Rachel Reeves’ ‘clumsy’ Labour deputy makes grovelling apology for comparing disabled benefits cuts to reducing a child’s pocket money _nhy
Rachel Reeves‘ Treasury deputy has made a grovelling apology after comparing Labour’s benefit cuts to reducing a child’s pocket money. Darren Jones admitted last night that he had been ‘tactless’ when he compared the drive to get millions of people…
Fresh raid on pension pots, two more years of ‘stealth’ tax threshold freeze, or a wealth tax: IFS warns Brits face being battered by Reeves AGAIN in Autumn as her spending plans are unrealistic_Nhy
Brits could face being battered with tax hikes by Rachel Reeves again this Autumn because her plans are unrealistic, a respected think-tank warned today. The IFS highlighted extending the freeze on tax thresholds by another two years as a potential ‘easy political…
Marilyn Monroe Hanging Out in a Pumpkin Patch, 1945 – C1
In 1945, fashion photographer Andre de Dienes developed a relationship with an aspiring young model named Norma Jean Dougherty resulting in a brief engagement and a huge portfolio of stunning photographs which helped to launch her career as Marilyn Monroe….
Marilyn Monroe Hanging Out in a Pumpkin Patch, 1945 – C1
In 1945, fashion photographer Andre de Dienes developed a relationship with an aspiring young model named Norma Jean Dougherty resulting in a brief engagement and a huge portfolio of stunning photographs which helped to launch her career as Marilyn Monroe….
The Story Behind Marilyn Monroe’s Debut LIFE Cover, Photographed by Philippe Halsman on April 7, 1952 – C1
In 1952, LIFE magazine assigned photographer Philippe Halsman to shoot Marilyn Monroe in her tiny Hollywood studio apartment. The resulting cover photo pushed her over the top, giving her immediate superstar status, and 20th Century Fox jumped to sweeten her existing multi-year…
32 Stunning Photos of Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell While Filming “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” (1953) – C1
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes is a 1953 American musical comedy film based on the 1949 stage musical of the same name. It was directed by Howard Hawks and stars Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe, with Charles Coburn, Elliott Reid, Tommy Noonan, George…
Marilyn Monroe’s Handwritten Drafts: Read Marilyn’s Unpublished Personal Poems – C1
When we think of Marilyn Monroe, we think of her with a copy of Ulysses — which is probably exactly how she wanted us to think of her, though not exactly the norm. Marilyn Monroe’s Lost Love Letters Up for Sale Marilyn…
Beautiful Black and White Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Richard Avedon in 1957 – C1
Richard Avedon, born in New York City in 1923, is one of the most respected and accomplished photographers of the 20th century. Upon his death in 2004 The New York Times said “his fashion and portrait photographs helped define America’s image of…
Vintage Pics of Marilyn Monroe and Her Husband Arthur Miller at the April in Paris Ball, 1957 – C1
Established in 1952 at the Waldorf Astoria New York in New York City, April in Paris Ball was an annual US gala event whose mission was to serve charity and Franco-American relations. It was the idea of Claude Philippe, the…
Rare and Candid Photos of Marilyn Monroe Taken by Mischa Pelz During a Photoshoot for Deeco Garden Furniture, 1953 – C1
Mischa Pelz was a commercial photographer, who usually shot products. He and Marilyn were friends but had never worked together until he was hired to shoot the lawn furniture with her as the model. This was taken right before the…