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First Thing: Defense department bars reporters from Pentagon press room

Spokesperson claims Trump administration has ‘the most transparent war department in history’ despite ban on journalists using Pentagon facility. Also, more than 1,000 Marilyn Monroes descend on Palm Springs

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Minimum wage win for workers; Ed Husic questions Aukus deal; and Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday

Fair Work’s Justice Adam Hatcher announces lowest ongoing wage rate for employees will climb from nearly $24.95 an hour to $26.44.

The Guardian - AU

Celestial art and Masters of the Universe: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe

Superheroes with fringes and magical swords, convicts out for revenge, and exhibitions that'll make you starry-eyed - here's what's on our cultural agenda this week.

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Hollywood honours Marilyn Monroe, 100 years after her birth

LOS ANGELES — Marilyn Monroe's hometown of Hollywood kicks off Monday a series of special events marking the 100th anniversary of the movie icon's birth.

Bangkok Post

Celebrating 100 years of Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood honours screen icon

One century after she was born in Los Angeles, Marilyn Monroe's hometown is paying tribute to the film legend with a series of events exploring her career and enduring legacy, including special screenings of such classics as "The Seven Year Itch", "Some Like It Hot" and "The Misfits".

France 24

On This Day in History June 1: From Genghis Khan and Scotch whisky to Marilyn Monroe, Superman's debut, The Beatles and other major events

June 1 marks significant historical moments. From Genghis Khan's capture of Peking in 1215 to the birth of Marilyn Monroe and the launch of CNN, this date holds global importance. Major political shifts, scientific breakthroughs, and cultural milestones occurred. Notable events include the coronation of Anne Boleyn and the release…

The Economic Times

The Marilyn Monroe You Don’t Know: An Interview with the Design Studio Who Reimagined Bungalow 1

Courtney Brannan of Champalimaud Design discusses balancing the storied history of Bungalow 1 with a soft, emotional reading of the retreat

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Quote of the day by Marilyn Monroe: 'Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition'

A famous quote suggests women seeking equality with men lack ambition. The article explores this idea, arguing it's not against equality but a call to aim higher. It emphasizes creating personal success benchmarks rather than matching existing ones. The piece highlights how vision and forging new paths define true ambition,…

The Economic Times

From bikinis to cat bowls: how museum gift stores became the place to shop

Curated edits mean people are treating museums as stand-alone shopping destinations rather than simply exit points

The Guardian - UK

‘America’s sweetheart’: exhibition explores Marilyn Monroe’s complex relationship to stardom

The new exhibition at LA’s Academy museum features some of the star’s most intimate belongings that have never been available for public viewing

The Guardian - US

Hundreds of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes aim for new world record

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The Independent UK

Marilyn Monroe look-alike event set to take over Palm Springs as California city attempts new world record

Organizers hope to get 500 people to dress up in blonde wigs and white dresses to set a Guinness World Record

The Independent UK

Marilyn Monroe's gold coat heading to auction

A gold opera coat once owned by Marilyn Monroe is expected to fetch as much as $18,000 when it heads to auction this summer.

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First Thing: Nato ready to defend ‘every inch’ of territory as Russian drone hits Romania

Mark Rutte says Moscow’s ‘reckless behaviour is a danger to us all’ after drone hit apartments during attack on Ukraine. Plus, Paul McCartney on how old bandmates – and Oasis – inspired his nostalgic new album

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The Conversation

Marilyn Monroe at 100: Hollywood made her a myth – she spent her life resisting it

“I can be smart when it matters, but most men don’t like it,” says Lorelei Lee in the 1953 comedy musical, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

The Guardian - UK

A girl’s best friend: Marilyn Monroe remembered by her closest confidants

Four days before what would have been her 100th birthday, Hollywood legends look back on their friendships with a woman who, underneath the studio sheen, was warm, supportive and empathetic

The Conversation

Marilyn Monroe’s final home – and the life she imagined within it

Marilyn Monroe’s untimely death at just 36 has long been woven into her mystique, fuelling both fascination among fans and a proliferation of theories about its cause.

Marie Claire

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Digital Camera World

Marilyn Monroe 100 –the only official book that celebrates the Hollywood and cultural icon in photos

In association with the Marilyn Monroe Estate, this book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the icon’s birth through the lens of some of the 20th century’s greatest photographers

Digital Camera World

Ron Howard's new documentary movie, Avedon, reminds us why the greatest photographer of the 20th century didn't care what camera he used

Premiering at Cannes this week, the film shows us how the greatest images come from reading people, not mastering f-stops

The Mary Sue

Irish Comedian Asks Help to Buy Marilyn Monroe’s X-Rays. She Wants Them Destroyed: ‘Drop Me a DM’

Six decades after the death of Marilyn Monroe, the world hasn’t lost its fascination with her. People yearn to collect pieces of her. Celebrities covet locks of her hair, and some men expressed wanting to be buried beside her grave. It’s obsession at its finest, and Irish comedian Anna Mac…

The Guardian - UK

TV tonight: exploring Marilyn Monroe’s links to organised crime

A two-part series shows how the film star was drawn closer to the mob by prominent men in her life. Plus: Amanda turns detective in Amandaland. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Economic Times

Quote of the Day by Marilyn Monroe: 'It's far better to be unhappy alone than...'- The iconic American actress' heartbreaking words about loneliness, love and emotional survival still feel painfully real

Marilyn Monroe's powerful words shine a light on the complexities of relationships. She championed the idea that solitude, even if tinged with sadness, is preferable to the pain of emotional strife with another. This perspective rings true today, urging us to prioritize our self-respect and emotional clarity rather than endure…

BANG Premier

Kim Kardashian shares major Met Gala regret over iconic Marilyn Monroe gown

Kim Kardashian thinks about her one major regret over her Marilyn Monroe Met Gala look "once a week".

The Guardian - US

‘Forced to preserve a monument’: how the fate of Marilyn Monroe’s LA home became a legal saga

House where Monroe died, which hasn’t been occupied in seven years, is in limbo after current owners wanted to demolish it but were stopped by a public campaign

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