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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…

The Grammy’s Are Tonight! An Overview Of Bette Midler & The Grammys

Bette Midler has won 3 Grammy Awards and received 14–15 nominations (sources vary slightly on the exact count, with the…

My New Year’s Eve Bette Midler Playlist Plus 10 Bonus Tracks

Here's my New Year's Eve Bette Midler Playlist. I curated it just for you. What? Don't you like it? Well,…

Video: Bette Midler – Friends – Parkinson 1979

From Boodles BonBon: Bette Midler’s “Friends” has long been a chosen-family/community anthem and is often cited as a gay anthem.

Video: Cool Yule – Bette Midler – Rockefeller Center

Video: Cool Yule - Bette Midler - Rockefeller Center

Audio: 3 Songs From ‘The Bette Midler Archive’ Gems, I Say!

Audio: 3 Songs From The Bette Midler Archive

37 Years Ago Today, Bette Midler’s Beaches Premiered

Beaches is a heartfelt comedy-drama (often called a tearjerker) adapted from Iris Rainer Dart's 1985 novel. It follows the lifelong…

Audio: Bette Midler – To Deserve You (Dim Zach Remix)

Audio: Bette Midler - To Deserve You (Dim Zach Remix)

The Magic Of The Great Toni Basil!

The woman Quentin Tarantino called ‘the goddess of go-go’ is one of the most connected and accomplished in Hollywood.

Audio: Bette Midler – In This Life (SKDJ vs Tony Moran Remix Edit)

Audio: Bette Midler - In This Life (SKDJ vs Tony Moran Remix Edit)

BetteBack May 1977: The Trials Of Bette Midler & Paul Simon

There is at least one man for whom Bette Midler harbors a certain amount of resentment, if not outright hostility:…

The Legacy Of Bette Midler! (Happy 80th Birthday!)

Bette Midler, a name synonymous with talent, charisma, and exuberance, has been a significant figure in the entertainment industry for…

Audio: A Few Matt Moss Mixes From Bette Midler’s Bette Of Roses Album

Audio: A Few Matt Moss Mixes From Bette Midler's Bette Of Roses Album

Bette Midler’s ‘The Rose’ Was Written In 20 Minutes By Amanda McBroom

Amanda McBroom wrote the timeless ballad, which singer and actress Bette Midler made a hit. Forty-eight years ago, Amanda McBroom…

BetteBack May 17, 1978: Interview – Formerly The Harlettes

BetteBack May 17, 1978: Interview - Formerly Of The Harlettes

On This Day In History: Beaches, The Soundtrack, Was Released, November 22, 1988

The Beaches soundtrack is a poignant companion to the 1988 film, showcasing Bette Midler’s vocal range and emotional depth.

On This Day In History: Bette Midler’s Movie ‘For The Boys’ Was Released, November 22, 1991

"For the Boys" (November 22, 1991) is a sweeping musical comedy-drama directed by Mark Rydell that chronicles the turbulent four-decade…

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…

BetteBack Aug 27, 1995: Better Bette Singing Wasn’t Always Fun For Bette Midler

For years, the Divine got no kick out of what she does best - singing.

New Songs In All 3 Jukeboxes

There are new songs in the Bette Midler Bootleg Betty Jukebox

When 4 Classic Songs Played Key Roles in “Seinfeld”

There were, however, a few times when music played a key role in the show’s plots. Let’s look back at…

Bette Midler Among The Top 15 Best Female Singers of All Time

From the soulful croons of the past to the electrifying performances of today, female vocalists have shaped the landscape of…

Bette Midler And Other Legendary Women Who Defined Music In The 70’s

These women weren’t just making hits—they were crafting survival guides, creating anthems of liberation and crafting new sonic languages.

What Is The Criteria For Being Nominated In The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame?

To be eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, artists must meet the following criteria:

A Ultimate Mother’s Day Playlist

You may already have that bouquet, cake, designer bag, jewelry, or envelope of cash at the ready, but you can…

Trilogy Of The Rose Songs From Midler’s Divine Madness

I'm referring to a sequence in Divine Madness (1980) where Bette Midler performs songs tied to her debut film, The…

20 Years Ago, Veteran Musicians Rake In Millions

Country star Shania Twain was third, playing to almost 950 000 fans and grossing $62,5-million, followed by Simon & Garfunkel…

Bette Midler Makes Top 20 List Of Favorite UK Songs

Smooth presenter Angie Greaves, who revealed the top 20 on air, said: “Smooth’s All Time Top 500 is a fantastic…

Video: Bette Midler Reflects on Fame, Music, and Life at 60 | Parkinson

Legendary entertainer Bette Midler sits down for a warm, hilarious, and heartfelt conversation about her new Peggy Lee tribute album,…

The May ‘Same Songs, Other Voices’ JukeBox Is Up

The May 'Same Songs, Other Voices' Jukebox is chock full of songs of other singers (in this case, actors) singing…