Angelina Jolie, 49, and British rapper 'boyfriend' Akala, 40, go Instagram official
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 October 2024 06:35
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Angelina Jolie has gone Instagram official with her rumored boyfriend, British rapper and political activist Akala.Over the weekend, the 40-year-old artist could be seen at a New York City party that was hosted by 49-year-old Jolie for her company Atelier Jolie.Akala can be seen clearly in a photo at the event just before images of the Oscar-winning actress appeared in the same photo gallery.The Eternals actress was interviewing Mustafa at the Atelier Jolie showroom on Great Jones Street.The ex-wife of Brad Pitt wore a gray suit and black boots with her highlighted hair down as she was seated. Akala wore a black crew neck T-shirt while in the audience.This comes two days after Akala joined Jolie at the 62nd New York Film Festival premiere of her film Maria at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.In the caption it said, 'Atelier Jolie welcomed Mustafa at 57 Great Jones, hosting a special listening party and panel discussion for his debut album, Dunya, out now.'Join us in celebrating this stunning 12-song collection, where folk meets poetry. The album is available to stream now on all platforms.'Also at the event was Zoe Kravitz, who was in the Instagram post too.Jolie has been seen in public several times with Akala amid her continued bitter split from Pitt, even though sources have told People that they are just friends.The actress sparked romance rumors with Akala when the pair were seen emerging from her hotel in Italy during Venice International Film Festival in August.It had been claimed by In Touch that the actress had been privately seeing the musician for 'more than a year'.The rumors first began when Akala joined Jolie and her daughters Zahara, 19, and Shiloh, 18, at the Calabash Literary Festival in Jamaica in May of last year. An eyewitness shared at the time that Akala was 'very protective of them as he shepherded them around.'They enjoyed dinner together in Milan six months later, In Touch also claimed. In addition to Zahara and Shiloh, Jolie and her ex-husband Pitt share sons Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and 15-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox. However, an insider told People that Jolie 'is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle [Newman] who was also there'.
Newman is his business partner and manager. Yet Jolie and Akala do share a strong bond, with a second source stating: 'They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.'They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.'People's source claimed Jolie is 'currently single and not dating seriously'.MailOnline has contacted Jolie's representatives for comment. Akala - born Kingslee James McLean Daley - started out as a rapper before moving into political activism, endorsing former Labour MP Jeremy Corbyn in the 2017 UK general election. His older sister is also the famous singer and rapper Ms. Dynamite. Ms. Dynamite, 43 - real name Niomi Arleen McLean-Daley - enjoyed a string of hits in the early 2000s with her debut album A Little Deeper, which won the prestigious Mercury Music Prize.
Akala is reportedly in a relationship with Chanelle Newman who is co-founder and executive producer of Akala's music and the Hip-hop Shakespeare Company. In Touch also claimed that the Maleficent star has been seeing another man as well, Broadway composer Justin Levine. Jolie and Levine were seen together on Monday at the A New York Evening With The Outsiders at The Greene Space on in New York City. 'Angelina has been seeing two different men over the past year or so,' a source claimed to the outlet. Tony-award winner Levine was a part of the Broadway production of The Outsiders, the musical Jolie produced. In Touch reports he co-wrote the book and score for the play. Jolie's daughter Vivienne also worked as a producer's assistant on the program. 'Angie just adores Justin, and they’ve been spending so much time together that a lot of people think the relationship could turn romantic,' the source said. An insider also shared with the site that the men are 'totally different' but Jolie is 'falling for both of them.' The new romance rumors comes five years after Jolie was declared legally single from Pitt. Akala and Justin are not the first two men Jolie has been linked to since her divorce. Several years ago, she was seen out with musician The Weekend.Jolie and Pitt's split has played out publicly and has also affected their six children. Earlier this month their daughter Shiloh, 18, legally dropped her father's surname.Shiloh, who hired and paid for her own lawyer when she filed to drop the Pitt name on her 18th birthday in May, filed to change her name from Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie.There have been long custody battles which ended eventually in a victory for Pitt, who got 50-50 custody in 2021 only to have it overturned on appeal.The current situation has seen the children form a tight group of seven with his former wife.Meanwhile, Brad is dating Ines de Ramon for two years.DailyMail.com exclusively learned that de Ramon has 'banned' her friends, family and even work contacts from talking about her and Pitt's relationship and even made then sign nondisclosure agreements to 'build trust.'She is hoping to create a very strong bond with Pitt which may lead to marriage, it was claimed.
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Angelina Jolie cuts a typically chic figure she leaves a Q&A for new film Maria after admitting she planned to 'PRETEND' to sing opera when she first signed up to play the soprano
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- Published on Wednesday, 02 October 2024 06:23
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Angelina Jolie cut a typically chic figure as she stepped out in New York following a Q&A about her new film Maria, where she revealed she planned to 'pretend' to sing opera when she first signed for the film. The actress, 47, wrapped up in a sleek black, longline coat, which was worn over a champagne coloured satin dress. Angelina accessorised her look with a pair of trendy shades, gold jewellery and boosted her height with pointed nude heels.Opting for understated glamour, the Mr and Mrs Black star opted for a simple, dewy make-up look while her sleek caramel tresses were left to cascade down her back. Angelina offered a wave and a small smile as she stepped outside and climbed into a waiting car.The stunner had been discussing her latest film Maria, in which she plays the late famed opera singer. During a post-screening Q&A following the film's premiere at New York's Film Festival, Angelina revealed that she initially planned to 'pretend' to sing opera to 'get through' the film, before eventually going on to have seven months worth of training. According to USA Today, Angelina said of first signing to play the soprano: 'I thought, "Oh, I'll pretend-sing and I'll get through this". 'Then it was very clear to me that you can't pretend opera, and then I was scared.' She then spoke of her admiration for Maria's strength: 'When I see someone who's so full of self-pity or giving up, it doesn't move me in the same way. She would try to pull herself together and move forward. I wanted this to be about what an extraordinary artist she was – she was a fighter and a deeply feeling, emotional person.' The first trailer for Maria dropped last month. The film opens in the last days of the soprano's life and looks back on all the triumphs and tragedies along the way. Callas died of a heart attack at her Paris home on September 16, 1977. She was 53.
Angelina said that roles like Callas come along 'once in a lifetime,' adding, 'I mean, it’s certainly the most challenging,' Deadline reported.To portray the opera singer, Jolie spent seven months learning six of the late singer's most famous arias.At the Venice Film Festival photocall in August, Angelina, when asked what her musical tastes were, said: 'I was more of a punk and I loved all music but I probably listened to The Clash more than most. 'As I have gotten older I have listened to classical music and opera. I think I still love the music I did when I was younger, I would still listen to The Clash.'But I think when you have felt a certain level of despair, of pain, of love at a certain point there are only certain sounds that can match that feeling and to me the immensity of the feeling encapsulated in the sounds of opera - there is nothing like it. 'That feeling that would move all of us if we were to hear it would be the only sound that would explain that pain, so I have leant more towards it now.' Angelina's latest outing was without her close friend Akala, 40, whom she's been linked to recently. In recent months, Angelina sparked romance rumours with British rapper Akala after the pair were seen emerging from her hotel in Italy during Venice Film Festival. However, sources confirmed that the couple are not an item, with an insider telling that Angelina 'is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle [Newman] who was also there'. In the wake of her bitter split from Brad Pitt, Angelina grew close with the rapper and political activist. Yet the pair do share a strong bond, with a second source stating: 'They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes. 'They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.' It had been claimed by In Touch that the actress had been privately seeing the musician for 'more than a year'. However, People's source claimed Angelina is 'currently single and not dating seriously'.MailOnline contacted Angelina's representatives for comment at the time.
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Angelina Jolie looks on proudly as her close friend Akala embraces her son Pax at Maria premiere - after actress sparked romance rumours with the British rapper
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- Published on Monday, 30 September 2024 11:14
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Angelina Jolie looked on proudly as her close friend Akala and son Pax shared a sweet embrace at Maria premiere in New York on Sunday night. The actress, 49, attended the premiere of her new film Maria with her sons Pax, 20,and Maddox, 23, and daughter Zahara, 19, during the 62nd New York Film Festival. And shortly after the star-studded night, Angelina was overcome with joy as she watched Akala, 40, and Pax hug.In recent months, Angelina sparked romance rumours with British rapper Akala after the pair were seen emerging from her hotel in Italy during Venice Film Festival. However, sources confirmed that the couple are not an item, with an insider telling that Angelina 'is friends with him and his partner, Chanelle [Newman] who was also there'.In the wake of her bitter split from Brad Pitt, Angelina grew close with the rapper and political activist. Yet the pair do share a strong bond, with a second source stating: 'They share the same passion when it comes to social and humanitarian causes.'They did several collabs over the years that focus on global issues like human rights. Angie speaks very highly of him.' It had been claimed by In Touch that the actress had been privately seeing the musician for 'more than a year'. However, People's source claimed Angelina is 'currently single and not dating seriously'. MailOnline contacted Angelina's representatives for comment at the time. It seems Angelina's children are also fond of the rapper following Pax's encounter with him at the premiere. Pax appeared in great spirits following the horrific e-bike accident he was involved in this past July, which landed him in the hospital.The actress wowed in an elegant white dress with a pleated skirt, which she paired with peep-toe black heels.
Her daughter Zahara matched her in a silk white dress. Maddox rocked a classic black suit, while Pax sported a grey one, as well as a black wrist brace.Missing from action were her three younger kids, Shiloh, 18, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 16, whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, 60. The pair have been involved in a bitter ongoing divorce battle since their split in 2016. Angelina's sons also worked in the AD department on the set of Maria — directed by Pablo Larraín — and she admitted the work is good for them. She told The Hollywood Reporter: 'They've done that quite a few times, and I think that's good for them. Pax tends to do stills and he gets brought in, and Pablo was wonderful and recognized that he was good at it'. The actress was also grateful to have her sons around to support her because playing opera start Maria Callas was so emotionally exhausting.She added: 'It really meant a lot that my boys were with me on Maria. When I would have really heavy times, they would come over and just give me a hug or a cup of tea.' 'That was probably one of the more intense things was that - usually when I'm expressing that much pain, it's not in front of my children. You really try to hide from your children how much pain and sadness you carry.' 'And so for them to be with you when you're expressing it at such a level, I think it was the first time they ever heard me cry like that. That's usually for the shower.' The first trailer for Maria dropped last week. The film opens in the last days of the soprano's life and looks back on all the triumphs and tragedies along the way. Callas died of a heart attack at her Paris home on September 16, 1977. She was 53. Angelina said that roles like Callas come along 'once in a lifetime,' adding, 'I mean, it’s certainly the most challenging,' Deadline reported. To portray the opera singer, Jolie spent seven months learning six of the late singer's most famous arias.
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Angelina Jolie brings daughter Zahara and sons Maddox and Pax for a stylish appearance at Maria premiere during the New York Film Festival
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- Published on Tuesday, 01 October 2024 03:32
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Angelina Jolie was joined by three of her kids at the premiere of her new film, Maria, during the 62nd New York Film Festival on Sunday. The Tomb Raider star, 49, beamed on the red carpet at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall, next to daughter Zahara, 19, and sons Maddox, 23, and Pax, 20, who looked to be in good spirits, following his hospitalization in July. The actress wowed in an elegant white dress with a pleated skirt, which she paired with peep-toe black heels. Her daughter matched her in a silk white dress. Maddox rocked a classic black suit, while Pax sported a grey one, as well as a black wrist brace. Missing from action were her three younger kids, Shiloh, 18, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 16, whom she shares with ex-husband Brad Pitt, 60. The pair have been involved in a bitter ongoing divorce battle since their split in 2016. Angelina's blonde tresses were parted on the side and cascaded down her shoulders and back. She added a pop of color to her look with a striking red lipstick. The star also wore dangling diamond earrings.The doting mom held hands with Pax and had her other arm wrapped around Zahara. Pax smiled at the cameras while rocking black sunglasses. His appearance comes following the horrific e-bike accident he was involved in this past July, which landed him in the hospital. Angelina's sons also worked in the AD department on the set of Maria — directed by Pablo Larraín — and she admitted the work is good for them.She told The Hollywood Reporter: 'They've done that quite a few times, and I think that's good for them. Pax tends to do stills and he gets brought in, and Pablo was wonderful and recognized that he was good at it'.
The actress was also grateful to have her sons around to support her because playing opera start Maria Callas was so emotionally exhausting.She added: 'It really meant a lot that my boys were with me on Maria. When I would have really heavy times, they would come over and just give me a hug or a cup of tea.' 'That was probably one of the more intense things was that - usually when I'm expressing that much pain, it's not in front of my children. You really try to hide from your children how much pain and sadness you carry.' 'And so for them to be with you when you're expressing it at such a level, I think it was the first time they ever heard me cry like that. That's usually for the shower.' The first trailer for Maria dropped last week. The film opens in the last days of the soprano's life and looks back on all the triumphs and tragedies along the way. Callas died of a heart attack at her Paris home on September 16, 1977. She was 53. Jolie said that roles like Callas come along 'once in a lifetime,' adding, 'I mean, it’s certainly the most challenging,' Deadline reported. To portray the opera singer, Jolie spent seven months learning six of the late singer's most famous arias.And Jolie was also excited to work with director Pablo saying, 'This kind of work is not asked of me very often. And if it’s asked of me, it’s not often with this kind of material and this director, so these things come once in a lifetime.' Her experience making the film 'was beyond anything I could imagine, and it was a gift emotionally for me,' she said, adding that the role, 'changed me as a person. It helped heal a part of me.' The Netflix film hits theaters in the U.S. on November 27 and debuts on the streamer on December 11. It is considered to be a major awards season contender and premiered to an eight-minute standing ovation at the Venice Film Festival.
Angelina has a close bond with her kids, and recently revealed that she and daughter Vivienne, 16, both got the phrase 'Stay Gold' tatted after working together on the Broadway play The Outsiders. The movie star revealed the tattoos in an interview with CR Fashion Book - five months after her inking was first seen - while walking The Outsiders opening red carpet. 'I got "Stay Gold" with my daughter Viv during out time with The Outsiders. It means so much to us separately and together,' Angelina told the outlet. Vivienne chose to leave dad Brad's last name off The Outsiders playbill - opting for Vivienne Jolie.The mother of six also revealed her bird tattoo on her chest is another inking that she shares with 'some' of her kids. The actress did not reveal which of her six children have the bird tattoo with her. In August, Angelina and Brad's daughter Shiloh dropped her Pitt surname, legally changing her name to Shiloh Nouvel Jolie - previously Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. Her appearance with her kids comes after she dropped her two year legal battle against the Department of Justice and the FBI over documents relating to abuse allegations she made against ex Brad. Angelina and Brad started dating in 2004 and married 10 years later – but split in 2016 and have been since been embroiled in bitter battles over child custody and ownership deals linked to their French vineyard. The exes were declared legally single in 2019. Jolie had been pursuing anonymous court action as 'Jane Doe' with the FBI, who investigated an alleged altercation between the duo on a private jet in 2016. She had been seeking documents from the FBI about their investigation into the allegations, filing a Freedom of Information Act request in 2021.Pitt was accused of pouring red wine and beer over his ex and one of the couple's children on a private plane — claims which he denies. Details of the alleged incident first surfaced in August 2022, when a Freedom of Information court filing became public. Documents state that Pitt had allegedly choked one of their children and struck another in the face. Jolie had also accused the Fight Club star of grabbing her by the head.The allegations were investigated by the FBI, but no charges were brought.
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Maria first trailer: Angelina Jolie breaks down in tears as she plays haunted opera singer Maria Callas
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- Published on Friday, 27 September 2024 11:09
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Angelina Jolie was seen in the first trailer for her movie Maria. The 49-year-old star is playing famed opera singer Maria Callas. The clip starts with Maria in her older years walking onto a stage with a man seated at a piano. Jolie's Maria looks out at the empty seats as she flashes back to her earlier years. There is a quick montage of her looking younger and gorgeous. She is also seen on a yacht with Aristotle Onassis, her former lover. Then she is seen in Paris, crying, having a meltdown in a courtyard, and working on her voice.She is not heard singing, however. The film, according to a synopsis, 'follows the American-Greek soprano as she retreats to Paris after a glamorous and tumultuous life in the public eye.' Maria 'reimagines the legendary soprano in her final days as the diva reckons with her identity and life.' She died in Paris in 1977 of a heart attack at age 53. The highly anticipated movie will come out in theaters in November then stream on Netflix in December.Netflix is set to release the film in U.S. theaters on November 27 before it debuts on the streaming platform on December 11. It is a massive undertaking for the star. Speaking at a press conference for the movie at the Venice Film Festival, she said: 'I was terribly nervous; I spent almost seven months training. 'My first time singing, I remember being so nervous. My sons were there and they helped to block the door [so] that nobody else was coming in, and I was shaky. 'And [director Pablo Larraín], in his decency, started me in a small room and ended me in La Scala. So he gave me time to grow. I was frightened to live up to [Callas].'
Angelina joked that, after making the movie, she might even get involved in karaoke nights in the future. Asked if she has a favourite karaoke song, she quipped: 'I didn't sing before this [movie] so I haven't done karaoke, but now maybe I have a few!' Jolie revealed earlier this month that she loved to sing but stopped after an ex criticized her voice. She did not name the cruel ex.The actress - who was previously married to Johnny Lee Miller, Billy Bob Thornton and Brad Pitt - admitted her role as opera singer Maria in Maria was challenging because she had to overcome her fears about airing her vocals in public.She told The Hollywood Reporter: 'It was an out-of-body experience because I don't sing. 'I had somebody in my life who was not kind to me about singing. It was a relationship I was in. And so I just assumed I couldn't really sing. 'I'd been to theatre school, so it was weird that it even had an effect on me. I just kind of adapted to this person's opinion. So it took me getting past a lot of things to start singing.' She told IndieWire last week she wasn't very familiar with opera music before she began shooting Maria. The Oscar-winning actress confessed: 'I grew up in America. In other countries, they understand how essential and important it is, and it's much more a part of the culture, but not where I was raised [Los Angeles]. 'I had been introduced to [Maria] but it was a complete discovery of this new art form, to come in and transform my life and teach me all of the different operas. 'I hope that most people however they relate to the film go into a discovery and they let themselves feel it and they try to sing it. If I can do it…'
Angelina recently revealed that she spent 'months' preparing to sing in Maria. The actress said at the Telluride Film Festival: 'I had seven months of opera classes, great teachers and Italian classes, and a supportive team that were going to help me. 'When I was younger, there were certain pieces of music and certain sounds that matched what I was feeling: I was falling in love, or I was curious about this, or whatever I was going through. 'There is nothing that meets what you're feeling like opera,' added the movie star. '[Some pieces] are so beautiful, so full of hope and so full of yearning. 'Opera is bigger. It is bigger than we allow ourselves to feel in every moment.' Angelina - who has Maddox, 23, Pax, 20, Zahara, 19, Shiloh, 18, and 16-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne, with Brad - recently thanked her sons for helping ease her nerves about singing in the film. Netflix is set to release Maria in U.S. theaters on November 27 before it debuts on the streaming platform on December 11.
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