More Brangelina Chaos to Come?

31. Namibian contribution

A few days ago, Online printed a story about the Chosen Family's suspect Namibian donation. I referenced the article on Wednesday with information from sources of my own, sources who were skeptical about the piece and who advised caution before accusing the Pitts of reneging on their philanthropic obligations - serious allegations, non?

At the urging of a few readers, I contacted Ivanna Iafigliola-Kriner, co-founder of the DRC School Project & Community Centre, the very school that the Pitts are alleged to have stiffed in the Radar article. I asked Ms Kriner the following: I have heard from many of my readers indicating that you have refuted the Radar Online claims and I am writing to find out from you directly if the US$15,000 was received by the DRC.

Ms Kriner: Yes we did receive the donation and are very grateful to Angelina and Brad for their support.

Point of the story?

The Pitts aren't cheap. They didn't bail on Namibia. But in a country where the need is so great and only so much can be pledged, it's entirely understandable for other organisations to try to reach out as much as they can.

For more information on the DRC click here . For more information on Ivanna Iafigliola-Kriner click here and my thanks to Carol for the tip.

Reported On 13/10/2006 from laineygossip.com

Posted at 5:07PM on Oct 16th 2006 by contribution

32. I wish I was able to travel all over the world when I was five. What an experience.

Posted at 4:58PM on Oct 16th 2006 by Mya

33. School and Travel

People are too quick to jump to conclusion that Mad should stay put in one city for schooling and not do much travelling. I am sure Mad is being home schooled.

There is nothing wrong with home school. The curriculum is more customized. Social skills does not have to be achieved in a school environment. Mad can pick up tennis, or play with other children on the set. Home schooling is acturally more work. There are progress reports to file with the proper department. The child will be tested just like you and me.

People feel that since Mad travels that much , there is no stability for the kid. I think you are worrying too much.

Stability for a child is NOT referring to staying put in one single city. Stability for a child is referring to a child having loving parents, that one parent is not bringing a different boyfriend or girlfriend every few months, It refers to the parents who are loving, attentive and kind to their children. It refers to the parents who are not on drugs or alcohol. It refers to the harmony of the household.

I have no problem in Mad travelling. At this young age, it is actually good for Mad. Travel is knowledge. It broadens your mind. It expands your horizon. You cant get anything better than that.

I cannot predict whether Jolie and Pitt's children will have a successful career in acting, doctor, or engineer. This is too early to tell. But I can say, without a word of doubt., that these children will grow up well adapted, good team player, and responsible citizens.

People should be kind to this family.

For those people who wrote hateful and hurtful remarks, remember, you reap what you sow.

Posted at 5:06PM on Oct 16th 2006 by school and travel

34. In answer to the question why don't we see more of Shiloh. Well let's see, everytime these people step out of the door they are beseiged by scores of paparazzi pushing, shouting, screaming and generally carrying on. It must be without doubt a frightening experience. There is no way I'd want a baby of mine to be caught up in such madness and clearly neither do Brad and Angelina. As for the crack earlier about whether they should be allowed back into Pune, well maybe if those same members of the paparazzi would back off there would be no chaotic scenes, no motorcycles accidents and no need for their bodyguards to get heavy. If Princess Diana had employed a few "thugs" to protect her from these people she would be alive today. Finally, I get so fed up with comments criticising these people for being out with their kids or not being out with their kids, for donating money or not donating money or even for having adopted two children who would in all likelihood have died in infancy. You don't know these people and so really cannot question their motives. And when the urge to criticise does wash over you ask yourselves these questions, how many kids have you saved today and how much money have you donated to charity.

Posted at 6:58PM on Oct 16th 2006 by Paulie

35. i think maddox is being educated in a wonderful way. he is learning about other cultures and he is traveling and from his parents he is learning love and a giving heart and spirit. they show him with their humanitarian work and i am sure they have turtors and the like with them.

Posted at 5:13PM on Oct 16th 2006 by nojudgement

36. To those who said mean remarks

To those who criticize with the intent to bash Jole

Remember, someday, you will know what this mean

You Reap What You Sow

Posted at 5:15PM on Oct 16th 2006 by you reap what you sow

37. wow does that mean I will one day have an incestuous relationship with my brother?????

Posted at 5:26PM on Oct 16th 2006 by oh freaking no!

38. Can't they just act a normal family and stay home ?

Posted at 5:26PM on Oct 17th 2006 by Carl

39. there was no incestuous relationship with a brother...only people with sick perverted minds who enjoy spreading such lies...

brad does not "have his balls in her purse"...he's wealthy enough on his own

maven on her high horse spewing sanctimonious crap is annoying.

Posted at 6:07PM on Oct 16th 2006 by lisa

40. Of course they let them come back.
Who the f#$% knew anything about Pune, India before they went there.

Posted at 9:24PM on Oct 16th 2006 by edna123

41. This has to be TMZ's funniest post by far. Pune is a city of 5 million people. That's larger then Seattle I believe but "The couple created widespread panic last week in the streets when they decided to take a rickshaw ride with Maddox." Wow did your read that WIDESPREAD. ALL OVER THE CITY OF 5 MILLION. A city which is the Indian equivalent of silicone valley. RIOTS everywhere. the POWER OF BRAD AND ANGELINA. WHOOO HOOOO.

"Days later Brangelina's bodyguard went on the attack and choked out a paparazzo who got a little too close to the über-celebs. " Yeah, the poor choked paps was later that afternoon seen stuffing his face with food - a burger if I'm not mistaken. So his poor throat obviously didn't suffer too much.


"And if those two incidents weren't enough to put the citizens of India on their toes, the car Angelina was riding in struck a 19-year-old on a motor bike as the actress' driver tried to avoid a group of swarming paparazzi." Yep, except that Angelina wasn't in the car. But ooops. that wouldn't sound as good as saying she was in the car, that there was WIDESPREAD panic, or the image of the poor pap, needing to be on a ventilator. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Posted at 5:04AM on Oct 17th 2006 by Yes Team Jolie Pitt

42. these are the only 2 stars that I can't stand...I think they are both trash, if they didn't have all that money, they would live in a trailer park, in the back woods of Tennesee...

Posted at 9:05AM on Oct 17th 2006 by judy

43. They look like a happy family. Something thats hard to find these days.

Posted at 2:28AM on Oct 17th 2006 by shopdiva

44. these are the only 2 stars that I can't stand...I think they are both trash, if they didn't have all that money, they would live in a trailer park, in the back woods of Tennesee...

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Really, why they are trash?

Because they have adopted kids from poor countrys, or maybe because they go to Africa to help hungry people and do charity work, or maybe because they dont spend all their time in the malibu beachs getting their "perfect tan", or maybe because they care more about their family then to the hollywood image crap!!!

if there is a family in Hollywood that i admire is the Jolie-Pitts.

Posted at 3:25PM on Oct 19th 2006 by juligen

45. >>The couple created widespread panic last week in the streets when they decided to take a rickshaw ride with Maddox.

How very predictable of you TMZ. Pleezze. This statement is laughable, you must be very proud of your pin jockeys!???! Sounds like the "couple" are 50 feet tall and crushing the city, godzilla style????

Posted at 11:04AM on Oct 17th 2006 by therestofus