Cut-outs of Brad Pitt are being used in Russia to curb reckless driving. Police in Omsk, South Russia, have placed life-size cardboard replicas of the "Inglourious Basterds" actor dressed as a traffic policeman at the most dangerous intersections of the city, to try and deter motorists from speeding.

A regional paper quotes Dmitry Ziryanov, the local official who reportedly came up with the idea, as saying: "Brad is kind of like a colleague for us."

Brad Pitt bought Angelina Jolie sexy underwear for her birthday. The "Inglourious Basterds" actor - who raises six children with the Hollywood beauty - flew from Los Angeles to throw a surprise party for Angelina at her rented mansion in Long Island, New York, last week.

A source said: "Brad made an effort to be with Angelina. He was really hoping they would get along and enjoy themselves."

Brad Pitt saves time by freshening up with baby wipes rather than showering. The 45-year-old actor - who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie - is often so busy caring for his family he doesn't have time to wash.

Brad's "Inglourious Basterds" co-star Eli Roth revealed: "He shared that when you're sweating and don't have time to take a shower, you just take a baby wipe and rub it under your armpits.

Angelina Jolie is house hunting in Portugal. The "Changeling" actress - who raises six children with partner Brad Pitt - is tiring of the hectic pace of life in the U.S., and is keen to embark on a more sedate lifestyle.

Evangeline Lilly wants to be Angelina Jolie. The "Lost" star - who is known for keeping her personal life private - is in awe of the "Changeling" actress because of her selfless commitment to her humanitarian work and devotion to charity projects.

She said: "I'd love to be Angelina Jolie, but just the humanitarian side."

Jennifer Aniston is being urged to cut Brad Pitt out of her life. The actress' friends are worried she will never get over her ex-husband if she doesn't distance herself from him.

A source said: "It's not that Courteney Cox and co dislike Brad - quite the opposite. They're all fond of him because he's a pleasant guy to be around. But that's the very reason why he can't be in Jennifer's life - Courteney has told her repeatedly to ditch Brad's number. But it's never going to be that simple - he was her one big love."