The myth of Marilyn Monroe: how her sex bomb image buries the truth
BlondeSix decades on, the spectacle of Marilyn Monroe’s tumultuous life and death still holds us in its grip. With a major new biopic on the way, her biographer sorts fact from fiction
In May, a portrait of a woman sold at auction in New York for $195m (£157m): a record for an artwork by an American artist and by any artist in the 20th century. That month, also in New York, there was a furore when a dress the woman had once worn was paraded at the Metropolitan Museum of Art gala by a reality TV star.
Bridgertons Phoebe Dynevor is unrecognisable in new film role
Phoebe Dynevor is starring in new film The Colour Room. Picture: Sky UK/Netflix/Getty Images By Naomi Bartram @naomibartram Daphne Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor looks totally different in her latest film project. The whole nation was hooked on Daphne and Simon’s love story in Netflix’s Bridgerton earlier this year.
But now actress Phoebe Dynevor has swapped her royal Regency clothing for something a little more casual. As part of her new role in Sky's upcoming drama The Colour Room, Phoebe has transformed into a 1920s working class woman.
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Marvel's 'Eternals' Is Already Outperforming 'Shang-Chi' Despite Warning Signs From Negative Reviews
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Marvel's 'Eternals' has received multiple negative reviews, but many dedicated fans are still buying tickets to see the movie when it comes out on Nov. 5.
Published on November 4, 2021 2 min read In the weeks leading up to the premiere of Eternals, things were not looking good regarding the success of the latest installment into Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
More Like John Ennui
Early in Now More Than Ever, a cover of a concert documentary of a cover band featuring a comedian covering millennial jadedness. John Early and the Lemon Squares, the band at the center of Early’s new HBO comedy special, Now More Than Ever, is pretty decent as a cover band. They’re capable, fun performers who throw themselves into songs by Britney Spears, Neil Young, and Donna Summer. But great cover bands are always playing two registers at once: They revive a song’s original context, and they nestle it inside whatever their new version is doing, whether that’s an ironized revival or a megaearnest, nostalgia-mining operation.
Cleveland's Carlos Santana Wears Banned 'Chief Wahoo' Gear During Gam
IMAGN Maybe Carlos Santana didn't get the memo ...
The Cleveland Indians star 1st baseman rocked a "Chief Wahoo" shirt under his jersey during Tuesday's game -- despite the team BANNING that logo back in 2019.
Remember, the team -- along with Major League Baseball -- put out a grand statement back in 2018 saying the club would officially do away with Chief Wahoo, explaining the logo was "
Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton
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Exes Who've Managed To Stay Friends
8. Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton The 39-year-old actress and 59-year-old actor may no longer be married, but the two are still very much involved in one another's lives: "We check in on each other all the time" the 'Armageddon' actor told website 'YourTango'. "She's got so much energy and goodness in her." Aww bless.
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Improvements at Exeter Prison not happening fast enough
Last year HMP Exeter became one of the first jails to be flagged up under the "urgent notification" process. Last month HM Inspectorate of Prisons returned to HMP Exeter to check on progress against key recommendations from last year's full inspection.
Of 13 recommendations reviewed, the report said there was good progress in three, reasonable progress in three, insufficient progress in four and no meaningful progress in three.
Chief Inspector of Prisons Peter Clarke said: "
Koh Chang to Koh Kood: island-hopping around eastern Thailand
Thailand holidaysThailand’s eastern islands offer the beauty, unspoilt beaches and a personal touch missing from more touristy areas and, with accommodation from £18 a night, they’re affordable, too
The island of Koh Chang and its satellites – which include Koh Mak and Koh Kood – are the eastern-most islands in Thailand and, while they can’t really be referred to as undiscovered, they do lack the brand-name recognition of Phuket. The contrast with their better-known cousin is obvious: outside the built-up beaches on the west coast of Koh Chang, hotels and guest houses are mostly small and family-run.
Mia Thornton Claims She Had a Threesome With Peter Thomas Girlfriend
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Mia Thornton of 'RHOP' has been open about her fluid love life with her husband, admitting they invite other women into the bedroom, including the girlfriend of a former 'RHOA' star.
Published on December 18, 2022 3 min read Fans of The Real Housewives of Potomac have not been happy with Mia Thornton. After instantly becoming a viewer favorite upon joining in Season 7, her popularity has gone downhill.