Marilyn Monroe’s final photoshoot to be auctioned in London
Rare photos of screen icon Marilyn Monroe, taken just weeks before her untimely death, are going to auction in London. The stunning snapshots were taken by her friend, photographer George Barris, on Santa Monica beach on July 13, 1962, just three weeks before she was found dead at 36 in her Los Angeles bedroom. The set also includes photos of Monroe in her Brentwood, California, home, reported Daily Mirror. Eight of the prints, several of which show Monroe romping on the beach in a towel or bikini, are expected to sell for 8000 pound at Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions in London on June 4. Barris, who met Monroe in 1954 on the set of her hit film “The Seven Year Itch”, originally intended to use the pictures for a book he was working on about the iconic actress, but he scrapped it after her death. (PTI)
Hrithik Roshan praises Shraddha, Varun for ABCD2
Bollywood superstar Hrithik Roshan is all praise for Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan’s dancing skills in upcoming film ABCD2. Hrithik, who is considered one of the best dancers in Bollywood, said he is inspired by their hardwork. “You guys have explored and discovered your true potential! This is HARD WORK! I stand inspired,” he posted on Twitter. The “Bang Bang” star is currently busy shooting Ashutosh Gowariker’s period drama Mohenjo Daro. ABCD2, directed by ace choreographer Remo D’Souza, will hit screen on June 19. (PTI)
Lady Gaga goes blond for American Horror Story: Hotel
Singer-actress Lady Gaga has been preparing for her role on American Horror Story: Hotel, including dying her hair blond. The Applause hitmaker recently debuted her new look in a picture she posted on Twitter. “I heard you called for a blonde @MrRPMurphy #AHSHotel,” she captioned the image showing her sitting on the passenger seat of a vintage car. She also documented the process of her hair makeover in a series of Instagram pictures. “American Horror Story: Hotel” recently added “Girls” star Max Greenfield to the cast. He joined the previously announced cast members including Gaga, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett, Evan Peters, Wes Bentley, Chloe Sevigny, and Matthew Bomer. Plot details have been kept under wraps as filming is set to begin next month in LA. (PTI)
I’m forever grateful to American Idol: Carrie Underwood
On the 10th anniversary of American Idol, its former winner Carrie Underwood says she is grateful to the reality show. “So hard to believe it’s been 10 years!” Underwood wrote on her Instagram post, adding, “I’m forever grateful to American Idol for changing my life! #blessed.” The caption accompanied a throwback photograph of Underwood on the “American Idol” stage taken shortly after she was announced as the winner. Underwood, 32, beat out finalist Bo Bice to win that season of the show, and she’s since become one of the most successful performers to emerge from American Idol, which will enter its final season next year. (PTI)
