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CANNES, France - Brad Pitt's latest movie paints a bleak picture of the broken American dream, blending a violent but comic gangster story with overt criticism of politicians' failure to address the economic crisis.

"Killing Them Softly" takes place in an unspecified U.S. city which has borne the brunt of the financial collapse -- houses are abandoned, shops are shuttered and petty criminals and mobsters alike are struggling to get by.

The movie, co-produced by Pitt, is in the main competition at the Cannes film festival this year, and has its red carpet world premiere on Tuesday.

 Pitt plays ruthless hitman Jackie Cogan, brought in by a syndicate of mafia bosses to eliminate a group of thieves who raid a high-stakes poker game.

The title derives from his insistence on avoiding unnecessary pain and suffering when he carries out his killings.

 It features gangster movie mainstays Ray Liotta and James Gandolfini, and reunites Pitt with New Zealand-born director Andrew Dominik after the two collaborated on "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford".

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have hinted lately that a new addition might added to their growing family, and now sources say it’s really happening! “She’s almost three months along,” a source confirmed to OK! magazine. “It’s not something she wants to officially announce, but she’s at a point where she is telling a very select group of people.”

Angelina recently revealed that having a baby was definitely an option. “I could end up pregnant,” she hinted. Her friends say she couldn’t be happier about the new baby.

“Angelina is really savoring every moment,” an insider revealed. “She’s having a tough time with morning sickness but says it’s all worth it.”

The actress is already mom to six lively kids — Maddox, 10, Pax, 8, Zahara, 6, Shiloh, 5, and Knox and Vivienne, 3 — and she’s more than prepared for this newcomer. “Angelina has cleared out her bedroom and redone it all in white,” the insider said. “She wants the room to have a Zen-like feeling because she believes in the mind/body connection and wants her mind at peace.”

Friends say this baby couldn’t have come a better time — it’s saved the couple’s relationship!

“Of coure, while trying to conceive, Angelina and Brad got to spend a lot of alone time,” the insider revealed. “The kids are rarely without either one of their parents, but over the past few months their nannies have been taking over a lot more.”

The bonding time worked: “Angie and Brad have always had an incredible physical connection, but when they have the mission of making a baby, things between them really spark up.”

There’s other benefits to expecting a little one: Pregnancy will force super-skinny Angelina to eat. “Because Angelina sees so much starvation up close, it’s always hard for her to indulge in food,” the source explained. “But when she gets pregnant, all that goes out the window.”

All is well in the Jolie-Pitt household. “It’s a very joyous time,” the insider said. “Everyone is thrilled to see them in a happy place.”

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By Associated Press / Samantha Critchel

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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt fully dressed their part as a glamorous Hollywood power couple at Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards: She in a body-hugging white strapless gown with a flash of red at the bustline by Atelier Versace that matched perfectly her lips and handbag, and he in a classic, bow-tie tuxedo by Salvatore Ferragamo.

Individually, they oozed old-school, movie-star looks, but together, they were the buzz of the red carpet at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., setting a high bar for style.
"There is mystery there. We know so much about everybody else that this couple is so exciting, and you love to see them," said stylist Mary Alice Stephenson. "They are so elegant ... and she's immaculate head to toe. She's so beautiful and icy, you love to watch her and you can't take your eyes off her."
Jolie led the march of stylish, seasoned veterans, who are mothers, moguls and — on nights like these — the best models around.

Stephenson called out Elle Macpherson in a strapless, tiered Zac Posen gown in ivory, Kate Beckinsale in a blush-colored beaded Roberto Cavalli, Reese Witherspoon in a red, corsetlike Posen, Nicole Kidman in a studded Versace and Salma Hayek in a bold, metallic Gucci.
Charlize Theron wore a dusty-rose colored gown by Christian Dior Couture with a plunging neckline, high slit and big bow on the waist, and Heidi Klum was in a plunging-back, blush-tone gown by Francisco Costa for Calvin Klein. She accented her look with a huge turquoise necklace.
"It's good for real women to see women who have a little age and maybe motherhood who can get their glam on in a very sexy way," Stephenson said.

Hal Rubenstein, fashion director for InStyle, noted the prevailing sophistication and elegance. "It's a very pretty night," he said. "Everybody wanted to look pretty and grown up. There wasn't a slashed skirt. There was an understanding that fashion isn't about being outrageous."
Among his favorites were Julianna Margulies in a purple caviar-beaded gown by Naeem Khan that showed off an open back.

Khan is one of Michelle Obama's go-to designers for formal occasions, and with open back and long sleeves from the designer's spring collection at the Golden Globe Awards. One of her other favorites, Jason Wu, made the leap to the West Coast, dressing Michelle Williams in a blue velvet gown.
Williams' biggest style statement, however, was her diamond garland headband by Fred Leighton for Forevermark.

The blue gown that surely turned some heads was the Vera Wang worn by Sofia Vergara. It was the mermaid silhouette that's becoming her signature, but the knife-pleated bodice and swirling sheared bias flange skirt were a little more fashion forward than the styles she's worn before.
Vergara said she so often wears Wang because of her gowns' fit: "She's like a genius now with my body."

There were some new names making bold fashion statements at the Globes, reassuring the next generation of style watchers. Jessica Chastain was at the ceremony for the first time wearing a high-neck, pearl-covered Givenchy Haute Couture by Riccardo Tisci. The details, down to her thin gold belt and pearl-and-diamond earrings, were just right.
Mila Kunis wore a one-shouldered black Dior. Her makeup artist Tracey Levy said she looked a bit like Elizabeth Taylor, but even more like "a brunette Grace Kelly."
"She looked classic Hollywood, but youthful ... with an innocence but also a grown woman who is confident," said Levy, who stuck to peach and coral Dior shades.
Zooey Deschanel wore a unique Prada dark-green halter gown with black and emerald glass pearls on the bodice and ivory pearls at the neck, and Rooney Mara, in a deep V-neck black gown with a bare, harness-style bodice. "It's a Nina Ricci and it was the first one I tried on," Mara said. "It was very comfortable."

Rubenstein thought Mara is playing her cards right in introducing herself to a broader audience. "She's doing a very savvy bridge between personal style and the character she plays in 'Dragon Tattoo.'"
First-timer Octavia Spencer wore a lavender, draped gown by Tadashi with a V neck and jeweled details. "We wanted to create something Grecian that highlighted her curves and vibrant personality," said Shoji in a statement.

Rubenstein noted how many women went the purple route, including Emma Stone in Lanvin, Jessica Alba in Gucci and Shailene Woodley in an embroidered illusion column dress by Marchesa.
Lea Michele wore one of the beaded, under-the-sea fantasy frocks from Marchesa's spring runway.
Madonna, whose style has been all over the map in her long career, went back to her rock 'n' roll roots for this event wearing a dark green embroidered gown with cap sleeves by Reem Acra and a diamond-and-pearl cross by Neil Lane.

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By: Zach Johnson

Even Angelina Jolie has her doubts.

During a live video web chat with Marie Claire Thursday, the 36-year-old revealed that she had a "complete meltdown" before production began on her directorial debut, In the Land of Blood and Honey.


"I had a complete emotional breakdown in the shower and Brad [Pitt] found me crying," Jolie revealed. "I felt this huge responsibility and I felt very small. 'Who am I to take this on?'"

The mother of six and UN Goodwill Ambassador admitted she's still somewhat uncomfortable with her sudden career change. "I didn't plan to become a director, and I still have trouble saying I'm a director," Jolie explained.

"I just wanted to tell this story and I ended up by default being the director," the Oscar winner said. "It was a pleasure, but I wonder if it would be a pleasure with another cast and crew, and a subject matter that wasn't so special."


Jolie's film, In the Land of Blood and Honey, is nominated for a Golden Globe. She and Pitt, 48, are scheduled to attend the ceremony together on Sunday.

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by Access Hollywood

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Brad Pitt has been sporting a new accessory in recent days - a cane - due to an injury to his ACL (a ligament in the knee).
Seeing the sexy star with a walking stick has baffled fans, but the mystery has now been solved.

The "Moneyball" star revealed he suffered the injury in order to protect his daughter during an accidental fall.
"I was carrying my daughter [Vivienne] down the hill and I slipped," Brad, 48, explained to reporters at the 23rd International Palm Springs Film Festival in Palm Springs, Calif., on Saturday. "It was either her or me."

Brad's longtime love, Angelina Jolie, said she doesn't mind Brad's new adornment.
"I like the cane," she told reporters, adding that the injury hasn't slowed Brad down. "He's not that kind of guy. He does everything still."
Thanks to dad Brad's valiant actions, Angelina said their 3-year-old daughter did not sustain any injuries.

"Vivie's okay," Angelina said. "She was absolutely fine."
Angie also revealed that she too has sustained an injury for the sake of her offspring.

"I think all parents get injured in the line of fire. When Maddox was young, I fell and hurt my elbow," she said. "It's a pretty common occurrence.