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PIC: See Brad Pitt Dressed as a Sexy Cowboy on the Set of The Counselor

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Brad Pitt films a scene for his new film "The Counselor" in London, England on July 31, 2012. Credit: FameFlynet Brad Pitt is one good-looking cowboy! The handsome actor played dress-up Tuesday on the set of his new film, The Counselor . The 48-year-old star appeared on set of Ridley Scott 's new film in head-to-toe cowboy gear. PHOTOS: Brad's sexiest movie looks In his scene, filmed in London, Pitt sat in a white chair dressed in a brown Western-style suit, cowboy boots, white cowboy hat and big gold belt buckle. And Pitt's long locks and mustache (which has been growing out for a while) were put to good use to complete the cowboy ensemble. PHOTOS: Brad's surprising BFFs The actor has a small part in the upcoming film about a lawyer who gets involved with the drug business, which also stars Michael Fassbender , Javier Bardem , Cameron Diaz and Penelope Cruz . The Counselor is based on an original screenplay by No Country for Old Men novelist Cormac McCar...

Brad Pitt latest celeb to fall prey to death hoax

London, July 31 ( ANI ): Brad Pitt is the latest celebrity to be targeted by Internet pranksters in an internet death hoax. The news of his death, which went viral online over the weekend, stated that the actor had had crashed into a tree and died while snowboarding in Zermatt, Switzerland . The 48-year-old star now joins a long line of other celebrities, including Charlie Sheen , Christian Slater and Adam Sandler , who have also suffered the same hoax fate. Although there was a disclaimer at the bottom of Pitt's original story, saying it was totally false, the news spread and the internet was buzzing about the star's demise on Sunday, the Daily Mail reported. Pitt's alleged demise was pretty much identical to Charlie Sheen's fake death in 2010. In 2010, 'Anger Management' star Sheen, now 46, was falsely reported to have met the same fate as Pitt, dying after crashing into a tree while snowboarding. Last year Slater, now 42, was also forced to deny he had be...

Brad Pitt Makes One Seriously Hot Cowboy on Set

Previous 1 / 8 Next Posted on July 30, 2012 3:04PM by Lauren Turner Brad Pitt got into character with a cowboy hat and facial hair for The Counselor in London today. He's starting work on the Ridley Scott-directed film, which he'll apparently only shoot for a few days. The drama is based on a screenplay by author Cormac McCarthy and follows a lawyer as he gets into the drug business. Also reportedly lined up for the project are Cameron Diaz , Michael Fassbender, Penelope Cruz , and Javier Bardem . Brad's on set in the UK, where he and Angelina Jolie have been staying as a family since Angelina began filming Maleficent in June. She's been in full costume and has had visits from her kids in between takes. Brad, meanwhile, traveled to Germany and also met up with pal George Clooney in the UK during his downtime. Back to Story

Brad Pitt victim of death hoax

Brad Pitt is alive and well, despite a false report that he had died in a snowboarding accident. The Hollywood heartthrob was the latest victim of online death hoaxes at the weekend, when it was reported that he had crashed into a tree and died while snowboarding in Zermatt, Switzerland. Although there was a disclaimer at the bottom of the original story, saying it was totally false, the news spread and the internet was buzzing about the star's demise on Sunday. Several other celebs have previously been the subject of death hoaxes, including Jackie Chan, Adam Sandler and Charlie Sheen. In 2010 Anger Management star Charlie was falsely reported to have met the same fate as Brad, dying after crashing into a tree while snowboarding.

Olympian Holley Mangold's Advice for Brad Pitt

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Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Brad Pitt , we hope you're reading this. Weightlifting Olympic hopeful Holley Mangold has some advice for you! "One day he's gonna realize he's not into rail-skinnyhe's into big ladies," she tells E! News. "And then he can come calling me anytime." Holley, who will compete in the 2012 London Games, has only been weightlifting for about four years. After taking advice from her coach, Holley decided to explore power lifting. What exactly did he say to her to inspire her prospective Olympic efforts? Watch Holley's clip to find out! MORE: 2012 Olympians to Watch

Daniel Craig, Brad Pitt, Paul McCartney and more famous faces of the London Olympics Opening Ceremonies

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The much-anticipated Opening Ceremonies of the London Olympics is getting underway in England, though we Americans wont get to see the broadcast of it until NBC airs it at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, so that Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira can walk us through the pageantry, parade of nations and awkward, inaudible interviews with gold medal hopefuls. Paul McCartney, slated to help nations Come Together during the Olympic Opening Ceremonies. (PAUL BERGEN - AFP/GETTY IMAGES) Post sports columnist Mike Wise is currently live-blogging the event as it happens; tonight Ill live-blog the telecast along with Melissa Bell. Because clearly we need to walk you through what Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira already are walking you through. The Opening Ceremonies is about celebrating the many nations that have sent their best athletes to London to compete. Its also about scoring primo ratings for NBC. But beyond those two things, at least for some, its about celebrity-spotting . So before things get underway...

Olympian Holley Mangold's Advice for Brad Pitt

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Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Brad Pitt , we hope you're reading this. Weightlifting Olympic hopeful Holley Mangold has some advice for you! "One day he's gonna realize he's not into rail-skinnyhe's into big ladies," she tells E! News. "And then he can come calling me anytime." Holley, who will compete in the 2012 London Games, has only been weightlifting for about four years. After taking advice from her coach, Holley decided to explore power lifting. What exactly did he say to her to inspire her prospective Olympic efforts? Watch Holley's clip to find out! MORE: 2012 Olympians to Watch

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie invited to Olympics party on yacht

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been invited to an Olympics party on a yacht. Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen is throwing a lavish bash on his vessel, which is moored in Canary Wharf, east London, for the duration of the games, with the Hollywood couple - who are currently based in the UK while the actress films 'Maleficent' -topping the guest list. A source told The Sun newspaper: "Paul's party is going to be amazing. "Some big names have been invited but Brad and Ange are easily the most glamorous." Microsoft's Bill Gates is also expected to attend. Tonight (25.07.12), Brad and Angelina are hosting their own Olympic opening ceremony party at London's Victoria & Albert Museum. Princes William and Harry have been invited to the charity fundraiser, which is being held in honour of boxing legend Muhammad Ali. David and Victoria Beckham, Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones are also expected to attend. They will be raising funds f...

IN PICS: The supersexy bikes of Brad Pitt

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Mansi Malhotra lists out the beauties in the Hollywood heartthrob's stable A number of celebrities are known for their enthusiasm for motorcycles. In India we have John Abraham, M S Dhoni, Shahid Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt to name a few popular actors who love their bikes. The list is long for the Hollywood side as well. Starting from Orlando Bloom to George Clooney, to Bob Dylan and Steve McQueen, there are innumerable stars that are known for their bikes. One such name from the Hollywood stars is Brad Pitt. He has a one of a kind collection of bikes. Doesn't this quality make this delicious looking heartthrob even more desirable with the beauties that he is seen with? Both, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are known as bike enthusiasts and are more often seen riding one or the other from their collection. Courtesy :

Hollywood production heads to Schriever

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Production trucks are parked at the front of Magnolia Plantation in Schriever. Filming of 12 Years a Slave, starring Brad Pitt, is expected to last through the end of the week. Ron Chaisson Published: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 6:28 p.m. Last Modified: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at 6:28 p.m. If you are driving on La. 311 between Schriever and Houma in the next few days, expect periodic delays because of the filming of Brad Pitts feature-film adaptation of 12 Years a Slave. The movie, in which Pitt stars, is based on the memoir of Solomon Northup, a free man of color who was kidnapped and sold into slavery shortly before the Civil War. The production started in New Orleans at the end of June and will be filming scenes at Magnolia Plantation in Schriever through the end of the week, according to a crew member with the movie who spoke on condition of anonymity. Kelly Gustafson with the Houma Area Convention and Visitors Bureau said the bureau was contacted by location scouts recently about...

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Drawn Into Phone Hacking Scandal

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WENN.com So far the News of the World's phone hacking scandal has engulfed celebrities from Hugh Grant to Sienna Miller but if the latest reports are to be believed, Hollywood heavyweights Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have now been caught up in the drama. Whilst so far the scandal, which is being investigated by the ongoing Leveson Inquiry, has mainly centered around British names Brangelina have apparently been included on alist of "23 newsworthy individuals" alleged to have been targeted by two senior NOTW reporters. The reporters in question are Neville Thurlbeck and James Weatherup, who were among eight people connected to the newspaper who were charged on Tuesday (July 24) with "conspiring to intercept communications without lawful authority." The Independent claim that an item on the prosecutors' charge sheet for the pair, includes theclaim that Thurlbeck and Weatherup conspired to hack "the voicemail messages of persons associated with Angelina ...

Angelina Jolie And Brad Pitt 'Always Knew They'd Be Together Forever'

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WENN Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are one of Hollywood's hottest couples and while they might be good at acting according to a friend they don't need to fake it when it comes to their romance Brangelina are the real deal. Friend Robert Procop who designed the engagement ring that 'Moneyball' star Brad proposed with earlier this year reckons the couple will be together forever and are a very romantic couple. "The relationship may have been all flying planes and riding motorcycles at the start, but any new relationship is exciting that way," he told Us Weekly . "Now though, they've settled into this wonderfully strong family unit and it's beautiful how in love they are." He went on: "They're both lovely, very talented people that compliment each other . . . when you're with them, you can see how strongly in love they are." Rob, who designed the 16 carat emerald-cut diamond engagement ring worth approx. $500,000 added that the...

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie 'To Attend Olympic Yacht Party' With Bill Gates?

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Wenn Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are going to let their hair down this week ahead of the London 2012 Olympics, after they've been invited to a swanky bash on a yacht in Canary Wharf. The Hollywood couple, who are currently staying in the UK while Angelina films her new movie 'Maleficent', are set to attend a huge party in London, hosted by Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft. But the couple will be almost guest of honour at the bash, even though Bill Gates is expected to attend. A source told The Sun: "Paul's party is going to be amazing. Some big names have been invited but Brad and Ange are easily the most glamorous." Brad and Angelina are hosting their charity bash, Sports For Peace, in honour of Muhammad Ali tonight at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. According to reports, Brad and Angelina's party is likely to include a posh dinner in town before the guests are whisked to the couple's home to party the night away. Kate Middleton and...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie named as phone-hacking victims

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were named as phone-hacking victims yesterday, propelling the scandal on to Hollywood's A-list. Nestling on the list of 23 newsworthy individuals over and above the 600 as yet un-named victims the highest-earning couple in the film business are said to have been targeted by two senior members of the NoW's staff: Neville Thurlbeck and James Weatherup. Thurlbeck was the paper's news editor under Rebekah Brooks, while Weatherup was headhunted from the newsdesk of the Sunday People by her successor Andy Coulson. According to the charge sheet, between 5 July 2005 and 4 May 2006 Thurlbeck and Weatherup conspired to hack "the voicemail messages of persons associated with Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, who included Eunice Huthart." Huthart is a former stunt double for Jolie, who made her name as the eponymous hero of Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. The couple nicknamed Brangelina are said to have started their relationship on the set of the film M...

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie's phones allegedly hacked; two charged in phone hacking scandal

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by the Associated Press 2:41 p.m. CDT , July 24, 2012 LONDON (AP) - Britain's phone hacking scandal has entered a new and expanded criminal phase -- with charges being filed against two former members of Prime Minister David Cameron's inner circle.Prosecutors say Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks are among eight people being charged in a campaign of illegal espionage. They're accused of conspiring to intercept the communications of at least 600 people between 2000 and 2006.Coulson and Brooks are both former editors of News of the World , the Rupert Murdoch tabloid that has now been shut down.The alleged victims of the espionage included everyone from a murdered teenager to Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie . Coulson and Brooks have previously been charged in related cases. They have both denied wrongdoing.The charges may further embarrass Cameron, who hired Coulson as his chief communications adviser. The prime minister once counted Brooks and her horse-training husband in his...

Pitt, Jolie revealed as victims of phone-hacking

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By Alexis L. Loinaz, E! Online Lucas Jackson / Reuters Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Looks like Jude Law, Sienna Miller and Hugh Grant now have some high-profile company. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were revealed Tuesday to be among the victims of the sweeping News of the World phone-hacking scandal, whose far-reaching aftershocks led to the collapse of a historic British paper and to hundred of millions of dollars in payouts to its victims, including a slew of A-list celebs. MORE: Jude Law among tabloid phone-hacking victims set to bank millions in payout Per the BBC , the Brangelina revelations surfaced as prosecutors announced in London Tuesday morning that eight people will face criminal charges in connection with the scandal, including former News International executive and News of the World editor Rebekah Brooks, as well as Andy Coulson, one-time communications director to Prime Minister David Cameron. They were slapped with a total of 19 charges, including "conspiring to...

Wedding Planner Makes Predictions For Brad Pitt's and Angelina Jolie's Wedding

Kenny Lopez WGNO NEWS 10:00 a.m. CDT , July 22, 2012 NEW ORLEANS Brad Pitt 's and Angelina Jolie 's wedding will be one of the hottest celebrity weddings in history. Entertainment Tonight reports that it's going to take place in New Orleans this summer. The buzz around town is: Will Angelina wear a white gown? Will Brad Pitt shave? What kind of food will they have? How many guests will be invited? We sent News With A Twist Reporter, Kenny Lopez to talk to wedding planners to see what they are predicting for "Brangelina's" big day. Follow News with a Twist on Facebook!

Brad Pitt placating Jolie and mom

Brad Pitt is reportedly caught in the middle of his mother and Angelina Jolie. Brad and his fiance Angelina are famously pro-gay marriage, having previously insisted they will only tie the knot when it is legal for all couples to do so in America. The Hollywood actors mother Jane recently hit the headlines when she penned an open letter slamming US President Barack Obama for his acceptance of homosexual unions. It is said to have infuriated Angelina. Her letter publicly denouncing homosexuals undermines all the work theyve done over the years to fight against sad opinions like this. Its tearing them apart as Brads caught in the middle, a source told Look magazine. Angelina and Jane are thought to have had a troubled relationship in the past. Brad met the actress while he was shooting 2005 movie Mr & Mrs Smith and at the time he was married to Jennifer Aniston. Its been claimed Jane was unsure of Angelina during the beginning of her and Brads romance due to the way they were introdu...

Angelina Jolie Says Brad Pitts Mom Is Disrespectful For Buying Shiloh Girly Clothes

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WENN/Splash News By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor Angelina Jolie s daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has her very own definite sense of style and the actress is furious with her partner, Brad Pitt s mom for buying her girly clothes, a new report claims. It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy, a source tells the Evening Standard , going on to claim that Jane Pitt has been giving her granddaughter more feminine clothes, which irritates her mother. PHOTOS: Angelina & The Kids On The Maleficent Set But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful. Angie has called six-year-old Shilohs clothing preference Montenegro style and told Vanity Fair magazine that they buy boy clothes f! or their daughter. PHOTOS: Angelina Jolies Awkward Teenage Years "Shiloh, we feel, has Montenegro style. It's how people dress there. She likes tracksuits, she likes suits. She likes to dress li...

Angelina Jolie 'furious' with Brad Pitt's mum over Shiloh clothes?

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Angelina Jolie is reportedly "furious" with Brad Pitt's mother Jane, following a clash about daughter Shiloh's clothing. According to the Evening Standard , Jane has continued to purchase feminine costumes and outfits for Shiloh - despite her tomboy preferences - which Jolie is said to find "disrespectful". Rex Features / NBCUPHOTOBANK/Rex Features "It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy," a source told the newspaper. "But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful." Jolie and her partner's mother have previously clashed over political views, after Jane sent a letter to the Springfield News-Leader criticising President Barack Obama's stance on abortion and same-sex marriage . However, Jolie's father Jon Voight recently defended Brad's mother, congratulating her on sharing her views . > Brad Pitt: 'Angelina Jolie engagement ...

Angelina Jolie Says Brad Pitts Mom Is Disrespectful For Buying Shiloh Girly Clothes

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WENN/Splash News By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor Angelina Jolie s daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has her very own definite sense of style and the actress is furious with her partner, Brad Pitt s mom for buying her girly clothes, a new report claims. It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy, a source tells the Evening Standard , going on to claim that Jane Pitt has been giving her granddaughter more feminine clothes, which irritates her mother. PHOTOS: Angelina & The Kids On The Maleficent Set But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful. Angie has called six-year-old Shilohs clothing preference Montenegro style and told Vanity Fair magazine that they buy boy clothes f! or their daughter. PHOTOS: Angelina Jolies Awkward Teenage Years "Shiloh, we feel, has Montenegro style. It's how people dress there. She likes tracksuits, she likes suits. She likes to dress li...

Angelina Jolie 'furious' with Brad Pitt's mum over Shiloh clothes?

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Angelina Jolie is reportedly "furious" with Brad Pitt's mother Jane, following a clash about daughter Shiloh's clothing. According to the Evening Standard , Jane has continued to purchase feminine costumes and outfits for Shiloh - despite her tomboy preferences - which Jolie is said to find "disrespectful". Rex Features / NBCUPHOTOBANK/Rex Features "It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy," a source told the newspaper. "But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful." Jolie and her partner's mother have previously clashed over political views, after Jane sent a letter to the Springfield News-Leader criticising President Barack Obama's stance on abortion and same-sex marriage . However, Jolie's father Jon Voight recently defended Brad's mother, congratulating her on sharing her views . > Brad Pitt: 'Angelina Jolie engagement ...

Angelina Jolie Says Brad Pitts Mom Is Disrespectful For Buying Shiloh Girly Clothes

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WENN/Splash News By Alexis Tereszcuk - Radar Entertainment Editor Angelina Jolie s daughter Shiloh Jolie-Pitt has her very own definite sense of style and the actress is furious with her partner, Brad Pitt s mom for buying her girly clothes, a new report claims. It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy, a source tells the Evening Standard , going on to claim that Jane Pitt has been giving her granddaughter more feminine clothes, which irritates her mother. PHOTOS: Angelina & The Kids On The Maleficent Set But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful. Angie has called six-year-old Shilohs clothing preference Montenegro style and told Vanity Fair magazine that they buy boy clothes f! or their daughter. PHOTOS: Angelina Jolies Awkward Teenage Years "Shiloh, we feel, has Montenegro style. It's how people dress there. She likes tracksuits, she likes suits. She likes to dress li...

Angelina Jolie furious with Brad Pitt's mother for buying their daughter girly outfits?

Angelina Jolie is reportedly furious with Brad Pitt s mother for buying their daughter girly fairy outfits and for her opposition to same sex marriages. The Oscar-winning actress is known for her support of gay rights and apparently strongly disagrees with Jane Pitt for trying to influence her daughter Shiloh to wear girly clothes. PICS: BRAD PITT AND ANGELINA JOLIE'S FAMILY DAY OUT Its well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy, a source said. But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful.' Angelina 's feud with her future mother-in-law began when Mrs Pitt urged people to back Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, who opposes gay marriage. Jane has never wanted to talk politics with Angelina , a source told Star magazine. She knew it would cause greater issues for them, and she wanted to try to have a relationship with the mother of her grandkids. She never thought her letter would be...

Angelina Jolie furious with Brad Pitt's mum over daughter Shiloh

Washington, July 18 ( ANI ): Angelina Jolie is reportedly furious with her would be mother-in-law Jane Pitt for buying her six-year-old daughter Shiloh fairy outfits. The Oscar-winning actress, who raises six children with Brad Pitt , is happy with their oldest biological daughter Shiloh dressing like a boy, but Jane insists on purchasing her girly outfits, much to Angelina's annoyance. "It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy. But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful," Contactmusic quoted a source as saying. On an earlier occasion too, 'Tomb raider' star was left upset by Jane for writing a letter against legalizing same-sex marriage in the US, even though Pitt and Jolie are huge gay rights activists. " Brad and Angelina were devastated by Jane's actions. They haveorked hard campaigning for equality, working closely with Barack Obama ," the source s...

Pitt's mom shops for Shiloh, upsets Jolie

Los Angeles, July 18 (IANS) Actress Angelina Jolie is reportedly upset with beau Brad Pitt 's mother for buying girly outfits for her daughter Shiloh . Jolie raises six children with Brad and Shiloh is their biological daughter . The six-year-old likes dressing up like a boy, but her grandma Jane insists on buying her fairy outfits. "It's well documented that Shiloh likes to dress like a boy. But Jane still insists on buying her fairy costumes and princess dresses, which Angelina finds very disrespectful," femalefirst.co.uk quoted a source as saying. The 37-year-old actress also raises Maddox, 10, Pax, nine, Zahara, seven, and four-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with Pitt.

Brad Pitt For Christian In 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Movie?

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Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com Keke Palmer may be topping the box-office with 'Ice Age: Continental Drift', but she readily admits that she's recently had her eye on some rather more adult entertainment, as she said that she's a bit of a 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' afficionado. This created controversy, as the starlet is seen as one of Hollywood's most squeaky clean, with no sex-tapes, in-flight fracas or stays in rehab behind her. Yet she very much has her opinions on the novel and has a surprising casting choice to play Christian in the movie. The star told The Urban Daily : "I cant really see anyone whos hot right now playing the role. When I imagine Christian Grey, I think of a younger Brad Pittvery dreamy, romantic and masculine." Well, Mr Pitt does have experience of reversing the aging process, as he starred as Benjamin Button in the movie that saw a man age backwards. However chances are the role will go to a younger actor than Pitt, who's 48. ...

Ice Age's Keke Palmer Wants Brad Pitt For Christian In 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' Movie

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Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com Keke Palmer may be topping the box-office with 'Ice Age: Continental Drift', but she readily admits that she's recently had her eye on some rather more adult entertainment, as she said that she's a bit of a 'Fifty Shades Of Grey' afficionado. This created controversy, as the starlet is seen as one of Hollywood's most squeaky clean, with no sex-tapes, in-flight fracas or stays in rehab behind her. Yet she very much has her opinions on the novel and has a surprising casting choice to play Christian in the movie. The star told The Urban Daily : "I cant really see anyone whos hot right now playing the role. When I imagine Christian Grey, I think of a younger Brad Pittvery dreamy, romantic and masculine." Well, Mr Pitt does have experience of reversing the aging process, as he starred as Benjamin Button in the movie that saw a man age backwards. However chances are the role will go to a younger actor than Pitt, who's 48. ...

Brad Pitt's New Orleans project unveils Frank Gehry house

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A duplex designed by Frank Gehry for Brad Pitt's Make It Right Foundation in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward has a rooftop terrace and covered porch areas. ( Make It Right Foundation / July 15 , 2012 ) By David Ng July 16, 2012 , 8:15 a.m. Brad Pitt enlisted architect Frank Gehry as one of the designers for his Make It Right Foundation, an initiative to build new homes in New Orleans' Lower Ninth Ward following the destruction caused by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. This weekend, the foundation released photographs of Gehry's contribution to the project. Gehry is one of 21 architects who are contributing their talent to Pitt's project. Among the other architects are a few prominent L.A. names -- Hitoshi Abe, Thom Mayne and Pugh + Scarpa. The foundation is aiming to build 150 houses for people affected by the hurricane. Buyers are expected to pay as much as they can for a home, according to the foundation's website. It said the average price for a single-family ...

Brad Pitt 'not speaking to World War Z director Marc Forster'

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Brad Pitt is allegedly not speaking to his World War Z director Marc Forster. The Moneyball actor is so "frustrated" with Forster that he has stopped talking to the director altogether as the film heads into three weeks of reshoots, reports Vulture . PA Images / Lionel Cironneau/AP PA Images / Joel Ryan/AP Paramount's production president Marc Evans and film group head Adam Goodman along with Dede Gardner, who runs Pitt's production company Plan B, are apparently acting as intermediaries, relaying messages between Pitt and Forster, such as director notes. According to the report, the film was working under a tight deadline and without a finalised script when it started shooting last summer. The release date had to be pushed back until June 2013 after Paramount executives and Pitt were not happy with some of the big action set pieces, especially the film's ending. World War Z was planned for! a Chris tmas 2012 release. A source told Vulture : "The st...

Brad Pitt Refusing To Talk To World War Z Director: Diva Move Or Completely Understandable?

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July 13th, 2012 | 7:00 pm by Halle Kiefer Oh, but cant it be both? While we understand almost all moves made by divas, Brad Pitt s alleged decision to stop talking to World War Z director Marc Forster is a head-scratcher indeed. According to Vulture , the actor has become so annoyed with Forster, he stopped speaking to him altogether as the production heads into at least three weeks of reshoots. You fool! Dont you know that communication is the only way to survive a zombie apocalypsemovie? The two apparently communicate via messages relayed through an intermediary. Yikes, this movie has been having problems since last October when a SWAT team seized 85 fully functional guns being unlawfully used as props . Did you hear us? The film has been shooting since last October! In some cases, literally! All of which makes Pitts refusal to talk to Forster make complete and utter senseif Brad was determined to drag filming out and/or make the situation a whole lot worse. The movies budget has ...

Brad Pitt 'not speaking to World War Z director Marc Forster'

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Brad Pitt is allegedly not speaking to his World War Z director Marc Forster. The Moneyball actor is so "frustrated" with Forster that he has stopped talking to the director altogether as the film heads into three weeks of reshoots, reports Vulture . PA Images / Lionel Cironneau/AP PA Images / Joel Ryan/AP Paramount's production president Marc Evans and film group head Adam Goodman along with Dede Gardner, who runs Pitt's production company Plan B, are apparently acting as intermediaries, relaying messages between Pitt and Forster, such as director notes. According to the report, the film was working under a tight deadline and without a finalised script when it started shooting last summer. The release date had to be pushed back until June 2013 after Paramount executives and Pitt were not happy with some of the big action set pieces, especially the film's ending. World War Z was planned for! a Chris tmas 2012 release. A source told Vulture : "The st...

Brad Pitt Not Talking to Director

Hollywood star Brad Pitt isn't talking to his "World War Z" director Marc Forster, sources on the set of the zombie movie told New York magazine. Pitt, who also is a producer on the $170 million film, is using intermediaries to communicate with Forster as the production heads into at least three weeks of re-shoots and does not yet have a clear ending, insiders told the magazine's Vulture column. A representative for Creative Artists Agency, which represents both Pitt and Forster, declined to comment on the situation, which has caused the flick's release date to be pushed back several months, Vulture said. Forster's film credits include "Monster's Ball," "Finding Neverland," "Stranger than Fiction" and "The Kite Runner." His only previous big-budget movie was the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."

Brad Pitt Refusing To Talk To World War Z Director: Diva Move Or Completely Understandable?

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July 13th, 2012 | 7:00 pm by Halle Kiefer Oh, but cant it be both? While we understand almost all moves made by divas, Brad Pitt s alleged decision to stop talking to World War Z director Marc Forster is a head-scratcher indeed. According to Vulture , the actor has become so annoyed with Forster, he stopped speaking to him altogether as the production heads into at least three weeks of reshoots. You fool! Dont you know that communication is the only way to survive a zombie apocalypsemovie? The two apparently communicate via messages relayed through an intermediary. Yikes, this movie has been having problems since last October when a SWAT team seized 85 fully functional guns being unlawfully used as props . Did you hear us? The film has been shooting since last October! In some cases, literally! All of which makes Pitts refusal to talk to Forster make complete and utter senseif Brad was determined to drag filming out and/or make the situation a whole lot worse. The movies budget has ...

Brad Pitt Not Talking to Director

Hollywood star Brad Pitt isn't talking to his "World War Z" director Marc Forster, sources on the set of the zombie movie told New York magazine. Pitt, who also is a producer on the $170 million film, is using intermediaries to communicate with Forster as the production heads into at least three weeks of re-shoots and does not yet have a clear ending, insiders told the magazine's Vulture column. A representative for Creative Artists Agency, which represents both Pitt and Forster, declined to comment on the situation, which has caused the flick's release date to be pushed back several months, Vulture said. Forster's film credits include "Monster's Ball," "Finding Neverland," "Stranger than Fiction" and "The Kite Runner." His only previous big-budget movie was the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace."

Brad Pitts Disastrous Action Movie Shoot

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Vulture reports on the crisis on the set of Brad Pitts new movieWorld War Zone that makes the unfinished movies plot about a zombie apocalypse seem almost inviting. Apparently, Brad Pitt is no longer speaking to relatively untested director Marc Forsterwhom Mr. Pitt had pressed for as a directorand the actor, not the director, gets final say over the pages in the still-being-rewritten-on-the-fly script. The film has already been pushed back from this Christmas to next Juneand were hoping, at least, that in the tradition of films with horrible pre-release buzz, its more like Titanic than John Carter. Follow Daniel D'Addario via RSS .

Brad Pitt's brother defends their mum Jane Pitt after she writes anti-gay marriage letter

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Brad Pitt and his mum Jane don't share the same views Brad Pitt 's younger brother Doug has stuck up for their mum after she came under fire for slamming US President Obama 's backing of abortions and gay weddings last week. Jane Pitt wrote to her local newspaper saying that anyone who was planning to vote for Barack Obama is 'a liberal who supports the killing of unborn babies and same-sex marriage'. But now Doug has come to her defence. 'Mums and dads and kids agree to disagree all over the world, so why would our family be any different?' he tells the Today show. 'There can be healthy discussion when people disagree with you, and I think there should be. 'The bad thing is when it turns into venom and negativity and we don't have that in our family. It's open discussion, we can learn from each other...maybe you learn something.' Brad , 48, and his fiance Angelina Jolie , 37, have both previously spoken out in support of same-sex ma...

SideShow': Brad Pitt's mom gives good mail; Kristin Chenoweth KO'd in Good Wife'; Life after Clooney

Brad Pitt's soon-to-be father-in-law, Jon Voight, 73, really digs the politics of Brad's mom, Jane Pitt. She's a conservative very much unlike her son, who once told the media he wouldn't marry Voight's daughter, Angelina Jolie, until same-sex marriage was legal. Angie's dad, also a conservative, says he applauds Jane's courage for speaking up against gay marriage. "Good for her!" Voight tells FOX411's Pop Tarts column in support of Jane, who has been inundated with hate mail since she wrote a letter to her local newspaper denouncing President Obama, whom she characterized as "a liberal who supports the killing of unborn babies and same-sex marriage." The letter endorses Mitt Romney for president. Kristin Chenoweth hospitalized Tony winner Kristin Chenoweth, 43, was treated at a New York hospital for head injuries Wednesday after she had an accident on the set of CBS's The Good Wife. TMZ quotes a hospital source who says K-Chen w...

Brad Pitt And Angelina Jolie Reportedly Settle On New Orleans Wedding

NEW ORLEANS Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have reportedly lined up the florist and caterers for a summer wedding in New Orleans. Tourism experts say it's a ceremony that will again put the city on the global stage. News & weather text alerts -- free on your cell phone from WGNO! It's one of the most anticipated unions of the decade. Now according to online reports, actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are getting ready to tie the knot in New Orleans. "I think that's an excellent location and they picked a good place," said tourist Sherry Kuykendall. Word is already spreading in town at the couple's favorite deli. "What better place to have it," said Verti Marte employee Rickie Hill. "New Orleans is great. They obviously love it here and we love them so I could not think of a better place." When buzz about a summer wedding first surfaced, many thought the couple might choose their home in France, a place in Hawaii, or their home in Engla...

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly settle on New Orleans for summer wedding

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According to online reports, actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have lined up the florist and caterers for a summer wedding in New Orleans. AP FILE PHOTO Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive at 'The 84th Annual Academy Awards' ceremony in Los Angeles in February. Online reports say the couple is planning a summer wedding in New Orleans. People thought they would choose their house in France, but New Orleans makes so much more sense, an unnamed source is quoted as telling Britains Heat magazine . They dont have a permanent place in LA, but they have one in New Orleans. Also, they know how much money will be injected into the city if they wed there. Of course, if the couple is planning to wed this summer, they have plenty of other options : Theres a French Chateau, a place in Hawaii and their home in England, where Jolie will be for about a year while filming a new movie. But Pitt will be in New Orleans for at least part of the summer, as filming begins here on his latest movie...