A new compilation, The Very Best of Marilyn Monroe, has been released on vinyl by the WaxTime label, which also … More
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John Cale and the ‘Legs of Marilyn Monroe’
Musician John Cale – a founding member of the Velvet Underground – has just released a new solo album, Mercy, … More
‘Some Like It Hot: The Musical’ Opens on Broadway
Some Like It Hot: The Musical has opened on Broadway to mostly positive reviews – you can read a selection … More
Marilyn in the Spotlight at Julien’s Auctions
Over 175 Marilyn-related items will go under the hammer tomorrow, December 17, as part of the Icons and Idols: Hollywood … More
‘To the Actress’: Marilyn and Her Mentors
In April 1955, Marilyn gave her first (and only) extensive TV interview on Edward R. Murrow’s Person to Person. The … More
Queen of Diamonds: When Marilyn Wore the Tiara
1952 made a ‘sensation’ of Marilyn, but her true year of glory was 1953. She achieved top billing in three … More
Al Guastafeste: Marilyn’s Bandleader Plays On
At 90, Al Guastafeste – the pianist who served as Marilyn’s bandleader during her 1954 tour of US military bases … More
Diamond Dancer: When Marilyn Made Music
‘Marilyn Monroe was a great dancer – you wouldn’t know it from Blonde, Sarah L. Kaufman writes for the Washington … More
70 Years Ago: The ‘My Marilyn’ Party
1952 was a turning point in Marilyn’s career. After years of pin-ups and B-movies, she had survived the ‘scandal’ of … More
Marilyn’s ‘Misfit’ Soundtrack Back on Vinyl
Alex North’s evocative score for The Misfits has been reissued on vinyl by the Waxtime record label. The cover photo … More
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