Tag Archives: Grammy Award

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

BetteBack March 24, 1992: Supreme Court Backs Award For Midler

Posted Apr 3, 2012 12:04 am by Mister D

Daily Herald Supreme Court backs award for Midler March 24, 1992 The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday let stand a $400,000 award Bette Midler won against an advertising agency that used a “soundalike” singer for a television commercial. The justices, … Continue reading →

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Monday, March 19, 2012

Sexy at Sixty: Bette Shows Off Great Figure In Blue Swimsuit In The Carribeans

Posted Mar 19, 2012 8:03 am by Mister D

She became a screen legend for roles in movies such as Beaches, Ruthless People, and Get Shorty, and she is sometimes referred to simply as the voice. Continue reading →

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Monday, February 27, 2012

BetteBack February 21, 1991: Grammy Award Winners 1991

Posted Feb 27, 2012 1:02 am by Mister D

Chronicle Telegram Jones, “Back on the Block‘ hit Grammy paydirt February 21, 1991 NEW YORK (AP) – “Back on the Block,” an ambitious recording project that interwove the musical virtues of a divergent group of artists from rappers to Sarah Vaughan, was  named album … Continue reading →

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

BetteBack January 11, 1991: Grammy Nominations 1991

Posted Feb 25, 2012 1:02 am by Mister D

Syracuse Post Standard GRAMMY AWARDS January 11, 1991 SELECTED NOMINEES Record pf the Year “Another Day In Paradise,” Phil Collins “From a Distance,” Bette Midler “Nothing Compares 2 U,” Sinead O’Connor “U Cant Touch This,” M.C. Hammer “Vision ol Love,” … Continue reading →

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

This Day In History

Posted Feb 23, 2012 10:02 am by Mister D

Digitriad Porter Wagoner Joined The Grand Ole Opry Feb 22, 2012 Undated — On February 23rd, 1957, Porter Wagoner joined the Grand Ole Opry. In 1965, Stan Laurel of the Laurel and Hardy comedy team died in Santa Monica, California. … Continue reading →

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Sunday, February 12, 2012

Is Winning The Best New Artist Grammy A Curse?

Posted Feb 12, 2012 10:02 pm by Mister D

HULIQ Best New Artist Grammy: Winning Award Is A Curse? By Norman Byrd on 2012-02-12 For some odd reason, winning the Best New Artist Award at the Grammys has become associated with having an artist’s career cursed from that moment … Continue reading →

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How will Whitney Houston’s death affect the Grammys? Perhaps Bette Midler Said It Best

Posted Feb 12, 2012 11:02 am by Mister D

Orange County Register How will Whitney Houston’s death affect the Grammys? By BEN WENER / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Feb. 12, 2012 No one has any further information about how Whitney Houston died Saturday at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, other … Continue reading →

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BetteBack Thursday, Feb. 22,1990: Grammy Winners 1989-1990

Posted Feb 12, 2012 1:02 am by Mister D

THE Capital Times Bonnie Raitt big winner with four Grammys Thursday, Feb. 22,1990 LOS ANGELES (AP) — The excitement backstage — even among the older folks — showed the 6-inch trophy was something more than just another piece for the mantel. … Continue reading →

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Saturday, February 11, 2012

BetteBack: Grammy Past – Predictions 1989-1990

Posted Feb 11, 2012 3:02 am by Mister D

Chronicle Telegram Complaining about the Grammys is the fun part By GARY GRAFF February 21, 1990 Grammy bashing is one of the easiest and most popular sports in the music world. Jethro Tull wins the Best Hard Rock/Heavy Metal act … Continue reading →

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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Bette Back November 1986: Bette Midler Gives Birth To Real Baby Divine!

Posted Dec 20, 2011 12:12 pm by Mister D

Daily Intelligencer/The Montgomery County Record Divine Miss M and new baby ‘doing great’ The Associated Press Tuesday. November 18, 1986 Bette Midler, the actress, singer, author and comic known by her fans as the Divine Miss M, has given birth … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Celebrate The 12 Divas Of Christmas

Posted Nov 23, 2011 12:11 pm by Mister D

Windy City Times Pop Making Sense by David Byrne with Tony Peregrin 2011-11-23 This holiday season, celebrate the 12 divas of Christmas. Keep these new releases in mind while honoring these beloved female singers. At 65, Bette Midler still got … Continue reading →

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Sunday, July 31, 2011

MTV Turns 30! But Let’s Get A Few Things Straight!

Posted Jul 31, 2011 1:07 am by Mister D

Mister D: Sorry, for better or worse, Bette was humping the stage long before Madonna.  When I first saw Madonna pull her “Like A Virgin” rolling on the floor, humping the stage stunt, my first thoughts were….Bette Midler! She set … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

BetteBack: Bette Gets Her Star On The Hollywood ‘Walk Of Fame’

Posted Jul 20, 2011 9:07 am by Mister D

THE LETHERIDGE HERALD Bette Midler ‘overwhelmed’ Feb. 6, 1986 LOS ANGELES (AP) – Singer Bette Midler said;she’s “overwhelmed” at joining 1,820. other entertainers honored with a sidewalk star in the Hollywood ‘ Walk of Fame.’ “I hope you’ll come and … Continue reading →

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Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Posted Apr 13, 2011 5:04 am by Mister D

People’s DAILY New York’s Carnegie Hall marks 120 years with James Taylor concert 13:19, April 13, 2011 Carnegie Hall in New York City threw a a gala concert Tuesday night featuring James Taylor and other renowned musicians to mark its … Continue reading →

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Monday, April 4, 2011

Who’d pay someone like trashy-flashy Bette Midler $2 million to star in a film?

Posted Apr 4, 2011 12:04 am by Mister D

Q. I cannot believe that United Artists is willing to pay someone like trashy-flashy Bette Midler $2 million to star in a film. Is that how much she is really getting paid to sing and act in “Jackpot“?—Danny Lee, Honolulu, … Continue reading →

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