Converts to Judaism

He conquered the New York stage, married a Hollywood star and directed a daring new film version of "Carmen." But Benjamin Millepied says he had to give up the American dream to return to France.

Millepied is best-known to tabloid gossip fans as the husband of actress Natalie Portman, whom he met while working as choreographer on the Oscar-winning film "Black Swan."

Marilyn Monroe famously invoked a Hollywood "where they'll pay you $1,000 for a kiss and 50 cents for your soul" -- but these days it's as likely to be the other way around.

The Greek National Opera's new ballet director, Andonis Foniadakis, has invited acclaimed choreographers Benjamin Millepied and Douglas Lee to participate in a three-part work titled "Landscapes" (Topia), which brings different styles of neoclassical ballet together in a creative dialogue.

On May 19, 1962, Marilyn Monroe wore a legendary dress to sing a sultry rendition of “Happy Birthday” at President John F. Kennedy’s 45th birthday celebration at Madison Square Garden.
That dress is now estimated to bring $2-3 million when it goes up for sale in November at Julien’s Auctions in Los Angeles.

Caroline Cossey, also known as “Tula” was the first transexual model ever photographed for men’s magazine Playboy, in 1991.

Australian model Jessica Hart had a Marilyn Monroe moment last Thursday, when a gust of wind lifted her dress, revealing her shapely derriere.

The strong winds during a coastal photoshoot got the better of the 28-year-old blonde, who is dating Greek millionaire Stavros Niarchos.