Daily television guide Aug 15, 2009
Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton as wives plotting revenge on their unfaithful mates. PG (1996). (Boston Globe)
Steve Richard Hits the Road with Country Star Craig Morgan and Will 'Stomp' along the Way at Country Dance Clubs and Honky-Tonks Aug 15, 2009
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Vocalzone Applaud 'Road to V' Winners Aug 10, 2009
Other known Vocalzone users include Snoop Dogg, Madonna, James Hetfield, Bette Midler, Burt Bacharach, Christopher Cazenove, David Bowie, Joss Stone, Julie Andrews, Vince Neil, Whitney Houston, Nine Inch Nails, Pl;cido Domingo, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Travis, Alexander Armstrong, Robbie Williams, Cerys Matthews and Jarvis Cocker. Links to videos and articles on Vocalzone & The Last Republic. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Real islanders, please stand up Aug 8, 2009
Suspect: BETTE MIDLER Claim to fame: Singer/actress Birthdate: Dec. 1, 1945 Birthplace: Honolulu (or so she says. Obama overtone: Midler's parents (originally from New Jersey) did not have much money while she was growing up; in lieu of elite Punahou, Midler attended public school near Pearl Harbor, where she is said to have graduated as valedictorian. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Aniston unconcerned with single status Aug 5, 2009
In People magazine, Bette Midler offered advice to cure Aniston's single-girl status. "She should find somebody who is really hot, who's not in show business. Somebody with a lot of money, and she should live the large life and forget about these a--holes," Midler said. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Portrait of suffering Aug 1, 2009
Bette Midler had a few tokes as Mel Gibson's marriage counselor in "What Women Want," but the strung-out, midlife seediness of these latest incarnations marks a new cinematic low for mental-health professionals. These folks aren't just high. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
What Kate did next Jul 26, 2009
" Armed with inspiration from Bette Midler and Liza Minnelli's Liza with a Z, they were only up to first-draft stage when Adelaide Cabaret Festival director David Campbell offered them a slot in this year's line-up. "I wanted so much to do this," Ceberano says. "Literally, we had a month of learning this stuff. Ninety minutes, 12 songs. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Globe debuts Broadway-bound 'First Wives Club' musical Jul 16, 2009
Three years in development, the musical is based on the 1992 book by Olivia Goldsmith (and subsequent 1996 film starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler and Diane Keaton) about three middle-aged Manhattanites who plot revenge on their husbands, who've left them for younger women. The musical features a book by three-time Tony winner Rupert Holmes ("Curtains," "The Mystery of Edwin Drood") and a new score by the songwriting trio of Brian Holland, Lamont Dozier and Eddie Holland, whose pop and Rlog has... (North County Times)
19 Entertainment and dick clark productions Lock in So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 Jul 15, 2009
The company's national promotion arm is currently producing tours and productions including Bette Midler "The Showgirl Must Go On" and Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas; and "Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs," an international tour of the artifacts of King Tut. Recent and upcoming promoted concert tours have included artists such as Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen, Justin Timberlake, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Hannah Montana, Spice Girls, Prince, Britney Spears, Kenny... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Staged reality Jul 6, 2009
The light, comedic "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List" (10 tonight, Bravo) seems especially rigged and pre-planned this season as Griffin just happens to get invitations from and meet up with other celebs, from Bette Midler to Paris Hilton. Gone are the days of simply following Griffin around to tour dates and in her supposedly real life. (Multichannel News)
Lifeline Live: The latest details on Jackson Jun 29, 2009
Bette Midler remembers Jackson. The actress released this statement. (USA Today -- Life)
'Change' will be all that's left (1) Jun 21, 2009
In addition to "Trading Places" with Dan Ackroyd and Eddie Murphy; Aaron also produced "The Rose" with Bette Midler and, more recently, "Freedom to Fascisim" which can be viewed online. He thought it was so important, he made it available free of charge. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
ADRIAN APOLLO: Evolution of 'The Tonight Show' Jun 6, 2009
Who could forget the night when Johnny's final two guests appeared on the show, Bette Midler and Robin Williams. I never watched an hour of television in my life that evoked such deep and varying emotions, which ran the gamut from laughter to sadness. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
REGION: "Mister Rogers" tribute canceled May 29, 2009
In his publicity for the show, Kinsell intimated that a host of celebrities such as Bette Midler, Dick Van Dyke, Bob Newhart and Eddie Murphy would attend his "gala" tribute ... "I thought how cool would this be and I would get a chance to meet Bette Midler," Lewis said. (North County Times)
REGION: Mister Rogers' successor? PBS and Rogers family say no May 28, 2009
He also won't guarantee appearances by stars such as Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Dick Van Dyke, Eddie Murphy, Bob Newhart or Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, who are pictured on and whom Kinsell says all support his efforts. "We are expecting all of them to be there, but we do not want to publicize who just in case something comes up," Kinsell said Tuesday. (North County Times)
GOP-ers Invoke Reagan to Fight Reid May 27, 2009
Reid is hosting President Barack Obama on Tuesday night at a glitzy Las Vegas fundraiser at Caesars Palace, featuring Sheryl Crow and Bette Midler ... Reid is hosting President Barack Obama on Tuesday night at a glitzy Las Vegas fundraiser at Caesars Palace, featuring Sheryl Crow and Bette Midler. (Newsmax)
Guitar legend May 27, 2009
And he'll go there without the aid of mind-boggling stagecraft that accompanied the Sin City residencies of Celine Dion and Bette Midler. The Joint feels like "one of those great older clubs that you might have seen Santana in back in the day," says John Meglen, co-CEO of AEG Live/Concerts West. (USA Today)
Leno ready to pass torch to O'Brien May 25, 2009
Final guests: Robin Williams, Bette Midler, May 21, 1992 (Carson's final show, aired the next night, featured no guests). Memorable moment: Midler's performance of "One for My Baby (and One More for the Road)" brought host and audience to tears. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Auction Cause Goes Live With "Money Can't Buy" Celebrity Auctions For Charity on eBay May 22, 2009
Music memorabilia, signed items, even Bette Midler tickets. All starting super low with no reserve price. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Read Hannity's America May 21, 2009
Well, now only a few months later, President Obama plans to hit up the Vegas strip on your dime, in order to headline a mega-fundraiser for Senator Harry Reid who is not doing so well in the polls alongside Bette Midler and Sheryl Crow. But the president's visit isn't sitting well with elected officials there. (Fox News)
Lenos Last Guest Is Tonights Next Host May 15, 2009
Carson's final guests were Bette Midler and Robin Williams, who appeared on Carson's next-to-last show. He hosted his final "Tonight" broadcast without guests. (KWTX.com, TX)
Elton John ends 5-year run in Las Vegas Apr 28, 2009
Wearing a bright red shirt that matched his piano and a coat emblazoned with Las Vegas Pirates on its back and Captain Elton on its right sleeve, Elton John rolled through his hits and reflected on his time at the Colosseum, a stage he famously shared with Celine Dion, Bette Midler and Cher ... Youve got Bette Midler, youve got Cher. (MSNBC -- News)
'Idol' First: Judges Save Matt Giraud In Spite of Low Votes Apr 17, 2009
Joining Matt in the bottom three were Anoop Desai, who had also sung a Bryan Adams song, (Everything I Do) I Do It for You, and Lil Rounds, who had sung Bette Midler s ballad The Rose. If any trend could be spotted there, other than viewers anti-Bryan Adams bias, it s that all three contestants had made safe choices and had generally ignored the advice they had been given by Quentin Tarentino, who served as the contestants mentor this week, in which they all sang songs from movie soundtracks. (Fox News)
Philadelphia exhibit shows Hollywood illustrations Apr 17, 2009
The retrospective exhibit includes some of his memorable imagery from the "Indiana Jones" movies, Bette Midler albums, Barbara Streisand films, TV Guide portraits and many others ... Many of Amsel's illustrations are instantly recognizable: Bette Midler's rosy cheeks and copper-toned curls on "The Divine Miss M" album cover; Robert Redford and Paul Newman in the poster for "The Sting," an homage to "Saturday Evening Post" illustrator J.C. Leyendecker; playfully kitschy "Flash Gordon"; and the... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
`American Idol' switches up judging format Apr 16, 2009
" "There's no excuses anymore - you're not the artist we met" earlier in the competition, Cowell said. Rounds argued back, saying she tried to inject some soul into the Bette Midler song. "Don't ever be afraid to say what you feel, Lil," Abdul soothed. "Those who matter don't mind. " And that's where the show cut off. ? 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Learn more about our . Interact - Got a great shot of... (FOX 11, AZ)
American Idol Recap Top 7 Apr 15, 2009
Lil Rounds The Rose by Amanda McBroom (as performed by Bette Midler), from The Rose. This one was a complete shocker, because for the first time, Lil struggled vocally. (Suite101.com)
Cinema du food court: Great mall movies Apr 8, 2009
Scenes from a MallThis Paul Mazursky comedy featuring Woody Allen and Bette Midler as a couple whose longtime marriage implodes amid admissions of infidelity at the mall gets a bad rap, but Ive always been a fan. For one thing, Mazurskys an underrated American filmmaker, and its fun to see Allen making a rare appearance in someone elses movie. (MSNBC -- News)
Inside Hef's Super-Sexy Sin City 83rd Birthday: A 'Beaten Up' Holly and Hef Reunite For First Time Since Split Apr 7, 2009
Bette Midler and a posse of pals enjoying sushi on Thursday at Sin City's Simon at Palms Place. "Star Trek" star Chris Pine and actress Sienna Miller at a private party at Strip House inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Thursday. (Fox News)
'Rebel' Dean remembered Apr 5, 2009
"Bette Midler ("The Rose") is another monster talent. ... It's painful to watch.". What Rydell meant, Sontag explained the next day, is that great actors make you feel you're witnessing their private anguish. (News & Observer)
NY LUST, LAID BARE Mar 27, 2009
In 1977, Larry Levenson, a schlubby kosher-meat salesman from Long Island, took over the basement of the Ansonia Hotel on the Upper West Side, formerly the site of the gay-oriented Continental Baths where Bette Midler rose to fame. This dedicated swinger turned Plato's into a freewheeling orgy where, for a 35 admission charge, celebrities rubbed elbows (and often a lot more) with the bridge-and-tunnel crowd that was turned away from the concurrent (and more drug-oriented) Studio 54. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Marital Infidelity Dating Agency Offers LeAnn Rimes Free Lifetime Membership Mar 26, 2009
" A rep for Lady Sovereign did not respond for comment. Luckily for Hilton however, Kanye West made an unexpected appearance at the party to see the other bands perform and was so hyped that he jumped on stage and did an impromptu concert. ' Drew Barrymore checking out the Nintendo Lounge at South by Southwest in Austin, TX on Saturday. Cisco Adler and Shwayze also stopped by following their popular performance on Friday night. Adler's model girlfriend was seen waiting for him side stage during... (Fox News)
Interview with Robert Patterson Mar 24, 2009
Twilight: What's Next for Rob Pattinson. - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. (Variety)
1989 Spring Break: A year that left Daytona Beach reeling Mar 22, 2009
Tone Loc, "Funky Cold Medina"; Madonna, "Like a Prayer"; B-52's, "Love Shack;" Young MC, "Bust a Move;" Bette Midler, "Wind Beneath My Wings". IN THE STANDS. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Film Fun for Friday the 13th Mar 14, 2009
Bette Midler, who stars as one of the three witches, sings the show-stopping song, I Put A Spell On You. Freaky Friday. (Suite101.com)
Monsters vs. Watchmen Mar 7, 2009
Bette Midler; eva mendes; 'The Women' trailer; Meg Ryan; video; variety; Diane Keaton; Marvel Comics returns to the bigscreen with the second installment of the action/fantasy thriller. The Golden Army; Marvel Comics; Hellboy 2; movie; sequel; Selma Blair; Three women are stalked by a killer with a grudge that extends back to the girls' childhoods. (Variety)
Henry Selick on 2-D 'Coraline' Mar 2, 2009
Coraline's Selick on the Fantastic Garden - Thompson On Hollywood on Variety. Remarkably, on its fourth weekend, the is still hanging in there--it grossed more than $5 million and placed eighth on its way to some $70-million in total domestic gross--even though. (Variety)
Royal treatment Feb 28, 2009
Many of those who were invited have ties to either Beahm or Hawai'i: Oprah, Bette Midler, Kelly Preston and Zeta-Jones, to name a few. As of this printing, actress Heather Graham is expected to attend, as are Daniel Dae Kim and Yunjin Kim of "Lost," Andy Baldwin of "Bachelor" fame and Hayden Panettiere of "Heroes.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
NY's tax credit program revamped Feb 28, 2009
The Women' trailer; Bette Midler; Diane Keaton; eva mendes; Meg Ryan; variety; video; Vin Diesel returns to the action-genre in Fox's futuristic thriller, 'Babylon A.D.'; 'Babylon A.D.' trailer; August 2008; Fox; variety; video; Vin Diesel; Saw V Teaser Trailer; Rainn Wilson stars as an out-of-work '80's drummer who's called upon for a last-minute gig. (Fox); 'The Rocker' trailer; christina applegate; comedy; Fox; Rainn Wilson; variety; video; College Movie Trailer; Woody Allen is back behind... (Multichannel News)
THIS OSCAR'S GROUCHY Feb 24, 2009
THIS OSCAR'S GROUCHY - New York Post. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Last Update: 07:25 AM EST. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Kidman, Urban refuse pre-nuptial contract Feb 8, 2009
Singer Bette Midler is reported to sing at their wedding, which will take place on June 25 in Sydney. A source said: "It is Nicole and Keith's special song, and it is not like she's just booked some random singer to do it - she's got the original artist. That should get a few people crying into their tissues.". (Xinhuanet, China -- Entertainment)
Chef to the stars brings her cooking to Celebrity Chef event Feb 8, 2009
Vivaldo has cooked for celebrities and dignitaries like George H.W. Bush, Ronald Reagan, Prince Charles, Bette Midler, Suzanne Somers, Merve Griffin, Cher, Aaron Spelling, Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwartzenegger. "Oh my gosh, she's huge," raved Blake Doten, publicity chair for the nonprofit club. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
VIDEO: Marshfield seniors iron out Wrinkles before performances Feb 8, 2009
I did Bette Midler since people always said I reminded them of Bette Midler. In this show, I initially said, I ll do all the Bettes, Bette Midler, Bette Davis and Boo-boo-be-doop Bette. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Radio & TV Talk Feb 7, 2009
Are you going to sing a song to yourself, sort of like a Bette Midler tune on a piano ... We re going to superimpose my head on Bette Midler s body which is something I dreamed about when I was 14. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
