Singer Lana Del Rey has referenced Marilyn several times in her work, most notably in the ‘National Anthem’ video from … More
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The Joy and Sorrow of Richard Avedon’s Marilyn
America’s greatest portrait photographer, Richard Avedon, was born 100 years ago today, on May 15th, 1923. He first met Marilyn … More
Ed Fury: the Muscular Star Who Got His Start With Marilyn
Ed Fury, the bodybuilder and star of ‘sword and sandals’ epics, has died aged 94, per the Hollywood Reporter. He … More
‘Yours Retro’ Takes Marilyn From A to Z
Marilyn has appeared in nearly every issue of UK nostalgia mag Yours Retro, with at least one cover story each … More
A Blonde in Nigeria: Marilyn Inspires Coming-of-Age Tale
Marilyn is featured on the cover of Stephen Buoro’s debut novel, The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa (designed by … More
‘Some Like It Hot’ at the Prince Charles Cinema
Some Like It Hot is showing at 3:15 pm this Saturday, May 13th in the Prince Charles Cinema near Leicester … More
Andy Warhol’s Signed Marilyn Screenprint Sold for $139K
Following the record-breaking $195 million sale of Andy Warhol’s ‘Shot Blue Marilyn’ at Christie’s in 2022 (see here), the late … More
True Western: Marilyn in ‘River of No Return’
Considering how popular the Western was in 1950s Hollywood, Marilyn did relatively little work in the genre. She had a … More
Harry Belafonte: the ‘Calypso King’ Who Met Marilyn, JFK and More
Harry Belafonte, the singer, actor and activist, died aged 96 on April 25th, 2023. He was born in Harlem in … More
Marilyn’s Signed Photo and Driver’s Licence at RR Auctions
A signed photo and a Connecticut driver’s licence are among the Marilyn-related lots going under the hammer next Wednesday, May … More