Brad Pitt attends the "Burn After Reading" news conference during the 33rd Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 6, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

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    BEIJING, Dec. 3 -- Brad Pitt says he and Angelina Jolie moved to New Orleans because they felt "something mystical could happen" there.

    The couple relocated to the U.S. city after a visit convinced them it was the perfect location to raise their six children.

    Speaking at the New Orleans premiere of his new movie "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" - which was filmed in the city on Dec.1st, Brad said: "Well it was big tax breaks that brought us here. I mean, that's not my department, but that's what brought us here. I'm telling you, it did something else for the film."

Actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie arrive for the New York Film Festival premiere of "Changeling" in New York October 4, 2008.(Photo: chinadaily/agencies) Photo Gallery>>>

    "It suddenly grounded it in a way that wouldn't have worked in other places. You know, there's magic and rhythms to New Orleans, that something mystical could happen here."

    Meanwhile, Brad has also revealed he was pleased to be able to help the city - which was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005 - through his charity, the Make It Right Foundation.

    The 44-year-old actor, who has teamed up with architects to build affordable, sustainable homes in the region with the foundation, told Architectural Digest magazine: "You have no idea what a high it is for me to see the delight on people's faces when they see how these homes work."

    "We've cracked something here. These houses redefine affordable housing - this is a proving ground for a bigger idea that could work globally. This project is not mine anymore. It's so beyond me."

    (Source: chinadaily.com.cn/Agencies)

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U.S. actor Brad Pitt points out something to his son Maddox at the starting grid before the MotoGP Italian motorcycling Grand Prix at Mugello June 1, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Nov. 20 -- U.S. Hollywood star Brad Pitt, who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie, revealed becoming a father has toughened him up and ensured he can cope with anything.

    The "Ocean's Thirteen" actor is "impervious to poo, snot, urine and vomit", and he has no plans to shirk his parental responsibilities, even if it kills him. Full story

I want more sleep, Brad Pitt moans

U.S. actor Brad Pitt guides his son Maddox to board a water taxi in Venice Aug. 28, 2008.   (Xinhua/Reuters Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Sept. 11 -- Hollywood star Brad Pitt is "longing for" sleep following the birth of his and Angelina Jolie's twins in July.

    The "Burn After Reading" star - whose babies Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline are his fifth and sixth children with Jolie - admitted while he is happy with the new additions to his family, he wishes he could spend more time in bed. Full story