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People.com: Bette Midler Blasts Lady Gaga Over Mermaid Routineupdated: Wed Jul 20 2011 13:10:00

"Mermaid's mine," snaps Midler before calling for a truce. "Fabulous mermaids can coexist

Adele kicks off North American tour with emotional showupdated: Mon May 16 2011 09:39:00

When Adele finished a soaring rendition of "Hometown Glory" to open her set at Washington D.C.'s 9:30 Club last night -- the kickoff gig for her North American tour -- she did a mini-curtsy and took a long swig from a teacup.

People.com: Inside Aretha Franklin's Big Birthday Bashupdated: Sat Mar 26 2011 21:09:00

The Queen of Soul celebrates her 69th by singing and dancing in N.Y.C.

When you NEED to hold a grudgeupdated: Wed Feb 03 2010 22:30:00

In 1988 Bette Midler's production company released the film "Beaches," a moving homage to friendship and forgiveness.

Thousands mourn goalkeeper Enke at stadium funeralupdated: Mon Nov 16 2009 09:26:00

Thousands of fans, many weeping, packed a Hannover, Germany, stadium Sunday to pay their last respects to Robert Enke, captain of the Hannover 96 soccer club, who died last week in what police believe was a suicide.

German footballer deathupdated: Mon Nov 16 2009 09:26:00

World Sport's Mark McKay talks to German football analyst Raphael Honigstein about the death of footballer Robert Enke.

People.com: No First Date Disasters for Jennifer Anistonupdated: Thu Sep 10 2009 10:32:00

"Just being boring," says the star of the new flick Love Happens

Aniston unconcerned with single statusupdated: Tue Aug 04 2009 16:15:00

Jennifer Aniston appears resigned to the single life, if an interview in Elle magazine is any indication.

People.com: No Presidential Suite for Obama in Las Vegasupdated: Thu May 28 2009 13:28:00

The Chief Executive picks a room with plenty of space but no fancy label

People.com: Lisa Rinna Tells the Truth about Her Lipsupdated: Mon May 18 2009 19:10:00

It all began 23 years ago when she had silicone injected to enhance her top lip

People.com: Bette Midler Offers Jennifer Aniston Dating Adviceupdated: Thu May 14 2009 14:55:00

The Divine Miss M plays merry matchmaker to the single star

People.com: 50 Cent Collaborates with Bette Midlerupdated: Tue Nov 04 2008 12:48:00

The rapper and singer join forces to restore a New York City park

How to cherish the gift of a friendupdated: Wed Jul 02 2008 09:35:00

I met Sally in the fourth grade. Who knows why, but we instantly hit it off.

People.com: Bette Midler's Long-Lost Wedding Photos Foundupdated: Mon Jun 30 2008 19:26:00

Nearly a quarter century after she wed, the Divine Miss M is gifted with a surprise

People.com: Katie Couric Joins Bette Midler in Sing-Alongupdated: Fri May 23 2008 17:15:00

The newswoman sings '60s-style with the Divine Miss M for a NYC parks project

Time.com: Bette Midler Takes Vegas, Leaves Bathhouseupdated: Fri Feb 29 2008 17:00:00

Bette Midler's new show at Caesars is divine, it's de-lovely, it's de Vegas

People.com: Jordin Sparks: 'I Love the Love!'updated: Fri May 25 2007 10:35:00

Although Jordin Sparks was overcome with emotion when Ryan Seacrest announced that she was the sixth American Idol, she still managed to talk to reporters when the show ended. After sharing her win with her family, getting her makeup touched up - and meeting Bette Midler! - she spoke backstage at the Kodak Theatre about winning, paparazzi and what's next.

People.com: Jordin Sparks Wins American Idolupdated: Thu May 24 2007 18:22:00

PEOPLE critic Tom Gliatto thinks America made the right decision.

Babies, wives and Hitlersupdated: Wed Jun 09 2004 12:42:00

Before there was Stephen King, there was Ira Levin.

showbuzzupdated: Mon Jan 19 2004 10:11:00

Sean Astin is ready to pack up his hobbit stuff as soon as he can.

FSB: Sacked The XFL's demise left more than its cheerleaders and NBC holding the bag.updated: Sat Sep 01 2001 00:01:00

Yes, there really are folks who mourn the loss of the XFL. You remember: It was supposed to be a can't-miss combination of the delicate sensibilities of professional wrestling and the raw rivalry o...

Fortune: New Season Boasts Big Stars, Few Hitsupdated: Mon Oct 16 2000 00:01:00

This is a confusing fall for television viewers. The start of the new season was delayed two weeks because of NBC's Summer Olympics coverage. Some new shows, preempted by the presidential debates a...

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