Emma Watson Follows In Angelina Jolie's Footsteps By Securing UN Role
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 July 2014 16:36
- Written by Huffington post
Emma Watson is set to follow in Angelina Jolie’s footsteps, after securing a role with the UN.The ‘Harry Potter’ actress has been appointed as the United Nation’s Women’s Goodwill Ambassador.Emma’s new role will see her work to promote and encourage gender equality and the empowerment of women.In a statement, the Hollywood star, who recently graduated from the prestigious Brown University in the US, shared her delight at securing the post."Women's rights are something so inextricably linked with who I am, so deeply personal and rooted in my life that I can't imagine an opportunity more exciting," she said."I still have so much to learn, but as I progress I hope to bring more of my individual knowledge, experience and awareness to this role." The Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, paid tribute Emma’s “intellect and passion”, stating: "We are thrilled and honoured to work with Emma, whom we believe embodies the values of UN Women."The engagement of young people is critical for the advancement of gender equality in the 21st century, and I am convinced that Emma's intellect and passion will enable UN Women's messages to reach the hearts and minds of young people globally."Emma’s first task in her new role will see her act as an advocate for UN Women's HeForShe campaign, which calls for men and boys to stand up against inequalities faced by women and girls around the world.Angelina Jolie has served as an ambassador for the UN’s High Commissioner for Refugees since 2001 and carried out over 40 field missions.
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Keira Knightley admires Angelina Jolie's charity work
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- Published on Tuesday, 08 July 2014 16:34
- Written by TV3
Keira Knightley admires Angelina Jolie's devotion to charitable causes.The 'Begin Again' actress recently went with Oxfam to visit a refugee camp in South Sudan to help the organisation raise awareness in their battle against poverty - but thinks it would be tough to do as much for others as the 'Maleficent' star, who is also a special envoy for the United Nations (UN).Speaking to the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Keira said: ''I admire Angelina Jolie hugely.''I don't think I could ever be anything like as impressive or authoritative as she is on the world stage.''She's pretty much devoting her life to her causes, and that's a great thing, a great message. I'm always happy to help in any small way I can.''As she met refugees, Keira was asked who she was, and felt embarrassed at saying 'actress' rather than ''something else useful''.She explained: ''When those refugees asked me, 'Who are you?', I really, really wished I could have said, 'I'm a doctor', or something else useful.''So instead I told them, 'I am somebody who is going to ask people to give lots of money to Oxfam, so they can help you.' ''
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Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's New Movie Will Film in Malta
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- Published on Saturday, 05 July 2014 18:23
- Written by Just Jared
It has been confirmed that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will be filming their upcoming movie together in Malta! “I’m happy that Hollywood producers have once again chosen Malta for their project, and we will be delighted to host Mr. Pitt, Ms. Jolie, and their family for the second time in just a few years,” the Prime Minister of Malta, Joseph Muscat, said in a statement. “I’m sure that this film will help put our beautiful sister island of Gozo on the world map.” “They’ll be filming in Mgarr ix-Xini Bay in Gozo,” an insider told Us Weekly. “The whole family will be staying in Malta for eight weeks, arriving at the end of August.” Details on the movie’s plot aren’t available yet, but it is a love story and according to Angie, “it’s the kind of movie we love but aren’t often cast in.”
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National Enquirer: Angelina Jolie Caught In Dirty Drug Den
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- Published on Sunday, 06 July 2014 19:02
- Written by Ear sucker
“Maleficent” actress Angelina Jolie is featured on the front cover of the latest issue of “National Enquirer” magazine. On this week’s cover, the magazine claims Angie has been caught in the middle of a dirty drug den. Of course, the tabloid is actually digging up dirt from the late nineties — before her engagement to Brad Pitt and way before she had any children to think of.The tabloid claims that they have spoken to Angelina’s former drug dealer who admitted to selling her cocaine and heroin. In addition, the magazine claims that Angelina admitted to some pretty wild sex confessions, some of which may end up embarrassing her husband-to-be. A source close to the situation said, “This will be the final humiliation for Brad – and he could even call off their wedding.”We highly doubt that Brad would call off their wedding because she was allegedly promiscuous before they even knew each other and was an alleged drug addict. It’s not like it’s some big secret that Angelina liked drugs and women back in the day…The dealer also filmed a 16-minute video of the actress which is said to blow the lid right off of her image as a humanitarian. The “Enquirer” is where to go when you want your news straight from another decade, yo.
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Louis Zamperini Dead - Angelina Jolie's 'Unbroken' Subject Dies at 97
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- Published on Thursday, 03 July 2014 18:19
- Written by Just Jared
Louis Zamperini, the World War II hero who is the inspiration for Angelina Jolie‘s upcoming movie Unbroken, has passed away at the age of 97.“Having overcome insurmountable odds at every turn in his life, Olympic runner and World War II hero Louis Zamperini has never broken down from a challenge,” his family said in a statement (via THR). “He recently faced the greatest challenge of his life with a life-threatening case of pneumonia. After a 40-day long battle for his life, he peacefully passed away in the presence of his entire family, leaving behind a legacy that has touched so many lives. His indomitable courage and fighting spirit were never more apparent than in these last days.” Angelina also released a statement, saying “It is a loss impossible to describe. We are all so grateful for how enriched our lives are for having known him. We will miss him terribly.” We send out our thoughts and condolences to Louis‘ family during this difficult time.
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