Brad and Barack Cousins

Just call them the family ties that bind… and gag. It’s the headline that has tongues wagging across political lines. According to a renowned genealogical organization, actor Brad Pitt and presidential candidate Barack Obama are related. And that’s not all, researchers at the New England Historic Genealogical Society say they can also prove that Pitt’s partner Angelina Jolie is a distant cousin of Obama’s fellow presidential hopeful Hilary Clinton. According to genealogy experts, Pitt and Jolie are both ninth cousins of the candidates. But Clinton’s famous ties don’t stop there. Researchers say the former first lady is also related to … Continue reading

Jerry Buzzes Around Israel and Brad Backs Out of Potential Big Screen Blockbuster

Jerry Seinfeld always knew he would return to the Holy Land… someday, though he says he could have never predicted it would be to promote a movie about an animated bee. Funny how things just work out the way they do. What’s more, the Jewish comic says there is no way he could have fathomed his visit would be front-page news. Local newspapers devoted multiple pages to his trip and references to his humor bled into serious news stories. “Yada, yada, yada,” said TV political analyst Amnon Abramovitz on Sunday after reading a story about the Mideast meeting called by … Continue reading

The Most Flexible Couple In Hollywood Weds and Pitt Says Four Is NOT Enough

It’s been a busy weekend for your favorite celebs. In fact, with the myriad of weddings that took place in the last 48 hours you have to wonder if there are any single stars left in Hollywood. Previous blogs detailed the joyous nuptials of Usher, Kate Walsh, and Byron Allen, but neglected to mention the flamboyant festivities of “Dancing with the Stars’” Alec Mazo and Edyta Sliwinska. The pro dancers were married in San Francisco on Saturday, according to their rep. The wedding had an international flare with the Polish-born Sliwinska and her Russian-born husband inviting friends and family members … Continue reading

Brad Pitt Seeing Green In New Orleans

The hottie with a hammer is at it again. But, this time Brad Pitt is swinging in New Orleans. The actor stopped by the construction site of his environmentally friendly housing project in the Big Easy on Tuesday, calling the enterprise “a small little victory.” Pitt’s project (it’s actually backed in cooperation with Global Green and the Home Depot Foundation) is designed to help displaced residents affected by Hurricane Katrina. If all goes according to plan, by this time next year, five single-family homes and approximately 18 apartments should be complete, allowing more than 20 families a new place to … Continue reading

Chicago Goes Hollywood—The Jolie-Pitt Clan Spread Their Wings In The Windy City

I live about 2,000 miles away from Hollywood so to say that star sightings are rare around these parts is no exaggeration. Which is why it’s quite thrilling to know that one of Hollywood’s hottest families is roaming just miles from our home. (Okay, 150, but who’s counting?) The Jolie-Pitt clan (as in Brad and Angelina) is currently living it up in Chicago–taking in the Windy City’s most popular attractions—-while Angie shoots her new movie, “Wanted.” The happy family has been seen strolling the streets of Chi-town visiting local books stores and eating at various McDonald’s restaurants. Last week I … Continue reading

Brad and Angelina Expanding Their Family

For the past few weeks, rumors have been swirling about a possible addition to one of the country’s most good looking families. Two weeks ago TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” reported that Angelina Jolie was in the process of adopting another child, though reporters could not confirm what country the child was currently living in. Today, various news agencies have confirmed that the actress has officially filed to adopt a Vietnamese child. And, contrary to tabloid reports, it was a representative from the U.S. adoption agency hired by Jolie who filed the papers at Vietnam’s International Adoption Agency, and not the actress … Continue reading

Brad Pitt’s Headline Grabbing Birthday Present

She could have gotten him a Porsche, a cardigan sweater, even a nice, manly cologne, but instead girlfriend Angelina Jolie decided to go a different route when shopping for beau Brad Pitt’s 43rd birthday present—-she got him a house. Well sort of, it was more like a tour of a house, which is not to say that the celebrity couple (gazillionaires in their own right) couldn’t afford a new house, but this one wasn’t on the market. It’s nice to dream though, and one of Pitt’s did come true as a result of Jolie’s gift. So what exactly was Jolie’s … Continue reading

Brad and Angelina’s Vietnamese Thanksgiving

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie must not like turkey and stuffing. Then again, they are self-professed “non-traditionalists” so I suppose none of us should be surprised that this year the couple and their children traded in the traditional American Thanksgiving Day meal for a lavish Vietnamese spread in Ho Chi Minh City. Or, maybe not following tradition is in fact their way of keeping with their own traditions. You’ll remember last year Brangelina spent their first Thanksgiving holiday together aiding earthquake victims in Pakistan last year. So, hey, why not make going global a tradition this year, too. You may … Continue reading

Rich Parents Doing Away with Expensive Holiday Gifts

Did you hear the one about the billionaire parents who plan to give their family members homemade gifts only this holiday season? Actually, it’s no joke and you might have heard of the parents in question… their names are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Despite Jolie just earning the title of highest-paid woman in Hollywood, and Pitt raking in $20 million for starring in his new flick “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button,” the parents of six little ones say they won’t be placing pricey presents under the Christmas tree this year. In a recent interview with Hello! Magazine, Pitt … Continue reading

Angelina Jolie—-Plus Two Minus One

Word has it Angelina Jolie is still pregnant, but the soon to be mother of twins is minus a job today. According to reports, the female half of Brangelina will no longer be the face of St. John knitwear. The actress’ three-year deal with the company has expired and execs with the fashion house say they are moving on without her. “Three years is a long time to maintain any campaign, and we felt it was time to do something new and different,” St. John’s chief executive officer recently told reporters. Four different up-and-coming fashion models will reportedly replace the … Continue reading