Tag Archives: John F. Kennedy

‘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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Sinatra Home Up For Sale

Posted on April 30, 2012 by marina72

Frank Sinatra’s former California home, the Farralone estate, is currently on the market for $12 million. The property, which recently featured on an episode of TV’s Mad Men, is also rumoured to have been the site where Marilyn had trysts … Continue reading →


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Lohan’s MM Sketch Cut From SNL

Posted on March 11, 2012 by marina72

Those among you who were surprised that Lindsay Lohan’s recent stint  as a Saturday Night Live didn’t feature yet another MM impersonation may be interested to hear about this sketch that was cut at the last minute. (I’m somewhat relieved … Continue reading →


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Marilyn in Korean Art Sale

Posted on March 10, 2012 by marina72

This 2007 oil on canvas painting of Marilyn, by Korean artist Kim Dong Yoo – comprised of multiple miniature portraits of her rumoured lover, John F. Kennedy – features in a live auction on Art.net, due to end on March … Continue reading →


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Marilyn-Related Reading

Posted on January 17, 2012 by marina72

American Dior, by Kate Betts, is a high-gloss look at how the French designer conquered the US market. A photo of Marilyn in an elegant black  dress, taken by Bert Stern in 1962, graces the cover. (The dress was recreated … Continue reading →


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Peter Lawford: Downfall of a Golden Boy

Posted on December 27, 2011 by marina72

  The English-born actor, Peter Lawford, was one of the last people to speak to Marilyn on the night she died. A new radio documentary, Brother-in-Lawford, about his glamorous life and tragic decline, airs tomorrow at 10pm on BBC Radio … Continue reading →


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Marilyn’s ‘Breathless’ Singing No Fluke

Posted on November 28, 2011 by marina72

Following Joan Copeland‘s recent – and rather silly – claim that Marilyn’s ‘breathless’ rendition of ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ was due to her getting lost on the way to the stage, Scott Fortner takes an behind-the-scenes look at the legendary … Continue reading →


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Lost in Madison Square Garden

Posted on November 25, 2011 by marina72

Joan Copeland, the actress sister of Arthur Miller, claims that Marilyn’s breathless rendition of ‘Happy Birthday Mr President’ was not intentional, but due to her late arrival, reports the Daily Mail. This is a funny story, but Marilyn was not … Continue reading →


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Unforgettable Dresses

Posted on November 20, 2011 by marina72

The ‘nude’ sequinned dress, designed by Jean Louis and worn by Marilyn on John F. Kennedy’s birthday in 1962, features in 100 Unforgettable Dresses, a new book by Hal Rubinstein (as well as Travilla’s white halter-neck dress from The Seven … Continue reading →


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‘Siren’s Heart’ in New York

Posted on November 8, 2011 by marina72

Broadway World has announced that Louisa Bradshaw will star in a one-woman show, Siren’s Heart: Marilyn in Purgatory (script by Walt Stepp) at Theater for the New City from November 17-December 11. “SIREN’S HEART is not the familiar victim narrative about Marilyn Monroe. … Continue reading →


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