Marilyn & Ella Fitzgerald, and the True Story of Jazz, Advocacy, and Diversity
In 1972, renowned jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald shared a story with Ms Magazine that has since become iconic: “I owe Marilyn Monroe a real debt … she personally called the owner of the Mocambo and told him she wanted me booked immediately, and if he would do it, she...
Marilyn Monroe & The Casting Couch
Marilyn Monroe's rise to stardom has often been clouded by speculation surrounding her involvement in the notorious casting couch system prevalent in Hollywood. However, by examining her own words and the circumstances of her career, we can gain a clearer...
Beyond the Smile: Marilyn Monroe’s Complex Emotions and Unexplored Joys
In the brief 36 years of her life, Marilyn Monroe is often associated with a melancholic existence due to her untimely passing. While the media tends to portray her as a perpetually unhappy individual, concealing her true emotions behind a radiant exterior, it is...