kilday: WAR STORIES: BETTE’S BIG GAMBLE IN ‘FOR THE BOYS’ MIDLER’S MUSICAL EPIC…
Oscar Moment 1982…
In 1982 Bette Midler asked the Oscar night audience, “You didn’ t think it was possible to overdress for this…
An Old Article: THE BURDEN OF BEING DIVINE
THE BURDEN OF BEING DIVINE By BARBARA JAEGER, Music Critic Date: 07-15-1994, Friday Section: LIFESTYLE / PREVIEWS Edition: All Editions…
The FORT Interview With Vanessa Olivarez
This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking with Vanessa Olivarez, the 21-year-old from Atlanta who was the first finalist…
Bette’s New Leaf Cafe Part of the Northern NYC Rebirth
March 15, 2003 — It wasn’t too long ago that all but the daring stayed below 110th Street in Manhattan.…
If You’re In Seattle…
Mister D: Bette is a fan of Ms. Wheeler’s and she also covered one of her songs, “I Know This…
Jersey Girls…
The exploration of great New Jersey women, in honor of Women’s History Month, continues today with a look at 14…
EW.Com’s Take on Vanessa…The Last Post Is Intriquing
The Bette’s Off EW.com readers say goodbye to ”American Idol”’s Midler clone Vanessa Olivarez. Though many would have booted someone…
This Week In Bette History…OY!!!
Conway Twitty tops Billboard country chart with his cover of Bette Midler’s “The Rose,” 1983. Mister D: A very painful…
Idol Viewers Lose A Bette
From Zaptoit.com: The announcement of Vanessa’s dismissal meets with a scattering of boos from the crowd. The subsequent montage suggests…
The Little “Bette Midler” of ‘American Idol’ First To Be Ousted of the 12 Finalists
Atlantan first to exit ‘Idol’ finals By RODNEY HO Atlanta Journal-Constitution Staff Writer In a bit of a surprise, “American…
Bette Midler Reference On “American Idol”
Mister D: Didn’t see the show but Mister B did. He said about the same thing that is posted in…
Attn: Chef Bev–Bette Responsible For Appetizer at Arnaud’s In New Orleans
Mister D: Not sure how old this is or how new…it’s all how you look at it:-) Arnaud’s has enjoyed…
Bette Sighting over the Weekend
SCENE AND HEARD. Sam Waterston leafing through his Playbill Tuesday night and counting aloud the “Take Me Out” actors who’d…
Nashville’s Answer To ‘American Idol’: ‘Nashville Star’
Mister D: Well I can hardly wait…who knew the world was so “star” deprived…anyway this gal has good taste in…
Producer Zadan, ‘Chicago’, Says Bette’s ‘Gypsy’ Was Foundation To Shooting Musical Numbers…
Craig Zadan: We used digital video to great effect on “Chicago.” In 1993 when Neil and I did “Gypsy” with…
Bette and Delilah
This portrait was painted by Randy Watkins, I believe. You can look and buy his other works at: Randy Watkins…
What Is It With ‘Delta Dawn’ This Week?
The Tampa Tribune SECTION: METRO PAGE: 4 Published Tuesday, March 4, 2003 Vintage Tanya Gets Boots Tapping SO; jbarrs@tampatrib.com BYLINE:…
Queens and That Lot…London Politics
Polly and Mandy – the double act from hell By Amanda Platell, Evening Standard , London You know Tony Blair…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
