How Angelina Jolie bonded with 'boyfriend' Akala as he introduces her to his friends and family
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 05:02
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Angelina Jolie and British star Akala are said to have bonded over their shared love of history and his fountain of knowledge, with insiders revealing his insight is providing inspiration as she hunts material for her next project.While the Maria actress, 49, and the political activist and author, 40, have yet to confirm if they are dating, sources have claimed that they are 'seeing each other and hanging out regularly.'Akala has been educating Angelina on Britain's colonial past and the country's prominent Black figures, and has also introduced her to his family.'Akala has been teaching Angelina Jolie a lot about Black British history as she looks for new source material for films,' a source told DailyMail.com exclusively.'He introduced her to the Kelso Cochrane story. She is a keen historian so there have been a lot of conversations about Olive Morris and Kelso.'The source also revealed that Akala, whose sister is the acclaimed British rapper Ms Dynamite, has also introduced Angelina to some of his most trusted friends and family.They continued: 'They are seeing each other and hanging out regularly and Akala loves how fearless and independent she is.'They were introduced through a charitable venture they were both supporting, and Angelina has been interested in learning more about his activism and loves his sister's music.'A separate source insisted their is no romantic connection as Akala is dating Chanelle Newman, his business partner. It comes amid reports the couple were holed up at London hotel The Corinthia last week.'Angelina and Akala have been secretly spending nights together at her London hotel The Corinthia,' a source told The Sun.'Angelina arrived at the hotel via the loading bay at around 8pm on Wednesday before being joined by Akala at around 10pm.'The pair spent Wednesday and Thursday night together inside the hotel and did not leave.' Angelina is said to have grown closer to Akala in the wake of her bitter split from her ex-husband Brad Pitt, with their relationship blossoming five years after she was legally declared single. 'They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes,' a source told People last year. 'They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.'
Last month, fans questioned if Angelina and Akala had confirm their relationship on Instagram when he was clearly seen in a photo uploaded to her brand Atelier Jolie's social media page.Angelina had been hosting a special listening party and panel discussion for Mustafa's album, Dunya, in New York City.Akala was photographed at the event, with images of the Oscar-winning actress also appearing in the same photo gallery upload.Two days prior, he supported her at the premiere for her new film Maria at the 62nd New York Film Festival held at the Lincoln Center.Photographers captured a sweet moment from the event, which saw her look on proudly as Akala and her son Pax, 20, shared an embrace.Rumors first started flying that the pair were an item when Akala joined Angelina and her daughters Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18, at the Calabash Literary Festival in Jamaica in May 2023.An eyewitness shared at the time that he was 'very protective of them as he shepherded them around.'They enjoyed dinner together in Milan six months later, In Touch also claimed. In addition to Pax, Zahara and Shiloh, Angelina and her ex-husband Brad share sons Maddox, 22, and 15-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.Akala - born Kingslee James McLean Daley - started out as a rapper before moving into political activism, endorsing former Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election.He cofounded Immovable Studios with Channelle and also launched The Hip-hop Shakespeare Company, which explores the parallels between the works of William Shakespeare and that of modern-day hip-hop artists.His sister, Ms Dynamite - real name Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley - enjoyed a string of hits in the early 2000s with her debut album A Little Deeper, which won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
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Angelina Jolie looks elegant in boots and a cape following Maria panel discussion in London
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- Published on Sunday, 20 October 2024 08:48
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Angelina Jolie brought her own sense of lowkey luxe to a panel discussion about her new film Maria in London on Saturday.The actress, 49, who has reportedly gone official with rumored boyfriend Akala, was solo as she left the event which took place at the Ham Yard Hotel.For her appearance, the Oscar winner chose a knee-length black-and-gray plaid cape over a black skirt and high heel black boots.The Eternals star wore a sheer cream-toned blouse beneath the covering and accessorized with a thick gold necklace in the shape of a rope.Her long, highlighted hair was parted on the side and styled straight. The silver screen beauty's makeup looked natural with a neutral pink lip. Jolie carried a black sharpie with her in order to sign autographs for fans waiting for her to walk by.Netflix, which produced Jolie's latest film, hosted a special screening with a question and answer session afterward for attendees. The biopic portrays famed opera singer Maria Callas, considered one of the greatest singers of all time, during her final days in Paris. Callas died in September 1977. At the film's London premiere, Jolie, who is known for her dramatic and action roles, spoke about the challenge of playing the opera superstar. 'I had a wonderful director [Pablo Larraín] who supported me and made me feel safe and believed in me,' she told the Irish Independent. Speaking of her new found singing voice the eternal student explained, 'It's quite a gift to have lessons and to be at a time in your life where you get to learn a new skill.' 'I had wonderful teachers and to be this extraordinary human being and be in her shoes, and I love her.' In an interview with Reuters, Jolie spoke more of her affection for the woman she portrayed saying, 'The more I studied her and the more I learned about her, the more about her.''I wanted to remind some people, not only of her and her music, but also who this human being was. In doing so, the Girl, Interrupted star said she found her own voice. 'I didn't know I could sing, and I hadn't expressed things loudly and openly for a while.'Maria will be in select theaters on November 27 and begin streaming on Netflix on December 11.
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Angelina Jolie is supported by 'boyfriend' Akala as they both attend the London premiere of her film Maria after going Instagram official
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- Published on Tuesday, 22 October 2024 05:07
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Angelina Jolie was supported by her rumoured boyfriend Akala at the premiere of Maria at the 68th BFI London Film Festival at The Royal Festival Hall in London on Friday.The actress, 49 sparked romance rumors with the British rapper, 40, when they were seen emerging from her hotel during Venice International Film Festival in August.Angelina has been seen in public several times with Akala amid her continued bitter split from Brad Pitt, even though sources have told People that they are just friends.At the premiere, the film star showed off her sense of style as she arrived on the red carpet in a black blazer with matching trousers.Angelina also wore a matching low cut blouse while she added height to her frame with a pair of black boots. Letting her blonde locks fall loose down her shoulders, Angelina complimented her outfit with a pair of gold drop earrings.The Oscar-winning actress accentuated her natural beauty with a light palette of makeup.It comes after Angelina and Akala went Instagram official with their rumoured romance.The rapper could be seen at a New York City party that was hosted by Angelina for her company Atelier Jolie at the beginning of October.Akala can be seen clearly in a photo at the event just before images of the Oscar-winning actress appeared in the same photo gallery.The Eternals actress was interviewing Mustafa at the Atelier Jolie showroom on Great Jones Street.It had been claimed by In Touch around the time of the Venice Film Festival that Angelina had been privately seeing Akala for 'more than a year'.The rumors first began when Akala joined Jolie and her daughters Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18, at the Calabash Literary Festival in Jamaica in May of last year.An eyewitness shared at the time that Akala was 'very protective of them as he shepherded them around.'They enjoyed dinner together in Milan six months later, In Touch also claimed.
In addition to Zahara and Shiloh, Jolie and her ex-husband Pitt share sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and 15-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox.However, an insider told People that Jolie 'is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle [Newman] who was also there'. Newman is his business partner and manager.Yet Angelina and Akala do share a strong bond, with a second source stating: 'They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.'They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.'People's source claimed Angelina is 'currently single and not dating seriously'.Akala - born Kingslee James McLean Daley - started out as a rapper before moving into political activism, endorsing former Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election.His older sister is also the famous singer and rapper Ms. Dynamite.Akala is reportedly in a relationship with Chanelle Newman who is co-founder and executive producer of Akala's music and the Hip-hop Shakespeare Company.In Touch also claimed that the Maleficent star has been seeing another man as well, Broadway composer Justin Levine.Angelina and Levine were seen together on Monday at the A New York Evening With The Outsiders at The Greene Space on in New York City.'Angelina has been seeing two different men over the past year or so,' a source claimed to the outlet.Tony-award winner Levine was a part of the Broadway production of The Outsiders, the musical Angelina produced.
In Touch reports he co-wrote the book and score for the play. Jolie's daughter Vivienne also worked as a producer's assistant on the program.'Angie just adores Justin, and they’ve been spending so much time together that a lot of people think the relationship could turn romantic,' the source said.An insider also shared with the site that the men are 'totally different' but Angelina is 'falling for both of them.'The new romance rumors comes five years after Angelina was declared legally single from Brad Pitt. It's not her first rumoured romance since then however as she was seen out with singer The Weeknd several years ago. Also at the BFI on Thursday was the premiere of the documentary film Twiggy about the life of the famous 1960s model.Twiggy, whose real name is Lesley Lawson, attended the event in a fuchsia blazer and trousers paired with a white top.She posed alongside the film's director Sadie Frost who opted for a black silk dress with a low cut neckline. Angelina's film Maria follows the life of famed opera singer Maria Callas.The film opens in the last days of the soprano's life and looks back on all the triumphs and tragedies along the way.Callas died of a heart attack at her Paris home on September 16, 1977. She was 53.Angelina said that roles like Callas come along 'once in a lifetime,' adding, 'I mean, it’s certainly the most challenging,' Deadline reported.
To portray the opera singer, Angelina spent seven months learning six of the late singer's most famous arias.Angelina was also excited to work with director Pablo Larraín saying, 'This kind of work is not asked of me very often. And if it’s asked of me, it’s not often with this kind of material and this director, so these things come once in a lifetime.'Her experience making the film 'was beyond anything I could imagine, and it was a gift emotionally for me,' she said, adding that the role, 'changed me as a person. It helped heal a part of me.'The Mr. and Mrs. Smith actress said it is hard to explain all the ways the role changed and healed her.'It would be too personal to explain. But from that first day [on set] not being able to breathe and crying to singing at the top of my lungs at La Scala, Milan, those moments changed me.''Having the chance to combine my two most deep and personal passions, cinema and opera, has been a long-awaited dream,' Pablo Larraín said in a statement to Variety. 'To do this with Angelina, a supremely brave and curious artist, is a fascinating opportunity. A true gift.'The Netflix film hits theaters in the U.S. on November 27 and debuts on the streamer on December 11.It is considered to be a major awards season contender and premiered to an eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.Angelina is also serving as an executive producer of the musical adaptation of The Outsiders on Broadway and her daughter Vivienne, 16, worked as her assistant.
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Angelina Jolie is seen chatting up Brad Pitt's friend Chris Rock at her NYC fashion event
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- Published on Saturday, 19 October 2024 09:08
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Angelina Jolie was seen spending time with fellow actor Chris Rock on Thursday evening.The Oscar-winning movie star was one of the hosts during a special evening at her store Atelier Jolie in New York City.Jolie and Rock - who is friends with Angelina's ex-husband Brad Pitt - were photographed by Dan Chen in images shared on the shop's Instagram page.They were seated next to each other during a sit-down dinner as sculpture was discussed. Also at the event were fashion designers Tory Burch and Diane von Furstenberg. 'A memorable evening at Atelier Jolie with the Catharsis Arts Foundation, which uses sculpture to embody social issues, create empathy and uplift communities in a virtuous cycle,' the caption read.'It was founded by the artist @prune and Chair of Catharsis Arts Foundation @claudegrunitzky Prune and Claude spoke about their mission and current project, Statues Also Breathe. 'The project is a collaboration with the Department of Fine & Applied Arts of Obafemi-Awolowo University and the families of the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped in 2014 by Boko Haram. 'Inspired by ancient Ife terracotta heads, this project raises awareness about the girls who are still missing and highlights the global struggle for girls’ education.'A heartfelt thank you to @eatoffbeat for curating an exquisite dinner in celebration of this special occasion, and to everyone who helped make the event so meaningful.'#Atelier Jolie #CatharsisArtsFoundation @catharsisartsfoundation @feelslikedan.'
Atelier Jolie opened last year and all year the shop has been buzzing with classes on how to be creative with clothing.There was a session on 'upcycling,' which means reusing old items, and there was a class called Experimental Drawing with Andrew Castrucci.Before that there was a class on intimates 'where you can learn how to create designer-inspired intimate apparel.' And there was another gathering with Giancarlo Cipri on how to silkscreen and Mimi Plange on using appliqué through felting.Jolie has also hosted a conversation with artist Ferrari Sheppard. The mostly brown and beige 6,600 sq ft space has an inviting café and an art gallery. It's located on 57 Great Jones Street as if open Tuesdays to Saturdays.'The place is bustling and has a very smart vibe, I like it in there, it's amazing,' said a fan of Atelier Jolie. 'It's a cool place to hang out.' 'It definitely was a labor of love for Jolie to highlight artists. And the coffee is good, the café is fun,' the source added.'Everyone there seems genuinely interested in not doing what The Gap sells - there is a lot of hand crafting. The classes are cool. And people do talk about how incredible Angelina is for opening the shop. They adore her. A lot of Jolie fans there.Angelina does come into the Atelier, and so do some of her kids.'
Inside the store hangs clothing from sustainable brands from all over the world, Atelier Jolie’s own collection, art, and a café run by refugees called Eat Offbeat.
It is in New York’s NoHo neighborhood that was formerly the studio and home of Jean-Michel Basquiat, per WSJ.Last year Jolie told WSJ that she will 'probably lose money, maybe even for a while' on her store.'If I can eventually put into practice some things that I think are improvements and I just break even, that’s a huge victory,' said the Salt star.Earlier this year they put a call out to creators. 'To all creators-Everyone can join one way or another. 'Every customer will be part... And anyone who visits or participates online, or at the many events will be a part… But today we are focusing on one part of our Atelier family.'The Tomb Raider star added she was looking for 'skilled tailors.''The first atelier is going to be in NYC, this post is for skilled tailors living there. We hope there will be others soon, as we build a global family.'We are looking for tailors who understand quality and creativity. Atelier Jolie will curate a few up-and-coming skilled tailors who have a strong point of view on design. 'This collective’s purpose is to collaborate with customers, supporting them with tools to design and create. You will also have a chance to develop your own line and sell in the shop under your name, to help launch your own new sustainable brand after leaving the residency. 'We understand because of financial reasons that you may not have been able to touch on sustainability, so we are here to support that endeavor. 'Soon, we will be looking for artisans—with a focus on embroidery, fabric painting, fabric manipulations, etc... There will be different calls for talent submissions. Some in-house… Some for special events and salon dinners... Some are to be featured in tutorials online. All to help share your creativity.'As you fill out the submission form below, I encourage everyone as artists to always protect your creations. You should never submit confidential designs… share what you have shared with the world already. We will see the work with respect and integrity.'We look forward to reviewing them. Remember, if you don’t hear from us this round, there will be many more rounds and other opportunities to come.'Thank you in advance for sharing your creativity. Be bold.'Love, Angelina Jolie, Founder.'
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Angelina Jolie looks chic in black duster coat as she arrives at JFK Airport with son Maddox
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- Published on Friday, 04 October 2024 06:00
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Angelina Jolie showcased her seemingly effortless style as she arrived at JFK International Airport with her eldest son, Maddox, by her side.The actress and director looked fashionable in a black duster coat, which has been one of her go-to garments over the years, that was cinched-in at the waist with a built-in belt.She also wore a shiny black dress that could bee seen falling a few inches below her long jacket.The Maleficent star added a pair of black pumps and cool dark sunglasses to her ensemble, along with a brown leather purse flung over her right arm.Rounding out her overall movie star look, the mother of six had her locks styled long and flowing, while dyed blonde, with a part in the middle.Maddox, who was adopted from an orphanage in Cambodia in 2002, came out of the doorway and into the airport dressed in an all-black ensemble consisting of fitted pants, a t-shirt, zipper jacket, and sneakers. Jolie appeared to be having a conversation with a man to her right as they were departing the plane and making their way into the tunnel leading to the airport.Jolie was just coming off hosting a star-studded bash at her Atelier Jolie shop in New York City on Wednesday.The Maria star cut an elegant figure at the party, wearing another of her classy log black coats, only this time she wore a silk black dress underneath. The A-list soirée brought together fashion designers Tory Burch, 58, and Diane Von Furstenberg, 77, as well as comedian Chris Rock, 59, among others.Jolie had only just went Instagram official in recent days with her rumored new boyfriend, British rapper Akala, 40, before he arrived at the Atelier Jolie shop.Akala can be seen clearly in a photo at the event just before images of the Oscar-winning actress appeared in the same photo gallery. All of the recent events for Jolie come as she kicks up the promotional push for her new biographical psychological drama film, Maria, about opera singer Maria Callas, which included a premiere screening at the 62nd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall in New York City.Directed by Pablo Larraín who worked from a screenplay by Steven Knight, Maria, is the third and final film in Larraín's trilogy of 20th century 'iconic women', that comes on the heels of Jackie (2016), a historical drama bout Jackie Kennedy, and Spencer (2021), which tells a story about Princess Diana.Along with Maddox, Jolie is also mother to Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, Pax, 20, and twins Knox, 16, and Vivienne, 16, whom she had shared with her now ex-husband Brad Pitt.
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