The emotional movie ballad had a surprisingly long journey to the top ...

This iconic Bette Midler song was part of a major film, although the song was initially rejected multiple times.

July Fourth marks summer's midway point and, of course, America's birthday. In 2026, the U.S. will celebrate 250 years and the party promises to be one for the history books. However you plan to mark ...

B efore she was an acclaimed actress, comic, and vocalist, Midler was a young teen living in Hawaii and dreaming of the stage. At 14, she had a short-lived career in community theater. It involved ...

Bette Midler just thrilled her fans by reuniting with her “Beaches” costar Barbara Hershey for a fun selfie. It’s hard to believe it’s been 37 years since the pair starred together in the fan-favorite ...

Jessica Booth is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2022. Her work has appeared in Brides, Parents, What To Expect, Romper, and The Knot. Joe Kohen/WireImage Bette ...