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BetteBack September 25, 1998: Midler Credits Shrieking Fan For New Album Name

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BetteBack December 22, 1973: From White Towels To Black Ties

San Mateo Times December 22, 1973 Bloomingdale’s is now selling towels inscribed with “Continental Baths.” Bette Midler, who began her…

Bette Midler Reveals How She Got Her Nickname with Release of Deluxe Edition of ‘The Divine Miss M’

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