Why I’m Still A Star…

Queerty Bette Midler Explains Why She’s Still A Star April 24, 2013 It’s been a quarter of a century (!)…

BetteBack December 16, 1979: Midler on The Rose’: ‘Like what I lived through’

Elyria Chronicle Telegram December 16, 1979 CHICAGO – At first it seemed the casting mistake of the century. Bette Midler…

BetteBack October 28, 1979: Bette Midler Is No Joke (Interview)

Wisconsin State Journal October 28, 1979 Flaky singer of raunchy songs breaks out of her stereotype in a dramatic, emotional…

BetteBack September 4, 1979: Bette On Elton John

Winnipeg Free Press September 4, 1979 When Elton John announced he was bisexual (“You mean he likes girls?” was what…

BetteBack September 21, 1978: The abusive Bette Midler is a Rose

Winnipeg Free Press September 21, 1978 She burst onto the scene after having established herself as one of the leading…

Audio: I Know This Town by Bette Midler

I Know This Town by Bette Midler I know these streets and these backyards, this barn that’s falling down. We…

Bringing New York’s Notorious BathHouse To The Screen

The Hollywood Reporter SXSW: ‘Continental’ Director Malcolm Ingram on ‘Gay Fatigue,’ Bette Midler and His Fallout With Kevin Smith March…

Back To The Bathhouse: Continental

Queerty Back To The Continental: The Birthplace Of Bette Midler, House Music And Gay Sex March 12, 2013 According to…

How Bette Became The Divine Miss M

Village Voice How Bette Midler Became “Bathhouse Betty” By Michael Musto Mon., Mar. 11 2013   Way before she was…

“Continental” Movie Review

The Hollywood Reporter Continental: SXSW Review March 11, 2013 The director of “Small Town Gay Bar” hits the opposite end…

Malcolm Ingram’s ‘Continental’ Tells the Story of the Infamous NYC Bathhouse

IndieWire Meet the 2013 SXSW Filmmakers #2: Malcolm Ingram‘s ‘Continental’ Tells the Story of the Infamous NYC Bathhouse FEBRUARY 27,…

New Documentary About The Continental Baths To Debut At SXSW

Out First Look: Official Poster for ‘Continental’ Documentary 2.15.2013 By Diego James ‘Small Town Gay Bar‘ filmmaker’s new film focuses…

BetteBack August 23, 1977: Bette Wants A New Image

Findlay Courier Looking For Wider Audience Bette Midler Tired Of Old Image August 23, 1977 Bette Midler was describing the…

BetteBack June 2, 1977: Dustin Hoffman To Guest On Bette Midler’s Fall Special

Van Nuys Valley News Hollywood celebre June 2, 1977 Dustin Hoffman, who never does, this sort of thing, has agreed…

BetteBack May 29, 1977: The Bette Midler/Paul Simon Feud

Independent Press May 29, 1977 Q: What’s behind the Paul Simon–Bette Midler feud? A: The Divine Miss M. and Rhymin’…

BetteBack February 26, 1977: Bette Wails Against Liz Smith Item

Colorado Springs Gazette Liz Smith February 26, 1977 THE MORE YOU ARE TALKED ABOUT, THE LESS POWERFUL YOU ARE said…

BetteBack February 25, 1977: Barry Manilow Gets His First Network Special

Yuma Daily Sun Man/fow has special By BOB THOMAS February 25, 1977 LOS ANGELES (API – The name of the…

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.…

Bette Mider Excited About Adele’s Future (Thanks Ron)

Bette Midler glad Adele is a new gay icon Pride Source ‘I’m really happy that she’s made it and that…

Bette Midler: Little Miss Homebody!

The Jewish Journal December 12, 2012 | 3:16 pm Bette Midler: The Divine Miss Bubbe Posted by Naomi Pfefferman Who…

BetteBack 1976: Bette Midler Attends Rock Promoter Ron Delsener’s Surprise Birthday Party (June 25, 1976)

Syracuse Herald Journal June 25, 1976 Rock impressario Ron Delsiner’s surprise birthday party at the U.S. Steakhouse brought out such…

BetteBack 1976: The Divine Bette Midler Dazzles Valley Forge (March 10, 1976)

Delaware County Daily Times The Divine Dazzles Valley Forge March 10, 1976 VALLEY FORGE – Zany, zealous, wild and witty…

Huffington Post Celebrates Bette’s Birthday!

Huffington Post Happy 67th birthday to the Divine Miss M! Dec 1, 2012 Happy 67th birthday to the Divine Miss…

Broadway World Celebrates Bette Midler’s Birthday…

Happy Birthday, Bette Midler! Bette Midler produced the recent Broadway musical “Priscilla Queen of the Desert.’ She made her Broadway…

BetteBack 1975: “Clams” Tasty And Divine

Stroudsburg Pocono Record Bette Midler‘s new show is her most divine yet May 10, 1975   NEW YORK (UPI) –…

Video: Johnny Carson Presents Bette Midler With A Special Tony Award ~ 1974 (Great Speech)

Johnny Carson presents Bette Midler with a Special Tony at The 28th Annual Tony Awards ~ 1974  

BetteBack 1974: Bette Midler And Barry Manilow Part Ways

Winnipeg Free Press The Divine Mr. M February 16, 1974 He has become known as the Divine Mr M because…

BetteBack: Bette Midler Gains New Audience…

San Mateo Times Lyons Den LEONARD LYONS December 22, 1973 Bloomingdale’s is now selling towels inscribed with “Continental Baths.” Bette…

The Advocate Turns 45

The Advocate 45 Years of Stirring the Pot Ever since the first issue of The Advocate clandestinely rolled off the…

BetteBack: “Bette & Barry: Back to the Bathhouse” Performances Continuing Through September 12.

Theater Ink Bette & Barry: Back to the Bathhouse By John Rowell: August 8 ”“ 15 BATHTIME: Bette Midler has…