• I’ve put up new polls in the Place Your Bette’s section. Still not satisfied with the free polls set up, so please be patient as I search for more or break down and pay for a good poll app.

  Anywho…for the new polls: Click Here

• Also, after her January dates, Bette will not be playing again probably until April. So don’t make plans in between January and April. 2009 dates are being worked on now…

• Bette joins other celebrities in bringing awareness to Love Our Children USA To STOMP Out Bullying. Too bad they weren’t around when I was in that horrid Bette Midler Yahoo Group (the dusty ex-official one ). Sorry, I was having flashbacks. Click Here

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  What did Chicago’s Windy City Times have to say about Bette’s new CD?

  To celebrate her show’s sizzling run in Sin City, Bette Midler is issuing another hits retrospective, Jackpot: The Best Bette. Of course, the power ballad staples “The Rose,” “From a Distance” and her take on “Wind beneath My Wings” are present. But material from Midler’s 2005 tribute to Peggy Lee, as well as “To Deserve You” and more from the soundtrack to For the Boys, are sorely missing on this 19-song collection. Midler has such a vast catalog that spans decades, so including everything is impossible. But through divine intervention, the demo to “Something Your Heart Is Telling Me” is pulled from the vaults for this winning bet of a set.

Press Release
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008
Steven Spielberg and USC Shoah Foundation Institute Honor Legendary Actor and Humanitarian Kirk Douglas
Institute to Announce New Global Initiatives

LOS ANGELES — Steven Spielberg, Founder of the Shoah Foundation, will present the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s Ambassadors for Humanity Award to legendary actor and humanitarian Kirk Douglas. Kirk Douglas will be honored for his commitment and support of the organization at an extraordinary evening hosted by Billy Crystal on October 22, 2008. The Ambassadors for Humanity event will feature a special performance by Bette Midler.

The USC Shoah Foundation Institute collected and maintains an archive of nearly 52,000 video testimonies of Holocaust survivors and other witnesses in 32 languages and from 56 countries. The “Ambassadors for Humanity” Award honors individuals who embody the USC Shoah Foundation Institute’s goal of using the archive as a tool to promote tolerance, cultural understanding, and mutual respect. Continued…

PurexSavesGreen.com Features Celebrity T-Shirt Auction
and National Consumer Contest to Benefit Earth Day Network

PHOENIX, AZ April 22 /PRNewswire/ – Smart shoppers know that Purex® Natural Elements™ laundry detergent saves green – both in the wallet and on the planet. And now the first major laundry detergent recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency’s “Design for the Environment” program is making going green easier and more fun than ever.

Emmy Award-winning actress Jaime Pressly is spreading the word that, beginning on Earth Day (April 22), consumers can visit PurexSavesGreen.com to design their own T-shirts with original, environmentally-friendly slogans for a chance to win a smart fortwo car and other great prizes. They will also be able to bid on T-shirts designed by such celebrities as Christie Brinkley, Glenn Close, Chevy Chase, Bette Midler, Martha Stewart, Andre Agassi, Billy Baldwin, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Jaime herself. All auction proceeds will benefit Earth Day Network, a non-profit organization that seeks to grow and diversify the environmental movement worldwide, and to mobilize it as the most effective vehicle for promoting a healthy, sustainable planet. The Purex Saves Green site will provide simple, easy tips for everyone so they can do their part in helping the environment. Bids can also be placed through www.charitybuzz.com, which has the auctions posted.

To bid: Click Here

To purchase tickets: Click Here

Love, Mister D

Press Release Source: WLTW

JetBlue Airways Launches ”One Thing That’s Green”
Monday March 31, 1:40 pm ET
*** Tree Planting Volunteer Event to Take Place April 19th with Bette Midler’s New York Restoration Project and 106.7 Lite fm ***

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–JetBlue Airways is challenging New Yorker’s to do “One Thing That’s Green” on Saturday, April 19th from 9am-4:30pm at Thomas Jefferson Park in East Harlem to help build awareness of the environment and make NYC a little greener.

Five hundred volunteers are being sought to help with beautification and to plant 250 trees as part of Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and New York Restoration Project’s MillionTreesNYC campaign to plant one million trees in the city in the next 10 years. To register to volunteer go to www.onethingthatsgreen.com Along with 106.7 Lite fm, the three organizations are teaming up to improve East Harlem’s environment by planting trees to help moderate climate, improve air quality, harbor wildlife, and add to the beautification of the neighborhood that will last a lifetime.

“Each one of us, whether an individual or a corporation, can do at least one thing that’s green to help our environment,” said Icema Gibbs, Director of Community Relations for JetBlue Airways. “We are taking action to help the environment by planting trees with the New York Restoration Project and invite the community to join us in East Harlem. This event will serve as a commitment by JetBlue and our 12,000 crewmembers to make environmental initiatives a priority in our business and our homes.”

“New York Restoration Project is proud to join forces with JetBlue in inviting New Yorkers to do ‘one thing that’s green’ on April 19 and help the City achieve its MillionTreesNYC goal,” said Drew Becher, NYRP Executive Director. “JetBlue is thinking globally as it recognizes the important benefits trees bring our neighborhoods and citizens, while planting locally by engaging the company’s employees and community volunteers in tree planting and the greening of East Harlem.”

The day long festivities will kick off promptly at 9am with check in at Thomas Jefferson Park located at 114th and Pleasant Avenue in Manhattan rain or shine. WLTW’s Christine Nagy will kick off the action packed day filled with tree plantings, giveaways, surprises and much more. Volunteers will be divided into teams and dispersed along 10 blocks on Pleasant Avenue planting 250 trees and flowers during the day. Special guests will stop by to help encourage the volunteers and the day will conclude with fun activities and special remarks by Power 105.1’s Ed Lover.

JetBlue has partnered with NYRP for a total of three volunteer events supporting the MillionTreesNYC campaign. Within the next year, two additional tree planting volunteer events will take place in other communities of New York City.

To sign up to be a volunteer log on to www.onethingthatsgreen.com Continued…

Mister D: Our own BetteHead Spencer Will Grace The Stage Of Bar Natash in Kansas City, MO this Monday night, 8:00 PM, No Cover, For AN AIDSWALK BENEFIT

Photo: Unknown

Spence…break a leg…and to all the BetteHeads…if you can donate any amount of money to the cause, it HELPS: Click Here or on the widget in the right bar.

And if I’m correct, he does his own singing…he works hard for the money, so please help! Team Buckët: Daisy & Friends

“Experience the Divine: A Tribute to Bette Midler”
Monday, March 31st @ Bar Natasha, 1911 Main Kansas City, MO. 8pm. No Cover. An AIDSWalk Benefit.

ACT ONE

*In These Shoes
*The Rose
*Delta Dawn
*I Think It’s Gonna Rain Today
*Sophie Tucker: The Lady is a Tramp
*Together, Wherever We Go
*Hello In There

ACT TWO

Delores DeLago Segment
-Perfect Isn’t Easy (lyric changes)
-Hawaiian War Chant
-Diva Las Vegas
-My Way
*Chapel of Love/Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
*From a Distance
*Do You Wanna Dance?
*Wind Beneath My Wings

*Encore: Friends

Mister D: Break a leg Daisy!

Stars Campaign to Clean Up New York
BY: WENN | Friday, March 28, 2008

CHER, WHOOPI GOLDBERG, JOAN RIVERS, BETTE MIDLER and Naomi Campbell are backing a campaign to help the homeless in New York.

The stars have autographed brooms which will be auctioned for homeless charities at June’s (08) annual SoHo Stroll.

The event, founded by Manhattan philanthropist Henry Buhl, will include a walk through downtown New York, as well as a sale of brooms signed by more than 30 celebrities.

Mister D: I’ve known Spence since he was an obnoxious little Bettehead boy and now he’s all grown up, well mannered - at least to me! -and doing what he loves to do -and he’s learned from Miss M about giving back to the community. His project is for a great cause, so if we can all donate a little (some a lot), we can make a difference. Hell, I’m broke and I’m going to donate as soon as I post this. I’m very proud of you Spence (or should I call you Daisy Bucket??? Here’s a nice letter from Spence about the AIDS Walk in Kansas City:

Hi!!!

It’s Spencer here and I just wanted to let you know that, for the second year in a row, we’re bringing Team Buckët back to AIDSWalk. Last year, our team raised around $1,792 -just shy of $2,000. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Kansas City event and therefore, our goal is to reach $2,000 or more! You can donate by sending check/cash at the mailing address I’ve included but the EASIEST, FASTEST, and most RELIABLE way is to donate at our online site. All of the money goes directly to the Kansas City AIDSWalk.

Click the link below:
Team Bucket’s Online Donation Page

If you want to be on our team and help raise money on your own, you can visit the web address and create your own fundraising page. The actual walk takes place on Saturday, April 26th -so we have some time! However, this coming Thursday, the 24th, is the AIDSWalk Kick-Off Party held at Bar Natasha from 5pm-7pm.

Thank you for your time and efforts!!!
Spencer Brown

See Spence Divine Himself Into Daisy Bucket Daisy Bucket (it’s “boo-kay” b*tch) At The Clubs Below In Kansas City, Missouri!!! :

Mon. 1/21: 8p “The Unsyncable Spencer Brown”. bar Natasha-myspace site
Thu. 1/24: 5p “AIDSWalk Kick-Off Party”. bar Natasha
Sun. 1/27: 8p “Daisy’s Twilight Madness” Sidekicks
Thu. 2/7: 9p “Gay Pride Royalty Court Pageant 2008″ Missie B’s

Check out these performances:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=f4MK2uaGkI0
(Daisy (me) & Bernadette doing “Sisters/Hot Honey Rag”)

Mister D: I loved Spence’s rewrite of this song…

http://youtube.com/watch?v=2vEjhYXnRMQ
(Daisy Bucket (it’s “boo-kay” b*tch) does Britney (in response to the VMAs)

Donation Nation: Celebs who used their fame for good
Constance Droganes, entertainment writer, CTV.ca
Updated: Thu. Dec. 13 2007 7:43 PM ET
CTV.ca

Colin Farrell - Spontaneous do-gooder

Colin Farrell could sell long johns to the Devil with his acting chops. But his penchant for helping the homeless took moviegoers by surprise in 2007.While promoting Woody Allen’s “Cassandra’s Dream” at the Toronto International Film Festival, Farrell spotted a hobo outside a hotel - one whom he’d met four years earlier while shooting in Hollywood North.

“It’s my 55th birthday tomorrow,” the man dubbed “Stress” told the Irish actor. Farrell then treated his pal to a $2,100 shopping spree at Europe Bound. “Get him what he wants, get him the best,” Farrell told manager Dave Mott before loading “Stress” up with dough to get him off the streets.

Shakira - Blue chip hips

Shakira’s hot hips - and hefty wallet - shook the world for a worthy cause in 2007. Moved by the plight of Latin America’s most impoverished regions, the sexy singer stole some thunder from Bill Clinton’s Global Initiative meeting in September with a big announcement.

The stunning co-founder of the Latin America for Solidarity Foundation committed $40 million dollars to address the economic devastation of recent natural disasters in Peru and Nicaragua. She pledged another $5 million for education projects benefiting needy children across Latin America. Whenever, wherever humanitarian hipster Shakira made social change, not aimless fame, her priority in 2007.

Bette Midler and Mayor Michael Bloomberg - More trees please

Dig it! That’s how Bette Midler and Mayor Michael Bloomberg want New Yorkers to feel about making their city a greener centre to live in by 2030. Bloomberg and Midler (founder of the New York Restoration Project) launched the Million Trees NYC initiative in October of 2007, a program designed to get urbanites to plant new city trees over the next decade.

Expected to increase New York’s urban forest by 20 percent, Midler said, “To walk under the branches of a tree that you have planted connects you to the roots of our past and the aspirations of our future.”

Jon Bon Jovi - H.O.M.E.’s for Philadelphia’s homeless

There’s easy praise and then there’s well-earned admiration. Jon Bon Jovi proved he knew the difference in 2007. “They to me are what heroes can and should be.” That’s how the rocker/philanthropist described Sister Mary Scullion and Joan Dawson McConnon, the homelessness-fighting founders of Philadelphia’s Project H.O.M.E.

The trio (thanks to a deal Bon Jovi brokered between Project H.O.M.E., his Philadelphia Soul Charitable Foundation and Saturn) revitalized a deteriorated lot in North Philadelphia. In November, he announced that 13 families would move into new homes, with two more clans to follow in 2008.

Oprah Winfrey - Schooling South Africa’s girls

“I wanted to give this opportunity to girls who had a light so bright that not even poverty could dim that light.” That’s how Oprah Winfrey described the realization of one big dream: the opening of a state-of-the-art school in South Africa for disadvantaged girls. The US$40 million dollar Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls launched at a time when HIV/AIDS, poverty and illiteracy still makes a brighter future an impossibility for the nation’s young. Continued…

Mister D: I just love Amy Sedaris and am so happy she is doing this. I’ve noticed this “classicism” trend growing for quite awhile. When I read that Bette Midler was going to participate in it AND be a board member, well, that was the icing on the cake. I hope this charity takes off and I know I’ll be putting my two cents (okay, dollar) in - by the way, this is one of the most fun and original press releases I’ve read in a long time:

Author, Actress Amy Sedaris Announces Plans for New Web-Based Charity in 2008

New York, New York — December 9, 2007 (PRINSIDE) - New York-based entertainment personality Amy Sedaris, the well-known actress and comedienne and author of the New York Times best-selling cookbook “I Like You: Entertaining Under the Influence,” (Grand Central, $27.95), announced plans today to launch an Internet-based charitable foundation designed to meet the growing needs of an American society in which the gap between rich and poor grows wider each passing day.

The charity, tentatively named “Purple Candy,” will seek to use the Internet to enlist 2,000 or more Americans to commit to having $1 deducted from their checking accounts each week to be given to small groups or organizations around the country that have little or no access to larger charitable foundations.

‘It’ll be like a big fun charitable club, with me as the Queen Bee,” explains Sedaris with her trademark grin. “To be honest, people just love it when I boss them around and I’ve learned I have to go with that. Honest, it’s true, and I can’t emphasize that point strongly enough. Different people have different gifts, and that one happens to be mine. Well, you’ll see.” Among well-known individuals already eager to sign on as Candy board members are celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Stephen Colbert, Kristin Chenoweth, Lama Surya Das, Bette Midler,
Warren Buffett, Aaron Sorkin, Sassafrassy, Cher and others. Continued…