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Monroe’s costumes sizzle in ‘Hollywood’ auction

LOS ANGELES – A racy and controversial costume that Marilyn Monroe wore in There’s No Business Like Show Business grabbed the top-lot spotlight after selling for $280,000.

The sale was part of Julien’s recent “Legendary Women of Hollywood” auction, which included an extravaganza of other memorabilia and rarities from the

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