Bette Midler
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Singer, songwriter, and actress
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Honoree
As one of the world's most beloved entertainers, Bette Midler has garnered accolades across all facets of show business. Midler’s expansive body of work has spanned nearly six decades across different genres, eras, and media. She has been recognized with four Grammy Awards®, two Academy Award® nominations, three Emmy Awards®, two Tony Awards®, three Golden Globe Awards, and nine American Comedy Awards. One of the best-selling female singers, her albums have sold over 30 million copies worldwide.
Recent Kennedy Center history: Bette Midler performed in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall on March 11, 1973, as part of The Divine Miss M Tour. Additionally, she was among the guest cast appearing in a video tribute for 43rd Kennedy Center Honoree, Midori.
Celebrating Bette Midler
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Bette Midler - A Diva Among Divas
Cyndi Lauper Tribute to Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
Cyndi Lauper Tribute to Cher - If I Could Turn Back Time
Cyndi Lauper and Cher are friends who have appeared on tour together.
Yolanda Adams Tribute to Diana Ross
Yolanda Adams Tribute to Diana Ross
"Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand)" was the first single for Diana Ross as a solo artist.
Beyonce's Tribute to Barbra Streisand
Beyonce's Tribute to Barbra Streisand
After success as a recording artist, Barbra Streisand appeared in several hit films including the romantic drama, The Way We Were.
A Kennedy Center Tribute to Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)
A Kennedy Center Tribute to Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)
The "Queen of Soul" -- Aretha Franklin.
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