A Marilyn Monroe impersonator visited Juniper Village Chatham. With her signature white dress and breathy, seductive vocals, Marilyn Monroe, as portrayed by impersonator Kris Phipany, arrived at Juniper Village at Chatham dazzling residents, staff,and local community members. The standing-room-only crowd was treated to a spot-on rendition of "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend" and "I Wanna be Loved By You", while sampling champagne and sweetly decadent chocolate-covered strawberries. Juniper Village at Chatham welcomes the community to come and enjoy it's events. Located at 500 Southern Boulevard, Chatham. 973-966-5483.

If asked Who played an important role in the musical career of Ella Fitzgerald ?" you might respond with names like Chick Webb, Louis Armstrong, Norman Granz, and Dizzy Gillespie. The name Marilyn Monroe, however, might not come to mind. While touring in the '50s under the management of Norman Granz, Ella, like many African-American musicians at the time, faced significant adversity because of their race, especially in the Jim Crow states. Granz was a huge proponent of civil rights, and insisted that all of his musicians be treated equally at hotels and venues, regardless of race. Despite his efforts, there were many roadblocks and hurdles put in to place, especially for some of the more popular African-American artists. Here is one story of Ella's struggles (as written in chicagojazz.com): Once, while in Dallas touring for the Philharmonic, a police squad irritated by Norman's principles barged backstage to hassle the performers. They came into Ella's dressing roo...

Hulton Archive/Getty Images Marilyn Monroe in 1955 CMG Worldwide, an Indiana-based licensing agency that represents the estates of many deceased celebrities, is suddenly on a different end of the right of publicity spectrum. For years, the firm has been aggressively protecting deceased celebrities' publicity rights, representing such notables as Natalie Wood , James Dean and Andy Kaufman . Because the firm helped lobby the state of Indiana to pass generous laws protecting the likeness of these stars for 100 years after death, CMG has been able to gain significant licensing income from commercial endeavors, even at times over First Amendment objections . CMG's prized client for many years was Marilyn Monroe , but in 2010, the relationship ended after her estate sent CMG a termination letter. The parties reached an agreement, but the divorce hasn't gone smoothly, and now CMG is suing the estate, saying it's being threatened with legal action over its alleged continued e...

If asked Who played an important role in the musical career of Ella Fitzgerald ?" you might respond with names like Chick Webb, Louis Armstrong, Norman Granz, and Dizzy Gillespie. The name Marilyn Monroe, however, might not come to mind. While touring in the '50s under the management of Norman Granz, Ella, like many African-American musicians at the time, faced significant adversity because of their race, especially in the Jim Crow states. Granz was a huge proponent of civil rights, and insisted that all of his musicians be treated equally at hotels and venues, regardless of race. Despite his efforts, there were many roadblocks and hurdles put in to place, especially for some of the more popular African-American artists. Here is one story of Ella's struggles (as written in chicagojazz.com): Once, while in Dallas touring for the Philharmonic, a police squad irritated by Norman's principles barged backstage to hassle the performers. They came into Ella's dressing roo...

1954: Marilyn arriving at the premiere of the film 'There's No Business like Show Business'. (Photo by M. Garrett/Murray Garrett/Getty Images) Pat Coughtrey , News Editor Wednesday, March 21, 20123:55 PM It has been 50 years since the death of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the name and email address you gave us when you signed up. Email address Send link To send a link to this page to a friend, you must be logged in. circa 1951: EXCLUSIVE Full-length portrait of Monroe standing in a two-piece polka dot bathing suit and heels. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images) But such is her star status even now people still talk about the mystery of her sad passing. To mark the screen goddesss death Getty Images Gallery in Westfield Stratford City presents an exclusive collection of artwork and memorabilia. It ranges from Monroes early years as an aspiring actress through to...

Lookalike at St Albans Boots new-look beauty department 11:41am Wednesday 21st March 2012 in News By Manisha Mistry Lookalike at St Albans Boots new-look beauty department SHOPPERS flocked to the new-look Boots beauty department in St Albans this morning as a Marilyn Monroe lookalike added a touch of glamour to the official launch. The bubbly was flowing as staff gathered for the Hollywood star's impersonator Pauline Bailey to officially open the revamped beauty section in the St Peters Street store. Review readers lined up to pick up a free goody bag of beauty products, with their voucher from last week's newspaper.

Rare photographs of Hollywood legend Marilyn Monroe are hitting the auction block at the end of the month. Stories: Michelle Williams' 'My Week with Marilyn' to get top billing at New York Film Festival Michelle Williams talks about pressure of portraying Marilyn Monroe (Video) Marilyn Monroe dress sold for $4.6 million at auction The never-before-seen photos come from the estate of Monroe's personal makeup artist for 15 years, Allan "Whitey" Snyder. The photos are featured on celebrity auctioneer Darren Julien's lot, Julien's Auctions' Hollywood Legends . One of the photos from the auction (pictured below) shows Snyder applying Monroe's makeup on the set of the 1960 film, "Let's Make Love." The lot also includes letters, telegrams, and a money clip which Monroe gave to Snyder. The Hollywood Legends sale is being held on Saturday, March 31, 2012 and Sunday April 1 in Beverly Hills, California. The auction also includes memorabili...