In a world where glamourous and glitzy celeb' wedding are king (you know what I mean) Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have always kicked against going down that particular aisle.

Despite both being married before (once for Brad, to Jennifer Anniston, and twice for Angelina) they both famously said they'd not get married to each other until the legalisation of same-sex marriage in the US.

In recent interviews though, it's become apparent that both Brad and Ang' have been coming under increasing pressure for their children to tie the knot.

"It seems to mean more and more to our kids," he revealed back at the beginning of the year, "We made this declaration some time ago that we weren't going to [get married] till everyone can. But I don't think we'll be able to hold out … it means something to me, too, to make that kind of commitment."

Angelina also told how the kids had been asking why they weren't married like Shrek and Fiona, "We've explained to them that our commitment, when we decided to start a family, was the greatest commitment you could possibly have.  Once you have six children, you're committed."

A tough call, hey - choosing between your high-profile moral posturing and the wishes of your kids!

The engagement has been confirmed by Brad's 'people' and described as a 'promise for the future' with no date for the wedding having been set. However, there are massive building works going in on at the sprawling Pitt-Jolie estate in Provence.

There's a little chapel on the £35 million estate and there's a large white, rumoured to be, reception hall being built behind it with a view to being completed by September...in time for a wedding perhaps?

For those who want to know about the ring - Brad designed it, in collaboration, with Angelina's private jeweller Robert Procop and is reported to be worth a $250,000.

"Brad had a specific vision for this ring, which he realised over a yearlong collaboration. He wanted every aspect of  it to be perfect, so I was able to locate a diamond of the finest quality and cut it to an exact custom size and shape to suite Angelina's hand," is the official word from the jeweller.

"Brad was always heavily involved, overseeing every aspect of the creative design evolution.  The side diamonds are specially cut to encircle her finger. Each diamond is of the highest gem quality."

Well there you go then!  I wonder who's going to design the dress, whether it'll have a huge split up the front and whether Angelina will strike 'that' leg pose when standing in it...

I fancied a little Celebaby buffet of bits and pieces today

Natalie Portman

Natalie Portman has had her son.

The news was announced by people.com but that's IT, that's all we know.

There's been no comment from the Portman camp so we don't know when her son was born or where - I wonder how people.com even know...?  This is why I'm not a news story hound and other people are!

More news as and when we get it; if we get it...

The Brange' Clan

Angelina, Brad and Co are currently in Malta.

Brad's working on a new film - World War Z - and whilst he was busy in the 'office', Angelina took the kids to an indoor play park - it has to be like going on full-scale military manoeuvres every time they go out.

The twins, Vivenne and Knox, decided to go in fancy dress - Knox chose to be a tutu-wearing ladybird (there's a boy who clearly won't be dictated to by gender stereotypes) whilst Vivienne opted for a pink princess look.

I have NO idea what on earth Angelina was wearing, it looks like an old grey blanket my nan used to have!  It's made just a bit happier this morning knowing that Ang' doesn't look good in everything

Flippin' 'eck Suri

Oh yes!

JOY and rapture!

Suri Cruise has been papped wearing FLIP FLOPS two days in a row; I know, amazing!

Suri's been voted as the fourth 'cutest celebrity child' in a recent poll in Heat Magazine (I feel 'dirty' even knowing that fact) she was beaten to the number one spot by Cruz Beckham (I wonder her son winning that accolade cracked a smile on Victoria's face...?).

I must confess, I think Suri's a beautiful little girl and never more so when she's just casual like on this occasion with her hot pink dress and super-comfy flips flops.

I can't see her ever leaving the house dressed in ladybird or pink princess fancy dress costume though, can you?!

Brad Pitt has spoken about how he always wanted a big family; good job really, otherwise he'd be a bit unhappy and his life would be hell!

Can you believe that he's 47?! THAT makes me feel old - I used to have a big crush on Brad when he was young, clean-shaven and floppy haired; I can't say I'm so keen on the scruffy dude look.

He has six children with Angeline Jolie - three biological and three adopted.

"I had a friend who had a big family when I was a kid. I just loved the chaos around the breakfast table and the fighting and the ribbing, and the mom making pancakes for everyone or the dad making pancakes.

And I just decided then if I was ever going to do it - this left some indelible mark on me - if I was ever going to do it, that's the way I was going to do it."

I find it can be tricky enough organising and hearding three kids, and two of those are at the older end of the teenage spectrum, let alone SIX; the entire Brang' gang flew into Cannes earlier this week, it really must be like going on military manoueveres just to pop out! Do they have a minibus I wonder...?

If you enjoyed seeing Brad starring in films such as Fight Club then you might want to skip the next bit, for fear of disappointment.  He says he's chosing his film roles differently now because of the kids.

Brad recently voiced a character in Megamind and Angelina is one of the voices starring in Kung Fu Panda 2.

"'I'm a dad now. It's more important to me that if I'm going to do the film, there's something I can bring to it, it's not generic.

Most of all, I'm painfully aware that my kids are going to see these when they're older, and I want them to understand something about their dad, and I want them to be proud of their dad."

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There's still no news on Pink's baby by the way - her due date was 18 April! There's not a whisper about any impending birth on her website or Twitter page; I hope everything's ok...