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Photogs’ appetites whetted: ‘Most anticipated baby since Jesus‘
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have an entire government on their side in the latest celebrity vs. paparazzi skirmish as they await the birth of their child in seclusion at a resort in Namibia.
The Namibian Embassy in Pretoria tells journalists seeking visas for Namibia to cover the birth of the eagerly awaited celebrity baby that they must have permission from Pitt and Jolie in writing before they will be allowed into the country.
The government, which has seen its profile as a tourist destination increased by the celebrity visit, has arrested photographers, confiscated film, set up large green barriers on the beach to shield the couple and their children Zahara and Maddox, ringed the hotel with heavy security and threatened to expel any journalist trying to cover the birth without the parents’ permission.
"This lady is expecting," Namibian Prime Minister Nahas Angula was quoted as telling South Africa’s Sunday Times last month. "You guys are harassing her. Why don’t you allow her some privacy? Harassment is not allowed in Namibia."
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Interest has heightened in recent weeks as photographers anticipated the due date was near. It escalated Tuesday when an e-mail Pitt sent to the Cannes Film Festival and read to reporters there said he was unable to attend because of the baby’s "imminent arrival."
Darryn Lyons, the chairman of Big Pictures, which runs Mr. Paparazzi.com, said in London that the two stars are certain to gain more attention by taking up residence in a poor corner of Africa then they would in the United States.
"I don’t think they could have given the people more of an appetite to see the new creature," said Lyons, referring to the decision to hole up in Namibia. "It is the most anticipated baby since Jesus Christ."
"They would have been more discreet sitting in Malibu," he said. "I don’t know why they’re going to all this ridiculous trouble."
Before Pitt and Jolie took up residence at a luxury hotel on the Namibian coast, the government never required that journalists get permission from private citizens — foreign or otherwise — to obtain a visa.
John Liebengerg, a South African magazine photographer, was arrested Wednesday for a second time in less than a week for trying to take pictures of the couple at a restaurant.
The arrest was condemned by the South African National Editors Forum.
"The forum believes citizens have a right to privacy, however journalists also have a right to be able to do their jobs without unfair hindrance or intimidation," the forum said in a statement.
South Africa’s Sunday Times said last month its own photographer and three French photographers were ordered to leave Namibia or face arrest.
Lyons said he has a team in place in Namibia, but that none of his photographers have been arrested. He added someone — perhaps even the midwife — with a small camera or one built into their mobile phone stood to make a lot of money.
"You could probably buy Namibia with that picture," he said, estimating the first picture of Pitt and Jolie’s baby would be worth $5 million.
Namibia, a country half the size of Alaska, is rich in diamonds and strategic metals, but most of its 1.8 million people are poor. – AP
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Oh yes…I am still waiting & waiting & wating for the arrival. Hope to see more accurate news about my fav couple…B&A
brad pitt in those pic look real, i believe it is him. but the woman, doesnt look like angie to me, esp the mouth, nor the smile. her face seems slightly shorter than the real Angelina.
inTouch said that angelin will be having a c-section because of a ‘minor complication’..the c-section is scheduled on The 27th.. just go to pittwatch.com and they have tha link there to inTouch… source seems reliable to me :) i hope its true! they also said its a girl… I HOPE SHES POPPING ALREADY!!
woohps.. i missed those posts up there talking about the intouch article.. hee hee anyway.. i cant wait to see the baby.. :p
the Namibian gov is Blacklisted by all NGOs due to corruption, violation of human rights and mainly freedom of speech, nepotism etc..I genuinely hope that BA chose Namibia out of concern for the poor citizen and not to benefit from the namibian gov improper practice in term of reporters mistreatment and discriminating conditions to visa delivery (Although I personally dislike paparazzis stalking behavior and abuse, but the namibian’s attitude is unacceptable. 2 wrongs don’t make a right)Best wishes to the new family
Just want to thank you Jared and all the fans for keeping the love and faith for our favorite celebrity couple. Special kudos to all who have made videos of Brad and Angie. Stef, bluemystique, elle, and so many more. You guys are awesome. I truly enjoyed watching them, and not just once, but multiple times!!! Each one just show how Brad and Angie look sooo right for each other. I truly hope she has a safe delivery, and they will have a big happy family. Take care all!!
Hey, just want to thank guli and Xan for the warm welcome. Yes i continue posting. That’s fun!When does the baby come??? I wonder how it looks like…More like him or more like her…:)I find it great that i can talk to you guys because my friends are not really interested in brad or angelina…:( So i am more happy to change thougts with you.Also a great thanks to Jared!!! Keep posting!
Another question…Does anybody know when the unrated MAMS-DVD is published in Germany???And is on this unrated DVD the uncut love scene?# 281 | Juno | I agree. They really look soooo right for each other! Hope they never split up!!! They are made for each other!I enjoyed the clips on "You Tube" of you guys, too. Great pix! I also enjoyed the music. Super!
# 271 | Alexanderina It was EMBARRASSINGLY HOT! Damn. We she all get so lucky with fake sex!Does anyone else wonder if X ever got up the never to watch M&MS?
# 280 | oki I hate when people see ulterior motives where there are none. I humbly suggest you go do some reading about AJ and you’ll find out why she’s in Namibia. She shot a film there and fell in love with the country. She also too possession of Maddox from the orphanage while she was shooting the movie there.
# 284 | Passing Throughshe’s already seen it. several times. she used it to turn vv on and to learn what a real fake ****** is supposed to look like.
Uh…that’s "got up the nerve"…not the "never"…which, come to think of it…she should probably never see that movie.
jo…the dvd is not being released in the UK so i do not know if it will be in germany, im going to get mine from the american amazon website, because they will ship it, it is not available on the european amazon. hope this helps! back to the party now!
jo go to http://www.amazon.comi hope it works
# 286 | gitane hehehehehe….no, remember, she got the faking from "When Harry Met Sally"….it’s the faking SATISFACTION that she got from M&MS!
# 284 | Passing Through I would bet my last dollar that J. Maniston has seen MMS more time than I have and I’ve seen it a lot.
Passing through are you in Tennessee?
Any screenwriter’s in the BAMZ +1 family??
#280 It is really sad that people talk about Namibia govt. being this and that just because Brad and Angelina are staying there. Brad and Angelina have chosen Africa to do a lot of things in the past. They adopted a child from a different part of Africa not Namibia, they just have a passion to bring attention to the poor and needy especially children. Angelina learnt from Namibian women how to raise Maddox. What’s really sad and what we should all be bothered about is how the media think they can blackmail a country or some individuals because they do not get their wish. Trust me what this is all about is the $5 million dollar picture that paparrazi or whoever wants to benefit from Brangelina’s baby want out of it. They are not concerned about the situations in Namibia. Every country has their own share of problems. And guess what? Some people said before that Brad and Angie were seeking attention, I remember reading an article where someone said that she can suggest places for them to stay where the would not be bothered by paparrazi if they did not want attention. Apparently Brad and Angie have found a place where they can get away from all the noise and guess who’s complaning? These people need Brangelina more than Brangelina needs them. If Brangelina wants to live in Africa for the rest of theri lives without ever working again they’ll be fine.
# 290 | Passing Throughyeah, she needs lessons in faking satisfaction since that seems like something she’s never experienced. if you look at a lot of the pictures of angie and brad together, she’s doing a whole lot of smiling–like they just tumbled out of bed or they’re on their way there. when x smiles it looks like she’s in pain. or maybe that’s just me being mean.Legends of the Fall is on TNT
# 293 | malibumomhave you been reading the fanfics? is that why you ask? i think quite a few of us should be. PT and Guli are throwing out better comedy than sitcom writers. i don’t know for certain that anyone here is actually a screenwriter by trade, but i know that African Girl is a screenplay editor.
#258 Remember Da Truth| Hey, thanks for that. I surely agree that I need to get out of my comfort zone if I want to experience new things and places. You have really gotten me thinking about maybe taking a few short road trips this summer. I do think that way will help me feel more confident in traveling. Small steps lead to big dreams.
# 273 | stef - I hope you have a great time tomorrow, yes please take opictures cause I know that we will want to see you in your lara croft’s outfit lol. I am doing good, just got back from the hairstylist(sp) and am getting ready to go to lunch with my BF and a friend, then we going to hit the casino and hopefully when I get back there will be news that Angie has the baby I hope :)
# 297 | Ivy - Hi Ivy, I totally agree with Remember Da Truth, see we are all looking out for each other on this Site. Short trips can be lots and lots of fun
Alicia and Ell keep up the good work. Very talent and help me pass the time.Ell where are you from I loved the instrumental piece you picked very hot. Thanks..get it coming.
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