Devastating forest fires threaten Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's $60 million French chateau
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- Published on Friday, 22 July 2016 11:11
- Written by Daily mail
A huge forest fire has broken out near a French chateau owned by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.The fire began on Monday lunchtime near the town of Correns, in southern France.More than 500 firefighters deployed from three different districts to tackle the huge blaze which had covered 350 hectares (865 acres) by 7pm.Local fire services confirmed that the massive blaze was still not under control, and was heading south west towards the nearby town of Montfort-sur-Argens.Angelina and Brad's chateau, to the north east of Correns, sits just five kilometres (3.1 miles) from the devastating blaze, which had destroyed at least one home by the early evening - heading in the opposite direction to the celebrity home.Two fire engines were also reported to have been caught up in the inferno, although fortunately there were no reports of any casualties.A spokesman for the local emergency service said: 'In total more than 500 firefighters are fighting the fire which has spread over an estimated 350 hectares.'He added: 'The electricity network has been cut to allow aircraft to drop water.'Local residents were warned on Twitter to avoid the area to allow emergency services easy access.Residents were also told to shut their doors and windows and block vents with damp cloths.An emergency shelter was set up in Correns for those forced to flee their homes.The blaze comes just a day after the fire risk locally was warned to be 'very severe', with a combination of dry weather and high temperatures making for a high risk situation.Hollywood royalty Brad and Angelina have owned the luxurious 35-bedroom spread for several years.Not only does it boast its own chapel, where the couple married in 2014, it also has a moat, a vineyard and rolling woodlands.Previous owner, jazz pianist Jacques Loussier installed a recording studio in the castle, with Sting, the Cranberries and Pink Floyd all recording tracks there.The estate is also known for producing a variety of wines - including an outstanding rose named Pink Floyd.Hollywood royalty Brad and Angelina have owned the luxurious 35-bedroom spread since 2012.
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Gwen Stefani Says She 'Almost Got' Angelina Jolie's Part in 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith'
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- Published on Thursday, 21 July 2016 10:44
- Written by CBS 8
Gwen Stefani is best known for her killer voice and stunning stage presence, but the singer almost rocked a black leather dress and some submachine guns for the lead role in the 2005 sexy spy thriller, Mr. & Mrs. Smith.Speaking with Howard Stern on his SiriusXM show on Wednesday, the "Used to Love You" singer revealed that she was nearly cast to play Jane Smith, the role that eventually went to Angelina Jolie, who starred opposite Brad Pitt."I feel like I almost got it," Stefani told Stern. "I went to a bunch of auditions." According to the 46-year-old pop star, the casting process was "very competitive," and while she wanted to move into acting, "I wanted to do music more." In an April 2008 interview with Vogue, Stefani mentioned auditioning for the role of Mrs. Smith, and talked about her brief foray into the world of acting.According to Stefani, she didn't consider the possibility of starring in movies until she became famous as the lead singer of the popular ska-punk band, No Doubt, which is when agents came calling."The whole acting thing really feels like something I could do. Whenever I've done it, whenever I had moments where it works, it's just like performing. You hit a moment. And that's what movies are: a series of moments," she explained.Ultimately, Jolie, now 41, was chosen for the part, which is where she struck up a relationship with her future husband. Pitt, now 52, was married to Jennifer Aniston at the time of filming. The couple divorced in 2005, and many cited his relationship with Jolie as the cause.Pitt and Jolie have long denied that there was any infidelity, however they have admitted to falling in love on set. The couple, who now share six children, have been together ever since, and they finally tied the knot in August 2014.As for Stefani, she also met and fell in love with her current boyfriend, Blake Shelton, while they were working together, both serving as coaches on The Voice. The pair struck up a relationship a month after Stefani's 13-year-marriage to Gavin Rossdale came to an end in October 2015, and four months after Shelton split from his ex-wife, Miranda Lambert.
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Alicia Vikander: Would love to meet Angelina Jolie
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- Published on Thursday, 21 July 2016 10:38
- Written by Times of India
Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander, who has landed the role of Lara Croft in the "Tomb Raider" reboot , has praised Angelina Jolie -- who played the part in the original -- and says she wants to meet her."That is a woman I would love to meet. She made an icon of that character, of course. She's quite an incredible woman. I would love to meet her," Vikander told eonline.com .However, she won't be asking Jolie for any advice."What we're doing is something quite different since they rebooted the game in 2013. It's a whole new take. We're doing a film of that game," she said.Vikander had earlier shared that she cannot wait to get started on the movie, which will tell the origin story of the adventurous archaeologist."I mean, for me, I'm so excited to do it. She was such an icon, I played the game when I was a kid, but they rebooted the game a few years ago so it is now becoming more of an origins story. So it's quite different," she said.Vikander's 'Tom Raider' reboot hits theatres on March 16, 2018.
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Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt Take Knox & Vivienne to Birthday Breakfast!
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- Published on Wednesday, 13 July 2016 17:23
- Written by Just Jared
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt started celebrations for their twins Knox and Vivienne‘s eighth birthday by taking them out for breakfast at a Los Angeles hotspot! The couple was spotted at The Griddle Cafe in West Hollywood, Calif. on Tuesday morning (July 12) with the twins by their side.Knox reportedly ordered Oreo-filled pancakes with whipped cream and powdered sugar for his birthday treat, according to TMZ.After filling up at breakfast, the four of them were all spotted going shopping at a local Rite-Aid together.
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Selena Gomez Invited Shiloh & Zahara Jolie-Pitt To Her Concert — Their Sweet Gifts
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 July 2016 06:27
- Written by Hollywood Life
Selena Gomez’s Los Angeles concert was star-studded, but perhaps the most adorable celebs to show up were Shiloh and Zahara Jolie-Pitt! Sel apparently personally invited the girls, who gave her some sweet gifts upon meeting her.Shiloh and Zahara Jolie-Pitt are total Selenators, and Selena Gomez seemingly knows it! The 23-year-old singer, who has hung out with Brad Pitt a time or two, gave the actor’s daughters an invite to her July 8 show at Los Angeles’ Staples Center. While their dad couldn’t attend, the girls enjoyed a night out courtesy of Selena herself — and thanked her in the cutest way! “Selena personally invited Brad and Angelina and their kids to her show at the Staples Center. Shiloh and Zahara attended the concert and totally bonded with Selena after the show during the meet-and-greet,” an insider revealed to HollywoodLife.com. “It was really cute. Shiloh gave her a handmade card and Zahara gave her a little stuffed animal.” How precious is that?! Sadly no picture proof of Selena’s meeting with Shiloh and Zahara, but it sounds like the girls made the moment just as special for Selena as she did for them. If only Brad or Angelina Jolie had been there too — just imagine what that meet-and-greet would’ve looked like! Although Brangelina didn’t make an appearance at Selena’s show, Selena’s Los Angeles stop was still chock full of big names. Ashley Tisdale and Vanessa Hudgens turned the event into a High School Musical girl’s night, just like Sabrina Carpenter and Maddie Ziegler did. Even A-listers Halle Berry and Courteney Cox were there too! Clearly Selena has some majorly famous fans, and she certainly knows how to treat them well !
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