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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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#2160 Passing Through"No offense but Billy Crudup isn’t Brad Pitt, Mary Louise Parker ain’t X and Claire Danes sure as hell isn’t Angelina Jolie. "You know what I find interesting about this… You would think that Mary Louise Parker, who was in the X position in this triangle — and PREGNANT — would not be thinking too highly of Brad. But noooo, she has nothing but good things to say about him, and even went out of her way to make a statement that she thought he was a great dad from having worked with him on Jesse James.
#2272 Moi JadeOh, I’m so glad you are here! I read all that outlandish rubbish adn was just waiting to hear your reaction! lolll I knew you would put them in their place with FACTS, which is something someone who would write that crap obviously doesn’t know anything about! I couldn’t believe they actually thought half of Hollywood had herpes and that’s the reason for C-sections! By the way, Meditarranean, yes, Moi Jade is a birth expert, and I can understand your not being sure with all the crap floating around, but she is someone we have come to know and who helps us with our pregnancy and birthing questions.
MAMAS reshoots……………March 11, 2005Jolie-Pitt SHOWEST……….March 17, 2005Jennifer A. filed divorce……March 27, 2005jpf
# 2301 | remember da truth "You know what I find interesting about this… You would think that Mary Louise Parker, who was in the X position in this triangle — and PREGNANT — would not be thinking too highly of Brad. But noooo, she has nothing but good things to say about him, and even went out of her way to make a statement that she thought he was a great dad from having worked with him on Jesse James."ITA. It’s further proof that the Brad has always been one of the "good ones" and I think most in HW knew that/know that." The woman who identify with what they THINK Jennifer Aniston experienced are working from the assumption that because he moved on so quickly that there must have been 1. an affair 2. he was a cheater 3. JA is a victim and 4. because they don’t know BP personally.jpf
2304 POSTS!!!!This thread is unbelievable!!!!So which thread do we throw the birthday party and baby shower on? Someone needs to send out a formal invitation to all BAMZS family and friends!!!! (JustJared family of course)
Rica you’re back…thank goodness. I was about to do a fanfic and heaven know the ladies, gents and probably baby Shy would kill me if I TRIED to attempt that one.Are you going to to a birth fanfic or not?By the way…hello to everyone. There are so many discussions going on right now I can’t formalize a paragragh to talk about any right now…I just need a fanfic to calm me down.Waiting Rica
# 2272 | Moi Jade hahahahah great post! thank god we have the expert here.
Although I think that Moi Jade should NOT have been pissed by my comment (beside the other insults), I had had no chance to know of what she does in life. Anyway, I still strongly believe what I insist on saying about C-section and I do rest my case here.Anybody can claim anything she/he is, on this website with nick names. I might be the mother of AJ or sister of BP or the dr who was at the operation room. Just being sarcastic, that’s all!
Mediterranean, I don’t want to speak out of turn, but I think Moi Jade was mostly pissed at the idiot who said she had to have a C-section for having herpes, not at you.We know you are nice, and when you state an opinion, it’s not to put anyone else down. I can’t see Moi Jade having a problem with you, but you kind of got caught in the storm caused by a nasty hater.
# 2262 | Alicia Sorry Alicia, iam the "impostor"he he. Its the first time that i make a comment and I didn’t see your name. I’ll change mine, don’t worry.:)
# 2308 | Mediterranean |Bonjour!Looks like from all the news that is coming out that you were right after all …that AJ did have a scheduled c/section early in the morning of the 28th of May. It’s not hard to believe given the status of this couple and their extensive efforts for privacy.They can afford the luxury and expense of what they have rightfully created to be their best option. Here in the US however it just doesn’t happen like that for a C/section to be scheduled in the middle of the night even withsuperstars. I was at the hospital where Princes’ ( Musician)baby’s birth occurred via c/section. He pretty much orchestrated the whole thing too .However he could not schedule his wife’s time’s of the c/section at night. AJ & BP are mega movie-stars and I have no problem in saying I was wrong on this one..but this is not any normal or natural situation either.And they didn’t have there baby in the US. Outside of the USthey could afford to create this perfect and private birth….and perhaps will start a trend.So case closed. I think we can have differing points of view but not have to be nasty and judgmental towards each other. You responded to a post that wasn’t directed to you ,so you did get caught up in the cross fire. But you walked into itand played the moral referee and prejudged me,because You believe that people can’t be believed or lie and pretend they are someone else. I don’t think to many people get away with that here. Except perhaps Rica :).I am not like that. I give people the benefit of the doubt. I choose to believe them until there is reason not to. But that’s just me.
Awww, Just came back to this thread for Nostalgic purposes. Despite all the odd comments…This is my fav thread. Oh well.
# 1918 | stef stef, you look beautiful…you’re funny calling your sister "the cow"…lol
# 1908 | mrs. smith wow, we are almost practically neighbors….about blu’s video…yep…it’s hot hot hot…lolyesterday, one of my friends talked about the baby shiloh…i did not initiate it…i was amazed because i never knew that she is into hw…i asked why the interest and she said she really likes angie…wow…i didn’t know about that…we’ve been friends for 6 years and this is the only time she got interested about celebrities…the power of the bamzs family…amazing…even my friend who is a little bit cynical is interested…just tickled me…loland today, one of my co-workers congratulated me and i asked what for….she said my idol gave birth to a beautiful baby…man…i just keep celebrating…even people that are not into celebs got excited about the birth of shiloh!!congrats again to the bamzs family and to the cyber aunts and uncles…bamzs rocks and rules!
that "exe" poster must patting in her back right now for getting her 15 minutes of fame…..I have to say this sort of confirmed that a lot people visits JJ and negates the claim of haters/naysayers that there’s only a handful talking to themselves…..Look at what Lainey had to suffer thru. LOLThe Family Pitt rumour millMust have received over a 100 emails over the last 2 days about that herpes thing. Some chick claiming to have worked for 20th Century Fox sent in an email to some blog claiming that Angelina’s c-section was a medical necessity due to the fact that she has herpes and couldn’t risk passing the virus on to the baby. According to the message, Brad became infected too, which is why Jennifer left him.
First of all, I would like to apologise for not responding to you guys earlier and for this now really long post…but the other morning after finishing off some “overnight” work, I grabbed an “OJ”, flopped on the lounge to catch the morning news and ended up falling asleep!# 1889 | remember da truth |“Oh cb, I guess I need to give a cyber hug out to each and every one who posts! lolll Yeah, I smile a lot at your posts, you are cheeful and fun and don’t take things too seriously……… I came on fairly recently, but when I didn’t get a parade or standing ovation after every post, I didn’t feel that you or others had dissed me, but apparently a certain Mischa is sitting in the corner wanting you to personally hand her a balloon and a membership card to be able to post here.”Lmao Thanks for that compliment Matey! “:)Also, thankyou for understanding what I am truly like…I hate getting “too serious”, try to avoid it at all costs, except for when maybe, I gotta pick up me big “beating stick” and thump me down some horrid haters!I certainly didn’t mean my post re: being ignored here to be a “pity party” from/for me!!! Hell NO! I was totally annoyed at those whingers who had to write about being ignored and the supposed clique that is present here. My post was aimed at “taking the piss” right outta them. “:) # 1901 | The real lou |Cheers Matey! “:)I can understand what you say about your fingernails…and again I say, I wasn’t meaning to have “a dig” at any BAMZS supporters! I was annoyed when African Girl was getting blamed for a whole heap of bullshit!!! I am thinking now that? Maybe my post didn’t come out as I hoped it too? But then…I do notice one of the posters doing some “back peddling” a little soon there after, so I think she got what I was a meaning. I have NO SYMPATHY for whingers and complainers! They join in or they don’t. I am with ‘remember da truth’ above…and personally, I don’t think handing out balloons is necessary either! I have always felt welcome here…occasionally been attacked by “haters”, but in those few instances I was always supported by the “luvvers” too.# 1920 | A Regular |“CB: I always love your entries, but you have so much fun all by yourself, and you have so much energy I can feel right through the computer, that I never felt what I could say would be as interesting as you all on your own! You are great!”Oh please Matey! “:)All that flattery and I may not get my “jammies” over my head later when I go to bed!!! LmaoI am sure you would write very interesting posts. I can assure you, I might disappear for days etc….but I do try to read each and every post when I come back. Which is a good reason for not responding to EVERY SINGLE POST, because honestly…who has the time to even!!! Never mind the “time differences” etc….Anyways….thankx for your kind words. Even though I was not a wanting a “pity party”…I certainly got a smile from your post.# 1924 | stef |Aggghhhhhhhh My sweet lil English Rose. (aka. The Cool “kick ****” Lara Croft Chick!!!)I love ya too Matey and of course you knew that already didn’t ya just!!! Hell you are tall gal! I best not be calling you lil any more! giggle I am a short **** Matey…only 5”2 here…but what I lack in height, I make up for in attitude! hahahaHey! Thankx for all your pictures. You made a damn fine, super sexy LC! As I knew you would!!! Glad you had heaps of fun and a wicked time! Keep on, keeping on I always say. “:)# 1932 | African Girl |“So the issue here is some people feel left out if they’re not personally addressed. They feel we’ve formed a clique here that leaves them feeling left out…..So what do we do about that? Will an apology suffice? Would you rather we stopped addressing one another by names? Do you want the inside jokes to stop? Please while you ponder on these, remember these are the things that make this blog a lot more interesting. I’ve been to sites where it seems posters just say what they have to say and leave….I found it boring but that’s me and I wouldn’t want to impose my own ideas on anybody.I don’t know what you hoped to accomplish by referring me as "The Leader" and others "followers" That was uncalled for. You could have said all you had to say without going there….but I guess that wouldn’t have achieved your goal, which is to cause a rift amongst us.I also want you to know that there are times when I come on this site and my posts are looked over but I understand that it’s the nature of blogging. Being addressed or not does not make or break who I am….My ego is not that fragile.”Hey Matey! “:)Ya really “hit the nail on the head” with that post. Not only were those whingers insulting you, they were insulting everyone else here!!! Personally, I don’t “kiss anyone’s ****”, never have & never will! As another BAMZSER posted (sorry I forgot who now, please don’t kill me!!! “:) I move to the “beat of my own drum”.I thought it was ridiculous of them to expect a personal “Hallmark Greeting Card” every time they post (not that I had ever seen the names before)!!! I like coming to J2’s because there is a nice atmosphere, intelligent posters…but also at times, a nice “edge” to it all! How boring would this place be if it suddenly became an episode of “7th Heaven”, or ummmmm, oh…you know what I mean! Hope so.Anyways…Just wanted to *shake yer hand again* AG. I do hope you know that I love your posts, often laugh out loud and obviously, I don’t always acknowledge that to you.but I do hope you know that, when it all comes down to it…I was trying to defend you the other night, even if it was in a “half arsed” typed way??? Lmao Cheers Matey! “:)Your one of my favourites always.#1981 | Original Curious |“There is no "clique" here, just people who are on at the same times. When I really have my act together, I make a note of all the posts I want to respond to. When I don’t, [like after a long day at work], I just speak to whomever was before me. I too have loved CB’s posts - guess you just hit me on my less chatty days CB. Please, everyone who loves BAMZS, keep posting! And, don’t be so sensitive! It’s the NET! not real life!……”Hey Matey! “:)I hope by reading my posts above, it is a little more clear of where I was trying to come from the other night with my post. I know “time” is a critical issue here. Hell! I am guilty of it all the time. By the time I read all the posts, I don’t even know where to start with the replies…unless I am super duper on the ball & record as I go as you already said. Honestly now, I do find that boring and it defeats the purpose of why I even pop in! I just respond as I see fit, be that to the topic at hand…or I recognize a familiar name and type em something back. NO big deal!!! and I would hate for anyone here to turn it into a big deal and ruin the atmosphere! Hence, I will say it again…those whingers pissed me off with their posts!Ok then…well thankx to you too OC, for the nice compliment. Cheers Matey! “:)# 2254 | jjoy |Hey Gal. I know what ya mean’t by yer post! Settle petal. I was only joking with ya. “:)My “fake offence” was just me and my weird sense of humour again…seriously now…it is not too often I take things seriously…so please understand that about me. Soooooooooo…Cheers to you too Matey! “:)Ps. No, I don’t have wine tonight…I guess me and my “cheers” is a bad habit thing too. Just like my over use of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! & !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! tis a figure of speech. LmaoWell now??? I hope I responded to everyone I wanted to. If I missed you??? My apologies…so I will just end now with a great big hugggeeeeeeee GROUP HUG!Love ya guys. Cheers to ALL BAMZSERS!!! God Bless. “:)PPs. Oh! One more….#2307 | angelah |“# 2272 | Moi Jade hahahahah great post! thank god we have the expert here.”Ditto Mate! Moi Jade is absolutely brilliant…I love her posts and totally admire what she does for a living. Nobody better pick on her either, or I will have to pick up me “beating stick”. “:)*salutes and shakes hands to both of you*
Hey cb! Just a hi to show you that you’re not ignored. :) I have a reply for you but I’ll have to post that later in the week. Still a lot of catching up to do. You guys have been hella busy!!
# 2317 | cindy2 |Oh hell! Not you too!!! I DON’T FEEL IGNORED OK!!! Let us put that subject straight & bury it!but while we’re on that subject now??? cindy2? Why have you been ignoring me so much lately???boo hoo sob sob…*i is crying in the corner* mmwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa mmwwaaaaaaaaaHAHAHAHAH Hey! Nice to see ya too gal. ":)Time. Yes!!! Where does it go???When I read what I was reading, I felt I had to "put things straight" in this thread, before I could even look at the new thread. geeezzzzzzzzzand some ******* think I have any time left over to be busy kissing AG’s ****? lmao roflI think not. anyways…..phewwwwwwwGonna go get coffee and go catch up on the new thread. Cheers again Matey ":)
cb, I swear I’ll explain myself to you and the others. ;) For now, I’ll wish you, too, a good night.
Hey CB! I knew you were being sarcastic and loved it! Glad you got it when I replied — hope others see you now as that fun-loving character who always takes the tension out with your bombastic posts and raising a glass to those BAMZSers who tickle your funny bone!There are so many on here that I like, and no, we don’t always communicate directly. Like Angelah, who brought us the news of the Birth, who is quiet but always has something interesting to say, or pm, who only posts once in a while, but usually with something that makes you think, and kidi and so many others, too.I’m with you — the people in life who whinge and complain are boring. They are the flies at our picnic!
# 2320 | remember da truth |Cool Matey! ":)I am glad you totally "get" where I come from…..sometimes I think my sense of humour is lost on some people??? but I swear, I never wish harm on anyone and never a BAMZSER!!! I haven’t a mean bone in my body! OH YEAH SURE!!! When my "beating stick" comes out, the sight can be bloody & you won’t surely miss my intention!!! When provoked I can fight to the death! lmao roflbut mostly, I really can and do just ignore all the pathetic, horrid, "inbred haters"…cindy2 knows they merely just talk to MY HAND!!! PERIOD!!! I just wrap the volume on me music up to high! lolCheers to you again Matey! ":)
2322 | TT WTH when is this **** going to end!! ******’ Anistoners
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