PFD

Philly chick in NJ. PR gal, editor, writer, actress, old-Hollywood movie fan. Not affiliated with the Philadelphia Fire Department. Opinions are mine.

[The Philadelphia Inquirer @PhillyInquirer]

Dito van Reigersberg, the reigning Philadelphia drag queen who performed as Martha Graham Cracker, has died at 53 https://t.co/SL9cSfmzdr

[PFD @_thePFD]

(5) Dito blessed us by creating something special that brought joy, connection and laughter to so many.

Rest in peace, Martha. Thank you for the memories.

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[PFD @_thePFD]

(1) I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Dito van Reigersberg, aka Martha Graham Cracker.

I didn’t know Dito personally, but I had the privilege of interviewing him a few years ago for Atlantic City Weekly, and it remains one of my favorite interviews I've ever done.

[PFD @_thePFD]

(4) While, again, I can’t claim to have known Dito personally, I’m very grateful for that conversation and for the chance to experience his work.

Martha Graham Cracker was truly one of a kind; a Philly legend.

[ABC News @ABC]

On what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday, ABC News examines her lasting impact from Hollywood stardom to cultural icon.

[Variety @Variety]

The Myth of Marilyn: Why We're Still Obsessed With the Goddess of Sex https://t.co/ry0EQBuAYp

[On The Red Carpet @OnTheRedCarpet]

Today marks the 100th birthday of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe.

Born Norma Jeane Mortenson on June 1, 1926, the late screen legend starred in box-office hits including "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Some Like It Hot."

[Variety @Variety]

Marilyn Monroe at 100: Reckoning With Her Legend and Legacy https://t.co/83IFELsdc0

[Nancy Sinatra @NancySinatra]

Holding a good thought for my forever idol, Marilyn Monroe, on the 100th anniversary of her birth.

Long before “girl power” had a name, Marilyn showed the world what it looked like: confident, vulnerable, funny, determined, and completely unforgettable. She was far more than a beautiful face. She was a gifted actor, a cultural phenomenon, and a woman who worked incredibly hard to be taken seriously in a world that so often refused to see beyond the image.

A century after her birth, new generations are still discovering the magic that made her unlike anyone else before or since. There will never be another Marilyn. Her films, her timeless spirit, and the fascination she inspires continue to endure.

Thank you, Marilyn, for showing us that strength and vulnerability are not mutually exclusive, for inspiring generations to embrace their power and individuality, and to never stop believing in themselves. 💖✨
#MM100 #MarilynMonroe

📸: Screen Prod, Bernard of Hollywood, Cecil Beaton, George Barris

[PFD @_thePFD]

None better.

[TCM @tcm]

Today marks the centennial birthday of the incomparable actress and icon, Marilyn Monroe! 🎂

Join us as we celebrate her enduring legacy tonight and every Monday this month with a special lineup – as she shines as June's Star of the Month.

It all starts at 8pm ET.

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

She was, and remains, one of cinema's most brilliant stars. Norma Jeane Baker, known to the world as Marilyn Monroe, died in 1962 at age 36, but she left a legacy of classic films, fashion and a carefully-crafted celebrity image.

To mark the centenary of her birth, @AcademyMuseum is launching an exhibition, "Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon." @thattracysmith talks with those studying the sex symbol's life and career and those who are preserving her film persona. https://t.co/5f5Re6Zm38

[Vogue Magazine @voguemagazine]

Ahead of the Academy Museum’s new Marilyn Monroe exhibition, a closer look at the iconic “Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” gown—and the mythology stitched into its seams. https://t.co/JM8zKeqJGX

[PFD @_thePFD]

#nomnomnom

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

The twisty, crunchy, doughy treat is a tradition in Philadelphia, and the Center City Soft Pretzel Company churns out tens of thousands of pretzels a week. Correspondent Susan Spencer checks out their salty allure.

[PFD @_thePFD]

My backyard. Sorta. #flowers #longwoodgardens #nature

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

After industrialist Pierre S. du Pont bought a small farm outside Philadelphia to save its trees from being sold for lumber, he spent the rest of his life creating his dream oasis.

Today, the 1,700-acre Longwood Gardens, recently expanded, continues its mission of providing "joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning." Jim Axelrod reports.

[CBS Sunday Morning 🌞 @CBSSunday]

Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, a former Army captain during the Civil War, translated his fearlessness into the designs of about 1,000 buildings – elaborate structures whose oversized arches, asymmetrical facades and eccentric decorations broke free from the polite Victorian era-style.

@costareports takes a tour of Furness' Philadelphia with Wall Street Journal architectural critic Michael Lewis, who explains why the architect's reputation has gained a reappraisal.

[PFD @_thePFD]

Too little too late? https://t.co/4YIFWTt1Mp

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The name. The. Name. #philly

[Action News on 6abc @6abc]

Mah-Jawn Mahjong Club bringing centuries-old strategy game to Philadelphia https://t.co/msy2JPwa0Z

[PFD @_thePFD]

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