MARILYN MONROE, Andy Warhol.

      

Born: June 1, 1926



Los Angeles, California
Died: August 5, 1962
Los Angeles, California
American model and actress

Decades after Marilyn Monroe's death, the film actress and model has remained one of Hollywood's greatest sex symbols with her eye-catching style, champagne blond hair, and breathless manner of speaking.

Growing up Norma Jean

Norma Jean Baker, better known as Marilyn Monroe, experienced a disrupted, loveless childhood that included two years at an orphanage. When Norma Jean, born on June 1, 1926, in Los Angeles, California, was seven years old, her mother, Gladys (Monroe) Baker Mortenson, was hospitalized after being diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic, a severe mental condition. Norma was left in a series of foster homes and the Los Angeles Orphans' Home Society. The constant move from one foster home to another resulted in Norma's "sketchy" educational background.
After Norma's sixteenth birthday, her foster parents had to move from California. To avoid an orphanage or a new foster home, Norma chose to get married. On June 19, 1942, Norma married James Dougherty, but the marriage would all but end when he joined the U.S. Merchant Marines in 1943. Though her difficult childhood and early failed marriage would make Norma Jean a strong and resilient woman, these experiences would also add to her insecurities and flaws—things that would ultimately shape her into a great tragic figure of the twentieth century.

Becoming Marilyn

During World War II (1939–45; a war fought between the Axis powers: Japan, Italy, and Germany—and the Allies: England, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States), Norma Jean worked at the Radio Plane Company in Van Nuys, California, but she was soon discovered by photographers. She enrolled in a three-month modeling course, and in 1946, aware of her considerable charm and the potential it had for a career in films, Norma obtained a divorce from Dougherty. She then headed for Hollywood, where Ben Lyon, head of casting at

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Twentieth Century Fox, arranged a screen test. On August 26, 1946, she signed a one hundred twenty-five dollar a week, one-year contract with the studio. Ben Lyon was the one who suggested a new name for the young actress—Marilyn Monroe. During Monroe's first year at Fox, she did not appear in any films, and her contract was not renewed. In the spring of 1948 Columbia Pictures hired her for a small part in Ladies of the Chorus. In 1950 John Huston (1906–1987) cast her in Asphalt Jungle, a tiny part which landed her a role in All About Eve. She was now given a seven-year contract with Twentieth Century Fox and appeared in The Fireball, Let's Make It Legal, Love Nest, and As Young as You Feel.
In 1952, after an extensive publicity campaign, Monroe appeared in Don't Bother to Knock, Full House, Clash by Night, We're Not Married, Niagara, and Monkey Business. The magazine Photoplay termed her the "most promising actress," and she was earning top dollars for Twentieth Century Fox.

Popularity and personal failures

On January 14, 1954, Monroe married Yankee baseball player Joe Di Maggio (1919–1999). But the pressures created by her billing as a screen sex symbol caused the marriage to fall apart, and the couple divorced on October 27, 1954.
Continually cast as the "dumb blond," Monroe made The Seven Year Itch in 1954. Growing weary of the stereotyping (broad generalizations based on appearance), she broke her contract with Fox and moved to New York City. There she studied at the Actors Studio with Lee and Paula Strasberg. Gloria Steinem (1934–) recalls a conversation with Monroe during that time in which Monroe referred to her own opinion of her abilities compared to a group of notables at the Actors Studio. "I admire all these people so much. I'm just not good enough."
In 1955 Monroe formed her own studio, Marilyn Monroe Productions, and renegotiated a contract with Twentieth Century Fox. She appeared in Bus Stop in 1956 and married playwright Arthur Miller (1915–) on July 1, 1956. Critics described Monroe in the film The Prince and the Showgirl, produced by her own company, as "a sparkling light comedienne." Monroe won the Italian David di Donatello award for "best foreign actress of 1958," and in 1959 she appeared in Some Like It Hot. In 1961 she starred in The Misfits, for which her husband Miller wrote the screenplay.

End of a star

The couple was divorced on January 24, 1961, and later that year Monroe entered a New York psychiatric clinic. After her brief hospitalization there she returned to the Fox studio to work on a film, but her erratic (unsteady and irregular) behavior betrayed severe emotional disturbance, and the studio fired her in June 1962.
Marilyn Monroe was found dead in her Los Angeles bungalow on August 5, 1962, an empty bottle of sleeping pills by her side. The exact events surrounding her death are not totally known and have been the subject of many rumors and books over the years. Monroe's image is one of the most lasting and widely seen of any star in the twentieth century—and today. As a subject of biographies, more than twenty books have been written about her short and tragic life.

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  Bio 

· Occupation: Singer, actor

· Born: January 8, 1935 in Tupelo, Mississippi

· Died: August 16, 1977 in Memphis, Tennessee

· Best known for: A founder of rock-and-roll music

· Nickname: The King of Rock-and-Roll

Where did Elvis Presley grow up? 
Elvis Aaron Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on January 8, 1935. He was the only child of Vernon and Gladys Presley. His family was poor and his father had a tough time holding down a job. For a while, Elvis and his mom lived with his grandmother while his father spent 8 months in prison. Growing up, Elvis was a shy child who was very close to his mother. 

Learning Music 
At a young age, people noticed that Elvis had an excellent singing voice. At the age of ten he gave his first public singing performance. He also got his first guitar that year. Elvis loved playing the guitar. He carried it with him wherever he went, even to school. He never got formal singing or guitar lessons and never learned to read music. He just watched other people play and learned songs by ear (listening to them). 

Moving to Memphis 

When Elvis was in eighth grade, his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. In Memphis, Elvis was exposed to a wide variety of music. One of his favorite things to do was to go to Charlie's record shop and listen to music. Elvis also continued to practice the guitar. 

A Unique Style 

Elvis had a unique style of music and performance all his own. His music was a combination of country and gospel music. He also danced around on stage shaking his hips. At the time, many adults were shocked by his music and dancing. When he went on TV, he was usually asked not to dance or was filmed from the waist up. Teenagers, however, loved Elvis' music and dancing. They had never seen anything like it and they loved it. 

lot over the next year hoping to be discovered. At one point Sam Phillips suggested that Elvis get together with a couple of local musicians, guitarist Scotty Moore and bass player Bill Black, to record some songs. 

That's All Right 

Elvis, Scotty, and Bill went to Sun Records and began performing different songs. They played a number of songs, but Sam Phillips was not impressed. He told the boys to take a break. During the break, Elvis began playing an old blues song called "That's All Right". Elvis put his own style into the song. He was singing it fast and dancing around the room. Scotty and Bill heard the music and joined in. Sam Phillips heard the boys playing and knew he had a hit song. He recorded the song, and it was playing on the radio three days later. Elvis was on his way to becoming a star. 

Becoming Famous 

After "That's All Right" came out, Elvis began to play local clubs and gained a following of fans. Soon Elvis, Scotty, and Bill were traveling around much of the Midwest performing concerts. In 1955, Elvis signed a record deal with RCA Records. The album Elvis Presley went number one and also had his first number one hit with "Heartbreak Hotel." Elvis appeared on several TV shows such as the Milton Berle Show, the Ed Sullivan Show, and the Steve Allen Show. He was now one of the biggest stars in music. 

A Unique Style 

Elvis had a unique style of music and performance all his own. His music was a combination of country and gospel music. He also danced around on stage shaking his hips. At the time, many adults were shocked by his music and dancing. When he went on TV, he was usually asked not to dance or was filmed from the waist up. Teenagers, however, loved Elvis' music and dancing. They had never seen anything like it and they loved it. 

 
Elvis in Jailhouse Rock

A Movie Star 

In addition to making records and performing concerts, Elvis began to star in movies. His first movie was Love Me Tender in 1956. He also sang the title song from this movie which went number one. Over the next 15 years, he starred in over 30 movies including Jailhouse Rock,Blue Hawaii, Viva Las Vegas, and Double Trouble. 

Military Career 

Elvis was drafted into the army in 1958. Elvis wanted to be treated like a regular soldier. He served in the army for two years and was released in 1960. During that time, he was part of the 3rd Armored Division in Germany. He was paid like other soldiers, but donated his pay to charity.

Later Career 

Elvis continued to make movies and record songs. During the mid-sixties he spent more time on movies and his music career slowed down. He made his big comeback in 1968 with a television special showing him performing various songs. In 1969, he released the album From Elvis in Memphis which contained the number one song "Suspicious Minds." 

Personal Life 

Elvis met his future wife Priscilla while he was stationed with the army in Germany. They dated for seven years before getting married in 1967. Elvis and Priscilla had one child, a daughter named Lisa Marie. 

Death 

Elvis Presley died of heart failure on August 16, 1977. His health had deteriorated over the previous years, largely due to increased weight and drug use. He was buried at Graceland near the graves of his mother and father. 

Interesting Facts about Elvis Presley

· Rolling Stone magazine called "That's All Right" the first ever rock-and-roll recording.

· Elvis bought a mansion outside of Memphis called Graceland. Today Graceland serves as a museum.

· His daughter Lisa Marie was married to Michael Jackson.

· He was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning 3 times.

· When Elvis first met his future wife Priscilla, she was only fourteen years old.

· Elvis recorded 40 top 10 songs including 18 number one hits.

· His music and movies are still very popular. He made an estimated $55 million in 2012.

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