{"podcast":{"title":"Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868","podcast_index_feed_id":7442868,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/entertainment-news-daily-news-now.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/entertainment-news-daily-news-now.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":2000,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, Entertainment & Celebrity News Today delivers fast, focused daily updates on the stories shaping entertainment—from celebrity news and film to music, pop culture, and viral moments. Designed for quick, on-the-go listening, each episode brings you up to speed in minutes. Produced by AI for speed, consistency, and global scale, the show is part of The Daily News Now network—bringing global coverage across every category and keeping audiences connected. Entertainment & Celebrity News Today is your daily snapshot of what’s trending in entertainment. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-09-19T10:19:30.423742+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868"},"episode":{"title":"Bette Midler’s Raw Rise as The Rose | Entertainment and Celebrity News","slug":"bette-midler-s-raw-rise-as-the-rose-entertainment-and-celebrity-news","published_at":"2026-09-05T11:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868/bette-midler-s-raw-rise-as-the-rose-entertainment-and-celebrity-news","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868","url":"https://sources.thednn.ai/b0ee204b6afb55e4","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/ccdf6ad6-e6dd-4910-98d7-2425f3e22df5.mp3","summary":"Bette Midler’s breakout role in 1979’s “The Rose” catapulted her into stardom, earning her an Oscar nomination and a record-breaking $29 million box office haul. Playing a Janis Joplin-inspired rock icon, she delivered a raw, emotionally devastating performance — especially on the haunting title track, which became a timeless classic. Behind the scenes, she trained rigorously for months, mastering acrobatics and channeling powerhouse stage presence, while battling a notoriously demanding producer who pushed her to the brink. Influenced by legends like Nina Simone and Tina Turner, Midler’s unforgettable portrayal reshaped how audiences saw her — as not just a singer, but a fearless, transformative actress. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0ee204b6afb55e4","meta_description":"Bette Midler’s breakout role in 1979’s “The Rose” catapulted her into stardom, earning her an Oscar nomination and a record-breaking $29 million box offic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868/episodes/bette-midler-s-raw-rise-as-the-rose-entertainment-and-celebrity-news/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/entertainment-celebrity-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7442868/bette-midler-s-raw-rise-as-the-rose-entertainment-and-celebrity-news.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}