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Norma Jean MortensenBirth Date :
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Cover of the first Playboy issue
Scarlett Johansson, a Potential Marilyn Monroe in 'My Week with Marilyn'
August 01, 2009 01:08:14Scarlett Johansson may bring legendary actress Marilyn Monroe to life on the big screen. The actress who portrays Black Widow in "Iron Man 2" has been considered by director Simon Curtis to portray the late superstar for his upcoming biopic, "My Week with Marilyn", as reported by The Insider.
Among the potential actresses in Curtis' list, Johansson is said to be the filmmaker's first option to take on the leading female character. According to newspaper columnist Baz Bamigboye, her contenders for the role include "Bride Wars" leading lady Kate Hudson, "Doubt" star Amy Adams and "Shutter Island" actress Michelle Williams.
Gisele Bundchen's Most Alluring Body Exposed at Photo Exhibit
April 23, 2008 11:04:54Bringing back its annual "Most Alluring Bodies" exhibit, Allure magazine is having the naked pics of Gisele Bundchen and Scarlett Johansson to be showed off to public during the event. The photo exhibit is about to be hosted by Allure Editor-in-Chief Linda Wells and expected to take place on May 7 at Skylight Studios.
As for Gisele, she according to E! News poses topless in jeans and a big floppy hat with her back to the camera. Scarlett, elsewhere, is photographed lying on a couch in a pair of underwear and a beaded top.
Secret Sex Tape of Marilyn Monroe Sold to N.Y. Businessman for 1.5 Million Dollar
April 15, 2008 10:04:16Forget Paris Hilton, Pamela Anderson and any other artists who have their own sex tapes. Here it comes the long-secret sex tape of blonde sex symbol Marilyn Monroe that features her engaged in oral sex with an unidentified man. A copy of the 15-minutes, 16-millimeter film reportedly has been purchased by a New York businessman for $1.5 million.
The unidentified businessman has vowed to keep the hardcore away from public view, memorabilia collector Keya Morgan who arranged the sale has stated. Morgan admitted to have recently arranged the sale of the silent, black-and-white film from the son of a dead FBI informant who possessed it to a wealthy Manhattan businessman who wants to protect Monroe's privacy.
Mommy Quashed Rumors on Lindsay Lohan's Playboy Offer
March 08, 2008 10:03:58Lindsay Lohan is not being offered to strip off for a photo shoot in Playboy Magazine despite rumors to the contrary. The star's mother Dina Lohan has denied reports her daughter was approached by Hugh Hefner to strip off for a photo shoot in his famous men's magazine.
Lindsay recently bared all for New York Magazine's February 25, 2008 issue, recreating the late Marilyn Monroe's final nude photo-shoot "The Last Sitting" which was done shortly before she died. She was paired with photographer Bert Stern who photographed Monroe back in 1962 at the Hotel Bel-Air in California, six weeks before she was found dead from an overdose of barbiturates.
Lindsay Lohan to Pose Nude as Marilyn Monroe in Playboy?!
February 29, 2008 11:02:07Her recreation of Marilyn Monroe's "Last Sitting" for New York Magazine has arguably become very popular and so Lindsay Lohan is being offered to pose nude for Playboy. The men's magazine's boss Hugh Hefner wants her to pose nude as Marilyn Monroe for the publication.
Hefner reportedly wants the actress-singer to recreate Monroe's famous naked swim from her unfinished film "Something's Got to Give". Lindsay thus will get another chance to strip off as Marilyn Monroe should Hefner gets his way.
Mom Dubbed LiLo's New York Magazine Nude Photographs 'Very Tastefully Done'
February 20, 2008 11:02:01Is considerably very young at age to do any nude photo shoots, Lindsay Lohan however gets the okay from her mother-manager Dina Lohan to recreate the Marilyn Monroe's final nude photo-shoot. Dina has openly revealed to People her approval to her daughter's nude photos for New York Magazine's February 25, 2008 issue, claimed them as "very tastefully done."
"I respect the photographer as an artist, so I look at them artistically. For him to call Lindsay 46 years later and to say can you recreate these photos is an honor. I looked at it as art, and as Lindsay doing a character. So I don't look at them like it's Playboy; she was being a character. So if you look at it that way, you can look at it as a mother," Dina spoke on her approval.
Lindsay Lohan Recreates Marilyn Monroe's Final Nude Photo-Shoot for New York Magazine
February 19, 2008 10:02:28Has been keeping herself away from wide media coverage following her latest rehab stay, Lindsay Lohan has resurfaced. The actress, who's considerably sexy, has bared all for New York Magazine's February 25, 2008 issue. She is following in the footsteps of famous blonde bombshell Marilyn Monroe by recreating the late star's final nude photo-shoot.
The actress and pop star appears naked on the front of the magazine, covered up only by a see through pink scarf. The shoot was done by famed photographer Bert Stern, who also shot Monroe's "The Last Sitting" which was done shortly before she died.
Madonna, Shakira and Marilyn Monroe to Be Featured in Sunsilk's Life Can't Wait Campaign
January 23, 2008 02:01:32Madonna, Shakira and Marilyn Monroe are all the new models for Sunsilk's new campaign dubbed "Life Can't Wait."
The three iconic music figures are featured in the hair care products' new commercial that will debut during Super Bowl.
Wanted: a Body Double to Replace Britney Spears in a Naked Photo Shoot for Blender Magazine
December 08, 2007 09:12:44Britney Spears' ongoing drama just keeps rolling on. Hot on the heels of report that she is threatening to leak Paris Hilton's new sex tape unless the hotel heiress treats her better, words are mounting that a magazine is seeking a body double to replace the mother of two in a naked photo shoot due to the fact that she is too "out of shape".
Britney is set to recreate an iconic Marilyn Monroe pose for Blender Magazine, but the publication reportedly wants to find another female model with a better physique.
Elvis Presley Reclaimed His Predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity
October 31, 2007 01:10:09It's been 30 years since his death, but Elvis Presley still scores well, very well indeed, in case of cash. The late King of Rock n Roll has reclaimed his predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity.
Having his Graceland taking in an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, Elvis seizes the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's seventh annual list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, again, after he last topped the list in 2005.
Elvis Presley's Pills and Gold Gun Among Items Sold at Julien's Summer Auction
June 19, 2007 03:06:36
A gold-plated gun and a pill bottle belonged to the late King of Rock n Roll Elvis Presley were among the items sold out at the annual Julien's Summer Auction held Saturday June 16th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel.
The gun was sold for $28,800, whereas his prescription pill bottle raised $2,640. "We'd planned to sell the bottle with the pills, but the Los Angeles Police Department told us it would be a federal crime to do it, so sad to say we had to remove the pills," CEO Darren Julien said in a statement.
The Top 100 Sexiest Stars of All Time According to BBC's Channel 4
February 26, 2007 10:02:57
No one would doubt the fact that Angelina Jolie is sexy. The actress and mother has just been voted the Sexiest Star ever in an online poll for the BBC's Channel 4 "100 Greatest Sex Symbols" special which aired on Saturday Feb 24th.
"I don't think there's one person that would say no to Angelina, in bed or just having a cup of coffee with her," Jolie's former girlfriend, Jenny Shimziu, commented. Chosen 2nd is the late King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley, while Marilyn Monroe is the 3rd.
Forbes' Top-Earning Dead Celebrities
October 26, 2006 11:10:53
It's been twelve years after his death that Kurt Cobain, Nirvana singer-songwriter, is making another record. The late rocker, whose wealth in an estimated $50 million between October 2005 and October of this year, tops the top spot on Forbes' 6th annual Top-Earning Dead Celebrities list.
In the last 12 months, Cobain reportedly earned $50 million, which is said largely due to his widow, Courtney Love, who sold a stake in his song catalog to publishing company Primary Wave. The once proclaimed King of Pop Elvis Presley, who died in 1977 and reigned as the top earner from 2001 to 2005, slips to 2nd spot with earnings of $42 million.
Lindsay Lohan Wants to Entertain American Troops in Iraq
August 09, 2006 11:08:41
Maybe feels tired with the party girl image labeled to her, Lindsay Lohan publicly reveals her desire to go to Iraq with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and entertain American troops there.
Lohan said in an interview in the September issue of Elle magazine, on newsstands today, "I've been trying to go to Iraq with Hillary Clinton for so long. Hillary was trying to work it out, but it seemed too dangerous."
Bye-Bye for "X-Tina", Welcome "Baby Jane"
June 22, 2006 01:06:40
There will be no more teen-pop diva's stage name, "X-Tina ", to bring any music lover to recall Christina Aguilera, a.k.a. Mrs. Bratman.
She has transformed from a smashing R&B singer into jazzy songs performer in her upcoming album, "Back to Basics". On the album's single release, Christina stated to MTV that previously "X-Tina" is officially "Baby Jane" from that moment on. She said the name suits perfectly to the jazzy atmosphere she is trying to spread.
Forbes Magazine's List of Big-Time Moneymakers
June 17, 2006 09:06:28
Even after death, Elvis Presley is still "The King." Approvingly in a recent poll conducted by Forbes magazine on Big-Time Moneymaker, Elvis is ranked 1st with estate earned an estimated $52 million last year.
Meanwhile, the late Kurt Cobain is just behind at No.2. His estate earned about $50 million. Others on the list of dead celebrities with major earning power are Albert Einstein, Andy Warhol, and Marilyn Monroe.
Legend's Auction
November 01, 2005 10:11:31Not only he is one of the most celebrated celebrities, but more than that this former Beatle also is ranked third on Forbes list of the Top-Earning Dead Celebrities. What an achievement. It's John Lennon. The music legend has scored another record as the white suit he wore on the cover of The Beatles' "Abby Road" album was sold at auction Sunday for $118,000.
The buyer was Anthony Pugliese of World Films in Del Ray, Florida. Besides the suit, Pugliese also bought the jacket Lennon wore in his video to the song "Imagine" for $32,000. In addition to those, the Austin Princess Lennon drove in the film "Imagine" was sold to a private Japanese investor for $150,000.
No. 1 Top-Earning Dead Celebrity Is Elvis Presley
October 29, 2005 10:10:43King of Rock and Roll Elvis Presley still has the power. The grave doesn't restrict his charm. The late music legend proves that he is the king and none can beat him.
The Memphis singer who died in 1977 has topped a list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities compiled by business magazine Forbes. Generated $45m for his estate this year through royalties, it's the fifth consecutive year that Elvis has topped the list, beating Peanuts cartoonist Charles Schulz in 2nd with $35m.
Icon of the Century: The Beatles
October 17, 2005 09:10:06They really are world's music legend. Though nowadays there are many new music groups come to the surface, still The Beatles rules the game. The rock band has becoming hot issue from the first time they reached their music breakthrough 'till today.
Their amazing attainment in music industry has created such distinct story in this world. Their existence means a lot to media, which because of them have been able to create stories to be sold. Thus, as an appreciation The Beatles is chosen The Icon of the Century in a poll made by Variety to mark its 100th anniversary.
Monroe's Items Sold for $150,000
June 06, 2005 11:06:51The 1962 red rose painting made by legend Marilyn Monroe, which she actually dedicated to President Kennedy, has been sold to collector David Davis, who runs an art gallery in Rhode Island, for $78,000. Along with the painting, Monroe's personal phonebook, containing hundreds of typed numbers and addresses for every person she knows, from infamous to the most celebrated ones, has gone to Golden Palace.com for $90,000. So, Monroe's items have all been sold for more than $150,000.
Monroe's Estate Items will be Put Up for Auction
April 21, 2005 11:04:24More than 200 personal and professional items from the estate of Marilyn Monroe will be put up for auction in June this year. The items, which have been kept in reserve for 43 years, include the star's Joe DiMaggio divorce papers, her personal phone directory and an original watercolor painting Monroe made and inscribed to President Kennedy for his birthday.
Items in the auction also include her 1956 application to a New York City court to change her name from Norma Jean Mortenson to Marilyn Monroe and a pearl gray silk dress she wore in the 1960 film "Let's Make Love." The auction will be conducted by Julien's Auctions of Los Angeles/New York at Barclay Butera in Los Angeles on June 4, 2005, while the items will be on display from May 31 up till June 3, 2005.
