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The most expensive Met Gala dress ever cost $4.8 million, was 'damaged' by star

In 2022, a popular celeb wore a $4.8 million dress to the Met Gala and opened a can of worms when it was damaged beyond repair.

The most expensive dress worn at the Met Gala was worth $4.8 million.

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Updated on May 06, 2025 06:46 PM IST

ByAbhimanyu Mathur

Can you guess the MOST expensive dress ever worn to the Met Gala?

The definition of an icon has changed over the decades. Safe to say then, the hallowed silhouette in question was worn by not one, but two pop culture icons!

Can you guess who has worn the most expensive dress to the Met Gala over the years?

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Published on May 05, 2025 05:08 PM IST

ByAalokitaa Basu

Ariana Grande, Jacqueline Fernandes, Triptii Dimri rock polka dots

Polka dots on your mind for your next outing? Take inspiration from these three celebrities.

(L to R) Jacqueline Fernandes, Triptii Dimri and Ariana Grande

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Published on Dec 04, 2024 06:12 PM IST

ByAbigail banerji

Shirley MacLaine talks about Marilyn Monroe's affair with John F Kennedy, Bobby

Shirley MacLaine recalled what happened after Marilyn Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday' to John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday at Madison Square Garden in 1962.

Shirley MacLaine spoke about John F Kennedy, Marilyn Monroe, Bobby Kennedy.

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Published on Nov 03, 2024 12:17 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition

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Published on Jun 28, 2024 12:52 AM IST

AP |

Marilyn Monroe's Los Angeles home was set to be demolished but…

The property was to be demolished by its current owner but the residents of the neighbourhood became aware of the plan.

View of Marilyn Monroe's Spanish Colonial-style former house.(Reuters)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 08:37 PM IST

ByMallika Soni

A Tribute to Marilyn Monroe on her Birth Anniversary

In December 1953, the first issue of the iconic Playboy Magazine was published with Marilyn Monroe as its cover girl.

Wall art featuring Marilyn Monroe in Istanbul, Turkey (Shutterstock)

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Published on Jun 02, 2023 10:31 PM IST

ByVrinda Rastogi

Zendaya to Taylor Swift, popular celebrity makeup looks you can create at home

Celebs glamorous looks don't really need professional help. From Zendaya to Taylor Swift, here are some popular celebrity makeup looks you can create at home

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Published on Apr 04, 2023 02:36 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Instagram user shows what Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn would look like today

Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and many other old Hollywood stars were edited using latest apps. The results make them all 'look like the Kardashians', say online users.

Marilyn Monroe's photo was edited to reimagine what she would have looked like if she were an actor in today's times.

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Published on Oct 20, 2022 04:16 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Ana de Armas believes Marilyn Monroe haunted Blonde sets: ‘She would get mad…’

Ana de Armas, who portrays Marilyn Monroe in her latest film Blonde, said she felt the late actor's presence on the film sets.

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in Blonde in left picture and Marilyn herself in right picture.

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Published on Sep 09, 2022 09:01 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe biopic Blonde may 'offend everyone': director

Marilyn Monroe's upcoming biopic Blonde is one of the most anticipated films at the upcoming Venice Film Festival

Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe in a still from Blonde.

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Published on Aug 09, 2022 09:11 PM IST

ByGautaman Bhaskaran

Marilyn Monroe: More than a sex symbol

A new fictional biopic to be screened at the upcoming Venice Film Festival will shed light on the life of the Hollywood legend who died 60 years ago.

Ana de Armas in 'Blonde'(Netflix/picture alliance/dpa )

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Updated on Aug 05, 2022 03:33 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle | Posted by Krishna Priya Pallavi

Venice Film Festival: Cannibals, comedy and a cinema icon share Venice limelight

The world's oldest film festival, Venice Film Festival, regarded as a launch pad for Oscar contenders as awards season approaches, runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 and features dozens of hotly anticipated movies both in and out of competition.

Venice Film Festival 2022: Cannibals, comedy and a cinema icon share Venice limelight (HT_PRINT)

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Updated on Jul 27, 2022 08:55 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Rome

Kim Kardashian did not damage Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress, says Ripley's rep

Kim Kardashian wore the late Marilyn Monroe's dress from 1962 for a few minutes for her appearance at Met Gala 2022.

Kim Kardashian at Met Gala 2022.(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Jun 17, 2022 11:26 AM IST

ANI |

Blonde teaser: Ana de Armas transforms into Marilyn Monroe in monochrome drama

Blonde teaser: Ana de Armas plays into Marilyn Monroe in a fictionalised retelling of the Hollywood superstar's public and personal life. The Netflix film releases this September.

Blonde teaser gives the first good look at Ana de Armas as Marilyn Monroe.

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Published on Jun 16, 2022 08:28 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Kim Kardashian allegedly damaged Marilyn Monroe's dress during Met Gala outing

Kim Kardashian wore the late Marilyn Monroe's dress from 1962 for a few minutes for her appearance at Met Gala 2022. Reports claim that she left the dress damaged.

(Left) Kim Kardashian wore a vintage gown worn by Marilyn Monroe (inset) at Met Gala 2022.(HT_PRINT)

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Published on Jun 14, 2022 12:26 PM IST

ByHT Entertainment Desk

Andy Warhol's Marilyn Monroe portrait sold for record USD 195 million

Pre-sale estimates for "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" went as high as $200 million. The auctioneers have described the portrait as "one of the best of all time."

Warhol's painting received the highest price for any American work of art sold at auction(Carlo Allegri/REUTERS )

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Published on May 10, 2022 01:30 PM IST

ByDeutsche Welle, Delhi

Warhol's famed 'Marilyn' silk-screen sells for record $195 million at auction

"Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" is one in a series of portraits Warhol made of the actress following her death in 1962 and has since become one of pop art's best-known pieces.

In this file photo taken on April 29, 2022 a man looks at Andy Warhol's 'Shot Sage Blue Marilyn' during Christie's 20th and 21st Century Art press preview at Christie's New York in New York City. (AFP)

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Published on May 10, 2022 07:07 AM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Shubhangi Gupta

Kim Kardashian lost 7kg in 3 weeks to fit in Marilyn Monroe's USD 5 million gown

Met Gala 2022: Marilyn Monroe's iconic glittering dress that Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala is worth USD 5 million. The reality TV star lost around 7kgs to fit into the ensemble and wear it for only a few minutes while walking the red carpet with Pete Davidson.

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Published on May 03, 2022 10:29 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Met Gala 2022: Kim Kardashian is golden girl in Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress

Met Gala 2022: Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson stopped the show at the Met Gala with their adorable PDA. However, it is Kim's jaw-dropping look in Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress from her iconic 1962 performance of Happy Birthday, Mr President that wins the night.

Met Gala 2022: Kim Kardashian is the golden girl in Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress, don't miss her PDA with Pete Davidson(AFP)

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Published on May 03, 2022 07:42 AM IST

ByKrishna Priya Pallavi, Delhi

Tahira Kashyap aces beachwear goals in yellow bikini, halter bralette top-skirt

Maldives is currently on fire and Tahira Kashyap is to be blamed for serving some smoking hot looks in yellow bikini and multi-coloured halter bralette top and skirt, packed with Marilyn Monroe moments with Ayushmann Khurrana

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Updated on Oct 21, 2021 01:08 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi

Girl's rendition of Marilyn Monroe’s I Wanna Be Loved By You wows people

The video shows the girl skillfully performing the piece I Wanna Be Loved By You sung by Marilyn Monroe.

The image taken from the video that shows a girl singing Marilyn Monroe’s I Wanna Be Loved By You.(Instagram/@maya_uku)

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Published on Sep 16, 2021 02:05 PM IST

ByTrisha Sengupta

Sonam Kapoor wows in black Louis Vuitton crop top-cargo pants, ₹3 lakh handbag

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja proves to be an unparalleled style icon yet again as she brings back the 90’s trend of cargo pants in her latest flood of steamy pictures in black Louis Vuitton crop top, accessorised with a ₹3 lakh handbag

Sonam Kapoor stuns in black Louis Vuitton crop top-cargo pants, <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 lakh handbag(Instagram/sonamkapoor)

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Updated on Jun 28, 2021 04:26 PM IST

ByZarafshan Shiraz

Halloween 2020: Priyanka Chopra shows her dark side, Sonam Kapoor transforms into Marilyn Monroe

Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta posted pictures and video clips from their Halloween celebrations. See them here.

Priyanka Chopra and Sonam Kapoor gave their own spin to Halloween celebrations.

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Updated on Nov 01, 2020 09:52 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByHT Entertainment Desk

Sushant’s case is long drawn battle, says Ananth Mahadevan

Ananth Mahadevan feels mysterious deaths often don’t have closure citing the examples of Marilyn Monroe, Divya Bharti, Jiah Khan and Disha Salian

Ananth Mahadevan feels the film industry can learn lessons from this case(Yogen Shah)

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Updated on Aug 06, 2020 11:22 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByKavita Awaasthi

Gloves restored in all its glory

Experts opine that post lockdown, hand gloves will be the new chic style accessory.

Of late, labels like Gucci, Saint Laurent etc have reimagined gloves in PVC avatars.(Photo: Instagram/gucci)

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Updated on Jun 03, 2020 01:31 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | ByManish Mishra

Vaseline, white eyeshadow and more: Marilyn Monroe’s makeup routine and the making of a Hollywood diva

There are very few names that capture glamour quite like the diva Marilyn Monroe, known for bright blond coif, a beautiful pair of lips, ‘bedroom’ eyes, and that striking beauty mark. One of Hollywood’s most famous screen sirens, Monroe became a sex symbol and beauty icon during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

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Updated on May 14, 2020 04:27 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Delhi | BySaumya Sharma

The man with over 5,000 autographs, from Jawahar Lal Nehru, Marilyn Monroe to Amitabh Bachchan

Delhi based Amarjeet Singh has more than 5,000 autographs, was awarded by the Limca Book of Records for having the maximum number of autographs of Olympic medal winners.

Amarjeet Singh with Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth.

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Updated on May 11, 2020 04:00 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByKabir Singh Bhandari

Should art be fact-checked? The answer isn’t quite black-and-white

In January, a photo of rainbow-hued mountains showed up on Instagram, was shared on travel pages, and prompted users to report it as fake. Instagram’s India-based verification partner NewsMobile confirmed that candy-coloured canyons do not exist, and labelled the photo ‘false’.

In January, a photo of rainbow-hued mountains showed up on Instagram, was shared on travel pages, and prompted users to report it as fake.(Unsplash)

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Updated on May 11, 2020 09:31 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByRachel Lopez

Neighbourhood enjoys old movies together while maintaining social distance. Watch

Ireland resident projected a Marilyn Monroe comedy on a wall at the side of a house for the street to enjoy.

Not just for entertainment purposes, the residents also made contributions for the community event for charity.(Twitter/@claremkeogh)

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Updated on Apr 09, 2020 02:01 PM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySanya Budhiraja

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In 2022, a popular celeb wore a $4.8 million dress to the Met Gala and opened a can of worms when it was damaged beyond repair.

The definition of an icon has changed over the decades. Safe to say then, the hallowed silhouette in question was worn by not one, but two pop culture icons!

Polka dots on your mind for your next outing? Take inspiration from these three celebrities.

Shirley MacLaine recalled what happened after Marilyn Monroe sang 'Happy Birthday' to John F Kennedy on his 45th birthday at Madison Square Garden in 1962.

Marilyn Monroe's former Los Angeles home declared a historic monument to save it from demolition

The property was to be demolished by its current owner but the residents of the neighbourhood became aware of the plan.

In December 1953, the first issue of the iconic Playboy Magazine was published with Marilyn Monroe as its cover girl.

Celebs glamorous looks don't really need professional help. From Zendaya to Taylor Swift, here are some popular celebrity makeup looks you can create at home

Photos of Marilyn Monroe, Audrey Hepburn, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren, and many other old Hollywood stars were edited using latest apps. The results make them all 'look like the Kardashians', say online users.

Ana de Armas, who portrays Marilyn Monroe in her latest film Blonde, said she felt the late actor's presence on the film sets.

Marilyn Monroe's upcoming biopic Blonde is one of the most anticipated films at the upcoming Venice Film Festival

A new fictional biopic to be screened at the upcoming Venice Film Festival will shed light on the life of the Hollywood legend who died 60 years ago.

The world's oldest film festival, Venice Film Festival, regarded as a launch pad for Oscar contenders as awards season approaches, runs from Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 and features dozens of hotly anticipated movies both in and out of competition.

Kim Kardashian wore the late Marilyn Monroe's dress from 1962 for a few minutes for her appearance at Met Gala 2022.

Blonde teaser: Ana de Armas plays into Marilyn Monroe in a fictionalised retelling of the Hollywood superstar's public and personal life. The Netflix film releases this September.

Kim Kardashian wore the late Marilyn Monroe's dress from 1962 for a few minutes for her appearance at Met Gala 2022. Reports claim that she left the dress damaged.

Pre-sale estimates for "Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" went as high as $200 million. The auctioneers have described the portrait as "one of the best of all time."

"Shot Sage Blue Marilyn" is one in a series of portraits Warhol made of the actress following her death in 1962 and has since become one of pop art's best-known pieces.

Met Gala 2022: Marilyn Monroe's iconic glittering dress that Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala is worth USD 5 million. The reality TV star lost around 7kgs to fit into the ensemble and wear it for only a few minutes while walking the red carpet with Pete Davidson.

Met Gala 2022: Kim Kardashian and Pete Davidson stopped the show at the Met Gala with their adorable PDA. However, it is Kim's jaw-dropping look in Marilyn Monroe's iconic dress from her iconic 1962 performance of Happy Birthday, Mr President that wins the night.

Maldives is currently on fire and Tahira Kashyap is to be blamed for serving some smoking hot looks in yellow bikini and multi-coloured halter bralette top and skirt, packed with Marilyn Monroe moments with Ayushmann Khurrana

The video shows the girl skillfully performing the piece I Wanna Be Loved By You sung by Marilyn Monroe.

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja proves to be an unparalleled style icon yet again as she brings back the 90’s trend of cargo pants in her latest flood of steamy pictures in black Louis Vuitton crop top, accessorised with a ₹3 lakh handbag

Priyanka Chopra, Sonam Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty and Preity Zinta posted pictures and video clips from their Halloween celebrations. See them here.

Ananth Mahadevan feels mysterious deaths often don’t have closure citing the examples of Marilyn Monroe, Divya Bharti, Jiah Khan and Disha Salian

Experts opine that post lockdown, hand gloves will be the new chic style accessory.

Delhi based Amarjeet Singh has more than 5,000 autographs, was awarded by the Limca Book of Records for having the maximum number of autographs of Olympic medal winners.

In January, a photo of rainbow-hued mountains showed up on Instagram, was shared on travel pages, and prompted users to report it as fake. Instagram’s India-based verification partner NewsMobile confirmed that candy-coloured canyons do not exist, and labelled the photo ‘false’.

Ireland resident projected a Marilyn Monroe comedy on a wall at the side of a house for the street to enjoy.

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