A treasure trove of items relating to the Democratic fundraiser at Madison Square Garden on May 19, 1962 goes under … More
Tag: Happy Birthday Mr President
Father Figure: Marilyn and Isidore Miller
Much as been said about Marilyn’s lifelong search for the father figure she lacked as a child, but her relationship … More
MOJO Says ‘Goodbye, Marilyn’ in August
The latest issue of UK magazine MOJO – dated October, with Kate Bush on the cover – includes a 2-page … More
60 Years Later: Fans Pay Tribute to Marilyn
While the Marilyn Remembered fan club hosted a service commemorating the 60th anniversary of her passing on August 5 at … More
Collectors and Historians Condemn Damage to Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’
As Marilyn’s ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ dress goes back on display at Ripley’s Hollywood – following reality TV star Kim … More
Bill Ray’s Marilyn in Santa Fe
The LIFE Photographers, an exhibition of classic images from the magazine’s heyday, is beginning its last week at the aptly-named … More
Marilyn Lookalikes Call for ‘Climate Action, Mr. President’
A group of activist drag queens dressed as Marilyn – and one Eva Peron – joined the climate struggle this … More
60 Years Ago: Marilyn Sings for the President
On May 19, 1962 – sixty years ago today – Marilyn sang ‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ to John F. Kennedy … More
Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’ Reuse Criticised by ICOM and Bob Mackie
Following the furore over Kim Kardashian wearing Marilyn’s ‘birthday dress’ at the Met Gala (see here), the Costume Committee for … More
Gilded Glamour: Kim Kardashian and Marilyn’s ‘Birthday Dress’
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian caused a sensation last night when she arrived at the Met Gala in New York … More