Angelina Jolie has bought her fiancé Brad Pitt a helicopter and flying lessons. The 36-year-old actress apparently spent $1.6 million on the aircraft and flying lessons for Brad Pitt to go with the parking spot they happened to have built onto their European property.

A source told The Sun: ''They've had a helicopter pad installed in the grounds of their south of France home, Chateau Miraval. ''So Ange thought it would be nice to buy Brad a helicopter as a surprise present.''

Apparently the pair, who are parents to six biological and adopted children, will be using the mode of transport to get to nearby events. The insider continued: ''In particular, they would like to be able to fly to and from Cannes.

''But even though Brad has his private pilot's license, he still needs to take a few flying lessons - which he'll start straight away.''Meanwhile the couple finally seem to be putting any tension between Brad's ex-wife Jennifer Anistion and them in the past.

According to reports, the 'Friends' actress sent them a $800 bouquet of flowers ahead of this week's Cannes Film Festival, to congratulate them on their engagement. Brad had earlier sent her a case of his Chateau Miraval wine.

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According to US Weekly, the newly engaged couple have fallen in love with the stately home on the uber posh Wentworth Estate in Surrey and can’t wait to move the entire family, including their six children across the pond.

A source told the magazine: “The house is amazing!""It's like a miniature version of the White House, although there is nothing mini about it." The couple will be based in the UK for at least a year because of filming commitments. Angelina, who recently accepted the ‘Moneyball’ star’s proposal has already began shooting the Sleeping Beauty-inspired movie ‘Maleficent’ at the nearby Pinewood Studios.

Brad meanwhile is set to star in Ridley Scott’s next project ‘The Counselor’ alongside Cameron Diaz and Penelope Cruz which will be filmed in and around the UK. Another plus point for the jet-setting family is their French estate is only a few hours away. The couple will reportedly tie the knot at the grand chateau later this year and being so close will make it pretty easy for Ang to plan her dream wedding. "It's perfect because they're still close to Miraval," the source added.

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It's not a birthday gift, nor a wedding gift for the newly engaged couple's upcoming nuptials—it's just another day in the life of Brangelina. Angelina Jolie has reportedly purchased a $1.6 million helicopter—as well as flying lessons—for her fiancé and baby daddy of six children, Brad Pitt. “They’ve had a helicopter pad installed in the grounds of their south of France home, Chateau Miraval. So Ange thought it would be nice to buy Brad a helicopter as a surprise present," a source told The Sun. “In particular, they would like to be able to fly to and from Cannes."

The couple are set to walk the red carpet together at this month's Cannes Film Festival for the premiere of Pitt's new underworld movie, "Killing Them Softly."“But even though Brad has his private pilot’s license, he still needs to take a few flying lessons–which he’ll start straight away," added the source. Hopefully the chopper is an eight-seater so it can fit the entire Brangelina brood.

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Actress Angelina Jolie has treated her fiance Brad Pitt with a lavish gift. The 36-year-old star has bought helicopter, which is apparently worth £1million, and flying lessons as a surprise gift for Pitt. Jolie gifted the helicopter so that they can go with the parking spot they happened to have built onto their European property.

The couple, who had a helicopter pad installed in the grounds of their south of France home, Chateau Miraval, will be using  it to travel to the nearby events, especially to Cannes. According to a source, although, Pitt has private pilot's licence but he still needs to take a few flying lessons that he will undertake very soon.

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Beyonce and Angelina Jolie have been named among 2012's Most Powerful Moms in a special poll.
Editors at Working Mother magazine have compiled a top 10 list of females who are leading the way in their chosen careers to mark Mother's Day on Sunday, and superstar Beyonce and Hollywood beauty Jolie have both made the cut, alongside comedienne Melissa McCarthy.

Bey became a first-time mom in January with the birth of her daughter Blue Ivy, while Jolie schedules her work commitments around her brood of six, and Bridesmaids star McCarthy is a mother to young daughters Vivian and Georgette.

Jennifer Owens, Working Mother Media's Editorial Director, tells UsMagazine.com, "(They) are just a few of the moms making a major impact right now. All of the power women on our list have at least one child 18 or younger, and all are based in the U.S."Other noted mothers to make the list include The Hunger Games author Suzanne Collins and TV host Ann Curry.

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Singer Beyonce Knowles and actress Angelina Jolie feature on 2012's 'most powerful moms' list, which is topped by American businesswoman Sara Blakely.

The list is complied by Working Mother magazine after a poll.

Conducted ahead of Mother's Day Sunday, editors compiled a top 10 list of females who are leading the way in their chosen careers, reports contactmusic.com.

"They are just a few of the mums making a major impact right now. All of the power women on our list have at least one child 18 or younger, and all are based in the US," said Jennifer Owens, Working Mother Media's editorial director.

The top 10 powerful moms are:

1. Sara Blakely

2. Author Suzanne Collins

3. TV presenter Ann Curry

4. Angelina Jolie

5. Beyonce Knowles

6. Comedian Melissa McCarthy

7. Sherilyn McCoy, CEO of Avon,

8. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook,

9. Mary Schapiro, Chairman, US Securities and Exchange Commission

10. Katie Jacobs Stanton, head of International Strategy, Twitter

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Angelina Jolie reportedly wants to "incorporate different ethnic traditions" into her wedding ceremony. The Salt star is preparing to wed Brad Pitt after seven years together, and is keen for the nuptials to reflect the different ways people celebrate marriage, in particular the home countries of their adopted children, Cambodian Maddox, 10, Ethiopian Zahara, seven, and Vietnam-born Pax, nine.

A source said: "She wants to incorporate different ethnic wedding traditions from around the world into one alternative ceremony and event."Brad - who also has Shiloh, five, and three-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne with Angelina - is said to be more keen on their wedding being more traditional, and held at their French chateau.

The source added to Closer magazine: "They both agree on the essentials, like the fact they want it to be a big celebration with their family and friends. "Brad is traditional, whereas Angelina can be alternative. Brad envisioned a traditional ceremony, followed by dinner, speeches and a party."

It was recently claimed that Angelina wants to gain 10lbs before getting married and has reportedly asked British chef Jamie Oliver to give her recipes for hearty yet healthy meals. A source said: "Angelina has decided she'd like a more shapely figure when she weds Brad and is hoping to gain ten pounds. Brad and Angie have asked Jamie to suggest some recipe ideas for them. "Angie never cooks so Brad's now coming up some English dishes like shepherd's pie and sausage and mash."

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India Eisley, who stars in the ABC Family hit The Secret Life Of An American Teenager, has just landed a nice role as Angelina Jolie's younger self in Maleficent! The young actress will appear in the first act of the dark reinterpretation of Sleeping Beauty, which explores the origins of the evil fairy and what led her to curse Princess Aurora. We're liking the edgy twists on all of our favorite fairy tales and can't wait to see what's next!
First things first, though — we gotta watch Snow White and the Huntsman, which hits theaters June 1!

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Angelina Jolie has thanked the people of Bosnia for making her an honorary citizen of Sarajevo. Her film In the Land of Blood and Honey was praised for drawing attention to the area. A ceremony was held last week at Sarajevo's National Theatre, where a recorded video message from Jolie was played. "I am so proud to be part of such an extraordinary part of the world and fellow citizen to the people I deeply admire," she said. * IANS

Mila Kunis stalker arrested
Mila Kunis called for the police after a middle-aged bearded man tried to get too close to her on Friday at her Beverly Hills gym. The suspect, whose identity was not disclosed, was arrested, reported E! Online. "The individual is affiliated with a stalking investigation," police told the website Daily Fill. Kunis reportedly retreated to her Range Rover after the officers took over, then emerged briefly to identify the man in custody.

Zac Efron looks to long-term career
The Lucky One actor Zac Efron said he deliberately avoided cashing in on his High School Musical success. "There were several avenues I could have gone down after, but I looked at the long-term. I didn't cash in or take the easier route," he told Hello! magazine. "I wanted to focus on my craft and really take a step back, have a graceful transition." * IANS

Jennifer Lopez open to adoption
Jennifer Lopez told US Weekly it would be a "blessing" to be a mother again and that she is open to adopting a child with her current 25-year-old partner Casper Smart. The 42-year-old singer and American Idol judge is preparing for her summer world tour, where she has promoted Smart to be her lead choreographer. Lopez said her four-year-old twins with her former husband Marc Anthony will join her on the road.

George Lindsey dies at age 83
George Lindsey, who spent nearly 30 years as the grinning Goober on The Andy Griffith Show and Hee Haw, died on Sunday after a brief illness. He was 83. Lindsey was the beanie-wearing Goober on The Andy Griffith Show from 1964 to 1968 and its successor, Mayberry RFD, from 1968 to 1971. He played the same jovial character - a service station attendant - on the variety show Hee Haw from 1971 until it went out of production in 1993. "America has grown up with me," Lindsey said in an Associated Press interview in 1985. "There's a residual effect of knowing I've made America laugh. I'm not the only one, but I've contributed something." He appeared in the films Cannonball Run II and Take This Job and Shove It, and his voice was used in the animated Walt Disney features The Aristocats, The Rescuers and Robin Hood. * AP

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Angelina Jolie has thanked the people of Bosnia for making her an honorary citizen of Sarajevo.  The actress-turned-director stepped behind the camera last year to make "In the Land of Blood and Honey," about a romance between a Serbian soldier and a Bosnian woman during the 1990s war in the troubled region.

Her efforts were praised by government officials at the Assembly of Sarajevo Canton Parliament for drawing attention to the area and they decided to award her with a special citizenship prize.  A ceremony was held on Thursday at Sarajevo's National Theatre, where a pre-recorded video message from Jolie was played to the audience.
 
In the clip, she said, "I am deeply grateful to the citizens of Sarajevo and the Sarajevo Canton assembly for bestowing upon me this incredible honor of citizenship. I am so proud to now be a part of such an extraordinary part of the world and fellow citizen to the people I deeply love and admire.  "I wish I could be there with all of you tonight, and I look forward to visiting in July when I can properly accept and personally express my gratitude."

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