The episode aired in February of 1989, nearly a decade after The Rose catapulted Bette Midler to big-screen stardom. The film, released in November of 1979, featured Midler’s acting debut.

If you hear “The Rose” on the radio today and don’t know the story behind it, you might just assume the touching ballad was a standalone-type thing written to capitalize on the vocal ...

With his new book "On Bette Midler: An Opinionated Guide," gay writer Kevin Winkler has taken on the task of not only tracing Midler's personal chronology, but also taking an in-depth look into her ...

Bette Midler talks to the TODAY show's Hoda Kotb about her new movie, "The Fabulous Four," and reflects on her other iconic roles in "Beaches," "Hello Dolly!" and more.