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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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maggie….2037 is for you.
chanel…im trying to watch your video but it still says its unavailable, can you check it for us.
# 1969 | Passing Through-WHAT!!! man, just check in to see what is going on and the finger still pointing at me…:( (*pretend to soak*)…:)))) LOLI saw the today show, Good Morning America, they both interview rep. from people magazine, on GMA, the female rep. did mention of the amount of money for the baby pic. and it will go to UNICEF, but on the Today show, the male rep. only said that it’s very expensive, but decline on the amount….both mentions that the Pitt family ( not Jolie-Pitt) are very happy, healthy and doing well and AJ and BP did not have any upcoming project at all this year ( I was wondering if he did pull out of the OC13 or not)…but I like the fact that they ackhowleges that the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 3rd child…( I don’t like that people are keep saying, 2 adopted children and now their biological child)…
#2035, Passing Through…all true… I just meant to point out that at the time she got involved he happened to be at the top of his game, however fleeting. That’s probably all she saw. She was so young, I don’t think she had developed any judgement yet. ( Only being facetious about the "Michaels", by the way, but forgot to include Michael Tyson.) good night, BAMZS fans.
stef I am full of fun baby trivia, since it is my work ;) let me know if you need any other fun party topics LOL!!
# 2009 | ell-thanks for all the great links
Gitane-She(MSNBC)commentator (don’t know her name as I am usually at work but off for the holiday) was interviewing "In Touch" person this morning and she referred to Brad as husband several times. The guy from In Touch did not correct her and did not look surprised at her use of the word. He did seem much more vague in what he was saying as to the birth(c- section or not) so maybe their informant in Namibia has been found out, or maybe Brad’s attorneys have contacted In Touch. The People staff do seem to be getting accurate info. I did not mention it before but I did see the very positive statement from Angie’s brother Jamie who clearly loves and supports his sister and wants her to be happy. I doubt that he would tell anyone anything negative as to Brad at this time. As for Jon Voight, he has foot in the mouth disease, he has THREE GRANDCHILDREN, Shiloh is the third. I do hope that in the future Angie, Brad, and especially the kids are able to have some type of relationship with JV but he makes it so hard for all involved. I think he truly loves Angie but just does not know how to express those feelings, but I can understand why she would not want her children to be around him. Mad is very smart and probably very articulate and Jon Voight certainly could say something that would hurt Mad. Angie and Brad are very protective of their children and might not be able to protect the children from some unthinking harmful JV utterance.
Estelle, thanks for saying thatbut I like the fact that they ackhowleges that the Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie 3rd child…( I don’t like that people are keep saying, 2 adopted children and now their biological child)…I hate that press refers to them as the ADOPTED kids. Just kids dangit!
Indie and Original CuriousAww, you guys are making all warm and fuzzy inside. Thanks….I mean that frim the buttom of my heart.Stef*Cat calls* you’re one hot babe. Hmmmm….can I pimp you out…..I promise I’ll find you a nice french guy with loads of money…..what do you say? I was also gonna ask about the Bold and Italics. It looked like everyone could do it except me…..to be quiet honest, I was begining the to feel left out…..Okay, I’m a bit lazy to go through a hundred and something post but I get that Lainey said something about Jaime not too fond of BP….I like Lainey and all but come on, she’s not always on point and even if she is…..it’s no biggie. Brothers are always a bit standoffish with guys that are into their sisters. My oldest sister married my brother’s friend and you’d have thought she married his worst enemy or something. Personally, I do think Jaime is going to get over it.
TO GULI…it was one french site with lot of videos….
i did somthing wrong i think lol and thats why u guys cant watch it
estelle…that was grating on me too, a child is a child adopted or not. we all know that that child will not be treated any different than maddox and zahara. brad and angie dont have that sort of look on life as parents! they have it down!
Channel…give the youtube site again. I can’t wait to see your first videoor anyone send it over again…thanksI’ve been at work all day and haven’t done anything but read and look up BAMZS information. I need to be working for a research firm or something dealing with celebrities.
chanel…try again.
im trying to do it maybe i will do it lol
me again…yeah i bet we would all be empolyees of the year on that one!!!!!
i dont know i cant do it sorry guys
OK i hear the baby has Angelina’s hair Brad’s nose, but what about the lips? I hope little Shiloh is blessed with her mothers lips, and well Daddy’s aren’t too shabby either.. On a side note I was the one who graced the site with Brad Au Natural , and I feel terrible if that made some people so offended they haven’t been back, yikes.. I am sorry, I have been on my best behavior since then .lol.
ChanelDid you save the movie file…youtube needs the file in a certain way….WPM or something.
And you’re right Stef.Hey when’s your next video? Don’t wait for the baby pictures…do one soon.I’m going to miss you guys. I’m going on a twelve day vacation starting Wednesday with the family and my husband has banned me from bringing the laptop…he wants me to himself.Hey I might just print out all the hot and steamy fanfics and put them to use…if you know what I mean…Rica/Blu/Aqua/Phi…I neeeeeeeed another chapter or two from you sweet and talented ladies.Don’t let HIM down 8-)
Ell here you go..http://angiejolie.free.fr/videotvshow.htm
yeah i saved the video but i dont know why its not working sorry
omg 2000+ posts and on page 21??!!!
me again…its your husbands loss, cos you just know rica will be starting where she left off!!!! wowon the video front, i will be doing one soon, just having a busy time of it really, it wont be long promise! infact i will have one for you when you get back.
guli thanks!!!!!Now I go to sleep. Good night everybody !!!!!
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