News about Bette Midler

Beloved New Zealand keyboardist Alan Mansfield died in Sydney on Wednesday aged 72, after a long battle with cancer. The beloved performer was a member of the legendary NZ pop rock band Dragon from 1983 - 1997, and played on some of their biggest hits. Alan's long-term partner Sharon confirmed the news of his passing in a heartbreaking Facebook post: 'Yesterday morning I lost the love of my life.

Gavin Creel received an outpouring of love and heartbreaking tributes following the shock news of his death at 48 on Monday, following an aggressive form of cancer.  His Hello, Dolly! costar Bette Midler lead the celebrity tributes writing on X: Beloved by the Broadway community, the radiant actor Gavin Creel has died from a rare form of cancer.' She added: 'He played Cornelius Hackl to my Dolly in "Hello Dolly" and I looked forward to working with him every single night. He was fantastic. I can't believe he's gone. What a loss.'

Just days before their new film Blink Twice hits theaters, engaged couple and collaborators Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum bond over a slew of classic films. The 35-year-old actress - who makes her directorial and writing debut in Blink Twice, in theaters August 16 - and her 44-year-old fiance took part in The Criterion Collection's Closet Picks video series. The long-running video series shows artists delving through a closet full of Criterion Collection films and discussing their favorites, with the couple do in this new video.

Bette Midler braved New York City 's 98F-degree humid summer weather in a colorful outfit in order to meet up with friends in Manhattan's West Village neighborhood on Tuesday. The 78-year-old Divine Miss M - who's only an Oscar away from EGOT status - hailed a cab while clad in a multi-patterned top with colorfully-cuffed Capri jeans, brown sandals, and a grey purse with her natural silver locks on rare display.

It was once regarded as a clear sign that a marriage was on the rocks. But in recent years the number of couples choosing to sleeping apart has increased, with many claiming it keeps their relationships going even longer. Last week, Bette Midler revealed the key to her long-lasting marriage to to Martin Von Haselberg (left) is down to their sleeping habits. And plenty of celebrities also agree that nodding off alone is a good thing, with their added wealth and space meaning they can even opt for separate houses. (L-R Bette and Martin; Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden; Gillian Anderson and Peter Morgan; Inset: Gwyneth Paltrow and Brad Falchuk).

Bette Midler recalled an uncomfortable moment from the past involving the late screen icon Bette Davis. On the latest episode of Hoda Kotb's Making Space podcast, the Beaches star, 78, spoke about attending Elizabeth Taylor's 60th birthday party back in 1986, where Davis was also in attendance. 'My mother named me for Bette Davis, which Bette Davis was not pleased to hear,' Midler dished to Kotb.

Susan Sarandon led the stars at the Los Angeles premiere of her upcoming buddy comedy The Fabulous Four this Thursday. Bette Midler, 78, leads the cast as a late-in-life bride with Susan, 77, Sheryl Lee Ralph, 67, and Megan Mullally, 65, as her bridesmaids. DailyMail.com exclusively revealed in May that Susan clashed with her co-stars on set over her staunch pro-Palestine advocacy amid the Israel-Gaza war.

Bette Midler has revealed if anyone ever asked her to join Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills after she made a public plea four months ago to be cast.  The actress, 73, wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter) in March: 'Is it too late for me to become a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills? 'I've never watched it, but I am in the mood to talk some s***. And to get paid for it? A dream!' she penned in the March tweet. 

Susan Sarandon's hardline support for Palestine has caused drama behind the scenes of her upcoming film The Fabulous Four, DailyMail.com can reveal. Tensions have flared between the actress and her co-stars, including Jewish actress Bette Midler, and the studio, who are 'furious' and unimpressed with her continued staunch pro-Palestine activism that has already landed her in hot water in recent months, according to close sources.  The comedy film, which stars Sarandon, Midler, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph, is set to be released on July 26, by Bleecker Street. 

Bette Midler has revealed she regrets not suing former co-star Lindsay Lohan after their sitcom Bette was canceled. The short-lived show -  which aired for just one season from 2000 to 2001 on CBS was cancelled before it completed its 22-episode order due to increasingly poor ratings.

Bette Midler opened up about one of her biggest career regrets while discussing her short-lived sitcom Bette , which aired for just one season from 2000 to 2001 on CBS. While speaking about the series, which was cancelled before it completed its 22-episode order due to increasingly poor ratings, the movie star, 78, admitted that she regrets doing the show, alongside Lindsay Lohan , who portrayed her daughter. After the pilot aired, the two-time Oscar nominee claimed that Lohan, 37, refused to come back. '[She] decided she didn't want to do it, or she had other fish to fry,' Midler recalled on an episode of David Duchovny 's Fail Better podcast. 'So Lindsay Lohan left the building and I said, "Well, now what do you do?" And the studio didn't help me. It was extremely chaotic.'

Bette Midler started her week with quite the unique pitch to her followers on X, asking them to help her get a guest-starring role on ABC's Abbott Elementary. Midler, 78, took to X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday morning, asking her 2 million followers to help connect her to Abbott Elementary star/creator Quinta Brunson. 'Since I'm now using this website to pitch myself on TV shows, I would also like to play Melissa Schemmenti's mother on Abbott Elementary,' she said, referring to Lisa Ann Walter's character.

Britain's Got Talent will make its long-awaited return to screens on Saturday for a brand new series, with a new lineup of hopefuls battling it out to impress the judging panel. As well as the £250,000 prize money and a coveted spot on the Royal Variety Performance, the performers will no doubt be hoping to follow on from the success of over a decade of past winners. From panto and podcasting to TV judging and their very own films, the previous victors have enjoyed varying levels of fame and success since being crowned the winner.

Garry Van Egmond, a veteran Australian music promoter, has died at the age of 82. Following complications from surgery, the Melbourne-based rock promoter, who was in charge of AC/DC's tours for 30 years, died on Saturday morning. Hugo and Saskia are his sons and daughters.

Bette Midler debuted on social media app X over the weekend to announce her desire to be on reality television. The 78-year-old actress took to the platform formerly known as Twitter and asked: 'Is it too late for me to become a Real Housewife of Beverly Hills?' I've never watched it,' she said, but I'm in the mood to tackle some s***. And to get paid for it?A dream! #RHOBH.'

Jamie Lee Curtis paid tribute to her close friend and Curb Your Enthusiasm actress Richard Lewis, who died on Tuesday at the age of 76 due to a heart attack. The Halloween actress, 65, also appeared in Anything But You, the sitcom, which aired from 1989 to 1992 for a total of four seasons. Following hearing the sad news of the actor's death that had been first reported by Bette Midler, she took to her main Instagram page on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Curb Your Enthusiasm actor and creator Larry David paid tribute to his late friend Richard Lewis. Bette Midler's first tweeting of Lewis was confirmed by Variety at 76. In a touching tribute shared in a HBO tweet, David, who is also 76, called his fellow comedian 'like a brother.'

Richard Lewis died at the age of 76 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, according to the university. Bette Midler was the first to announce the comedian's death on X, writing: 'On a sad note, the great Richard Lewis has died.' Lewis, the Curb Your Enthusiasm actor who was survived by his partner Joyce Lapinsky, has had an excellent career in Hollywood as an actor, writer, and comedian.

Whoopi Goldberg, a member of the Academy of Television, shared her thoughts about Barbie's suspected snub at the 96th Oscars, arguing that not everyone is deserving of a prize. Movies are subjective.' During Wednesday morning's program, Goldberg said that the movies you love aren't loved by the people who are voting. Her remarks came after days of tumultuous chat on social media, with stars like Ryan Gosling, Bette Midler, and even former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joining the debate.

At The Grove in Los Angeles, Bette Midler joined the hordes of last-minute Christmas shoppers. 78-year-old Hocus Pocus star walked out of the more crowded shops to browse in an eyewear store. Although carrying a huge bag from Nordstrom, the icon flashed her trademark smirk for photographers. The Beaches actress wore a black sweatsuit with two white stripes along each arm and down each leg. A tan print lightweight scarf was tied around her neck, and black Nike athletic shoes were on her feet.

On Thursday, they took to Instagram to mark a spooky annual event by posting a slew of pictures of them dressed up over the years. And they wore different outfits, including in snaps from Bette Midler's Hulaween Charity Gala in 2019.

Jen D'Angelo, a writer who is a writer who is eager to hear about her much-anticipated sequel Hocus Pocus 3, just around the corner. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy appeared as the Sanderson sisters in 1993, the first Hocus Pocus was published. Despite earning only $50 million at the box office, the original film quickly rose to cult classic status.

The characters Chloe Bailey, Padma Lakshmi, and Dylan Mulvaney appeared at Bette Midler's annual Hubert party on Friday. The Have Mercy actress, 25, displayed her glamorous curves in a racy, latex Catwoman costume at a star-studded Halloween bash in New York City. She wore a low-cut leotard top, similar to the cheeky bodysuit with harness accents, with a mock-neck style and long, latex sleeves.

Halloween is just around the corner. Feeling festive? Event production, food, fashion, and beverage experts have tips on how to host a spectacular party this October 31st. A superb Halloween party calls for a bloody good time - scary food and drinks, a chilling and brooding playlist, and fun themed activities.' Tim Mulligan, the best-selling author, said, 'Oh and costumes.' For some hair-raising tips, read on.