Lindsay Lohan to play Elizabeth Taylor in film

Lindsay Lohan to play Elizabeth Taylor in film New York: Lindsay Lohan will portray Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime film about her love affair with actor Richard Burton. Lifetime on Monday made official a casting decision rumored for months. The network says Lohan will star in 'Liz & Dick,' with production set to begin in early June. There was no mention of who will play Burton or when the film will air. Taylor and Burton met as co-stars...
11:55 AM, Apr 24, 2012

Oscars Flashback: Some of the best moments

Here's a look back at some of the best Academy Award moments down the years.  In this picture - James Stewart and Ginger Rogers, arms locked and Oscars in hand, gaze into each other's eyes at the 1940 Academy Awards banquet, Los Angeles, California, February 27, 1941. Stewart won Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in 'The Philadelphia Story' while Rogers won Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in 'Kitty Foyle: The Natural History of a Woman.' 1930, American director and former child actor Norman Taurog at the Academy Awards with the gold statuette or Oscar he has just received for Best Director, for the film 'Skippy'.Irish-born actor Barry Fitzgerald (left) holds his Oscar for Best Supporting Actor while American actor Bing Crosby holds his Oscar for Best Actor, both for their roles in 'Going My Way,' Academy Awards, Los Angeles, California, March 15, 1945. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
05:10 PM, Jan 24, 2012

Auction of Liz Taylor's jewels breaks record

Auction of Liz Taylor's jewels breaks record New York: An auction of actress Elizabeth Taylor's world-renowned jewels took in $116 million, more than double the record for a single collection, and set new marks for pearls, colorless diamonds and Indian jewels. Christie's sale of 80 items from Taylor's collection on Tuesday had been estimated to raise about $20 million. But everything from her famous 33-carat diamond ring, a gift from Richard Burton, to her charm bracelets sold...
12:11 PM, Dec 15, 2011

Beckham to buy Taylor's jewellery for Victoria

Beckham to buy Taylor's jewellery for Victoria London: Soccer ace David Beckham is reportedly planning to buy late Dame Elizabeth Taylor's jewellery for wife Victoria, when it is auctioned in December. Beckham is keen to splash on the late screen legend's 2.9 million pounds worth of diamonds, contactmusic.com reports. "David's been so happy since Harper was born, he feels like him and Victoria are falling in love all over again. He wants to show it with the...
12:16 PM, Sep 20, 2011

Taylor's house on sale for $8.6 million

Taylor's house on sale for $8.6 million Elizabeth Taylor lived in the 1960s ranch-style house in Bel Air for 30 years until her death in March because of congestive heart failure. "(The house was) where we all gathered, especially at Thanksgiving and Easter... She never entertained the notion of moving," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Taylor's son Christopher Wilding as saying. Mossler Properties, which is handling the estate of the "Cleopatra" star, revealed that the fully gated and secured luxurious...
04:49 PM, May 24, 2011

Liz Taylor's love letters to be auctioned

Liz Taylor's love letters to be auctioned Miami: More than 60 love letters that screen goddess Elizabeth Taylor (1932-2011) wrote in 1949 to a young Miami Beach millionaire with whom she was deeply in love will be auctioned online next week. The love letters are ones that Taylor wrote at barely age 17 to 28-year-old William Pawley, the son of millionaire William Pawley Sr., in whose luxury Miami Beach home she and her mother stayed one year...
12:28 PM, May 06, 2011

Elizabeth Taylor born with two sets of eyelashes

Elizabeth Taylor born with two sets of eyelashes London: Her violet eyes broke many hearts but not many know that a genetic mutation had left Elizabeth Taylor with an extra set of eyelashes. The genetic mutation, a rare medical condition known as distichiasis added a captivating appeal by framing Taylor's deep violet eyes, the Daily Mail reported. Taylor, hailed by many as the world's most beautiful woman, was born with this condition. The doctor, who delivered Taylor on...
02:35 PM, Mar 30, 2011

Liz Taylor's fortune to go to AIDS charities

Liz Taylor's fortune to go to AIDS charities Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor who was a HIV/AIDS activist has left a bulk of her multi-million fortune for AIDS charities. The veteran, who died on Wednesday aged 79 in Los Angeles, after battling with congestive heart disease, had launched amfAR; an AIDS charity in 1985. She even spearheaded the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation when alive. Her jewellery collection will be auctioned off to benefit both the organisations, says reports As...
12:12 PM, Mar 27, 2011

Liz Taylor buried in small ceremony at LA

Liz Taylor buried in small ceremony at LA California: Elizabeth Taylor's funeral started late - just the way the screen legend wanted it. Her family held a brief private service Thursday at a Southern California cemetery famous for being the final resting place of Hollywood celebrities, including her good friend Michael Jackson. But the funeral began 15 minutes after its announced start time in observance of the actress' parting wish, according to her publicist, Sally Morrison. She left...
02:26 PM, Mar 25, 2011
Life of Elizabeth Taylor in her own words

Life of Elizabeth Taylor in her own words

Here's something you may not have known about Elizabeth Taylor, beyond her stardom she was a passionate philanthropist. ...
09:32 PM, Mar 24, 2011
Life and legacy of  the vivacious Liz Taylor

Life and legacy of the vivacious Liz Taylor

To the passing of an Icon, Elizabeth Taylor who died at the age of 79. Here's a look at her life and legacy. ...
07:20 PM, Mar 24, 2011
Life and legacy of  the vivacious Liz Taylor

Life and legacy of the vivacious Liz Taylor

To the passing of an Icon, Elizabeth Taylor who died at the age of 79. Here's a look at her life and legacy. ...
07:20 PM, Mar 24, 2011

Rest in peace Liz Taylor, B'wood celebs react

Rest in peace Liz Taylor, B'wood celebs react New Delhi: Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor's death on Wednesday left many Bollywood celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan and Madhur Bhandarkar mourning for the "beautiful", "iconic" and "original sex symbol". Taylor, who was being treated in a hospital in Los Angeles, died of congestive heart failure. The Britain-born Hollywood star, considered to be one of the greatest actresses of all times, was 79. Bollywood celebrities took to micro-blogging site Twitter...
05:26 PM, Mar 24, 2011
Remembering Elizabeth Taylor

Remembering Elizabeth Taylor

Legendary Hollywood actress Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79 at a hospital in LA. ...
10:10 AM, Mar 24, 2011

RIP movie icon Elizabeth Taylor

RIP movie icon Elizabeth Taylor Liz Taylor is considered one of the greatest actresses of Hollywood's golden age and will be remain a memorable movie icon for generations to come. ...
10:00 PM, Mar 23, 2011
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