Bette Midler played Roberta "Bobbie" Markowitz in the 2004 remake of The Stepford Wives, a supporting role as a sassy,…
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37 Years Ago Today: Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” Hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100
37 Years Ago Today: Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings” Hit #1 on Billboard Hot 100
Bette Midler And A Brief History With Tonys And Broadway
The 79th Tony Awards will be held tonight on June 7, 2026, to recognize excellence in Broadway productions during the…
50 Years Ago This Month, Bette Midler’s Live At Last Premiered On Record
Live at Last captures Bette at the height of her 1970s stage persona — bawdy, theatrical, and vocally fearless.
28 years ago today, Bette Midler Guested On The Murphy Brown Finale
Bette Midler’s appearance on the Murphy Brown finale, on May 18, 1998 (28 years ago today) is remembered as a…
Haole to Haole with Bette Midler
I’d been waiting 25 years to talk to Bette Midler, so I dove at the chance to interview the Divine…
Happy 9th Anniversary to Bette Midler’s Hello Dolly!
Bette Midler's Hello, Dolly! was the acclaimed 2017 Broadway revival of the classic Jerry Herman musical, which opened April 20,…
Bette Midler’s Iconic TIME Cover—39 Years Today
Thirty?nine years ago today, Time magazine decided the only logical thing to put on its March 2, 1987, cover was…
Who’s Won Record And Song Of The Year At The Grammys? What’s The Difference?
If you’ve watched a whole Grammy Awards ceremony, you might be wondering why there were two different awards for the…
36 Years Ago Today, Bette Midler’s Stella Premiered
Stella (1990) is a drama film starring Bette Midler in the title role. It's the third major screen adaptation of…
Today Marks The 26th Anniversary Of Bette Midler’s Movie, Isn’t She Great
Isn't She Great is a 2000 biographical comedy-drama film starring Bette Midler as Jacqueline Susann, the bestselling author best known…
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…
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…
This Day In History: 32 Years Ago Today, Gypsy With Bette Midler Premiered On TV
Bette Midler's Gypsy refers to the 1993 television movie adaptation of the classic 1959 Broadway musical Gypsy:
On This Day: 48 Years Ago Bette Midler’s Ol’ Red Hair Is Back Premiered On Network TV
In 1977, Midler’s first television special, whose title, Ol’ Red Hair Is Back, was a takeoff on Frank Sinatra’s Ol’…
On This Day In History: Bette Midler’s 4th Album, Broken Blossom, Is Released, November 17, 1977
The title "Broken Blossom" appears to be a subtle nod to the 1919 silent film "Broken Blossoms," directed by D.W. Griffith, which…
Tragic Details That Shaped Bette Midler’s Life
But what you might not know about Midler is that she dealt with many obstacles on her way to fame. The…
Today In History: Divine Madness Premiered At Toronto Film Festival
Divine Madness is a 1980 concert film featuring Bette Midler, capturing her electrifying live performance at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium…
The Story Behind Bette Midler’s Song The Rose
If you hear “The Rose” on the radio today and don’t know the story behind it, you might just assume…
This Day In History: Bette Midler’s The Rose Premiered In L.A.
The movie "The Rose" premiered in Los Angeles on October 10, 1979. Bette Midler starred as the titular character, Rose,…
Palace Costume – Hollywood’s Legendary Costume House
Strolling through Palace Costume is a bit like stepping into a Tim Burton movie.