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August 29, 2000 - E! Online's Ted Casablanca was asked about Angelina Jolie pregnancy rumors and he's saying that he's heard about them... We hear from the message boards that Access Hollywood reported this as well in addition to rumors that she's had a miscarriage and she's trying to keep it hush-hush... More details surely to come.

August 28, 2000 - The Enquirer reports that Billy Bob's ex Pietra was angry after their kids were swearing after visiting him. After Thornton complained and said to Angelina perhaps they should file for custody of the kids, Angelina replied that the kids belonged with their mom and then called Pietra to apoligize and promised Billy Bob and his friends would be more careful about cussing in front of the kids. Apparently Angelina and the ex are fast becoming phone friends.

August 28, 2000 - The Enquirer reports that Angelina is worried after bulking up for Tomb Raider that she's going to outweigh her scrawny husband, explaining "I'm taking vitamins and I'm on this insane diet. I've been thinking that I'll go home looking bigger than Billy!"

August 25, 2000 - Pagesix.com's run in with Jon Voight "You mean in the middle of this crowd and wild noise and big party you want me to tell you is my daughter happily married?" when they replied yes, he said "How should I know? I don't know anything about her. I'm always the last to know anything."

August 25, 2000 - We've added message boards to abstracts.net! It's still somewhat under construction but feel free to sign up and post here. Starting next month we'll have a $25 gift certificate at Amazon.com for post of the month!

August 22, 2000 - The Daily News' Mitchel Fink talked to Billy Bob about being away from Angelina so much lately, as he confesses he's only been able to see her for one week a month and "I miss her a lot when I'm not there" while she's filming away from home.

August 22, 2000 - Star magazine reports Billy Bob didn't think much of the expensive motorcycle jacket and Angelina bought for him in London, as he told friends he wouldn't be caught dad in the outfit.

August 20, 2000 - Angelina is clearing up rumors today that had her linked to Antonioi Banderas when they filmed Dancing in the Dark, saying to the New York Post "It's all lies, jealousy and spite. There were some sexy scenes in the movie, but that's where it ended. He is so in love with Melanie, and I am insane for my husband." 

August 19, 2000 - Angelina Jolie featured in an eBay auction, black and white photo is up for bids. The photo (item #412885517) is currently bid at $40.00  and ends August 27th.

August 12, 2000 - Angelina Jolie won Actress of the Year at the 4th Annual Hollywood Film Festival's 'Hollywood Film Awards' on Monday night in Hollywood.

August 12, 2000 - Gone in 60 Seconds debuted in the UK at #1 in the box office, beating out The Perfect Storm.

August 12, 2000 - Angelina Jolie featured in an eBay auction, as this signed face shot is up for bids. The photo (item #400745701) is currently bid at $17.50 and ends Sunday.

August 9, 2000 - Jeannette Walls reports that Angelina Jolie plans to have her Oscar (Girl, Interrupted) welded to Billy Bob's (Slingblade).

August 9, 2000 - James Haven's recent account of Angelina getting married in entertaindom.com "I got a call when they were in Vegas and they just simply said 'Do I have your blessing,' and I said, 'How long have I got?' She looked at her watch and said, 'Oh, about 20 minutes.'"

August 5, 2000 - Angelina Jolie was complimented by Tomb Raider's producer Lawrence Gordon who said "With Angelina Jolie we have the perfect marriage of actress and character." The film is currently in principal photography and will be released summer 2001.

August 5, 2000 - Angelina Jolie is again featured in an eBay auction, as this signed Rolling Stone poster is up for bids. The photo (item #400269435) is currently unbid at $49.95 and ends August 6th.

August 4, 2000 - Angelina and Billy Bob have purchased the home of former Guns N' Roses member Slash for nearly $4 million. The eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom estate is in Beverly Hills.

August 3, 2000 - E! Online's Ted Casablanca reports that Billy Bob and a guy friend were seen eating out at City of the Fallen Fruitcakes with "a couple of cute chicks who resembled the kinky tattoo girl."

August 1, 2000 - Salon.com reports the following quote from Gone in 60 Seconds co-star Vinnie Jones, "I think I've seen all Angelina's tattoos except the new one she had done for her husband, Billy Bob." [we assume that's a reference to her clitoral piercing...]

August 1, 2000 - The London Times reports tha Angelina Jolie stormed out of a British polo event after labeling her fellow attendees (including Minnie Driver and Billy Zane) "pompous assholes." Though she later exclaimed that the real reason she left was that she wanted a burger, "I love Big Macs," she said. [ironically the same excuse she gave for ditching the U.K. premiere of Gone in 60 Seconds.]

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