Marilyn at Julien’s: Memorabilia From Barbie to the USPS

In my fourth post about the online event at Julien’s Auctions, ‘Happy 99th Birthday, Marilyn!‘ – with bids closing on … 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

Renée Zellweger Revisits Marilyn’s California Style

Following her recent appearance at the London premiere of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy in a pink strapless gown … More

Marilyn Brings Avedon (and Sugar) to Phoenix

Richard Avedon: Among Creatives, on display until May 25 at Phoenix Art Museum in Arizona, is the latest stop for … More

Merry Christmas to All My Readers

I don’t often get personal on here, but this Christmas I want all my readers to know how much I … More

Richard Avedon’s ‘Sad Marilyn’ Print Sold for $84,000

A signed gelatin print of Richard Avedon’s 1957 photo of Marilyn was sold for $84,000 at Sotheby’s in New York … More

Yanier Lopez Brings Marilyn to Santa Clarita

Cuban emigre Yanier Lopez will launch a solo exhibition, A New Face, at the Santa Clarita Artists Association Gallery (SCAA) … More

Marie Irvine: Marilyn’s New York Make-Up Artist Dies at 99

Marie Irvine, who worked as a make-up artist to Marilyn on photo shoots with Richard Avedon and for her iconic … More

Fragile Beauty: Avedon’s Marilyn Sold for $882,000

A signed artist’s proof of Richard Avedon’s 1957 portrait of Marilyn sold for a remarkable $882,000 at Christie’s in New … More

Marilyn’s Pink Pucci Dress Sold for $325,000 at Julien’s Auctions

An Emilio Pucci dress in pink silk jersey owned by Marilyn topped bids in the Icons: Playboy, Hugh Hefner and … More