Título: Bette Midler
Seção: 2006-2011: Cool Yule, The Showgirl Must Go On, Jackpot: The Best Bette, and Memories of You
Background: Bette Midler (; born December 1, 1945) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and film producer. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Midler began her professional career in several Off-Off-Broadway plays, prior to her engagements in Fiddler on the Roof and Salvation on Broadway in the late 1960s. She came to prominence in 1970 when she began singing in the Continental Baths, a local gay bathhouse where she managed to build up a core following. Since 1970, Midler has released 14 studio albums as a solo artist.

Conteúdo: Midler released a new Christmas album titled Cool Yule in 2006, which featured a duet of Christmastime pop standards "Winter Wonderland"/"Let It Snow" with Johnny Mathis. Well-received, the album garnered a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2007. The same year, Midler returned to the big screen, appearing in Then She Found Me, Helen Hunt's feature film directorial debut. Also starring Hunt along with Matthew Broderick and Colin Firth, the comedy-drama film tells the story of a 39-year-old Brooklyn elementary school teacher, who after years is contacted by the flamboyant host of a local talk show, played by Midler, who introduces herself as her biological mother. Critical response to the film was mixed; whereas some critics praised the film for having strong performances, others felt the film was bogged down by a weak script and technical issues.  Midler debuted her Vegas show titled Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on February 20, 2008. It comprised The Staggering Harlettes, 20 female dancers called The Caesar Salad Girls and a 13-piece band. The show played its final performance on January 31, 2010, and was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Special in 2011. Also in 2008, another compilation album by Midler, Jackpot: The Best Bette, was released. It reached number 66 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, and number six in the United Kingdom, where it was certified pla

user: did she have any new work in 2006?

assistant: Midler released a new Christmas album titled Cool Yule in 2006, which featured a duet of Christmastime pop standards "Winter Wonderland"/"Let It Snow" with Johnny Mathis.

user: did the album do good?

assistant: Well-received, the album garnered a Grammy Award nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album in 2007.

user: what else was she working on during this time period?

assistant: The same year, Midler returned to the big screen, appearing in Then She Found Me, Helen Hunt's feature film directorial debut.

user: what was that film about?

assistant: a 39-year-old Brooklyn elementary school teacher, who after years is contacted by the flamboyant host of a local talk show, played by Midler, who introduces herself as her biological mother.

user: Did the film do good?

assistant: some critics praised the film for having strong performances, others felt the film was bogged down by a weak script and technical issues.

user: What is The SHowgirl Must Go On?

assistant: Midler debuted her Vegas show titled Bette Midler: The Showgirl Must Go On at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on February 20, 2008.

user: what was the show about?

assistant: It comprised The Staggering Harlettes, 20 female dancers called The Caesar Salad Girls and a 13-piece band.

user: how long did the show run for?

assistant: The show played its final performance on January 31, 2010,

user: what is Memories of You?

assistant: In November 2010, Midler released Memories of You, another compilation of lesser known tracks from her catalog.