Authentic Brands: Marilyn and the Dead Celebrity Industry

Marilyn last made the Forbes 12 Highest Paid Dead Celebrities list in 2023, and it seems likely she’ll return soon, … More

Style Icons: A Marilyn Paper Doll Book

Style Icons: Marilyn Monroe is a ‘dress-up paper doll book’ with Australian artist Kelly Smith’s illustrations accompanied by text from … More

More of ‘Merry Merry Marilyn’ at Julien’s Auctions

Merry Merry Marilyn is an online event at Julien’s Auctions, with bids closing on Tuesday, January 6. In my second … More

Marilyn: Words From a Fashion Icon

Marilyn Monroe: Words From a Fashion Icon is the latest publication from Australian fashion illustrator turned author Megan Hess. Published … More

Marilyn-Inspired Ballet Opens in Portland, Oregon

Marilyn has inspired a new ballet, as Amy Leona Havin reports for Oregon Arts Watch. “Oregon Ballet Theatre’s contemporary world … More

Marilyn Gets ‘Notorious’ With Maureen Dowd

A selection of New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd’s celebrity profiles are featured in a new book, Notorious. André Carrilho’s … More

Fans Celebrate Marilyn’s 98th Birthday

The Los Angeles fan club Marilyn Remembered celebrated what would be Marilyn’s 98th birthday on Saturday, June 1, with a … More