Monthly Archives: March 2013

Marilyn-Inspired Vodka Launch

Posted on March 6, 2013 by marina72

Three Olives are launching a new strawberry vodka this month, in conjunction with Marilyn’s estate (ABG), according to The Spirits Business.


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Marilyn, Joe Kennedy, and ‘The German’

Posted on March 3, 2013 by marina72

Fifty years after her death, Marilyn makes the front cover of US scandal sheet, the National Examiner. Their ‘new’ story is that she was murdered by mafioso, including Frank ‘The German’ Schweihs, at the order of the president’s father, Joseph Kennedy. … Continue reading →


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Marilyn in Dundee

Posted on March 3, 2013 by marina72

 Fifteen images of Marilyn – taken throughout her career – are on display at Dundee’s art24sevenmedia gallery, and will be auctioned, reports The Courier. “The collection of 15 pictures have been taken from vintage negatives shot by infamous Hollywood photographers Gerry … Continue reading →


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Barkley L. Hendricks: At Marilyn’s Feet

Posted on March 2, 2013 by marina72

Click on the image above, and look closer: the woman in this painting is wearing slingbacks decorated with Marilyn’s visage, Warhol-style, reports Women’s Wear Daily. ‘Triple Portrait: World Conqueror‘ is part of Hearts Hands Eyes Mind, a new exhibition by artist Barkley … Continue reading →


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‘I Love Your Kiss Forever Forever’

Posted on March 2, 2013 by marina72

 This lithograph by Andy Warhol – featuring Marilyn’s lips – is up for auction online at Christie’s, reports the Los Angeles Times. Bidding is currently at $30,000, ending on Tuesday March 5th. UPDATE: The lithograph has been sold for $90,000, making … Continue reading →


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What ‘Fragments’ Taught Us About Marilyn

Posted on March 2, 2013 by marina72

  Writing for the Huffington Post, psychologist Romeo Vitelli considers a new study by Spanish psychiatrist Mercedes Fernandez-Cabana. Originally published in the medical journal, Crisis, the article speculates on what Marilyn’s personal writings, as collected in Fragments, may tell us about her … Continue reading →


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Marilyn at Macy’s

Posted on March 1, 2013 by marina72

 US department store Macy’s has launched a teen range inspired by Marilyn, reports the New York Times. “Macy’s plans to carry Marilyn Monroe designs in 150 stores, targeting younger shoppers with updated styles for modern blond bombshells. Not to sound prudish, … Continue reading →


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Dale Robertson 1923-2013

Posted on March 1, 2013 by marina72

Actor Dale Robertson died on February 27th in San Diego, aged 89. He was suffering from lung cancer. Best known as a television actor, Robertson starred in Tales of Wells Fargo, The Iron Horse, and as a host on Death Valley Days. In later … Continue reading →


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Willy Rizzo 1928-2013

Posted on March 1, 2013 by marina72

Willy Rizzo, who photographed Marilyn in 1962, has died aged 84. Born in Naples, he moved to Paris during the 1930s, and became interested in photography. Rizzo’s photos of the North African war caught the eye of Life magazine. He later … Continue reading →


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