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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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Dear BLUAQUAMEFic Patrol = African Girl African Girl and her friends = A bunch of patronising bulliesThey sent you to this thread that none of them have looked at in ages - check out the dates , because they are ostracising youThey only prefer to share Brangelina fics and gossip with each other. They won’t want you to be one of them. Jen Fans never treat each other like this, all are welcome, regardlessTake my advice , ignore these elitests and post your very good fics on the Tomb Raider 3 thread. Thats where they all do it - and they go there regularlyDon’t take my word for it see for yourselfP.S> They all kiss African Girls ass - God knows why. Don’t suck up to her , she is the most patronising of them all, to " Outsiders" - which is how you will always be seen I WILL NOT GO AWAY MANY PEOPLE HERE KNOW THIS IS TRUE, IT IS A CASE OF WHO SAYS IT FIRST
#1782 the real louYou’re right, but Lainey is ALWAYS snarky. I read her only once in a while, because her whole column is making fun of one person after another, if not the person themselves, then the way they dress. Of course, I agree with you, and I don’t even like what people say about JA’s looks on THESE threads — it IS tacky, and unnecessary. It’s kicking someone when they’re down — even if they put themselves in that position adn ask for it. Some of it goes way too far. That’s why I’m saying if you read her and think she’s wonderful when she says things you like, then don’t turn around and call her a ***** like some did (not you — you have ALWAYS conducted yourself with class) just because they didn’t get a coronation of Shiloh in her column when they were expecting it.
# 1789 | B/A Bulliesfor someone who doesn’t like us, you certainly pay a lot of attention to what we do. bluaquame is very welcome and her fics are great. you, however, are not. maybe that’s why you’re jealous.
#1789 WTF?
I wonder what movies Angelina has signed on for?
Moi Jade, as a fellow midwifery worker I had a different take on the birth ( or specifically , all the speculation!)…when I read about the possible c/section, I feel a bit angry. Not at her or her choices (medical or her own) but because I can only picture that this "horrid 3rd world country" as it has been said over and over in the media, was being doubted as to the ability to provide "modern" care. They just showed the world how modern they are with the ability to do surgery. Remember, other countries are dying to get the "technology" and abundance we have of epidurals, c/sections etc.I hope that is not the case- that the doctors were just flexing their all powerful "technology" on this woman because then the world would know Namibia was modern….As for the mom who asked "so whats wrong a c/section". There is plenty wrong of improper use of technology, and too many studies to cite. No one no one has a problem with saving a mother and baby for heavens sake! But we all know doctors make choices for their patients based on way more than just the health concerns.
# 1709 | bluaquame I don’t know if anyone else has responded yet, but…how about putting your fic over on the TR3 Rumors thread where we’ve got a bunch of others? That’ll minimize the number of places that people who want to read them have to go. Here’s the link - it goes to page 19 where we’re currently at - http://www.justjared.com/gossip/2006/05/tomb-raider-3-rumors/?page=19#comments
P.S> They all kiss African Girls ass - God knows why # 1789 | B/A Bullies *************I know why? cause it’s a nice one!!! now do you want a bozo button or a chest to pin it on
# 1709 | bluaquameyour fic was great! thanks for sharing. where can we read the other writers you mentioned?
B/A BulliesP.S> They all kiss African Girls ass - God knows why. Don’t suck up to her , she is the most patronising of them all, to " Outsiders" - which is how you will always be seen ITA Thanks someone finally said it
I read your fanfic too and I loved it, please keep it up, and I will go on records to say the Brad and Angie fans here at jj are nothing but kind incredibly enlightened and extremely smart, so please stay and continue to titalate us with your stories.cheers..
# 1798 | Mischa # 1789 | B/A Bullies Jealous *******, go away
# 1798 | Mischa | GO AWAY
1798 | Mischa didn’t know you were aiming…I misscha too…friggin ******..
Rudedog~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I know why? cause it’s a nice one!!! now do you want a bozo button or a chest to pin it onThat’s funny . I spat out my tea!!!!
thanks bluaquame foe the ficto gitane its private forum for bamz fans . it was available for everybody but last december it was a bit nasty and they close the registration. now there are 3 forums: bafans, brangelina forever and bamz arena and they are all private now. But JJ is member in some so we get the pics very fast here.
Hey, I need the picture of Jane and John Smith on the couch sitting- the first scene of the movie for sth special I am preparing for fans, a fanfic of some sorts.Help please!
BLUAQUAME:Don’t listen to B/A bullies whoever the coward is that posted here. She doesn’t know diddley about any of us and whoever Fic control is she recommended you to a sight that doesn’t have a long thread so the download would be faster. No one is ostracizing you except her. B/A Bullies. Sounds to me like a hater who feels like an outsider. The fanfics are for anyone and people write them on different older threads because not everyone likes them interwoven into the present-day thread and because it’s easier for people to access the ones they enjoy on specific sites. It has nothing t do with ostracizing anyone so don’t believe B/A Bullies who is only trying to cause some trouble.Please disregard her post and negativity and let us know what thread you posted your fic too and we will access it. You are welcome and for those of us who are not into creating sides andpatronizing others……. Welcome! Look forward to more fics!African Girl is an awesome poster and BAMZS supporter and is well liked by the mass majority here. B/A Bullies has issues that don’t belong here.
1713e Press ManThe article is so silly. The title does not fit the "Fair and Balance" slogan of Fox. Just because in one part of a country the hospital care is not great does not mean that is true in another part . It saddens me when Americans like Friendman go to other countries and don’t learn anything but that "Boy we have it good in the US"
yeah that’s whay I stick to my CoCo Puffs # 1788 | rudedog |Cocoa puffs? That **** can kill ya!!!
# 1804 | ellthat’s disappointing news. i really would like to read some of the fic bluaquame mentioned. they’re like potato chips, you always want more than one!
agie is the best god bless angie and her family bamzs rock! wish angie the best and does anyone know when angie will geto out of the hospital ???angie 4 life!
angie is the best god bless angie and her family bamzs rock! wish angie the best and does anyone know when angie will geto out of the hospital ???angie 4 life!
angie is the best god bless angie and her family bamzs rock! wish angie the best and does anyone know when angie will get out of the hospital ???angie 4 life!
# 1714 | Fic Patrol+++++++++++++++++++LOL! I have to laugh because i just pretty much said the opposite. I get sick of going to 9 different threads looking for the fics…I’d like them all in one place. My bookmarks are getting out of control!
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