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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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# 1854 | gitane | - Its got to be something really bad that in wrote in the letter, and you are right cause I also believe that it had something to do with Madd and I believe his objection to her adopting him. Its just sad because now he have 3 beautiful grandkids that he may never get to know. Maybe one day they might become father and daughter again but first he got to shut up and don’t talk to the tabs
# 1855 | stef ha! ha!…ur still drunk…man…you really milked the lara croft outfit and you also become a celebrity because of it…you have fans…see…LCA is really for you….lol…anyhow, please post those pics…i wanna see it…he! he!
hey guys how do u do the videos? i want to make a video too and does someone know when will angie get out of the hospital please write back
# 1855 | stef | - I am glad that you had a great time last night, we are here, waiting for more news on BAMZS
# 1855 | stefit sounds like you had a wild night! i would love to see the pictures.
# 1866 | ((chanel)) - We have no idea when Angie will get out of the hospital sorry
# 1839 | Agnieszka MaMS Couch pic (not a front view)
# 1858 | QQQQ i hope not because then we need to chop chop her!!! ha! ha!
to Chaneldo you have windows movie maker in your computer Chanel
All I said was that it is cliquey here, you all do your shout outs and in jokes to each other and seem to deliberately overlook anyone not in the gangI don’t feel sorry for myself, nor do I pity myself. I remember people have posted about the cliques here before, so it is not only meOne of you kind regulars suggested I go elsewhere to D listed /Perez or wherever. I will go, because I can see that you all know deep down how cliquey you are, and ignorant of other writers, but you choose to attack me instead because I agreed with someone else ’s point of view about youI’m happy that Shiloh will never know the small mindedness of you all ROCK ON BAMZS
Talk to you guys later.
about jon voight…i think he’s a closet racist…jmho…doesn’t like mad nor zee because of the color of their skin…i hope not…but it’s apparent on all his actions…he never acknowledge angie’s other kids…now…he’s claiming shiloh as his grandkid…what a loser!!
# 1864 | Alexanderinai can’t remember which interview it was, but i read once that after she read jv’s letter, angie realized that she couldn’t have a relationship with him anymore because he brought her to a dark place emotionally. she didn’t want this darkness to touch maddox so she cut him off.
I love the whole family, I’ve never been obsesseed with celebrities until I saw Mr and Mrs Smith! THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO PUT UP LINKS TO VIDEOS AND ATRICLES ABOUT BAMZS! KEEP THEM COMING!
yes i do have windows movie maker
See, Mischa! You just need to dive in and stop the boo-hooing. It’s impossible to respond to each and every post, but hey, I read CB and almost always smile, and Stef’s energy is inspiring, but I don’t always say something to them. And the person who said it’s when you sign on — so true. I started posting when I was working a night job, and had completely different people to read during the day. Some people have been posting for a long time, and so they know each other — do you whine at work when not every single person there is your bestest buddy? I hope not! So some people hang out together — doesn’t mean they are "bullying" anyone else. Jeez….. such friggin’ insecurity.So quit calling people names, and for the record I NEVER called you retarded, nor would I call anyone that. It’s just more of your nasty mindset that you would even think of calling anyone that as a perjorative. So, again, get over yourself, or get lost. That’s the only rule we really have here — and Rudedog will get you if you get up on your high horse too much!
# 1875 | jjoyi don’t know about the racism thing. it’s possible. but i read on imdb that he was dating diana ross. she’s not the blackest of black women, but still…if you’re a racist, the shade doesn’t matter.maybe he objected to angie adopting maddox, divorcing bbt and trying to raise the baby on her own.
Thanks guys! I’ll include that picture shortly.Im glad you like it! If you find your own similarities let me know- my email addy is under the pictures:http://i-person.net/z/obsession.html
sorry my dad got on the computer for a minute! right ill up load them now.
# 1703 | j | May 29, 2006 11:02 AMWhat you say speaks volumes and it could very much be the case if there is any merit to what Lainey asserts. If what she says is true, then I just hope James Haven doesn’t allow his possible hurt/jealous feelings to ruin his relationship with his sister, and also doesn’t put Angelina in a place that makes her question her life with Brad. I hope James Haven sees that Angelina has found in Brad a man who is truly about her happiness, and will go to any length to assure her and their childrens safety and security. Going on things Angelina’s said in the past, her brother has been her rock as far back as they both can remember, and he along with her mother were the main people in her life that she turned to and trusted the most until now. Brad I think fills so many roles, and I think his love has freed her up emotionally (and vice versa) to the point of "he’s now the main one she turns to, and the one who’s privy to her total life." James Haven has seen the very obvious way Brad & Angelina have become a force together, and he has to see how he takes care of "his family" all of which has maybe for the first time in he and Angelina’s life a relationship has set up some resentment in James and it’s probably a seriously bitter pill for him to swallow. I hope that Lainey’s sources screwed this one up, and Angelina nor Brad is ever put in a place where either of their family members look to place division between the couple. jpf
yes i do have windows movie maker # 1878 | ((chanel)) that is the way we make our videos .is very simple. try it.
# 1873 | Mischa okay…i stand corrected and i apologize if it seems we..i..ignored you…but everyone here have been on this site since the beginning of the bamzs relationship so we got to know each other…maybe you post with different names???…i don’t know because this is the only time that i read your comments with your poster name…mischa…so please enlighten me…us…how we ignore you and the others who feel left out??
ewww….that’s disgusting!!! # 1763 | rudedog+++++++++++++++++LOL! So says Mr. Good-n-Tight.
Good Afternoon AllMy heavens what happened here? 19 pages…19 PAGES?!!! It’s official, we are the best fans out there….seriously. RE: Shiloh Jolie PittI read an article that she had brown hair and her father’s nose and that she’s beautiful….awwww. Since I’m not sure if anyone posted it yet, here’s the linkhttp://toronto.fashion-monitor.com/news.php/toronto_celebrities/20060529014Shiloh-Nouvel(CHM this one is for you…I know how eager you are to see the baby. There’s no picture, just description but that should suffice for now)I started working a video on BP and AJ with their Mad and Z but with Shy around, I was going to scrap it but then I figure…eh. I really don’t like the song but it was the only one that spoke to me after going through like a billion songs. Okay, I’ll confess, the reason I don’t I’m not really into the song is because of the singer….Whitney Houston. I know, I know it’s stupid but I can’t help look at what she’s become while listening to the song. Alright, what did I go and say that..now you guys are going to feel the same way….lol. Oh well, Enjoy it anyway. I’ll probably pull it out when we get pix of Shiloh (still loving that name).Link for Youtubehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mT3yHKj_-4So how’s everyone enjoying their break? As for me…..ughh….you don’t want to know….I mean really.
# 1879 | remember da truth | Hey Matey!!! YOU NEVER TALK TO ME!!! I am soooooooo offended with you! dohhhhhhhNEVER have you given me a "smile" or a kind "gesture"! ":)# 1855 | stef |Hey Gal!Glad to hear ya had a wicked time! Awesome. Hey!!! Guess what! I AM HERE STILL AT 6.15AM Tuesday morning!!! Brain is not working? but fingers still appear to be? (in like a fashion?)
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