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Bette Midler Attend Fran Liebowitz Unscripted Dec 13

Bette Midler with an unidentified young girl at Fran Liebowitz's Unscripted Performances.

Bette Midler – Beaches Broadway Tonight

Beaches, A New Musical begins Broadway performances March 27 at the Majestic Theatre, ahead of its April 22 opening night

André Leon Talley reflecting on Bette Midler

André Leon Talley reflecting on Bette Midler in the book Mega-Star, 1984

Audio – Bette Midler – Soda & A Souvenir – 1983

Audio - Bette Midler – Soda & A Souvenir - 1983

Is ‘Hocus Pocus 3’ in Chaos?

Is 'Hocus Pocus 3' in Chaos?

Cynthia Erivo’s Bette’s Advice to To Play The Rose

Erivo said Midler had offered her words of advice over email after hearing she was taking on the part in…

 A message from the one and only Bette Midler, because even Bette Midler has had enough.

A message from the one and only Bette Midler, because even Bette Midler has had enough.

Video – Bette Midler & Barbara Hershey – You’re So Jealous

Video - Bette Midler & Barbara Hershey - You're So Jealous

Bette Midler Crashes Elizabeth Olsen’s Favorite Films

So what kind of movies does Olsen look to for inspiration?

Audio – Bette Midler – To Deserve You – Anton Beekman Mix

Audio - Bette Midler - To Deserve You - Anton Beekman Mix

What Is No Kings Day?: Bette Midler’s Protest Push

No Kings Day (also called No Kings March or No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action) is a series of coordinated…

Audio – Bette Midler – Red – Boston 1978

Audio: Bette Midler - RED (Live in Boston - Jan 8, 1978)

The Song Bette Midler Sang in No Kings Video

When the occasion calls you, SING OUT! The great Woody Guthrie wrote the original, and I re-wrote some of the…

From Bette Midler: No Kings March – March 28, 2026

From Bette Midler: No Kings March - March 28, 2026

Bette Midler Leads Disney’s Most Underrated Films

Collider10 Near-Perfect Disney Movies That No One Remembers TodayBy Lisa NordinMarch 21, 2026 Named after actor, innovator, and founder Walt…

Boodles BonBon Video: Yodeling Bette Midler

Boodles BonBon Video: Yodeling Bette Midler

A yearbook photo of Bette Midler

Long before she earned her diva bona fides, Bette Midler — a.k.a. the Divine Miss M — was no stranger…

Who are some of Bette Midler’s favorite songwriters?

Who are some of Bette's favorite songwriters?

Audio – Bette Midler – Waterfalls (SKDJ Remix)

Audio - Bette Midler - Waterfalls (SKDJ vs De Soffer Remix)

Video – Bette Midler -When A Man Loves A Woman – Jay Leno – 2008

Bette Midler performs When A Man Loves A Woman on The Jay Leno Show to promote her Kiss My Brass…

Boodles BonBon Video: Mariner Bette Midler

Boodles BonBon Video: Mariner Bette Midler

The Bette Midler Archive Audio: Fat Stuff / For Free (Live)

The Bette Midler Archive Audio: Fat Stuff / For Free (Live)

Audio: Bette Midler Gypsy Commentary With Craig Zadan & Neil Meron

Bette Midler stars as Mama Rose in the 1993 television film "Gypsy," delivering a powerful performance that captures the ambition…

Women’s History Month: Let’s Celebrate Bette Midler

Women's History Month is a perfect time to celebrate Bette Midler—a trailblazing entertainer

Video – Bette Midler – Be My Baby – Today Show 2014

Video - Bette Midler - Be My Baby - Today Show 2014

Bette Midler’s Raw Take: 7 Real Drug Addiction Films

Drug addiction is a complex and often devastating issue that affects millions of people worldwide. Cinema has long served as…

Boodles BonBon Video: A Wood Joke From Bette Midler

Soph is putting a hot spotlight on Ernie's culinary habits

Bette Midler’s Twin Triumph: Best On-Screen Twins

From Lindsay Lohan to Michael B. Jordan, individual actors have been transforming into twins on screen for decades.

The Bette Midler Archive Audio – The Rose Press Conference – 1979

The Bette Midler Archive Audio - The Rose Press Conference - 1979

Bette Midler! Happy St Patrick’s Day

Bette Midler! Happy St Patrick's Day