Monthly Archives: June 2004

Show: The Late Show With David Letterman Network: (CBS) Columbia Broadcasting Service Date: Wednesday – July 07, 2004 (A REPEAT OF THE JUNE 6, 2004 SHOW) Time: 11:35 pm – 12:35 am ET Singer Bette Midler; national spelling bee champion … Continue reading →

Mister D: Bathhouse Lisa thought I should do a follow-up to the restoration of the Statue of David which Bette donated to last year. With Bette being in Italy, hopefully she’ll drop by to see the good work she contributed … Continue reading →

Knight Ridder Tribune News Service Lee, Luaine Photo: Greg Pace Bette Midler, who’s costarring in “The Stepford Wives,” has a 16-year-old daughter. Midler reports she’s incensed by the way the media panders to young people. “The thing that I think … Continue reading →

Now that Bette is on vacation…maybe I can take one. This gives everyone a chance to catch up on all things Bette. I would suggest checking out Darrell Redmond’s Bette on the Boards. Darrell has opened up the vaults in … Continue reading →

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE FINAL Variety Magazine Jun. 25 – 27, 2004 1. Fahrenheit 9/11………………..$23,920,637 Engagements: 868 Cume: $24,078,959 2. White Chicks…………………..$19,676,748 Engagements:2,726 Cume: $27,180,139 3. DodgeBall: A True Underdog Story…$18,787,419 Engagements:3,020 Cume: $67,458,145 4. The Notebook…………………..$13,464,745 Engagements:2,303 Cume: $13,464,745 5. … Continue reading →

I’ve put in some pics that fellow Bettehead Jamie sent me from the Spring Gala Bette held for the christening of her new BoatHouse. You’ll see a pic of Jamie with Bette and one with Jamie’s husband, Niall with Martin. … Continue reading →

(Thanks for the pic Sara) Mister D: As predicted, Michael Moore’s incendiary ode to the Bush administration broke records and made history becoming the highest grossing documentary in history. Seems to have stoked the curiosoty od the left, right, and … Continue reading →

Philadelphia Restaurant Trends – June 2004 By John Fischer Astral Plane (Their Website) This 31-year-old restaurant in an historic townhouse was chosen as the spot for Bette Midler’s 30th birthday party. The dramatic setting includes flowing fabric on the ceilings, … Continue reading →

Mister D: Stepford Wives actually moved up a notch during the week, but look for some heavy competition going into this weekend with another comedy, “White Chicks” and Micheal Moore’s “valentine” to President Bush. (Tongue firmly planted within my cheek) … Continue reading →

The first some of you probably know about, but there are many that may not. This is a piece on NPR’s Fresh Aire with Terry Gross regarding the Rosemary Clooney Tribute CD: NPR : Fresh Air for Friday, October 3, … Continue reading →

Kay wants fans to know song a clone JANE STEVENSON London Free Press 2004-06-25 Photo: Lynn Goldsmith John Kay of Steppenwolf showed how inherently cool he still is at age 60 as he leapt on stage at Roy Thomson Hall … Continue reading →

According to the New York Post’s Cindy Adams, the reason Bette could not reschedule to perform at New York’s Kerry Fundraiser was that she was going to be vacationing in Italy with her family….: KERRY. The new lineup for the … Continue reading →

Big News: Bruce Broadway Bound? I came upon this big tidbit/rumour on Broadway.com which implies that Mister V is heading for the neon lights of Broadway! This is very exciting news for the “We Got Bruce” fans (and I will … Continue reading →

TV Guide by Daniel R. Coleridge Irish funnylad Graham Norton has hosted a talk-show hit, So Graham Norton, in the UK for six years. Tonight on Comedy Central, he debuts an American version called The Graham Norton Effect at 10 … Continue reading →

My last post seemed to confuse some people because they didn’t see what the auction was all about. Here is what some person was trying to sell on Ebay. To make a long story short: Ms. Midler will be getting … Continue reading →