Bette Midler

Bette Midler Gets Lei'd by Mayor Bloomberg

Tom Murro | Posted 05.22.2012

Read More: Food, Politics, Music, Entertainment, Movies, Celebrities, Slidepollajax, Michael Bloomberg, Gracie Mansion, Bette Midler, Entertainment News

I know, this joke is like beating a dead flower, but it's nice 'schtick' coming from a man that is usually obligated to talk about things that make your eyes glaze over.

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The Givers: What Made Bette Midler Go Green? A Divine Interview!

Marlo Thomas | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Green, Marlo Thomas, Bette Midler, Slidepollajax, New York Restoration Project, Nyrp, Women News

Long before she became the "Divine Miss M," Bette Midler was a divine little girl with a divine love of nature. Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, s...

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The Givers: What Made Bette Midler Go Green? A Divine Interview!

Marlo Thomas | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Slidepollajax, The Givers, Bette Midler, Nyrp, Marlo Thomas, Women News

Long before she became the "Divine Miss M," Bette Midler was a divine little girl with a divine love of nature.

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Is A Joni Mitchell Comeback In The Works?

Liz Smith | Posted 04.20.2012

Read More: Joni Mitchell Comeback, The Pigeon Boys, Bette Midler, Joni Mitchell, Joni Mitchell Both Sides Now, Celebrity News

Joni's old friend David Geffen is reportedly "wooing" her to perform a series of shows at his Geffen Playhouse in Los Angeles. Those in the know and/or of a certain age, recall that Joni's celebrated "Free Man in Paris" song was written with Geffen in mind.

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Bill Cunningham Honored.. Stars Gather For 'Safe'.. Bette Midler's Picnic!

Liz Smith | Posted 04.19.2012

Read More: Bill Cunningham, Bette Midler, Kate Middleton Hotel, Coco, Kate Middleton, Ice-T, Bill Cunningham New York, Celebrity News

You can stay for four nights of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at Kate Middleton's favorite inn, the Goring Hotel, near Buckingham Palace for only a mere $1,598,300 in American money.

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Kim Novak's Surprising Revelation, Maggie Smith's Good News

Liz Smith | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Downton Abbey, Maggie Smith Downton Abbey, Kim Novak Bipolar, Bette Midler, Madonna WE, Kim Novak, Maggie Smith, Natalie Dormer, Celebrity News

She admitted to suffering from bipolar disorder and that she sometimes regrets her decision to leave show business, though she has been many years married to her veterinarian hubby in Oregon. She says she did not receive the proper diagnosis and medication until years after she left the movies. (No wonder Kim was always so sympathetic and supportive of Marilyn Monroe, who was probably bipolar herself.) Kudos to Robert Osborne for inspiring Miss Novak to tell so much more than she ever has before.

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California Love

D. R. Tucker | Posted 04.16.2012

I don't remember watching The Earth Day Special when it was first broadcast by ABC in April 1990. Perhaps if I had watched it 22 years ago, I would have avoided falling for the right's denialist trap.

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Will Rachel Maddow 'Drift' To The Best-Seller List This Week?

Liz Smith | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Rachel Maddow Drift, Bette Midler, Teri Hatcher, Julianna Margulies, Liz Smith, Rachel Maddow, Desperate Housewives, Vanity Fair, Celebrity News

"THAT IS as it should be!" So Sandra Bernhard declared when Liza Minnelli's press rep, Scott Gorenstein, told her that Liza's upcoming Florida concer...

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Bronson Pinchot Talks Cutting Ties With Hollywood

HuffingtonPost.com | Naughty But Nice Rob | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Bronson Pinchot Tom Cruise, Denzel Washington, Bronson PInchot, Video, Bronson Pinchot Renovation, Bronson Pinchot Restoring Houses, Bronson Pinchot House Flipping, Bronson Pinchot Quits Hollywood, Bette Midler, Slidewide, Tom Cruise, Celebrity News

"Risky Business" actor Bronson Pinchot has worked with some of the biggest stars in the world but has given up on Hollywood to work on an even bigger ...

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Who Knew Chris Rock Liked The Red Hot Chili Peppers?

Posted 03.20.2012

Read More: The Beastie Boys, Video, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Chris Rock, Bette Midler, Chris Rock Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Beastie Boys, Red Hot Chili Peppers Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Entertainment News

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced the presenters for this year's induction ceremony, and it looks like its list of presenters is as eclecti...

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"Midnight Blue" & Beyond: A Conversation With Melissa Manchester

Mike Ragogna | Posted 04.09.2012

Read More: Melissa Manchester, Sesame Street, Kenny Loggins, Paul Simon, Greg Barnhill, The Captain & Tennille, Al Kooper, Carol Bayer Sager, The Beatles, Tom Snow, The Roches, Stevie Wonder, Bette Midler, Peter Allen, Tony Bennett, Laura Nyro, Stevie Nicks, The Harlettes, For Colored Girls, Carole King, Susan G. Komen, Arif Mardin, Robby Benson, Tyler Perry, Sly Stone, Dean Pitchford, Joni Mitchell, Barry Manilow, Clive Davis, James Taylor, Rupert Holmes, Jeff Sweet, Entertainment News

"One of the things that I learned from Paul Simon's class is that all the stories have been told, it's the way you tell that story that's your thumbprint. That's really the job of the writer."

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The Best Celebrity Catfights And Diva Disses: Madonna, Elton, Lady Gaga, RuPaul And More

Posted 03.26.2012

Read More: Madonna Elton John, Video, Rosie O'Donnell, David Furnish, Patti LuPone, Madonna, Elton John, Bette Midler, Lady GaGa, Madonna David Furnish, The View, Celebrity Disses, Celebrity Catfights, Elisabeth Hasselback, Rupaul, Gay Voices News

Not surprisingly, gay media commentators were quick to sound off on perhaps the biggest celebrity catfight of 2012 so far: Elton John vs. Madonna at t...

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Moogy Klingman Passes

Michael Sigman | Posted 01.16.2012

Read More: Eric Clapton, David Amram, Bladder Cancer, John Siegler, The Peaceniks, Guns 'N Roses, Bitter End, Utopia, The Kingbees, Murray the K, The Living Few, DC Comics, Carly Simon, Paul Winter, Bette Midler, Jeff Sigman, Great Neck, Peter Yarrow, Newport Folk Festival, Todd Rundgren, Jimi James and the Blue Flames, Andy Kaufman, Bob Dylan, Kevin Ellman, Ralph Schuckett, Record World, Randy Brecker, Barry Manilow, Danny Kortchmar, Jimi Hendrix, Cafe Wha, Moogy Klingman, Fifty News

Mark "Moogy" Klingman passed away last night after a long, brave bout with cancer. You may not have heard his name, but you have heard, and enjoyed, his music.

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Is Geraldo Good In Bed? Ask Bette Midler

The Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 12.26.2011

Read More: Bette Midler Geraldo Rivera, Bette Midler, Video, Joy Behar, Geraldo Rivera, Media News

Bette Midler appeared on HLN's "Joy Behar Show" Tuesday night and took questions from Facebook fans. Asked about her infamous affair with Fox News ho...

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Hail to the Queens: Priscilla on Broadway Is a Global Culture Girl's Best Friend

E. Nina Rothe | Posted 11.18.2011

Read More: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Lizzy Gardiner, Tony Sheldon, Nick Adams, The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Broadway, Tim Chappel, Musicals, Will Swenson, Bette Midler, Culture News

Watching Priscilla Queen of the Desert made me believe the world can indeed be a better place, one where sequins, feathers and great men (albeit ones dressed as women) lead us on a journey towards love and acceptance.

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Getting Back To Her Roots?

Posted 11.14.2011

Read More: Billy Crystal, Marisa Tomei Crazy Stupid Love, Bette Midler Marisa Tomei, Bette Midler, Marisa Tomei, Marisa Tomei Billy Crystal, Billy Crystal Bette Midler, Marisa-Tomei, Marisa-Tomei-the-Wrestler, Entertainment News

While Marisa Tomei has come a very long way from wearing bejeweled bodysuits, to us, her biological clock will always be "Ticking. Like. This." Now...

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RuPaul's Drag U: Lady Bunny

John Gascot | Posted 09.30.2011

Read More: Women, Reality TV, Drag, RuPaul's Drag U, Drag Queens, Rupaul, Michele Bachmann, Rachel Maddow, Lady Bunny, Bette Midler, Justin Bieber, Culture News

I have fond memories of Lady Bunny at various NYC club parties during my days as a nightclub cigarette "girl." Bunny has stood the test of drag-time and continues to entertain with her unique, over-the-top brand of humor.

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A Brilliant New Twist On Shakespeare

George Heymont | Posted 09.16.2011

Read More: Amanda Dehnert, Philip Mills, Harold Pierce, California Shakespeare Theater, The Verona Project, Elena Wright, Bette Midler, Dan Clegg, Nate Trinrud, Adam Yazbeck, Two Gentlemen of Verona, Marissa Duchowny, Slings and Arrows, Arwen Anderson, Arts News

A sophisticated, intelligent new variation on Shakespeare's play received a rousing world premiere at the California Shakespeare Theater in a brilliant production conceived, written, directed, and composed by Amanda Dehnert.

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Lady Gaga Stole My Act!

HuffingtonPost.com | Naughty But Nice Rob | Posted 09.17.2011

Read More: Bette Midler Mermaid Wheelchair, Lady Gaga Wheelchair, Twitter, Lady GaGa, Stolen Act, Bette Midler, Bette Midler Lady Gaga Twitter Diss, Lady Gaga Mermaid Wheelchair, Bette Midler Lady Gaga, Video, Celebrity News

Lady Gaga may have suffered the backlash from disabled groups after performing in a wheelchair at a Sydney concert last week but Gaga isn't out of the...

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When the World Was Small and Man Knew His Place in It: This Artweek.LA (May 30 - June 5)

Bill Bush | Posted 07.31.2011

Read More: Fred Stonehouse, Marlene Dietrich, The New York Dolls, Gary Baseman, Tom Wudl, John Lennon, Adonna Khare, L.A. Art Scene, Fayette Hauser, ARTWALK Culver City, Lady GaGa, Bette Midler, Elton John, Truman Capote, David Bowie, La Around Town, Arts News

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Last Look: Style News You Might Have Missed (PHOTOS, POLL)

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Models, Coco Rocha, Christina Hendricks, Joan Rivers, Slidepollajax, Bette Midler, Carolyn Murphy, Nordstrom, Michael Kors, Style News

Welcome to Last Look, where we round up the Style scraps that didn't make it to our news page this week. Click through and catch up on what else happe...

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Valentine's Day Special: Top Ten Letter-Writing Movies

Samara O'Shea | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Keanu Reeves, Ryan Gosling, Sandra Bullock, Gerard Butler, Barbara Hershey, Juliet Capulet, Movies, Tom Hanks, Letters, Hilary Swank, Channing Tatum, Bette Midler, Amanda Seyfried, Jimmy Stewart, Rachel McAdams, Valentine's Day, Meg Ryan, Entertainment News

This Valentine's Day, curl up and watch a flick that commemorates the timeless art of putting prose on paper. Here are some top-notch letter-writing movies celebrating love.

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Streisand as 'Madame Rose'

Paul Katz | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Barbra Streisand Gypsy Movie, Bette Midler, Emile Ardolino, Barbra Streisand, Gypsy, Arthur Laurents, Entertainment News

Barbra Streisand has confirmed her intention to tackle the role of Madame ("Mama") Rose in a second silver-screen adaptation of the venerable musical Gypsy.

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Moogy's Gotta Have Friends

Michael Sigman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Eric Clapton, David Amram, Bladder Cancer, Newport Folk Festival, The Peaceniks, Guns 'N Roses, Todd Rundgren, Jimi James and the Blue Flames, Bitter End, Andy Kaufman, Bob Dylan, The Kingbees, Murray the K, The Living Few, DC Comics, Utopia, Carly Simon, Paul Winter, Randy Brecker, Bette Midler, Jeff Sigman, Barry Manilow, Great Neck, Danny Kortchmar, Jimi Hendrix, Moogy Klingman, Cafe Wha, Peter Yarrow, John Siegler, Kevin Ellman, Record World, Ralph Schuckett, Entertainment News

You got to have friends/To make that day last long Mark Klingman isn't a household name. But the terrific singer/songwriter/keyboardist/producer know...

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John Kerry, Paul Simon, Bette Midler at the "other" sanity rally - NYRP's Hulaween

Andrea Chalupa | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: The Highline, John McEnroe, New York Restoration Project, Patty Smyth, Amy Frietag, Paul Simon, Michael Kors, Vikram Pandit, Sanity Rally, Nyrp, Prescilla Queen of the Desert, John Kerry, Bette Midler, Hulaween Ball, The Boxer, Chilean Miners, Andrea Chalupa, New York News

John Kerry took the stage last night at the New York Restoration Project's annual Hulaween Ball at the Waldorf Astoria dressed in a gray suit and tie....

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