___ Midler a.k.a. "The Divine Miss M"

BETTE

["Think of a famous singer and actress whose initials are B.M."]

The clue "___ Midler a.k.a. 'The Divine Miss M'" leads to the answer "BETTE" through a straightforward reference to a well-known celebrity. Bette Midler is a famous American singer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and film producer. She is often referred to by her nickname, "The Divine Miss M," which is a play on the title of her debut album, "The Divine Miss M," released in 1972. The clue uses this nickname to prompt the solver to fill in the blank with the first name of Bette Midler. Thus, the answer "BETTE" is derived directly from the celebrity's name.