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June 30, 2003 - The Sunday People reports Brad Pitt has been devastated by the death of a stunt man working his latest film, Troy in Malta. The stuntman fell off a boat and died later in hospital. Filming was halted because Brad was so upset.

June 30, 2003 - Hulk star Eric Bana promises Star magazine that he'll take down Brad Pitt when the pair team up on 'Troy'. "I'm going to beat the crap out of him," Bana said. "I'm going to kick Brad's butt." It hasn't happened yet though while they've filmed in Malta. "Brad and I don't have to fight till filming moves to Mexico," he explained. "I haven't disfigured him yet."

June 30, 2003 - The Enquirer reports Brad Pitt had to get his bod buff on the set of 'Troy', and then was slathered with oil. That unfortunately made his body hairs stand out, so they give Pitt painful waxings of arms, chest and neck every ten days.

June 25, 2003 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports a proposed deal involving Brad Pitt and George Clooney as partners in a boutique hotel that would have adjoined The Venetian was discussed but fell through several months ago, Rob Goldstein, president of The Venetian, said Tuesday. "There was a deal discussed with Rande Gerber (representing Pitt and Clooney), but we passed on it."

June 25, 2003 - Ellen Hale of USA Today caught up with the busy Brad Pitt, who is filming 'Troy' and promoting the new cartoon movie 'Sinbad', which opens July 2nd. "I always look at these things as seasons. Like where I grew up we had distinct seasons, winter and fall and summer and spring" - though not necessarily in that order. This season, he says, "is about this workload." Read more.

June 25, 2003 - The Las Vegas Review Journal reports Rob Goldstein, president of The Venetian, dropped some newsy nuggets during a CineVegas luncheon at Postrio over the weekend. He told a table of VIPs and celebs that Brad Pitt and George Clooney are partners in a deal with The Venetian to build a boutique hotel and exclusive restaurant above the Walgreens store going up in the space formerly occupied by the Rosewood Grille.

June 25, 2003 - Brad Pitt's spokesperson Cindy Guagenti is denying the actor had been using steroids to buff up for 'Troy', "Brad has worked extremely hard for months to obtain his look for the film and continues to work with a trainer on location," she said. "His physique has been obtained without the use of steroids; he does not and would not, use steroids under any circumstances."

June 23, 2003 - The Enquirer reports Jennifer Aniston's dream of becoming a mom with hubby Brad Pitt has been delayed by a secret health crisis. The actress has been suffering from chronic stress, working herself to exhaustion, creating a major obstacle to her becoming pregnant. "Jennifer has been driving herself into the ground, jumping from one film project to the next while juggling her 'Friends' duties," an insider revealed.

June 19, 2003 - "I have to tell you, those Greeks were on to something: high-comfort clothing." -- Brad Pitt, who wears flowing robes -- well, a dress-like garment -- in "Troy," to SF Chronicle spy Tim Gaskin.

June 18, 2003 - The New York Daily News reports Brad Pitt is hopping mad over rumors he's been hopping mad on the set of 'Troy.' His spokeswoman said, "Brad's furious! He's been working his a- off to look like that. He's not even that big. He's about the same size as he was in 'Fight Club.'"

June 18, 2003 - Brad Pitt has been showing some temper on the set of his latest film, 'Troy,' according to PeopleNews.com. The star “has been displaying some unbelievable temper tantrums and "black moods."

June 12, 2003 - The New York Post reports Brad and Jennifer's $15 mil Beverly Hills house with the two-year reconstruction and two-dozen construction workers who aren't allowed to park on the street but must be buzzed in are making the neighbors cranky.

June 12, 2003 - The Sun reports Jennifer Aniston has revealed Brad Pitt likes to do the cleaning in their home in Los Angeles. She says, "He's not afraid to pick up a duster and do a bit of work."

June 10, 2003 - Extra sat down with Brad Pitt in London to talk about his new movie, 'Sinbad,' that has Pitt playing the legend of the seven seas. So why is Brad making the jump to animation? He says, "I got nieces and nephews and I'm mad for them. I wanted to do something for them that they could enjoy." Watch the video clip here.

June 10, 2003 - Entertainment Tonight has a clip of Brad Pitt on his upcoming birthday, working on 'Sinbad', and other 'friendly' advice.

June 9, 2003 - Us Weekly reports that while Jennifer Aniston visited Malta where hubby Brad Pitt is filming 'Troy', they sneaked in some sightseeing. "Brad is very interested in Malta's history," a source on the set told the magazine. Another source says, "Brad's major focus is on the movie. This film is costing over $100 million, and he's taking it very seriously. He won't go out partying if he's got a day of work ahead of him."

June 8, 2003 - ShowbizIreland.com has gone all the way to Malta to bring you pictures from the upcoming Brad Pitt movie 'Troy'. Check them out here.

June 5, 2003 - The Las Vegas Sun reports Brad Pitt might soon design a hotel or nightclub, possibly in Las Vegas.

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