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Marilyn Monroe's Floral Sofa is Still in Style 70 Years Later – It Proves That, Paradoxically, Pattern Can Be More Timeless Than Solids

Florals will never date your home; in fact, they make it look utterly classic – archival images of the actress's living room are evidence

Homes & Gardens · Aug 9

How Photograph transformed Def Leppard into global pop-metal megastars: "I was this geeky twat who liked music and wasn't living in the real world. All I ever wanted was to be a star."

Aided by a game-changing video, Photograph annoyed the hell out of the PRMC and helped Def Leppard break America

Louder · Aug 6

Hold the front page! Marilyn Monroe is Dakota Johnson’s ninth cousin three times removed

The vogue for celebrity ancestors can be traced back to Robert Pattinson descending from Dracula and Benedict Cumberbatch being related to just about everyone

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31

National Portrait Gallery forced to close after ‘unexpected’ power outage

Ticketholders will be able to exchange their ticket for another day or receive a refund

The Independent UK · Jul 23

National Portrait Gallery to close for a day as London attraction suffers 'unexpected' power outage

The London gallery is currently hosting the Marilyn Monroe: A Portrait exhibition but is forced to temporarily close

Evening Standard · Jul 23

Zendaya's ancient Iranian earrings stir debate over stolen artefacts

Experts said the Iranian 3,000-year-old gold disc medallions Zendaya wore at a promo event for Christopher Nolan's Odyssey were "likely looted". Separately, a Zoroastrian symbol worn by IShowSpeed at the World Cup final has sparked further conversation about Persian cultural identity.

Euronews · Jul 22

Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event

Film star promotes Christopher Nolan film epic wearing gold artefacts dating back almost 3,000 years

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

A Sudden Flicker of Light by David Thomson review – a brilliantly eccentric history of the movies

From the golden age of Hollywood to harder times today, this is a rapturous account of more than a century of cinema

The Guardian - UK · Jul 20

Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe 'Respect Is One of Life's Greatest Treasures. I Mean, What Does It All Add Up to If You Don't Have That?' shows psychology of true successful human, offers timeless advice on healthy relationships, meaningful leadership, life of purpose

Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe offers timeless wisdom about the true meaning of success. Respect begins with self-worth and grows through honesty, kindness, humility, and responsibility. It strengthens families, workplaces, friendships, and communities while creating trust that lasts far beyond temporary accomplishments. By treating others with dignity and…

The Economic Times · Jul 15

Douglas Kirkland’s widow ‘wasn’t impressed’ by him photographing Marilyn Monroe

In 1961, the then 27-year-old Kirkland photographed the Hollywood star.

Evening Standard · Jul 12