Angelina Jolie 'spends $12.2 million on secluded heart-shaped island' for Brad Pitt's 50th birthday

Their love for one another has never been in doubt, but Angelina Jolie has apparently reinforced the depth of her feelings for Brad Pitt by buying him his very own heart shaped island.

The actress has reportedly paid £12.2 million for secluded Petra as Brad prepares to celebrate his 50th birthday on December 18.
Angelina is understood to have snapped up the island, located some 50-miles away from New York City, after discovering its two sprawling properties were designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, Brad’s favourite architect. 
 

Stunning: The island's main house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 2008, boasts ceilings panelled with the finest mahogany and breathtaking views of the surrounding area.

Anyone seen the rock salt? The kitchen juxtaposes new and old, marrying conventional fixtures and fittings with stylish work surfaces carved out of solid granite.

Something different: The rock theme continues throughout the house, with one wall providing a very distinctive focal point.

 

A breath of fresh air: An open porch, complete with a carved wooden bench, provides stunning views of the surrounding area.

Secluded: The island and its two properties are located of the coast of the United States, some 50-miles away from New York City.

 A source told The Mirror: ‘As soon as Angelina heard the island was on the market she arranged a viewing. She was really impressed. The house is perfect for romantic getaways or as a family retreat.

Angola Becomes First Country to Ban Islam, Shuts Down All Mosques

Several newspapers report that the African country of Angola has become the first country in the world to ban Islam and Muslims.
The Angolan Minister of Culture, Rosa Cruz e Silva was quoted by news agencies and Angola newspapers as saying,
"The process of legalisation of Islam has not been approved by the Ministry of Justice and Human rights, their mosques would be closed until further notice."
As part of the ban, the Angolan government ordered the demolition of the mosques in the country.
According to the official, such a decision became the latest in a series of attempts to ban "illegal" sects in the country.
This statement by Silva was made during her appearance last week at the 6th Commission of the National Assembly.
The minister says that the move became necessary in order to fight the emergence of congregations whose worshipping is contradictory to the customs of Angola culture.
The measure concerns not only Islam - many other not legalized faiths will face closure of their houses of worship.
The list of the banned sects published by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in the Angolan newspaper 'Jornal de Angola' contains all the sects, which are not allowed to conduct worship.
"In addition, we also have a long list of more than a thousand legalization applications," the official stated.
Commenting on the issue, Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos said,
"This is the final end of Islamic influence in our country."
Angola's population of 16 million is predominantly Christian, with only 80,000-90,000 Muslims, the majority of whom are migrants from West Africa and families of Lebanese origin, according to the US State Department.
The crackdown on Islam comes as Christians in the Middle East are being forced from Muslim countries.
Former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Oren noted in 2012 that the Christian population in the Middle East dropped from 20% a century ago to 5% currently amid ongoing persecution of Christians by Muslims.
Oren noted in Egypt 200,000 Coptic Christians fled their homes in 2011 amid anti-Christian violence during the "Arab spring" uprising that toppled dictator Hosni Mubarak.
In 2012 Saudi Arabia's top Muslim leader, Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al al-Shaikh, issued a fatwa (religious decree) to demolish all churches on the Arabian peninsula.
Particularly in Africa, analysts have commented that Islamist forces have been killing and expelling Christians largely with negligible international criticism.
Aside from Islam, other religions that have not been legalized will face similar measures in Angola. The non-legalized religions on the list "published by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in the Angolan newspaper 'Jornal de Angola' are prohibited to conduct worship, so they should keep their doors closed," said Silva.
The Minister of Culture added that there is a legalization process through which over a thousand religious sects are currently applying.

American Music Awards 2013: Pics + Full list of winners

The 2013 American Music Awards took place yesterday Nov. 24, 2013 at the Nokia Theatre Los Angeles. Pictured above are Rihanna (who won an Icon award) Lady Gaga and Jennifer Lopez.More red carpet photos and full list of winners .

 

Heidi Klum

 Jennifer Hudson and Miley Cyrus

 Christina Aquilera

 

Jordin Sparks

Kendal and Kylie Jenner and Emma Roberts

 Zoe Zaldana

 Taylor Swift

 Rihanna

 Kelly Osbourn

 

Lil Mama and Aubrey O'day

 Katy Perry

 Naya Rivera

 

Danity Kane

 

Miley and her dad. Myley performing on stage

 Chili and T'Boz of TLC

 Keisha and Nicole Richie

 Ciara

                            Lance Bass and 2chainz

 Lady Gaga and R Kelly

 Guiliana Rancic and JLo with Casper

Full list of winners
Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock
Justin Timberlake
 
 Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B
Rihanna
 
Favorite Album, Country
Taylor Swift/Red
 
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/The Heist
 
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
 
Favorite Artist, Latin
Marc Anthony
 
Favorite Album, Pop/Rock
One Direction/Take Me Home
 
New Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
 
 Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake
 
Favorite Female Artist, Country
Taylor Swift
 
Single of the Year
"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly
 
Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake/The 20/20 Experience
 
Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music
Avicii
 
Favorite Male Artist, Country
Luke Bryan
 
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock
One Direction
 
Artist of the Year 
Taylor Swift
 
Favorite Female Artist, Pop or Rock
Taylor Swift
 
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
 
Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary
Maroon 5
 
Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational
Matthew West
 
Top Soundtrack
Pitch Perfect

Debbie Rowe ''Murray Will Be Dead I'll Buy the Bullet''

                     Debbie Rowe is furious Conrad Murray trashed her in a new interview, and she tells TMZ ... she'll gladly buy a particularly lethal bullet to help end the doctor's life.
 Rowe is "disgusted" by Murray's comment ... that he and Michael used to joke that neither would want to have sex with her.
Rowe fired back to TMZ, saying she believes within 18 months, "A Jackson fan will shoot him dead, and I'd buy the bullet."  Rowe added, I wouldn't shoot him but I'd buy the bullet ... a hollow-point."  FYI ... a hollow-point bullet essentially eviscerates the target's insides.
And Rowe goes on, telling us, "If I had a dog as ugly as him [Murray] I'd shave its ass, make it walk backwards and put a wig on it."  And, she says, "It takes 2 to f**k and there's not enough alcohol in the world."
Rowe, who raises horses on her ranch, says, "At least I can breed.  he can't even write prescriptions anymore."
She's also indignant that Murray is claiming MJ took his own life by injecting himself with the fatal dose of Propofol while the Dr. was out of the room.  She says, "It's so disgusting he's trashing the dead.  The jury sure didn't buy his story."

Pics: President Jonathan arrives from the UK, speaks to the press

President Jonathan is back to the country after a trip to the UK where he developed acute abdominal pains and had to seek medical attention. The president was in London to preside over a 3-day meeting of Nigeria’s Honourary International Investors Council (HIIC). He returned to Nigeria this evening and spoke to the press at the presidential wing of the airport.