Category Archives: Tributes

50 Ways to Love Marilyn

Posted on August 4, 2012 by marina72

The Chicago Tribune takes a look at the various ways Marilyn’s legacy has endured – through movies, TV, music, art, literature, advertising, photography and more. “There’s a moment at the end of the promo reel for Love, Marilyn, an upcoming Marilyn … Continue reading →


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Moving Marilyn’s Star

Posted on August 4, 2012 by marina72

Scott Michaels, founder of FindADeath.com and the LA-based Dearly Departed Tours, has launched a petition to have Marilyn’s star moved from the Walk of Fame on Hollywood Boulevard to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, where her iconic handprints are sited. “50 years … Continue reading →


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John Gilmore Remembers Marilyn

Posted on June 4, 2012 by marina72

John Gilmore, author of Inside Marilyn Monroe, has written a lovely tribute to Marilyn on her birthday. “Fans rejoice that her beaming spirit so divinely captured through the magic screen has filled the years immeasurably.  The wonder of her sparkling … Continue reading →


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Flowers on Marilyn’s Birthday

Posted on June 3, 2012 by marina72

Staff at Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles, noticed a number of floral tributes placed by Marilyn’s crypt on her recent birthday. The heart-shaped daisy wreath, at right, was donated by members of Immortal Marilyn, who also raised $311 for the Animal … Continue reading →


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Carol Channing Remembers Marilyn

Posted on June 2, 2012 by marina72

Carol Channing, who first played Lorelei Lee in the Broadway musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, paid tribute to Marilyn’s big-screen portrayal in a rededication ceremony for MM in Palm Springs yesterday, reports Broadway World. “Miss Channing recalled seeing Miss Monroe for the first … Continue reading →


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Happy Wax Day, New York

Posted on May 31, 2012 by marina72

On the eve of Marilyn’s birthday, a new waxwork has been unveiled at Madame Tussaud’s in New York, reports Broadway World. “As part of the festivities, Madame Tussauds New York is also encouraging guests to wish Marilyn a Happy Birthday! … Continue reading →


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A Palm Springs Star For Marilyn

Posted on May 23, 2012 by marina72

Marilyn’s star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars (first unveiled in 1995) will be rededicated on her birthday, June 1st, reports KESQ. “The city just assembled a 26-foot-tall statue of Monroe last week and, for the June 1 star rededication, … Continue reading →


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‘Presidential Bombshell’ at LA Creamery

Posted on May 17, 2012 by marina72

Saturday, May 19, marks the 50th anniversary of Marilyn’s sultry performance of ‘Happy Birthday’ to President John F. Kennedy at Madison Square Garden. And what better way to celebrate than by tasting the new ‘Presidential Bombshell’ ice cream from L.A. Creamery, … Continue reading →


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Beth Ditto’s ‘Candle in the Wind’

Posted on May 17, 2012 by marina72

Gossip singer Beth Ditto performed Elton John’s tribute to Marilyn, ‘Candle in the Wind’, at last night’s opening ceremony for the Cannes Film Festival. Beth’s cream ruched dress is similar to the one worn by Marilyn in her 1952 photo … Continue reading →


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Cannes and the Magic of Marilyn

Posted on May 10, 2012 by marina72

Peter Bradshaw, film critic at The Guardian, celebrates the face of this year’s Cannes Film Festival – MM. “I am perhaps eccentric in finding Monroe slightly less sexy than Jane Russell in Howard Hawks’s ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’. Russell’s performance is … Continue reading →


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