Over 3,700 unpublished Marilyn Monroe images and a treasure trove of photos of movie icons Steve Mcqueen, Paul Newman and Elizabeth Taylor are to go under the hammer at a Profiles in History auction in Los Angeles next month (Jul13).

Dubbed "the most important archive of iconic 20th century glamour and fashion photography" by auction house bosses, the Milton H. Greene collection will be sold with copyright on 27 July (13).

Greene was a prominent fashion photographer, whose work in the 1950s and '60s appeared in national publications including Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, Town & Country and V...

Check out Helena Bonham Carter and Dominic West above, in character and on-again-off-again Hollywood couple Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

Carter and West play the two in an upcoming 90-minute drama, "Burton and Taylor," airing this fall on BBC. It will follow the star's relationship as they appear in the 1983 play "Private Lives." The two would be playing essentially themselves in a story about two divorcees who discover they had rooms next to one another on their honeymoon with their new partners (Burton and Taylor had already divorced twice before starring in the play). The show w...

The wedding gown Elizabeth Taylor wore when she exchanged vows with her first husband Conrad Hilton, Jr. is set to go under the hammer next month.

The Cleopatra star, who was only 18 when she wed the hotel heir on 6 May, 1950, wore an oyster shell-coloured, floor-length satin gown, and now the special piece is to be auctioned off by Christie's in London on June 23, when it is expected to fetch upwards of $75,300.

The frock features an impossibly-thin 22-inch waist and was designed by Helen Rose, who also created Grace Kelly's wedding dress.

Unfortunately, the gorgeous gown didn't bring T...

Jessica Chastain dazzled at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday ( 21May13) as she attended the 50th anniversary screening of Cleopatra wearing a diamond and sapphire Bulgari necklace once owned by Elizabeth Taylor.

The movie star hit the red carpet in a basic white Versace gown so as to highlight the priceless gems around her neck - a gift to Taylor from her then-lover and Cleopatra co-star Richard Burton, who fell in love with the screen beauty on the set.

Chastain still couldn't believe she had been chosen to model the great movie dame's jewels at Cannes, telling reporters, "I call them...

Actress Jessica Chastain is teaming up with the children of Dame Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton to host a special screening of the Hollywood stars' classic Cleopatra at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival in France.

Taylor's son Christopher Wilding and Burton's daughter Kate Burton will unveil a restored version of the film at the special event on 21 May (13) to mark Cleopatra's 50th anniversary.

Wilding, who often visited his mother on the set of the 1963 historical epic, says, "My mother would have been thrilled about this spectacular celebration of Cleopatra's anniversary."

Jewell...

Late movie legend Richard Burton was posthumously honored with the latest star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. 

His star was unveiled next to his ex-wife Elizabeth Taylor's (pictured) pavement plaque on Hollywood Boulevard. 

Burton, who died in 1984, received the career honour as part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of movie classic Cleopatra, in which he co-starred with Taylor. 

The couple's adopted daughter, Maria Burton, accepted the star on her father's behalf on St. David's Day, which honours the patron saint of Burton's native Wales. 

Fellow Welshman Michael Sheen wa...

Lindsay Lohan's much maligned portrayal of screen legend Elizabeth Taylor is facing some stiff competition - Helena Bonham Carter is to tackle the role for a new U.K. TV drama. 

The embattled Mean Girls star's portrayal of Taylor in Lifetime's 2012 film Liz & Dick was savaged by critics, who were left far from impressed with her performance, and now BBC executives are hoping to show her how it's done after hiring Bonham Carter to play the Cleopatra star in a project titled Burton and Taylor. 

The Wire star Dominic West will portray Taylor's husband Richard Burton in the drama, which will ...

Lindsay Lohan had no problem getting into character to play screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in upcoming TV movie Liz & Dick because she is all too familiar with life in the spotlight.

Even though the late movie icon was a two-time Oscar winner, the Mean Girls star insists her experiences as a tabloid spectacle made her perfect for the part.

In a new promotional video for the film, Lohan says, "I'm a huge Elizabeth Taylor fan, and I relate to her on a lot of levels - living in the public eye, dealing with the stress of what other people say, whether it's true or not.

"I personally understa...

The first trailer for Lohan Lohan's Elizabeth Taylor biopic "Liz & Dick" has arrived! The much buzzed about made-for-television Lifetime movie trailer is just 30 seconds long, but it gives viewers a glimpse into how Lohan portrays the movie icon.

Word such as "Infamous," "Scandalous" and "Dangerous" scroll across the screen, and we first see LiLo as Liz by shouting, "You're screwing that witch!" and throwing something against the wall.

In the next scene, her co-star Grant Bowler (as Richard Burton), says, "God that woman knows how to make an entrance."

"They drink. They fight. They forni...

Elizabeth Taylor's dressing room trailer from the set of Cleopatra has been vandalized.

Taylor fan Angel Alger purchased the trailer for a whopping $50,000 at an auction in June and loaned it out to TV bosses shooting Lindsay Lohan's new Lifetime movie Liz & Dick.

However, when the pink luxury trailer was returned to Alger last month, the iconic home from home was severely damaged, with cigarette burns on the fabric and shards of glass thrown about from broken mirrors and dishes, according to photos obtained by CNN.com.

An antique rocking chair used by the actress was also missing, as...

William D. Pawley, Jr, Elizabeth Taylor's first true love, has died in Florida.

The 92 year old was the son of the former U.S. ambassador to Brazil and Peru, William Pawley.

Born in Georgia in 1920, he was 28 when he began romancing a teenage Taylor after a chance vacation meeting in Miami Beach.

The couple announced its engagement in June, 1949, but the relationship was over later that year and the actress had returned the diamond ring he had given her.

Taylor married Nicky Hilton a year later.

Pawley, Jr. died on July 10, according to reports. No further details about his death have ...

Lifetime just released an official screenshot of Lindsay Lohan and Grant Bowler playing Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton in the made-for-television movie "Liz & Dick."

We have to admit, the angle of the photograph definitely makes Lindsay look quite a bit like Liz.

Yesterday Lohan started shooting scenes for the biopic but it wasn't without a little trouble. While filming on a yacht, Lohan had a nipple slip during a fight scene.

Last month, Lifetime exec Nancy Dubuc explained how Lohan was perfect for the role. She told Access Hollywood, "Obviously, audiences love her and… she’s clear...

Lifetime Television has done the impossible. They've found an actor to star alongside Lindsay Lohan in their Elizabeth Taylor biopic -- Liz & Dick. The film, which will chart the couple's tumultuous relationship, is scheduled to begin production next month.

Last April it was announced that Lohan would headline the Lifetime made-for-TV movie. And now, they've announced her partner in crime -- Grant Bowler.

According to Deadline, "The biopic chronicles the enduring love of movie icons Taylor and Burton , whose fiery romance was the most notorious, publicized and celebrated love affair of ...

Lindsay Lohan attended A&E Network's 2012 Upfront event at Lincoln Center in New York City on Wednesday wearing a black and gold lace dress. She pulled back her reddish blonde hair with a single bobby pin.

She stars in the upcoming film "Liz & Dick" about Elizabeth Taylor's relationship with Richard Burton. Lifetime exec Nancy Dubuc told Access Hollywood that the actress had no problem convincing the network she was perfect for the role.

"What she said just embodied the story of 'Liz & Dick,' and really you could see in her heart and in her mind that she wanted this and that she wanted a ...

Scarlett Johansson is close to signing a deal to return to Broadway in a revival of Tennessee Williams' Cat On A Hot Tin Roof.

The actress, who made her New York stage bow in A View From The Bridge in 2010 - and picked up a Tony Award for her performance, is slated to take on the role made famous by the late Elizabeth Taylor in the 1958 movie adaptation of the play.

She tells Variety, "I'm close to making a deal on it. I cannot wait absolutely to get to it. I'm exhilarated, I'm terrified, but I think in a good way."

The actress' The Avengers co-star, Jeremy Renner, has also been linke...

Rosie O'Donnell has defended her comments about Lindsay Lohan landing the part of Elizabeth Taylor, insisting she wants the star to be at her best before returning to work.

The outspoken TV host slammed Lifestyle network producers' decision to cast the Mean Girls actress as the late Hollywood icon, saying, "The last thing she did good (was when) she was 16. I don't think she's right for the role and I don't think she's capable at this point to portray that character."

Lohan responded to the criticism, insisting she was shocked to be on the receiving end of O'Donnell's rant, because she ...

Lindsay Lohan was taken aback by the harsh criticism leveled at her by Rosie O'Donnell over her casting as Elizabeth Taylor in a new TV movie - because the comedienne doesn't know her "at all".

The Mean Girls star was confirmed to portray the late movie legend in the Lifetime network project Liz & Dick on Monday, but not everyone welcomed the news.

Outspoken O'Donnell questioned the casting and suggested Lohan would be better served away from the spotlight after 18 months of legal issues and jail and rehab stints.

The former talk show host said, "I feel very sorry for her. I think she...

Lindsay Lohan is getting her life back on track after years of drug, alcohol and legal troubles. Last month her probation for a 2007 conviction for driving under the influence was officially terminated. She's also working again - she starts filming a Lifetime movie about Elizabeth Taylor in June.

Last night the actress attended Star Magazine's All Hollywood at AV Nightclub in Hollywood. She looked pretty good in a short black dress with glittering sleeves. But it's all about the angles, and Lindsay looks flattering in some ways and not others.

See more photos of Lindsay looking good and n...

Outspoken star Rosie O'Donnell has slammed TV executives for casting Lindsay Lohan in the role of late legend Elizabeth Taylor, insisting the troubled actress is not "capable" of portraying the Hollywood great.

Speculation the Mean Girls star was set to play Taylor in the Lifetime TV movie Liz & Dick, about the icon's relationship with Richard Burton, has circled for months, and on Monday it was confirmed she has won the part.

The role comes as Lohan tries to rebuild her once glittering career after a series of run-ins with the law and stints in rehab - but O'Donnell is adamant the actr...

Lindsay Lohan has been cast as screen legend Elizabeth Taylor in new movie "Liz and Dick", for the Lifetime television network, executives announced on Monday.

The Mean Girls star had been rumored to be filling the role earlier this year, but now network executives have officially confirmed the news.

The film will center on Taylor's much publicized relationship with Richard Burton.

"We are thrilled Lindsay will portray beloved Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor," says Lifetime boss Rob Sharenow.

"She is one of the rare actresses who possesses the talent, beauty and intrigue to capture th...

Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina has advised the actress to stay at home and "live in a bubble" to avoid getting into trouble as she nears the end of her probation.

The Mean Girls star has been on her best behavior in recent months as she fulfills her community service hours and attends therapy sessions relating to her 2011 conviction for a probation violation.

Her final progress hearing is set for next Thursday and Lohan is determined to reach the date without further controversy following allegations she was involved in a hit-and-run incident outside a Hollywood nightclub last week.

The ...

Lindsay Lohan has given up partying for good and is determined to prove herself as she attempts to rebuild her Hollywood career.

The Mean Girls star is eager to make a comeback after her professional reputation nosedived following regular run-ins with the law and a series of stints in jail and rehab.

She is currently carrying out court-ordered community service stemming from a 2011 probation violation conviction, but she has been given a boost by landing a hosting job on Saturday Night Live (SNL) and a role as Elizabeth Taylor in a TV movie.

Lohan has now revealed she wants to use her...

Lindsay Lohan was overcome with emotion on Wednesday as a Los Angeles judge told her she will be free to "move on" with her life if she continues to make "positive progress" in her probation.

The star appeared in court for her latest progress report hearing in relation to her 2011 conviction for a probation violation, and it appears she continues to impress Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner - by completing her required community service hours and therapy sessions.

Judge Sautner said, "We've seen positive progress... You're in the home stretch! You seem to b...

Lindsay Lohan has been cast as legendary actress Elizabeth Taylor in a made-for-TV movie. Liz and Dick is expected to go into production for broadcast on the Lifetime network later this year. Now all Lindsay has to do is stay out of prison.

Lindsay Lohan will set off a long-delayed career comeback playing the lead role in Lifetime's Elizabeth Taylor telepic, Access Hollywood has learned.

Liz and Dick is billed as a retelling of Taylor's controversial love affair with her Cleopatra co-star, Richard Burton. The starlet hasn't appeared on the small screen since her 2008 guest arc on Ugly B...

Stars including Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Jessica Parker and Julianne Moore turned out to help raise more than $1.4 million for Elizabeth Taylor's AIDS charity at a gala in New York on Wednesday.

The event at Manhattan's Cipriani Wall Street was hosted by Sex and the City star Parker to benefit Taylor's American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) and included performances by rapper Theophilius London, R&B star Janelle Monae and opera singer Michelle Johnson.

The bash also featured an auction in which a portrait of Richard Gere, taken by late photographer Robert Mapplethorpe, sold for $20,000...

A Frans Hals masterpiece which once hung in Elizabeth Taylor's living room has sold at auction for $2 million.

The "Portrait of a Man" original, which was painted in the early 1630s, went to a phone bidder during a Christie's sale on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press.

Taylor's father acquired the painting and gave it to his daughter as a gift in the 1950s.

The late actress' extensive art collection is set to go under the hammer in London next month. A total of 38 works are being sold at Christie's auction house beginning on February 7.

Pieces include a Vincent van Gogh autum...

Actress Megan Fox has dismissed reports linking her to the starring role in an upcoming movie about Elizabeth Taylor.

The Transformers star was named as a frontrunner to play the Cleopatra icon in Lifetime network's forthcoming TV biopic Liz & Dick, about Taylor's love affair with Richard Burton.

Fox was said to be in direct competition with Lindsay Lohan for the coveted part, but the brunette beauty insists she has nothing to do with the project.

In a post on her official Facebook.com page, Fox writes, "Contrary to recent media reports I am not, and have never been in discussions to ...

Lindsay Lohan is facing tough competition to play Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor on TV - Megan Fox is also in the running for the role.

Fans of the Cat On A Hot Tin Roof icon were surprised when the troubled Mean Girls star was named as one of the frontrunners to play her in the Lifetime network biopic, which will focus on Taylor's love affair with Richard Burton.

Now, executive producer Larry Thompson has revealed he has also been in talks with Fox about the sought-after part.

He tells E! News, "I've been talking to Lindsay Lohan directly, and with her reps, and have been in conve...

Lindsay Lohan is in talks to portray a young Elizabeth Taylor in an upcoming TV movie, according to a report.

Bosses at Lifetime network have been working on a film about Taylor since last May, two months after her death in March.

Independent producer Larry Thompson is overseeing the project, tentatively entitled Elizabeth & Richard: A Love Story, and insiders tells The Hollywood Reporter that Mean Girls star Lohan has been discussing the lead role with TV chiefs.

The film is said to focus on the love affair between Taylor and Richard Burton. The celebrity couple split in 1974 after 1...

Director Martin Scorsese will be honored with the prestigious British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) Academy Fellowship at the annual prize giving next month.

The Taxi Driver and Raging Bull legend will be presented with the Academy's highest accolade in recognition of his contribution to the film industry - and the 69 year old is thrilled with the award.

He says, "It is a great honor to be recognized by the British Academy and to join the ranks of such an esteemed group of industry colleagues and friends."

BAFTA boss Tim Corrie adds, "Martin Scorsese is a legend in his l...