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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton,
left, speaks as actor Brad Pitt, community members, and volunteers look on
during a groundbreaking ceremony for Pitt's Make It Right Foundation's
house construction project in New Orleans. (Xinhua/Reuters file Photo)
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BEIJING,
June 6 -- Brad Pitt spent more than 500,000 U.S. dollars at a design exhibition
in Switzerland. Brad - whose long-term partner Angelina Jolie is pregnant with
twins - made the trip from France on Tuesday (03.06.08) for Design Miami/Basel.
Among Brad's purchases were a 293,000 dollars marble
table by designer Jeroen Verhoeven, a rug made of aluminium thread that sells at
175 dollarsper square foot and two 25,000 dollars Ron Arad chairs. He is also
said to be considering buying a gold lacquer-coated fiberglass sofa by Zaha
Hadid for 300,000 dollars.
In addition to his furniture spree, Brad has recently
been allowed to further explore his interest in architecture. The 44-year-old
actor has been named a design consultant on a new five-star hotel in Dubai.
Speaking about the "socially conscious" complex, Brad
said: "Whilst acting is my career, architecture is my passion. Selecting this
development as my first major construction project has been a simple decision.
"We will be unveiling precise plans in the next few
months, but you can expect something that is not only stunning to look at, but
will also be an incredible attraction to visit or stay at."
(Source: China Daily)
Jolie, Pitt buying $70 mln home in
south of France
BEIJING, May 28 (Xinhuanet) -- Angelina Jolie and Brad
Pitt are buying a new home in the south of France.
The couple has spent a reported 70 million U.S. dollars
for a 1,000-acre estate in the European country, which even comes with its own
title -- Chateau Miraval.
The estate, located in a village called Brignol near the
Aix-en-Provence, comes complete with a three-mile long driveway, a private lake,
moat and for ultimate privacy, its own forest.
Inside the lavish home are 35-spacious rooms, many of
which featuring balconies offering amazing views of the surrounding
valley. Full story
