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Thursday, January 12, 2012

Which Celebs Keep Most Of Their Auction Profits

Posted Jan 12, 2012 7:01 pm by Mister D

FoxNews.com When celebs auction their stuff for charity, they often keep most of the profits By Hollie McKay Published January 12, 2012 Stars give up their personal items in charity-related auctions all the time, and often they make a big … Continue reading →

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Friday, December 9, 2011

Bette’s Legacy Is Spreading!

Posted Dec 9, 2011 7:12 am by Mister D

Bette Midler hates litter, and so do Durham transit providers,  Triangle Transit and DATA.  That’s why they’re joining forces with Keep Durham Beautiful to spread the word that littering is just plain wrong. This partnership enforces DATA’s and Triangle Transit’s commitment to promote sustainability and a more environmentally responsible community. By spreading the … Continue reading →

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Saturday, November 5, 2011

Bette Midler Denied Portable Toilets Offer But OWS Comes Through!

Posted Nov 5, 2011 3:11 pm by Mister D

UPI Occupy Wall Street gets portable toilets Published: Nov. 5, 2011 at 2:50 PM NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (UPI) — Occupy Wall Street protesters in Lower Manhattan landed portable toilets, something the movement has been lacking for seven weeks. Initially, occupiers … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Press Preview Photos For The Collection Of Bette Midler (Inside The Store)

Posted Nov 2, 2011 10:11 am by Mister D

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – OCTOBER 31: Bette Midler personal property on display at the press preview for the November 12, 2011 auction of The Collection of Bette Midler at Julien’s Auctions Gallery on October 31, 2011 in Beverly Hills, California. … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Let Lady Gaga Have It!

Posted Oct 19, 2011 3:10 pm by Mister D

The Washington Post Bette Midler to auction her costume collection, suggests Lady Gaga purchase it By Associated Press, Updated: Wednesday, October 19, 12:31 PM NEW YORK — It wasn’t long ago that Bette Midler blasted Lady Gaga on Twitter for … Continue reading →

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More, More, More On Bette’s Auction

Posted Oct 19, 2011 6:10 am by Mister D

Bette Midler‘s costumes and baubles to be publicly auctioned to benefit charity for city BY Tracy Connor DAILY NEWS STAFF WRITER Wednesday, October 19th 2011, 4:00 AM (Bette says this was her swan song to her popular character, Soph….and I … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, October 18, 2011

The Ladies Who Lunch

Posted Oct 18, 2011 11:10 pm by Mister D

Autumn Movement Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Warm and sunny autumn day, yesterday in New York. At noontime JH and I went over to the Mandarin Oriental where the Board of Directors of the Women’s Committee of the Central Park Conservancy … Continue reading →

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The Central Park Conservancy Women’s Committee Fall Luncheon

Posted Oct 18, 2011 9:10 pm by Mister D

Fashion Etc Bettina’s Take: The Central Park Conservancy Women’s Committee Fall Luncheon By Bettina Zilkha 10/18/11 at 12:40 PM New York is a bustling, cacophonous place, and most of us look for relief in the city’s many glorious parks. However, … Continue reading →

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For Immediate Release: THE DIVINE “MISS M” ANNOUNCES RARE SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTING HER 40-YEAR CAREER

Posted Oct 18, 2011 9:10 am by Mister D

Beverly Hills, California — October 18, 2011 — Julien’s Auctions, the world’s premier entertainment and celebrity estate auction house will auction an extraordinary collection of personal property from the legendary entertainer Bette Midler on Saturday November 12th. Continue reading →

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Life Is A Cabaret….with Bette Midler!?

Posted Oct 18, 2011 12:10 am by Mister D

Tampa Bay Newspapers Cabaret is back, with Bette Midler Article published on Monday, O c t. 1 7 , 2 0 1 1 ST. PETERSBURG, FL New American Theater resumes its popular Cabaret Series with “The BETTE set – a … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Teens 4 Good By “Philly’s Own Miss M”

Posted Aug 10, 2011 1:08 am by Mister D

Teens 4 Good from Timothy Esser-Haines on Vimeo. When Bette moved back to NYC in the early 90′s I really started to take notice of the environmental work (movement) she started with then, the Manhattan Restoration Project. Like many of … Continue reading →

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Monday, June 13, 2011

Photos: Bette Midler At CHF Benefit

Posted Jun 13, 2011 10:06 pm by Mister D
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What Will Bette Be Singing Tonight At The CHF Benefit?

Posted Jun 13, 2011 7:06 pm by Mister D

1. Wind Beneath My Wings 2. Friends 3. People

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Bette Midler And Paul Simon Perform At Children’s Health Fund Tonight

Posted Jun 13, 2011 2:06 pm by Mister D

Children’s Health Fund (CHF) will honor two champions of children’s health care at its annual benefit June 13. Artists Bette Midler and Paul Simon will perform during the event. The Starr Foundation and its Chair Maurice R. Greenberg will be … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, May 11, 2011

St. Joseph School’s celebrity auction

Posted May 11, 2011 6:05 am by Mister D

Written by Scott Cornell For the Poughkeepsie Journal MILLBROOK — From a jacket worn by Conan O’Brien to a Bette Midler autographed CD, anyone interested in celebrity items will want to check out St. Joseph School’s celebrity auction from 7 … Continue reading →

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