Tag Archives: Fragments

St Vincent Inspired by Marilyn’s Writing

Posted on August 27, 2011 by marina72

  St Vincent – aka musician Annie Erin Clark – performed ‘Surgeon’, a song inspired by Marilyn Monroe’s writings, now available as a free download from her forthcoming album, Strange Mercy, at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Thursday, reports … Continue reading →

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Often Imitated, Never Equalled

Posted on July 10, 2011 by marina72

Maureen Dowd writes in the New York Times about why movies about great stars like Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor etc are so often disappointing: ‘The many actresses who have resurrected Marilyn Monroe can’t hold a candle in the wind to Hollywood’s … Continue reading →

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Marilyn in Salinas, 1948

Posted on July 2, 2011 by marina72

A newspaper clipping from an appearance by Marilyn at Carlyle’s Jeweler’s in Salinas, California, in 1948 (during her trip she was also crowned ‘Artichoke Queen’  in nearby Castroville.) “In 1948, she came here to help promote a diamond sale at … Continue reading →

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CMG Sue After MM Rights Sold

Posted on June 4, 2011 by marina72

CMG Worldwide, who held the licensing rights to Marilyn’s estate for 20 years, have filed suit in Indianapolis after Lee Strasberg’s widow, Anna, dropped them recently in favour of ABG (Authentic Brands Group.) ‘CMG is asking in the suit for … Continue reading →

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Marilyn in the Blogosphere

Posted on April 29, 2011 by marina72

    John Gilmore’s 2007 memoir, Inside Marilyn Monroe, is now available as an E-Book. According to the blurb, ‘This new e-book edition includes an extended, revealing interview with John Gilmore on his friendship with Marilyn Monroe.’ And in other … Continue reading →

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