Daily guide for television and radio Aug 26, 2009
Then She Found Me 8 p.m., midnight (LMN) Helen Hunt directed and stars as a teacher who meets her birth mother (Bette Midler). R (2008). (Boston Globe)
Richard Poirier; literary critic and writer who founded Library of America Aug 22, 2009
He also wrote about the impact of Vietnam on the culture and the significance of the 1960s revolution, and he once compared Bette Midler s command of parody to that of the writers Mailer, Ralph Ginzburg, and Thomas Pynchon. In a 1968 essay in the Atlantic Monthly, he asserted that the nation was at war with its restive young. (Boston Globe)
'The Circus Starring Britney Spears' Adds Special Guest Jordin Sparks for Leg Two of Hit North American Tour Aug 16, 2009
The company 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 The Color Purple. The concert tour roster includes artists such as Taylor Swift, Leonard Cohen, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Hannah Montana, Britney Spears, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney and American Idols Live. (PR Newswire)
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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Weekend Events Aug 14, 2009
Helen Welch performs songs made popular by American divas, including Ella Fitzgerald, Barbra Streisand, Etta James, Bette Midler, Patsy Cline and more, with the Dave Stevens Big Band, Sunday, 2:30 p.m., on the floating stage at Bemus Point, N.Y.. Cost: Free. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Duck the din of Midtown with a garden-view meal Aug 12, 2009
Thanks to Bette Midler s nonprofit New York Restoration Project, many of the city s once dilapidated parks, including Fort Tryon Park (at about 192st Street), have been carefully restored. Fort Tryon Park, which houses the Cloisters Museum and Gardens, is also home to a 1930s stone building that in 2001 was turned into New Leaf Restaurant & Bar. (Boston Globe)
Terry Marotta: Reunions the right way Aug 11, 2009
Someone spoke to me in the supermarket recently, and it took me three whole aisles to realize it wasn t Bette Midler at all but instead some kid I d sat behind for four years in homeroom. This is why I ve come to believe that there are good and less-than-good ways to run a reunion. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
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)
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)
One more time now... Jul 11, 2009
Artists including Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Bette Midler, among others gathered on the night they recorded We Are The World. By Globe Staff / July 11, 2009. (Boston Globe)
So You Think You Can Dance gets interesting Jul 10, 2009
True, their foxtrot was bland, with some stilted movements and a bumpy final lift, doubly disappointing given that it brought us the well overdue return of Melanie ''Love Child of Patti LuPone and Bette Midler'' LaPatin, just with almost no actual spoken sass from LaPatin at all. B. (MSNBC -- Television)
Steve Richard Makes It into Heaven - and on the Road with Country Star Craig Morgan! Jul 7, 2009
In crafting his multi-faceted self-titled debut album, Richard also worked with producer/engineer Michael Bradford (Kid Rock, Uncle Kracker, Travis Tritt) and Grammy Award winning composer Jeff Silbar (Alabama, Janie Fricke, Bette Midler). Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lifeline Live: The latest details on Jackson Jun 29, 2009
Bette Midler remembers Jackson. The actress released this statement. (USA Today -- Life)
Canal Side generates hope Jun 21, 2009
Bette Midler, a few years back, stopped in the middle of a concert at HSBC Arena to say, Hey, Buffalo, I just love what you ve done with your waterfront. Midler s comments drew some hearty laughs and a generous round of applause, but it also crystallized what has been a frustrating issue for local leaders. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
Boom Boom Roumbanis Jun 16, 2009
And Joe Cocker, Jimi Hendrix, Van Morrison, John Cougar or Mellencamp, Meatloaf, Etta James and Bette Midler, Janis Steppenwolf, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rat Pack, U2, The Isley Brothers and 3. 2 gigabytes of others. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
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)
Some rappers inflate their hustler image Jun 5, 2009
Jay-Z has promoted bicycles with New Yorks Mayor Michael Bloomberg and 50 Cent recently stood alongside entertainer Bette Midler to promote parks and gardens. Image would be peoples perspective, 50 Cent told Reuters when asked what his old fans would think. (MSNBC -- Music)
The Townhouse Bar Jun 2, 2009
Among others, there's Benny Hill, Paul Simon, Bette Midler, Queen, Australian Crawl, Billy Idol and the Corrs, possibly the most boring band that ever existed. Who boasts about having the Corrs stay. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
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)
20 memorable shows in 20 years at Star Lake May 28, 2009
In the early years, the Post-Gazette Pavilion played host to such artists Mikhail Baryshnikov, Liza Minnelli, Andrew Dice Clay and Bette Midler before abandoning fine arts and adult contemporary for harder rock fare. HERE ARE 20 WE'LL NEVER FORGET. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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)
Obama Coming Back to Las Vegas May 26, 2009
The concert will be at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, with performances from Bette Midler, Clint Holmes and the Las Vegas Academy's student choir. But many people will show up to hear from the new Commander in Chief. (KLAS-TV)
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)
Walking for hope May 9, 2009
Then they took to the track, some of them with hair that has just begun to grow back and others with bandages, and made the first lap of the relay while Wind Beneath My Wings, a song by Bette Midler, played in the background. That lap means more than just walking around. (Alexander City Outlook, AL)
Its not your daddys burlesque! Forty Deuce is coming to The Show Apr 28, 2009
The Dancers: The Forty Deuce and Royal Jelly dancers are professionals with an impressive list of credentials that include performances with the likes of Cher and Bette Midler in Las Vegas. Their costumes range from classic, floor-length gowns adorned with Swarovski crystals that sell for upwards of $2,000, to corsets and bustiers that fetch up to $800. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
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)
The Reaction Apr 10, 2009
Then: S.E. Hinton, Monty Python, Bette Midler, Teri Garr, Aerosmith. Now: Alex Borstein, De Kift, Wade Driver Sr., Amy Sedaris, Declan O'Rourke, Raoul Vaneigem, Billie Holiday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
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)
Lady Gaga Shows Her Flashiest 'Poker Face' On 'American Idol' Apr 3, 2009
Lady Gaga Shows Her Flashiest 'Poker Face' On 'American Idol. The flamboyant pop star dazzles with her alien-disco performance art. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Leno returning to honor man who helped launch career Mar 30, 2009
"She discovered Bette Midler for me," he said of the singer-actress who performed at Lennie's in 1972. His wife had worked as a waitress at the Stables jazz club in Copley Square and knew the big names, he said. (Boston Globe)
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)
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)
AEG Live Confirms Leonard Cohen's North American Tour - First U.S. Dates in 15 Years Feb 20, 2009
"We are delighted to finally bring this phenomenal tour to the USA. Having spent the last 12 months touring the world, from Romania to Australia from London to Rome, America will now get the opportunity to see the show that has enthralled over 750,000 concert goers across the world to date. Not one to miss lightly, commented Rob Hallett, President of International Touring / AEG Live.AEG Live is honored to continue this extraordinary journey with Mr. Cohen. Now it's time to take North... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Bette Midler Celebrates One Year of the Showgirl Must Go On With More Tickets for Sale Feb 18, 2009
Daily Variety called the show "a razzle dazzle spectacular," The Los Angeles Times proclaimed, "Bette Midler is brash, funny, schmaltzy, surprising, poignant, charming, provocative, witty, bawdy and, of course, Divine," and the New York Daily News says Miss M. "hits the jackpot" with the most exciting show of her career. "The Showgirl Must Go On is not only the biggest show of my career - it's the biggest show in the history of show business," said Bette Midler ... The 4,300-seat Colosseum... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lily Allen and Perez Hilton in Twitter spat Feb 18, 2009
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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)
Todd Carty waves goodbye as he is FINALLY kicked off Dancing On Ice Feb 8, 2009
The show opened with a performance of From A Distance by Bette Midler, which Jayne Torvill and Dean skated to ... Bette Midler opened the show with a rendition of From A Distance. (Daily Mail)
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)
