Monthly Archives: August 2005

Wednesday, August 31, 2005

Extra! Extra!: Bruce Vilanch Checks Into VH1′s Celebrity Fit Club!

Posted Aug 31, 2005 2:08 pm by Mister D

Just got an exclusive ( I have to tout because it’s so, so rare!) that Bruce will be in VH1′s Celebrity Fit Club next season! Yes!!! He gets to be paid to lose weight!!! But these coaches are rough…so don’t … Continue reading →

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Bruce Vilanch To Receive Bailiwick Repertory’s Trailblazer Award!

Posted Aug 31, 2005 12:08 pm by Mister D

From the Artistic Director, Bailiwick Repertory, Mr. David Zak: Bailiwick Repertory is thrilled that Bruce Vilanch will be honored with our Trailblazer Award on October 30, at our theater at 1229 West Belmont in Chicago. Bruce has been such a … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, August 30, 2005

Not Bette-Related: 3 Ways To Help The Hurricane Relief Effort

Posted Aug 30, 2005 10:08 pm by Mister D

I’m sure some of you have friends and relatives that have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina…just about all my relatives are from Biloxi, Gulfport, and Pensacola…and friends from New Orleans and the surrounding area. Like many, I’m just horrified at … Continue reading →

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Sample Some Peggy Lee Music!

Posted Aug 30, 2005 9:08 pm by Mister D

Yahoo has a nice feature where you can sample artist’s music…even Bette’s…but I thought some of you would like to familiarize yourself with Ms. Peggy Lee: Peggy Lee Audio Samples Also check out her official site to get a feel … Continue reading →

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Updated: Bette’s New CD Release Date: October 25th, 2005

Posted Aug 30, 2005 11:08 am by Mister D

Tentative release date for Bette’s “Bette Midler Sings The Peggy Lee Songbook” is October 25th On Sony/BMG…!!! Continue reading →

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Today In Entertainment History: August 30, 2005

Posted Aug 30, 2005 2:08 am by Mister D

In 1992, “Northern Exposure” and “Murphy Brown” were big winners at the annual Emmy Awards. Bette Midler picked up an Emmy for her appearance on the “Tonight Show” just before Johnny Carson retired.

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Monday, August 29, 2005

Update for 08/29/2005: Bette, Bruce, New Music, New Polls, And More!

Posted Aug 29, 2005 1:08 am by Mister D

* Okay-new music is up in the Bootleg Betty Jukebox and in Bootleg Betty Records – all Bette again!
* Clean Up The World Weekend On Septemeber 16-18
* Hulaween, October 31, 2005 with special guest performer, Elton John! The honorees: Sting and Trudi Styler!
* The Peggy Lee Tribute CD
* Bruce Bids Adieu To Broadway Sunday, September 4th
* Bruce Brings Back “Almost Famous” Come November
* New Bootleg Betty Polls
* 2 New Bette Sites On The Way! I Say Yay!!!

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Sunday, August 28, 2005

Clean Up The World Weekend: September 16 – 18

Posted Aug 28, 2005 6:08 pm by Mister D

Bette Midler to Voice Clean Up the World Announcements Environmental News Service SYDNEY, Australia (ENS) – World famous entertainer Bette Midler has pledged her support for Clean Up the World, the global outreach arm of Clean Up Australia, one of … Continue reading →

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Bruce Vilanch Bids Adieu To Broadway Sunday, September 4th, 2005, But He Has Much In Store For All Of Us!

Posted Aug 28, 2005 1:08 pm by Mister D

Well, after 700 + performances in the smash musical, Hairspray, Mister V will take his final bow as Edna on Sunday, September 4, 2005. If you haven’t seen his fabulously funny turn as Tracy Turnblad’s mom, now is the time … Continue reading →

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Thursday, August 25, 2005

Spirit In The Dark

Posted Aug 25, 2005 1:08 am by Mister D

I was 6 when I realised that I could talk to the spirits; He describes himself as a messenger between this world and the next Janet Tansley speaks to Merseyside’s most well-known medium.(Features) Liverpool Echo (Liverpool, England); 8/22/2005 Byline: t … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, August 23, 2005

BillBoard Magazine Bette Query…

Posted Aug 23, 2005 12:08 pm by Mister D

Mister D: I wrote almost the same letter to Billboard, but this time Dustin got the answer or non-answer. The soundscan fact is really interesting. Hi Keith! I’ve heard a rumor that Bette Midler has a new album in the … Continue reading →

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The Preservation Of Home Movies

Posted Aug 23, 2005 12:08 pm by Mister D

Press Release Source: Pro8mm Pro8mm, a Burbank Film Company in 8mm and Super8 Niche Market for 30+ Years, Expands Service to Digitize Home Movies for Public, Not Just Celebrities Tuesday August 23, 11:00 am ET BURBANK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug. 23, 2005–Pro8mm, … Continue reading →

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Sunday, August 21, 2005

Mister Kelly’s: Bruce, Barry, And A Little Bette!

Posted Aug 21, 2005 12:08 pm by Mister D

Chicago Sun-Times Mister Kelly’s heroes August 21, 2005 BY MIKE THOMAS STAFF REPORTER In a town teeming with historic icons, the storied Rush Street nightclub Mister Kelly’s makes the grade in spades. Long the place to see and be seen … Continue reading →

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Friday, August 19, 2005

Richard Jay-Alexander To Direct The “All-Star Jule Styne Celebration”

Posted Aug 19, 2005 8:08 pm by Mister D

Mister D: I just can’t help wondering if Bette may show up for this and belt out a few tunes from Gypsy…it could happen with RJ-A at the helm! All-Star Jule Styne Celebration to Feature Channing, Cook, Daly, Lansbury, Mitchell … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Need A Bette Fix Soon? Well, If You Can Afford It! (Thanks Brian P.!)

Posted Aug 17, 2005 12:08 am by Mister D

Tom Coughlin of the New York Giants and Curtis Martin of the New York Jets Cordially Invite you to The 1st Annual Pigskin Ball Friday, September 16, 2005 CIPRIANI | 110 East 42nd Street | New York, NY 6:30p.m. Business … Continue reading →

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