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Marilyn Monroe… even just saying her name feels significant, doesn’t it? Born in 1926 and tragically gone far too soon in 1962 at only 35, she’d be nearing 99 if she were still with us. But her impact hasn’t faded at all. Films like ‘Some Like It Hot’ and ‘Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ cemented her as a true icon, and honestly, her image and performances still dominate discussions about Hollywood, fame, and its complicated history. She’s more than just a classic star; she’s a cultural touchstone.

I first noticed Gary Dourdan when he was on ‘CSI’ – he was fantastic as Warrick Brown for eight seasons! I knew he’d actually started out as a model, which is interesting. Sadly, I also remember hearing about some difficult times he went through starting around 2008. There were arrests related to drugs and, even more seriously, accusations of domestic violence. I recall one report specifically mentioned an incident where his girlfriend was allegedly injured, and he ended up facing legal trouble because of it.

Directed by Peter Farrelly, this movie tells the true story of an incredible event during the Vietnam War, starring Zac Efron and Russell Crowe. It’s based on the book by John “Chickie” Donohue and Joanna Molloy. The film first shown at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 13, 2022, and became available on Apple TV+ on September 30, 2022. It’s rated R for strong language and war violence and runs for 2 hours and 6 minutes. The story centers around Donohue’s unlikely journey to bring beer to his buddies fighting in the war.

The new anime series from Studio Deen, a comedy set in another world, began streaming on Crunchyroll in October 2025. New episodes are released every Wednesday. Official sources, including Wikipedia and Crunchyroll, have announced the premiere date and where you can watch it.

Toho Animation has revealed a new movie called *JUJUTSU KAISEN: Execution*. It’s a compilation of the exciting Shibuya Incident storyline and also includes a preview of what happens next in the series.

Tim Burton directed ‘Sleepy Hollow,’ a movie based on Washington Irving’s classic story. It follows Ichabod Crane, a constable, as he looks into a series of mysterious beheadings in a small village in New York’s Hudson Valley. The film features Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci as the leads, with Miranda Richardson and Michael Gambon in supporting roles. Emmanuel Lubezki handled the cinematography, Chris Lebenzon edited the film, and Danny Elfman composed the music. Paramount Pictures released the 105-minute movie in theaters.

The singer died in Beverly Hills after being found unresponsive in a hotel bathtub. Authorities determined the cause of death was accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use playing a role. She had been in town for a large music industry event. Paramedics responded, but were unable to revive her and she was pronounced dead at the hotel.