Monthly Archives: February 2009

Saturday, February 28, 2009

A BetteHead Really Needs Our Love & Support

Hey everyone: I wish I knew how to do this better, so I’ll ask this the best way I can. Remember a while back Mary R., a real devoted Bettehead asked us for suggestions for iTune music before she went … Continue reading

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Friday, February 27, 2009

A Fan’s Perspective: LAS VEGAS, NEW YEAR’S EVE/DAY, 1999-2000

LAS VEGAS, NEW YEAR’S EVE/DAY, 1999-2000 by Ray Cooper The last time I saw Bette perform was November 30, 1999 in Houston and I would head back to Dallas the next day, December 1st., Bette’s birthday. In Houston my seat … Continue reading

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Red Is The New Black, Blonde, Whatever

Inquirer Lifestyle / Lifestyle http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20090227-191257/Red-alert-on-hair BACKSTAGE PASS : Red alert on hair By Isabel Roces Philippine Daily Inquirer Posted date: February 27, 2009 GOING red will get you some attention. Some even shine brighter in the harshness of Hollywood’s spotlights. … Continue reading

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Bette Expected To Attend ReOpening Of The Royal Hawaiian

HonoluluAdvertiser.com Royal treatment Renowned event designer plans lavish evening to celebrate hotel’s reopening By Paula Rath Advertiser Staff Writer When The Royal Hawaiian hotel began planning its grand reopening gala, organizers were clear about one thing: “We wanted it to … Continue reading

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Thursday, February 26, 2009

Wisdom (Thanks Amanda)

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Ask Inman: Woody The Spoon

The Courier-Journal David Inman Feb 26, 2009 Soupy show (Thanks Nay) Dear Inman: When I was a kid in the 1970s, there was a show with a soup name, possibly on public TV, like “Chicken Soup” or “Tomato Soup.” I … Continue reading

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Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Charity Buzz:
Fly to Las Vegas and See The Divine Miss M–FRONT ROW!

Description Includes: Two front row tickets to see Bette Midler’s Las Vegas extravaganza on March 28, 2009, LIVE!-plus, an autographed program. Also includes two coach air tickets on AirTran. Las Vegas may never be the same after the arrival of … Continue reading

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Updates: 02-25-09

I’ve loaded up new music in the Bootleg Betty Jukebox a little early. I will be taking off part of Thursday and Friday for hospital stuff (nothing serious). I should hopefully have a new Ray Cooper story up either late … Continue reading

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Writing Teacher, Margaret South (“Beaches”) Shares Her Talent

Star Bulletin Da Kine Feb 25, 2009 Writing teacher to share her talent Margaret South shares her expertise as a writing teacher at the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators” conference March 7 at the Ala Moana Hotel. Her … Continue reading

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Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Liz Smith: Goodbye New York Post, Hello wowOwow

February 24, 2009, 2:38 pm Liz Smith Bids City’s Tabloids Goodbye By James Barron Updated, 5:15 p.m. | After Thursday, the gossip columnist Liz Smith will not have a home in a New York City tabloid for the first time … Continue reading

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Save The Date: Shayna Steele To Play Splash Bar March 9th

Playbill.com Hairspray’s Steele to Make a Splash March 9 By Andrew Gans February 24, 2009 Shayna Steele, who is currently part of The Showgirl Must Go On, the Bette Midler extravaganza at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, will go it … Continue reading

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Twisted – (Thanks Mihai)

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Uh-Oh Liz Is Mad

The New York Post This Oscar’s Grouchy Liz Smith Feb 24, 2009 ‘IT’S A grand and glorious feeling, but I’ll be wearing the same size hat tomorrow,” said Clark Gable after winning an Oscar back in 1935. Hmmm, maybe that’s … Continue reading

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Monday, February 23, 2009

Bette Leaves For “The One Show” A Few Months Ago (Thanks Hayley and Wendy)

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Looking Back: The Royal Crown Revue

The Boys in the Band kitsapsun.com The Boys in the Band Who’s Who in the Royal Crown Revue: MARK CALLY (guitar) The native Australian found work in New York City as a session musician, in his own band, Set ‘Em … Continue reading

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