American Idol finalist Vanessa Olivarez sings with sass, but she’s better known for being told to “lose a few pounds”…
Tag: Bette Midler
30 Years Ago At The Grammys
THE WINNERS 30 YEARS AGO (1973) Record: Roberta Flack’s “Killing Me Softly With His Song” Album: Stevie Wonder’s “Innervisions” Song:…
Where Have All The Rebels Gone?
Mister D: Can’t say I agree with everything Mr. Boehlert says, but to be honest, I was surprised at the…
Radio Plans Shift in Tone as Drumbeat of War Builds
New York Times February 24, 2003 Radio Plans Shift in Tone as Drumbeat of War Builds By LYNETTE HOLLOWAY After…
Arif Mardin Up for Best Producer Tonight…Again
Mister D: I know this is an extremely long article, but Mr. Mardin is responsible for some of the best…
‘Father Of The Grammys’
NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2003 The Grammy Awards used to be a hotel ballroom event for a few hundred executives…
Hey Seattle: Sounds Interesting
Mekeisha Madden; The News Tribune The multifaceted group the Righteous Mothers will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Saltwater…
Bette History
February 23: In 1994, a Los Angeles judge threw out a lawsuit filed by Martha Raye against Bette Midler. Raye’s…
A Life In A Song
A life spent making a difference SCOTT EARP 02-20-2003 “It must have been cold there in my shadow, To never…
From This Month’s “In Style” Magazine
Guess Who’s Serving You Dinner? A Future Academy Award winner, perhaps. Today’s stars recall how time spent waiting or their…
Am I Gonna Have To Start Watching This Show…Another Bette Reference
From The Dallas News: Also moving on to the finals is Vanessa Olivarez, the Bette Midler-esque singer from Atlanta whom…
Today In Bette History
Feb 20: In 1991, producer/composer Quincy Jones became the all-time non-classical Grammy winner when he won six awards at the…
Miss Jane Mentions, “People” Prints
Mister D: Is fat a double standard with this Simon guy…what about some of the guy finalists… ‘Idol’ Singer Butts…
Thanks Penny: Bette Paper Doll
The ongoing success of Tom Tierney’s colorful and lifelike series of movie star paper doll collections assures the popularity of…
Will Ferrell: The Kiss of Death for Any Film?
Mister D: Just for the record, I think Will is extremely talented and funny…this a review of the new movie,…
Today In Bette History
Feb 17: In 1976, Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatrical Society voted entertainer Bette Midler “Woman of the Year.” Mister D:…
Images In Tune With The White House
February 17, 2003 From Classy to Brassy: Music at the White House By ANTHONY TOMMASINI New York Times n New…
Midler on Producers of “Chicago”
Mister D: This is just a small excerpt from Today’s New York Times on an article discussing tonight’s “The Music…
Lighting Up The Titz !!??!!
NEW YORK — Manhattan-based artist Christopher Hardwick really knows how to light up a room: He designs light-up lingerie and…
Executive Producers of “Chicago” Give The Credit To Bette Midler For Success of Musical Comebacks
Mister D: Now really give “the lady” her due and get her back on the BIG SCREEN!!!!…..thank you Mr. Zadan…
This Month (February) In Bette History
Feb 15: In 1976, Bette Midler bailed out seven members of her entourage after they were arrested on drug possession…
Bette In The News Today…Turns Tables On Fashion Editors
Mister D: Thanks to Mark for alerting me….hhhmmm….maybe Bette is getting some ideas for her upcoming tour….Hooray!!!! NEW YORK (AP)…
Bette Backs “Release the Fear” Program
Sculpting a peaceful plan Melted weapons will form symbol Kristina Davis The Arizona Republic Feb. 13, 2003 12:00 AM Painter…
Getting stars to sing . . .
The stars of Chicago could all sing, more or less, writes MICHAEL POSNER, but a Canadian vocal coach gave them…
From Nashville Again…
Lynne Rothrock A sassy, high energy redhead with great dramatic gifts and a voice that can bowl you over or…
What to Wear for a War…
From the New York Observer Simon Doonan If war breaks out, run out straightaway and buy a sassy Donna Karan…
Are Musicals Going to Make A Comeback?
Mister D: Well, if they do make a comeback, PLEASE let some of the pros get on board, i.e., of…
VD and “Ain’t You Got A Vase”…Great Essay…LOL
MICHAEL KORB The Saratogian, New York I’m not going to lie to you. I’m in a precarious position here. In…
A Dog Named ” The Divine Miss M”
The fetching tale of a red-haired charmer By Anne R. Smith, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Sunday, February 9, 2003…
From the Nashville City Paper : Jude Johnstone Goes From Writer To Artist
Mister D: Jude Johnstone had her first Bette connection as the harmony vocal on “My Eye on You” from Bette’s…
