A unique memorial is to be erected in a North Cork town to commemorate a man who once held the world record for being buried alive.

If you've ever watched the Graham Norton show on BBC One, you’ve already seen some Willy Rizzo furniture. That decked steel and red lacquered metamorphic occasional table, with a divot for champagne and Rococo falls of fruit hovering before his guests, is a signature piece of Rizzo.

Circle back to fashion's hottest retro print, says Annmarie O'Connor.

Sixty years after its release, Some Like It Hot remains a timeless, triumphant comedy. This all the more remarkable given the number of problems experienced on-set, particularly a drug-addicted Marilyn Monroe, writes Chris Wasser

From ‘Loub-jobs’ and Chinese binds to back-breaking platforms, artist Anne Tilby had no shortage of inspiration for her exhibition around women’s shoes, writes Colette Sheridan.

All eyes are on LA this weekend for the Oscars. From Beverly Hills to Santa Monica, the City of Angels has much to offer. You won’t miss a beat with this insider’s guide from

Presidential elections now come with two great myths attached to them, writes Terry Prone. 

Eager presidential hopefuls are promising everything, from rail lines to handing ministers their P45s to dressing up as Hollywood icons to entertain foreign dignitaries.

Cork actress Molly Lynch tells Ellie O’Byrne ‘Sunset Boulevard’ is about pitfalls of stardom

Hugh Hefner drew the ire of Christian conservatives and radical feminists alike, but many women have also said positive things about the late Playboy publisher, writes TP O’Mahony.

With its private cinema and ‘posh dorms’ it’s no wonder the newly re-opened Crosshaven House is topping travel editors’ must-see lists, writes Vickie Maye

Will we ever be shut of Diana, princess of Wales? Or of the debate about who she “really” was, writes Mary Morrissy. 

Ella Queen of Jazz by Helen Hancocks (Frances Lincoln, €13.90 HB)

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Playboy model and film star Jayne Mansfield was due to perform a cabaret act at the Mount Brandon Hotel in Tralee on April 23, 1967, but the all-powerful Catholic Church was having none of it, writes Dan Buckley

Des O’Sullivan admires the treasure trove of big-screen jewellery which has just opened in Newbridge.

Ciara McDonnell has the lowdown on this season’s top movies – and the destinations they showcase.

A guilty verdict was handed down yesterday to a man who denied falsely imprisoning his ex-girlfriend for 24 hours where he slashed a big canvas poster of Marilyn Monroe with a machete and threatening that the same would happen to her.

A woman claimed she was held captive by her ex-boyfriend and that he slashed a big canvas poster of Marilyn Monroe with a machete threatening that the same would happen to her.

Sam and Nic (aka aka Pixiwoo) go back in time to discover the looks of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Katie Wright finds out more

 

I try and use my platform to raise awareness for issues I think are important and hopefully I can be part of a movement that will enact real change in social policies and cultural norms.

1. Marilyn Monroe memorabilia on display

The bikini turns 70 this year. From itsy bitsy beginnings to structured and scaffolded re-imaginings, it’s undergone quite the transformation since it was unveiled in 1946, says Ciara McDonnell.

From iconic movie costumes to personal letters, the world is about to witness the biggest Marilyn Monroe auction ever. And it’s all on show in Ireland from today. Vickie Maye meets the man behind the auction.

According to the celebrated mid 20th century fashion photograph Richard Avedon this is an image of the real Marilyn Monroe. 

 

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From sinister to sick, the most shocking promotional campaigns of the last century were often racist, crude, rude and downright dangerous, Richard Fitzpatrick checks out Charles Saatchi’s new book.

TOP Irish footballer Stephanie Roche wants girls to feel comfortable when it comes to talking about periods.