Monthly Archives: August 2003

Here’s an article on what Margaret South is doing post-Bette. Here’s an excerpt from the Honolulu Star Bulleting today: As for Margaret, although she worked part time after her son was born, she also had a frenetic career as co-founder, … Continue reading →

This is a great article by J. Wynn Rousuck, Sun Theater Critic, about Bruce becoming ‘Edna’ in Hairspray. And for all you BetteHeads…well, he talks about her, too….enjoy:-) For the transformation, click on the photo link to the right of … Continue reading →

Art Work: Tom Miro New York Daily News Hundreds of hot new sounds Jim Farber Saturday, August 30th, 2003 Comebacks and followups, debuts and swan songs — this fall’s music has ‘em all. As the season commonly filled with the … Continue reading →

Correction: I was informed that Linda did not get to go with the other 2 girls to New York, but I’m sure she was there in spirit with her Divine Dutchie comrades….so I’m leaving her name in there. Somebody had … Continue reading →

Mister D: Anyone who has never seen this on the big screen should make an effort if you are nearby. Mark Rydell will be on hand for a Q&A. The Rose Returns Hollywood’s Master Storytellers presents the newly restored version … Continue reading →

Posted on Thu, Aug. 28, 2003 MTV awards, just itching for outrageousness By David Hiltbrand Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer MTV’s president, Van Toffler, refers to it as “the biggest cultural and musical train wreck on the tube.” The pileup in … Continue reading →

This message is from my only fan:-): “Kazaa scam – I went on their last night and searched “Midler Rosemary” and low and behold, every track from her new album came up . . . I of course wasn’t fooled, … Continue reading →

Well, there’s plenty of news and music to write about….. Is there trouble on the set of The Stepford Wives? who knows? Will Bette be going a mini-tour with Barry Manilow? I don’t know What’s the 411 on the song … Continue reading →

Nicole’s ‘Stepford’ is in whine country The 411 By REBECCA LOUIE, SUZANNE ROZDEBA, ZOE ALEXANDER and BEN WIDDICOMBE Nicole Kidman has the ‘Stepford Wives’ set abuzz with concern that she’ll take time out to shoot a perfume ad. All’s not … Continue reading →

Should Bette Run For Governor of California? This was almost a tie, but the answer was “no, she should not” by a 3% margin. Ms. M has too much class to get involved in this freak show…I’d like to see … Continue reading →

GIVING A HAND TO SAVE HISTORY CITIES: A little-known law gives owners of historical homes tax relief for preservation. Singer-actress Bette Midler will save at least 40 percent on her property taxes on her Laguna Beach oceanfront home if she’s … Continue reading →

MANILOW GETS NEW FACE Singer Barry Manilow is said to have had plastic surgery to his entire face – except the famous nose. The 57-year-old is understood to have had a complete upper and lower facelift, including the removal of … Continue reading →

Scotch Plains show honors champion of education By GIOVANNA FABIANO Staff Writer Published in the Courier News on August 25, 2003 SCOTCH PLAINS — Manya S. Ungar lived life with passion, charisma and a fierce loyalty to her family, her … Continue reading →

Hollywood hasn’t called back church Cynthia Baran , Shoreline Bureau Chief 08/22/2003 MADISON — Hollywood types haven’t decided if the Madison Green will make it to the big screen. Officials of the First Madison Congregational Church were approached in early … Continue reading →

Thanks to Baltoboy Steve for pointing this out and I didn’t even notice! Anyway, it comes from an article I posted awhile back when Bruce was getting shaved (or butchered) on “Live with Regis and Kelli”. Anyway, I can’t believe … Continue reading →