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Tuesday, August 3, 2010

The Bette Midler SongBook + 25 Song Set List (Thanks Herb!)

Posted at 7:10 am by Mister D

Friends Stay With Me The Rose It’s Too Late The Gift Of Love Bed Of Roses Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy Stuff Like That There Ukulele Lady Chapel Of Love Mele Kalikimaka There Is Something Your Heart Has Been Telling Me … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Photography Book: You Should Have Heard Just What I Seen (Ecstatic Peace Library; November 2010)

Posted at 1:59 am by Mister D

NEW YORK, NY.- Newly established publisher/editor Thurston Moore (founding member of Sonic Youth) is ecstatic to present as lead title in his first fall season: a luxury format, hardcover volume of the sumptuous photography taken by his favorite American music … Continue reading →

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Sunday, May 16, 2010

Books: Lowside of the Road

Posted at 3:20 am by Mister D

The Independent Lowside of the Road, By Barney Hoskyns By Reviewed by Brandon Robshaw May 16, 2010 Lowside of the Road, By Barney Hoskyns By Reviewed by Brandon Robshaw Tom Waits is a notoriously difficult interviewee, and not only refused … Continue reading →

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Thursday, February 11, 2010

Catching Up With Elinor Lipman

Posted at 5:47 am by Mister D

Mister D: I just wanted to say that ever since our lunch with Ms Lipman almost 2 years ago, my mother has become a voracious reader of Ms. Lipman’s novels. Absolutely loves them…she’s read them all. I’m quite slow, but … Continue reading →

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Monday, June 1, 2009

A Little Bit More About “The Believers”

Posted at 12:36 pm by Mister D

Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Heller (What Was She Thinking?; Notes on a Scandal) puts to pointed use her acute observations of human nature in her third novel, a satire of 1960s idealism soured in the early 21st … Continue reading →

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Monday, May 4, 2009

Elinor Lipman’s New Book: “The Family Man”

Posted at 1:03 pm by Mister D

Mister D: Some of you were already fans of Ms. Elinor Lipman before “Then She Found Me,” while others fell in love with her writing after the movie was released. Well, all of you are lucky, because she has a … Continue reading →

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Monday, January 26, 2009

Look At Those…Baubles!!!!!

Posted at 4:13 am by Mister D

Midler’s name, and brief appearance, a boon to Nevada Ballet Theatre By John Katsilometes Bette Midler, shown with her Nevada Ballet Theatre Woman of the Year award on Jan. 17. Photo: Audrey Dempsey (Bette Midler, shown with her Nevada Ballet … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

Bette Hosts Book Signing Tonight In Vegas!

Posted at 10:06 am by Mister D

Caesars Palace headliner Bette Midler, dining Monday at just-opened Sea Harbour, Caesars Palace’s newest restaurant. Midler is hosting a book-signing of her best-selling children’s book, “The Saga of Baby Divine,” tonight in front of The Colosseum entrance immediately after her … Continue reading →

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Friday, November 21, 2008

Book: Jews Rock! A Celebration of Rock and Roll’s Jewish Heritage

Posted at 11:42 am by Mister D

Cleveland Jewish News Jewish twist to rock and rollers Photojournalist Janet Macoska captured Jewish stars in Jews Rock. By Arlene Fine Senior Staff Reporter Published: Friday, November 21, 2008 1:18 AM EST Everyone knows that Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Barry … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Reminder: Bette’s New CD And Movie Cover Finally on “Then She Found Me” Novel

Posted at 4:49 pm by Mister D

The following 2 items are pre-orders Elinor Lipman’s novel finally has the a movie cover on it….the release date is April 1 , 2008. If you haven’t read it yet, you must now!: The new CD, “Jackpot: The Best Bette” … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Updated Exclusive: New “Then She Found Me” Book Cover, Possibly “NOT” Movie Poster As Well….

Posted at 1:43 pm by Mister D

Yay, I got another exclusive!!! This is the new cover of Ms. Lipman’s book, “Then She Found Me,” and this bodes well that the movie poster will be the same. But now I have to buy the book again so I can have this cover. Continue reading →

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Wednesday, December 19, 2007

What Do Hegel And Bette Midler Have In Common?

Posted at 1:46 am by Mister D

Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes: Click Here Book Description Here’s a lively, hilarious, not-so-reverent crash course through the great philosophical traditions, schools, concepts, and thinkers. It’s Philosophy 101 for everyone who knows not … Continue reading →

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Friday, July 13, 2007

“The Women” Update On Rumor

Posted at 8:48 am by Mister D

Mister D: As I reported a couple of posts down, there is a gaggle of female movie stars huddled up in Martha’s Vineyard getting ready to shoot the remake of the camp classic, “The Women.” For many years, this movie … Continue reading →

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Saturday, June 30, 2007

It’s Not Enough To Worship The Divine:
We Must LEARN To Be Divine

Posted at 10:43 am by Mister D

Mister D: The above title may be preachy, but it’s true. It’s so important to read, write, and learn to communicate your ideas. Did you know that Bette visits schools in New York and helps with young children by reading … Continue reading →

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Thursday, June 28, 2007

Updated 6-29-07: Bette Attends Book Party For “The Diana Chronicles”

Posted at 12:19 pm by Mister D

Mister D: This is actually old news, but this one comes with a picture at least. For fans of the beautiful Princess Diana, this is supposedly a great book. The man in the photo with Bette is John Lahr. (Mister … Continue reading →

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