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Brad Pitt follows Gwyneth Paltrows dads advice

Hollywood star Brad Pitt follows his former fiancee Gwyneth Paltrow's father advice on remaining grounded. Pitt was romantically involved with Paltrow in the mid-1990s, and the couple was briefly engaged before splitting in 1997. And that's when he learnt some life lessons from her father, late director Bruce Paltrow. Despite 15 years, a marriage to Jennifer Aniston, and raising six kids with ...
Psys look-alike dupes stars at Cannes

A look alike of the Korean star 'Psy' had a gala time with top Hollywood celebrities at Cannes. The fake PSY partied with stars such as Naomie Harris and Adrien Brody at a party thrown by luxury jeweller- Chopard, the Sun reported. The man also tried his hands at DJ decks at an event hosted by a Russian oil-magnate and where big names including Trance beauty Rosario Dawson were present. A ...
Woman gets 8 years for kidnapping granddaughter

MARTINEZ, Calif. -; A 60-year-old Southern California woman was sentenced to eight years in prison for kidnapping her infant granddaughter from her son's Northern California ...
San Diego mayor has plan to end bird poop stink

SAN DIEGO -; San Diego officials have announced a plan to rid the scenic beaches of La Jolla of bird poop smell after declaring the excrement a health ...
Giants nearing decision on replacement starter

Email SAN FRANCISCO -- Manager Bruce Bochy said that the Giants likely will name a fifth starter for Tuesday's game at Oakland by Sunday. Bochy reiterated Friday that he and the club's braintrust were still evaluating their options regarding who would replace right-hander Ryan Vogelsong in San Francisco's rotation. By Sunday, whoever that pitcher is will have to intensify his ...

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Padres recall left-hander Layne from Triple-A

PHOENIX -- Not needing a fifth starter until Tuesday in Seattle, the Padres recalled left-handed reliever Tommy Layne from Triple-A Tucson on Friday to fill the vacated roster spot left by Burch Smith, who was optioned following his start against the Cardinals on Wednesday. Layne was 1-3 with a 4.00 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 18 innings of relief with Tucson this season, but the 28-year-old ...
Giants mulling surgery for Casillas knee

Email SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Friday that surgery is a "strong possibility" for right-hander Santiago Casilla, who's sidelined by an injured right knee. Bochy added that if Casilla undergoes surgery to ease the discomfort caused by a cyst in his knee, the setup man probably will be sidelined for four weeks. The Giants also are considering scenarios for ...
Kasten defends Mattinglys critical comments

LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers president Stan Kasten on Friday defended manager Don Mattingly's decision to publicly criticize the club's play during its recent six-game road trip. Before Wednesday's game in Milwaukee, Mattingly said he believed this team was not as mentally tough as last year's squad, despite additions in talent. Kasten said he agreed with Mattingly's attempt ...
National Briefing | West California Drug Cartel Leader Pleads Guilty

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Brad Pitt follows Gwyneth Paltrow's dad's advice

Hollywood star Brad Pitt follows his former fiancee Gwyneth Paltrow's father advice on remaining grounded.

Pitt was romantically involved with Paltrow in the mid-1990s, and the couple was briefly engaged before splitting in 1997. And that's when he learnt some life lessons from her father, late director Bruce Paltrow.

Despite 15 years, a marriage to Jennifer Aniston, and raising six kids with his current fiancee Angelina Jolie, Pitt admits Bruce Paltrow's tip to refer to himself as "self-employed" rather than "an actor" has kept him grounded, reports contactmusic.com.

"I learned that from Bruce Paltrow. I always liked it. It's a humble way to describe what we do. (If a stranger asks what I do) well, I'd be very Midwest about it, very Missouri. I'd say, 'This and that.' I'd say, 'I'm a dad, just like you.'," Pitt told Esquire magazine.