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New York Post
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Signed Marilyn Monroe passport photo taken for honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio sells for over $21K at auction
A signed passport photo of Marilyn Monroe taken the day she and her new husband, Yankees great Joe DiMaggio, were prepping for their 1954 Japanese honeymoon sold for more than $21,000 at an auction this week. The tiny photo — 2.25 x 2.75 inches — which is inscribed in red ink, 'To Mr. Bolds, Thanks and my warmest regards, Marilyn Monroe DiMaggio,' sold Wednesday for $21,655, according to Boston-based RR Auction. 4 A signed 1954 passport photo of Marilyn Monroe sold at auction this week for over $21,000. RR Auction / SWNS Advertisement The famous duo — who tied the knot two weeks earlier — went to a federal building in San Francisco on Jan. 29, 1954, to get passports for their upcoming honeymoon and work trip in Japan. But the then-27-year-old Monroe — born Norma Jeane Mortenson — didn't have a photo for the travel document, so 'Joltin' Joe' improvised by going to a nearby arcade with a photo of the 'Gentlemen Prefer Blondes' star, making multiple copies of it. 4 The famous couple had the image made in January 1954 — just two weeks after they got hitched — as they prepared to go on their honeymoon in Japan. RR Auction / SWNS Advertisement When the then-40-year-old Yankee Clipper returned roughly an hour later, the 'Diamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend' performer signed one of the copies for the passport officer, Harry E. Bolds, SWNS first reported, citing the auction house. 4 Monroe signed one of the copies of the photo for the passport officer who assisted the newlyweds. RR Auction / SWNS The signed vintage matte image did not ultimately end up in Monroe's passport, but it was apparently one of the copies the famous outfielder made that day. On the passport application, Monroe put her legal name down as 'Norma Jeane DiMaggio' and she listed the retired MLBer as her emergency contact and put his Bay Area city address down — '2150 Beach Street' — on the document. Advertisement 4 Quick-thinking DiMaggio improvised to get the needed passport photo for his new bride. RR Auction / SWNS On the Japan trip, the pair — who were only married for nine months — not only celebrated their nuptials but also took care of business, too, with Monroe jetting off to Korea in February to perform for the US troops and DiMaggio consulting with Japanese baseball teams for their spring training. DiMaggio was the middle of Monroe's three husbands. Los Angeles Police Officer James Dougherty was her first, while playwright Arthur Miller, whom she divorced shortly before she died at 36, was her last.
New York Post
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
'Futurama' actor John DiMaggio asks $1.99M for LA home
After more than a decade tucked into a secluded corner of the Studio City hills, Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio and actress Kate Miller are saying goodbye to their Los Angeles home, The Post has learned. A striking 1979 modernist residence designed by architect John Bleser, the dwelling is now listed for $1.99 million. Best known for voicing Bender in the culty cartoon 'Futurama,' DiMaggio called the move 'bittersweet,' adding, 'It's where we've been for a while.' Advertisement 13 Emmy-nominated voice actor John DiMaggio — best known as the voice of Bender in 'Futurama' — and his wife, stage and screen actress Kate Miller, have listed their architectural hillside retreat in Los Angeles for $1.99 million. David Fitzgerald 13 A still from Season 12 of 'Futurama,' which aired on Sept. 2, 2024. ©Hulu/Courtesy Everett Collection The couple, both native New Yorkers, moved into the house as a starter home, but it became much more than that. Advertisement 'We liked it so much. We ended up there for 14 years,' Miller said. 'A comfort zone is a wonderful place, but nothing ever grows there.' Set against the Verdugo Mountains, the three-story hillside dwelling offers sweeping valley views, open-concept interiors, a regenerating brook and decks. Bleser's Bauhaus-inspired vision remains intact, with carefully preserved original detailing and recent modern updates. 13 John DiMaggio with a figure of his Bender character. WireImage 13 The entryway. David Fitzgerald Advertisement Inside, the couple outfitted the space with work and play in mind. 'During COVID, I recorded a lot of things from home, and it was more of a studio slash office, in the house,' DiMaggio said. 'There's great work space in the house.' A life-sized replica of Bender — gifted to DiMaggio by the creators of 'Futurama' — currently stands watch inside the studio, a physical reminder of the show's long legacy. 'That's something that I got from 'Futurama' a long time ago that only a couple of people have gotten,' DiMaggio said. Advertisement 13 Designed by modernist architect John Bleser in 1979, the three-story home is a private sanctuary perched above the city with sweeping views of the Verdugo Mountains. David Fitzgerald 13 The office, which has been used as DiMaggio's studio to record. David Fitzgerald Outside, the property is a haven for wildlife — frequent visits from deer, owls and hawks have added to its peaceful, woodsy charm. 'It's a beautiful special place up there in the hills. And it's a really unique architectural piece of property,' Miller added. Originally designed with entertainers and creatives in mind, the roughly 3,000-square-foot residence includes a dramatic glass conservatory with double-height windows, two levels of entertaining space, and a private third-story retreat with bedrooms and outdoor lounge areas. 13 The home occupies roughly 3,000 square feet. David Fitzgerald 13 John DiMaggio and Kate Miller. Getty Images for STARZ The home's custom brook feature, lush landscaping and privacy fencing enhance its appeal, while its walkability to Ventura Boulevard and sushi favorites like Avi Cue and KazuNori add urban convenience. Advertisement Adara Salim of the Beverly Hills Estates holds the listing. DiMaggio's on-camera appearances span everything from 'Better Call Saul,' 'Modern Family' and 'Interview with the Vampire,' to voice work in 'Zootopia,' 'Transformers: Dark of the Moon,' 'Samurai Jack' and 'The Super Mario Bros. Movie.' 13 A lovely glass conservatory. David Fitzgerald 13 The living space. David Fitzgerald Advertisement 13 The home offers lush landscaping. David Fitzgerald Miller, a veteran of both stage and screen, has appeared in everything from 'Blue Bloods' and 'Hightown' to Broadway productions with Carol Burnett and Michael Sheen. Her voice roles include 'Sealab 2021,' 'Frisky Dingo' and major video games like 'God of War: Ragnarök.' The couple began dating in 2011. They also recently went into contract on their Palm Springs home, which they've owned for 11 years. These days, they're spending summers in the Hamptons and continue to maintain a home in Manhattan's West Village. Advertisement 13 One of three bedrooms. David Fitzgerald 13 An ensuite bathroom. David Fitzgerald 'John was born in New York and raised in Jersey, so we're East Coast people,' Miller said. Still, their hillside LA home holds a special place as they are still figuring out where they will permanently settle. Advertisement 'It's the house we bought when we first got married,' DiMaggio said. 'So there's a lot of nostalgia attached to it.' As for the life-sized Bender statue that currently resides in DiMaggio's studio? Miller offered one final note — with a laugh — to her husband: 'It will not come in the [new] house.'
Hindustan Times
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Fans can't get over the way Taylor Swift introduces herself to sick child during hospital visit. Watch
Singer Taylor Swift has been quite busy, what with watching her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, play at the Stanley Cup 2025 finals and regaining control of her masters. However, she took the time out to visit a children's hospital in Florida and surprise little fans with her presence and some goodies. Fans couldn't get over how she humbly introduced herself at the hospital. (Also Read: Taylor Swift reveals in emotional letter she bought back masters to her first 6 albums; says this about Rep TV) Taylor visited the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital on Friday, and the hospital's Instagram page thanked her for paying a visit. They wrote, 'You made this a day we'll never shake off. Thank you, @taylorswift for bringing your support and kindness to Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. You turned hospital hallways into a place of joy, comfort, and connection. Our patients and families felt the love and the magic will stay, stay, stay with them long after today.' The pictures and videos they posted show Taylor posing for selfies and interacting with numerous patients. One picture even shows the service dogs at the hospital dressed up in bandanas that say 'in my good boy era'. One video they posted shows a girl watching with her mouth agape as Taylor introduces herself to her. Another shows a kid struggling to stay calm as Taylor tells him his is the 'coolest room'. One video also shows Taylor also introducing herself to everyone in the hospital room and expressing empathy. A post shared by Joe DiMaggio Children's Hosp (@jdchospital) Fans thought it was the sweetest thing ever to not just visit the children's hospital but also to introduce herself so humbly. One fan commented, 'The fact she introduces herself like she isn't known is just something else. I love this all so so much!! How sweet for those sweet kids and the families!!' Another wrote, 'Actually crying over this. What a moment for all the patients, families, and staff!' A fan even claimed her sweetness is what makes them her fan, 'The humbleness she shows every time she visits with people. Introducing herself like they don't already know who she is and taking the time to actually visit with them and also shake every persons hand in the room. My heart! One of the many reasons why I love Taylor and will always be a fan of hers.' Another wrote, 'We made the right girl famous guys.'
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
How does the new Glasgow Southside Paesano compare to the original?
From the moment rumours surrounding the future of the former Di Maggio's on Pollokshaws Road first began to swirl, right up until striking blue signage confirmed beyond doubt that a 'sequel' was on the way, their thoughts have been consumed with little else. It was not a drill. Paesano was coming to Shawlands. READ NEXT: First look inside Glasgow's new Paesano Southside READ NEXT: Paesano opening in Glasgow's Shawlands - what we know so far (Image: Newsquest) A Southsider myself, I have no shame in counting myself among those who scoured the Facebook community pages for updates on opening or snapped pictures of the unit's progress almost daily to share on the family group chat. Of all the wonderful restaurants and bars opened in the area of late, this one felt different. Not just the first major move since the brand was taken over by the DRG group last summer, but a demonstration of confidence that a high-volume operation like this could thrive on this side of the river. The often-regurgitated sentiment of the Southside morphing into the 'new West End' doesn't seem quite as glib now that we too have a Paesano branch to call our own. If you caught our recent Lunch Review of the original city centre restaurant, it will come as no surprise that I am thrilled to welcome the team to the neighbourhood. I love their fuss-free approach to Neapolitan Style pizza and will point-blank refuse to engage with anyone who claims their liberal use of tomato sugo makes for too soggy an affair. It's delicious, affordable and above all, reliable. In over a decade since my first visit, I've never regretted a meal on Miller Street. So, how does the new kid on the block compare? (Image: Newsquest) Well, for one, it's noticeably smaller. Though no less busy, the long shared tables don't stretch quite as far as those in place at the skinny city centre unit, and cleverly positioned mirrors play their part in making the place seem less tightly packed. A difference in layout further means that the Pollokshaws Road restaurant is filled with natural light from a wall of windows looking out towards a busy junction. It feels more open, and therefore less frantic, but an industrial-looking lighting fixture spelling out Paesano with exposed bulbs is a nice nod to the same one used to illuminate their big sister restaurant in town. A scroll of brown paper hung on the far wall showcases today's specials including a 'Carbonara pizza' with guanciale, pecorino and plenty of black pepper, but Paesano purists will be delighted to hear that otherwise the menu is a near carbon copy of the city centre and West End units, with options numbered one to 10. Pictured: The pizza from our Paesano city centre lunch review in February this year (Image: Newsquest) Keen to test the new restaurant under the same conditions as my previous review visit, I order once more the number five of cotto ham with mushrooms, tomato sugo, fior di latte mozzarella, basil and EVOO. There's snacking on sweet and tangy balsamic onions, firm nocellara olives coated in a thin sheen of oil and beautifully fresh slices of vibrant plum tomatoes cutting through creamy burrata to be done while waiting. It's all shared, because instead of my usual solo mission, this week's review mixes business with pleasure as a birthday is marked within my friend group. There are seven of us, but Alessio, our server for the evening, remains unfazed by requests for added chillis or extra dips and sides. He's a jolt of energy on weekday service – and will later make the experience all the more special when catching wind of cause for celebrations in our group, leading the whole restaurant in a spirited rendition of 'Happy Birthday'. Though I've never found fault with the service at Paesano before, none can compare to this team member's show-stealing performance. Pictured: The new Southside Paesano lives up to expectations, and then some (Image: Newsquest) But let's get back to the pizza, shall we? For the sake of this review, I'm glad to notice straight away that there are a few subtle differences between the number five in Shawlands and the one I devoured in the city centre a few months ago. There's still a generous amount of cheese here, but it's not quite the thick blanket of fior di latte that I had tackled the first time round. It feels lighter and better balanced, allowing that salty cotto ham that's just started to curl and crisp at the edges in the intense heat of the oven its chance to shine. The pillowy slow-proved crust, however, is less blackened, robbing the dish of that intense element of charred flavour but still suitably bubbled and blistered. Thankfully, there's the addition of a truffle aioli for dunking, which more than makes up for any peely-wally-ness. Never mind its intended purpose as a dip, I would happily take a teaspoon to this pot of punchy goodness and eat just that on its own as an appetiser. I suspect there's slightly less EVOO glugged across this pizza as a finishing touch, but every Paesano veteran knows that adding your own liberal amounts of the chilli oil which sits alongside seasoning on the tables, is a must anyway. There's a sense of relief as the final bites are finished, knowing now for sure that this new restaurant lives up to expectations. But beyond that, I'm surprised to find myself questioning whether it could even be better than the original? My intention for this week's review was never to play favourites. I only hoped to confirm that standards had carried over to the new home. So, at the risk of sounding biased, I'll simply sign off by saying this is very much the case, and then some. How soon is too soon for the next visit? Price: The number five pizza is priced at £12.50 - worth noting that this is 60p more than what I paid in the city centre branch for the same toppings in our February review. Wait time: Around 25 minutes after ordering. Rating: 5/5. I might anger some by giving this experience 0.5 points more than the city centre restaurant, but the team truly deserves it. Only time will tell if this is opening week magic or not. Paesano Southside is located at 1038-1040 Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Three Serie B Clubs Eyeing Up Inter Milan Starlet On Loan This Summer
Three Serie B Clubs Eyeing Up Inter Milan Starlet On Loan This Summer Three clubs in Serie B are eyeing up a loan move for young Inter Milan midfielder Luca Di Maggio. This according to Italian outlet FCInterNews. They report that Juve Stabia, Modena, and Bari are keen on the 20-year-old after his impressive loan spell with Perugia. Advertisement Young Inter Milan midfielder Luca Di Maggio spent the season just gone on loan with Perugia in Serie C. Therefore, this was the 20-year-old's first season of regular first team football. And it was a successful campaign for Di Maggio as he looked to find his feet in the senior game. Juve Stabia, Modena & Bari Keen On Inter Milan Midfielder Luca Di Maggio FLORENCE, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Luca Di Maggio of Italy in action during the International Friendly between Italy U19 and Spain U19 at Centro Tecnico Federale di Coverciano on January 17, 2024 in Florence, Italy. (Photo by) Now, Inter Milan will decide what the next step will be for Luca Di Maggio. Reportedly, the Nerazzurri had been considering putting the Italy Under-20 international into their Under-23 team next season. Inter will have the intermediate team, similar to the Juventus Next Gen and AC Milan Futuro sides, for the first time starting next campaign. Advertisement However, FCIN report, there is also interest from other clubs in loaning Di Maggio. After a successful season in the Italian third tier, meanwhile, it could be time for a move up a division for the 20-year-old. Therefore, FCIN report that there are three teams in Serie B who want to loan in Di Maggio. These are Juve Stabia, Modena, and Bari.
