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Taupin reveals original inspiration for Elton classic

Bernie Taupin has revealed he did not initially intend the original version of Candle In The Wind to be about Marilyn Monroe.
Television • 06 Oct 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Friday

Sigourney Weaver stars in The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart, Reframed: Marilyn Monroe continues, while new shows include Millionaire Hoarders and Niamh Algar in the drama Malpractice.
Television • 03 Aug 23

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Friday

I Wanna Dance with Somebody tells the story of Whitney Houston, Sian Gibson stars in new comedy The Power of Parker, there's docuseries Reframed: Marilyn Monroe, and another varied night of live music on BBC Four . . .
Television • 28 Jul 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

Tony Connelly: A Hidden History looks at the Royal Irish Constabulary, Sharon Horgan and Michael Sheen star in new drama Best Interests, there's Sarah Beeny vs Cancer and Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland continues . . .
Television • 11 Jun 23

The B-movie debuts of A-list stars

Awards season is upon us again but where did Hollywood's biggest stars start out? What were the minor roles they popped up in before fame came calling?
Movies • 24 Jan 23

Kim Kardashian is revealed as new Diana cross owner

Kim Kardashian has acquired the Attallah Cross worn by the late Diana, Princess of Wales as a result of the pendant's sale at Sotheby's London.
Television • 19 Jan 23

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

There's some superb viewing from today as new drama The Old Man stars Jeff Bridges and Amy Brenneman, Kenneth Branagh leads the cast as Boris Johnson in Michael Winterbottom's This England, while Ana de Armas plays Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe in Blonde.
Television • 28 Sep 22

Blonde will give you The Seven Year Ick

After more than a decade of problematic production, the latest Marilyn Monroe biopic has finally received its debut, but the nearly three-hour slog feels like yet another brutal layer of exploitation of the 20th century icon
Movie Review • 29 Sep 22

Brutal Marilyn Monroe biopic shocks Venice

A visceral biopic of Marilyn Monroe finally got its premiere in Venice on Thursday, with critics divided over the traumatic treatment of the icon but praising a "ferocious" lead performance from Cuban star Ana de Armas.
Movies • 08 Sep 22

Marilyn Monroe still one of the world's biggest stars

Hollywood screen legend Marilyn Monroe remains one of the best-recognised movie stars in the world, 60 years after her death.
Movies • 04 Aug 22

Marilyn Monroe's tragic story told in new film Blonde

Ana de Armas has transformed into Marilyn Monroe in the full trailer for the upcoming film Blonde, set for release on Netflix on 28 September.
Movies • 28 Jul 22

No damage done to Monroe dress at Met Gala - owner

Kim Kardashian did not damage the Marilyn Monroe dress she wore to the Met Gala in New York, the museum that owns it has said, after fans alleged that the gown had been torn.
Trending • 16 Jun 22

Collector: Ripley's irresponsible to loan Monroe dress

Ripley's Believe It or Not! was "irresponsible" to loan a historic gown once worn by Marilyn Monroe to Kim Kardashian for the Met Gala, a collector has said.
Television • 14 Jun 22

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe fetches record $195m

An iconic portrait of Marilyn Monroe by American pop art visionary Andy Warhol went under the hammer for $195 million on Monday at Christie's, becoming the most expensive 20th century artwork ever sold at public auction.
Marilyn Monroe • 10 May 22

Kim Kardashian wears iconic Monroe dress to Met Gala

Kim Kardashian has said she was "so honoured" to wear a historic dress made famous by Hollywood superstar Marilyn Monroe to this year's Met Gala.
Entertainment • 03 May 22

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Today's top telly includes All Creatures Great and Small, Gentleman Jack, The Great House Giveaway returns, and the concluding episode of Ken Burns' Muhammad Ali documentary . . .
Television • 01 May 22

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe estimated at $200m

Christie's announced on Monday that it will sell Andy Warhol's 1964 Shot Sage Blue Marilyn portrait of Marilyn Monroe for an estimated $200 million.
Marilyn Monroe • 21 Mar 22

Joan Collins remembers Jackie in new interview

Dame Joan Collins has said her sister Jackie "did the right thing" by not telling her about her initial cancer diagnosis.
Television • 20 Jun 21

What's on? 20 top telly tips for Tuesday

It's the penultimate week on the phenomenal Normal People, there's lots of new and returning shows including Bake Off and Springwatch, while it's cheerio to Cheap Irish Homes and Rob & Romesh . . .
Television • 26 May 20

BBC Studios developing Marilyn Monroe drama series

BBC Studios is developing a new drama about the last six months of Marilyn Monroe's life with viewers promised that the series will tackle "big themes such as power, love, loyalty and politics".
Television • 03 Apr 19

Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday' dress sells for €4.5m

The iconic nude dress worn by Marilyn Monroe the night she sang 'Happy Birthday Mr President' to John F Kennedy has been sold at auction for $4.8m (€4.5m).
Entertainment • 18 Nov 16

Hollywood's "invisible voice" Marni Nixon dies

The singer Marni Nixon, who sang vocal parts for numerous stars including Marilyn Monroe, has died aged 86
Entertainment • 26 Jul 16

TV Highlights for Today Thursday Sept 22

On The Works Presents John Kelly meets an individual artist each week, beginning with playwright Enda Walsh. We Remember Marilyn profiles the ill-starred actress,while Reality Bites: Born Addicted meets expectant mothers who are on methadone.
Entertainment • 24 Sep 15

Jessica Chastain to play Marilyn Monroe

It is reported that Jessica Chastain is set to become the next actress to play iconic movie star Marilyn Monroe.
Entertainment • 23 Apr 14

Marilyn Monroe's earrings auctioned for $185,000

A pair of rhinestone earrings that once belonged to Marilyn Monroe have been auctioned for $185,000/€133,554.65.
Entertainment • 14 Apr 14

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Taupin reveals original inspiration for Elton classic

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Friday

What's on? Top TV and streaming tips for Friday

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Monday

The B-movie debuts of A-list stars

Kim Kardashian is revealed as new Diana cross owner

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Wednesday

Blonde will give you The Seven Year Ick

Brutal Marilyn Monroe biopic shocks Venice

Marilyn Monroe still one of the world's biggest stars

Marilyn Monroe's tragic story told in new film Blonde

No damage done to Monroe dress at Met Gala - owner

Collector: Ripley's irresponsible to loan Monroe dress

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe fetches record $195m

Kim Kardashian wears iconic Monroe dress to Met Gala

What's on? 10 top TV and streaming tips for Sunday

Warhol portrait of Marilyn Monroe estimated at $200m

Joan Collins remembers Jackie in new interview

What's on? 20 top telly tips for Tuesday

BBC Studios developing Marilyn Monroe drama series

Monroe's iconic 'Happy Birthday' dress sells for €4.5m

Hollywood's "invisible voice" Marni Nixon dies

TV Highlights for Today Thursday Sept 22

Jessica Chastain to play Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn Monroe's earrings auctioned for $185,000

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