London, Dec 09: A collection of eight unseen candid photographs of actress Marilyn Monroe is set to be released, with limited edition prints being distributed to select galleries throughout Britain.

The photographs are not posed, and capture the star in her most private moments- in bed, on a plane and in front of a mirror. Only 495 prints of each photo have been made, making them very exclusive.

The black and white images were taken by photojournalist Eve Arnold, now 94, during her 10-year friendship with the Hollywood superstar.

The behind-the-scenes pictures, showing the "real Monroe", will be released at a Marilyn-themed evening event at the Meller Gallery in Witney, Oxfordshire and will be available only until Christmas.

Arnold said Monroe liked her photographs because they were a "fresh approach" to presenting her.

Harry Potter Author JK Rowling Is Asking Marilyn Monroe Activist ...

2006-12-07 11:02:21 - Another lawsuit threat for actor and Marilyn Monroe defender Mark Bellinghaus? Not quite. What could have turned into a battle over public domain rights, was settled out of court, already. J.K. Rowling is one of the most successful writers to date. And Mark Bellinghaus highly respects her career and work.

By Ernest W. Cunningham German actor Mark Bellinghaus became the world's leading expert, authority and defender of Marilyn Monroe through his extraordinary collection of her possessions of real hair curlers with Monroe's hair still attached, clothing, jewelry, furniture, books, etcand his incredible knowledge of the American icon's life and legacy. But especially because of his magnificent passion. Through the battles .

New Marilyn Monroe Photographs Released

Los Angeles, California (AHN) - Previously unpublished candid pictures of icon Marilyn Monroe are being released through limited edition prints to selected galleries across England. Eight pictures from the collection were shot by world renowned Magnum photographer and pioneering photo-journalist, Eve Arnold.

Arnold, 94, who had worked with the star for over a decade said: "She trusted me and she was a joy to photograph.

MONROE AND PRESLEY SIGNED CONTRACTS UP FOR AUCTION

Signed contracts featuring an array of stars including MARILYN MONROE, ELVIS PRESLEY and MARLON BRANDO are to be auctioned off by film studio 20th Century Fox next year (07). Over 200 celebrity contracts will go under the hammer in New York in a bid to raise money for a Hollywood film charity, including a 1946 memo informing the industry a young NORMA JEAN DOUGHERTY was changing her name to Marilyn Monroe. Twentieth Century Fox co-chairman TOM ROTHMAN says, "These papers are so cool that, as a fan of that history, I will have to restrain myself from bidding." A contract allowing Elvis to wear his hair how he pleased for LOVE ME TENDER, Brando's 1951 contract for movie VIVA ZAPATA and documents bearing the signatures of RITA HAYWORTH, JUDY GARLAND, CARY GRANT - among others - will also be available to the purchasing public.

Contracts signed by Monroe, Presley and Brando up for grabs

Washington, Dec 21: An array of contracts signed by stars like Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, and Marlon Brando will be put up for sale by film studio 20th Century Fox at a charity action next year. The auction, which is to be organised in New York by auctioneer Swann Galleries, will have over 200 celebrity contracts go under the hammer, proceeds from the sale of which will go for a Hollywood film charity.The items put up for bidding will include a 1946 memo informing the industry a young Norma Jean Dougherty was changing her name to Marilyn Monroe. "These papers are so cool that, as a fan of that history, I will have to restrain myself from bidding," Contactmusic quoted Twentieth Century Fox co-chairman, Tom Rothman, as saying. Amongst other documents to go under the hammer will be a contract allowing Elvis to wear his hair how he pleased for 'Love Me Tender', Brando's 1951 contract for movie 'Viva Zapata', and documents bearing the signatures of Rita Hayworth, Judy Garland, Cary Grant.The money raised at the auction, scheduled for January 25, will go to the Motion Picture and Television fund.

Kelly gets down to basics

KELLY Brook, 27, grew up in Rochester, Kent, before studying at the Italia Conti stage school in London. Her career began as a model, and she later moved into TV presenting and acting. Most recently she has turned her hand to designing and modelling a collection

of lingerie for New Look. Kelly lives in Hollywood with her fiance, actor Billy Zane.