Brad Pitt set to quit acting at 50

 SYDNEY: Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt has revealed he plans to quit acting in three years, but the 47-year-old admitted he is not sure what he will do after ditching a career which made him a household name.

During an interview with an Australian current affairs show in Tokyo to promote his latest movie "Moneyball", the American actor was asked how much longer he would like to "do your business for".

"Three years," he said.

When the reporter pressed him on what would happen then, he replied: "Hell if I know. I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together."

Pitt also revealed that he and partner Angelina Jolie were open to expanding their brood of six children, in the interview screened on Australia's "60 Minutes".

"You know, I don't know that we're finished. I don't know yet," Pitt said, adding that he enjoyed the chaos of having children around despite the lack of sleep this entailed.

"I mean, because those late nights are so fun when one of them's up or those mornings when they get up and make pancakes or something. That's what it's about."

Pitt said his family with Jolie had changed his career, and influenced the kinds of films he wanted to make.

"If I'm choosing a film now, I want it to be maybe less immature than things I have done in the past," he said.

"I'm very conscious, when they're adults I want it to mean something to them. I want them to think, 'Dad's alright'. It changes everything. Everything."

The actor, who rose to prominence in 1991's "Thelma and Louise" and went on to star in "Ocean's Eleven" and "Fight Club", said he had not dealt well with fame in the past and was worried about media attention on his children.

"Sure I worry. It's the only thing I get hot about, I'm ready to fight about," he said.

"But on the other hand you know, it's a trade-off, like anything.

"And we, these guys, I'm so happy for them, because they get to see the world. And their lives are so enriched by it. The privacy issues are something we're always battling."

The actor, who has received critical acclaim for "Moneyball", said he was content with life.

"I think happiness is overrated, truthfully. I do. I think sometimes you're happy, sometimes you're not. There's too much pressure to be happy," he said.

"Satisfied, at peace, those would be more goals for myself."

Stars gather for ‘Breaking Dawn’ premiere

 LONDON: Twilight fans gathered in their hundreds at the London premiere of "Breaking Dawn - Part 1," the fourth installment of the hugely popular Twilight franchise, as the stars of the film came out to greet them at the Westfield Stratford shopping centre.

Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner signed autographs and posed for pictures with the screaming fans.

After the third film, "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" ended on a proposal, the fourth film sees young lovers Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen finally come together in a highly anticipated wedding that has had Twilight fans in a frenzy.

"I proposed to Bella so many times … you had to get married at some point otherwise it wouldn't make any sense. It would look like you had some kind of issue," said Robert Pattinson, who plays Edward.

Actor Taylor Lautner, who plays werewolf Jacob Black, said the movie was much more mature than the previous installments.

Hollywood power couple Moore, Kutcher split

 LOS ANGELES: Actress Demi Moore announced "with great sadness" Thursday the end of her high-profile marriage to Ashton Kutcher, after his reported infidelity with a woman less than half her age.

The confirmation comes after months of media reports about problems between the Hollywood power couple, who married in 2005 when she was 42 and he was 27. She had earlier been married to actor Bruce Willis for 13 years.

"It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I have decided to end my six-year marriage to Ashton," the 49-year-old said in a statement issued through her publicist.

"As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life."

Thirty-three year-old Kutcher, who recently took over from troubled star Charlie Sheen in the hit TV series "Two and a Half Men," tweeted a poignant message minutes after Moore's announcement.

"I will forever cherish the time I spent with Demi. Marriage is one of the most difficult things in the world and unfortunately sometimes they fail. Love and Light, AK," he wrote.

As well as being a famous acting couple, Moore and Kutcher have both been pioneers of the use of social media, notably Twitter.

Moore, whose movies include "Ghost" (1990), "A Few Good Men" (1992), "Indecent Proposal" (1993) and "G.I. Jane" (1997), may have to get a new Twitter name: her current one is @mrskutcher.

She made no immediate comment on her Twitter feed - her usual method of sharing news, comment or other information - after announcing the split via her publicist.

Equipment von DJ Berlin

Gute DJs gehören zu den Faktoren, die zu einer coolen und aufregenden Party beitragen. Die Hauptrolle des disc jockeys ist es, genau diejenige Musik zu spielen, die die Leute zum Tanzen bringt. Für Partys verwenden DJs verschiedenartiges Equipment, das sich durch gute Qualität und einen guten Sound auszeichnet.

Gute DJs gehören zu den Faktoren, die zu einer coolen und aufregenden Party beitragen. Die Hauptrolle des disc jockeys ist es, genau diejenige Musik zu spielen, die die Leute zum Tanzen bringt. Für Partys verwenden DJs verschiedenartiges Equipment, das sich durch gute Qualität und einen guten Sound auszeichnet.

DJ Berlin nutzt sein Equipment, um den Mix in den richtigen Style zu bringen. Das eingesetzte Equipment ist beispielsweise ein CD Turntable. Bei diesem Equipment wird die CD gedreht, ähnlich einem Turntable.Der Mixer dient dazu, verschiedene Songs ineinanderzumischen und er hilft dabei, seinen eigen Style zu finden. Zwei Audioquellen können damit fließend ineinander gemischt werden.
Viele DJs nutzen Turntable, um das klassische DJ feeling zu haben. Mit Hilfe des Equipments kann die die Geschwindigkeit geändert werden. Die Nadel liest die Informationen aus den Rillen der Schallplatte. Kopfhörer sind notwendig, um verschiedene Quellen vorhören zu können und um die Quellen aneinander anpassen zu können. Das Hilft, einen perfekten Mix vorzubereiten, bevor dieser an die Lautsprecher geht. CD Player werden benutzt, um verschiedene Arten von Songs zu spielen, die alle mit guter Qualität an die Lautsprecher übertragen werden können. Bei Plattenspielern hingegen müssen spezielle Nadeln, cartridge genannt, eingesetzt werden. Dann kann der DJ scratchen, ohne dass es zu Schäden an der Schallplatte kommt. Verschiedene Nadeln werden eingesetzt, die sich für verschiedene styles im Mixen eigenen.

DJ Stuttgart weiß, wie man Leute unterhält. DJ Stuttgart bringt die Leute dazu, dass diese im positiven Sinne ihre Fassung verlieren. Die DJs sind erfahren und daher können sie auch einen sehr guten Service anbieten.

Man findet auch Radio DJs in Frankfurt, die Musik spielen, die über FM und AM ausgestrahlt wird. Club DJs spielen Musik in Nachtclubs, Bars, in Stadien, oder in Diskotheken. DJs nutzen PA-Systeme, die sich insbesondere für die Wiedergabe digitaler Schallquellen eignen.

DJs nutzen PA-Systeme, die sich insbesondere für die Wiedergabe digitaler Schallquellen eignen.

Jazz Shoes - Choosing The Ones That Suite Your Needs

When choosing jazz shoes, you'll find that there is a huge range of different styles available. In addition, new designs are frequently introduced to the market, each claiming improved materials and construction. Whether you're just setting out to buy your first pair or whether you're replacing an existing pair, this article will help you choose a pair that meet your specific requirements.

Each dancer's feet are unique but there are jazz shoes designed to fit everybody. They are available as lace-ups or slip and you should simply choose the ones which feel most comfortable. Some dancers find that lace-ups can dig in or rub the foot causing discomfort. If you find that this is the case it's a good idea to try a slip on pair which offer an excellent alternative. They offer a great deal of comfort and also look very attractive as they articulate the foot allowing the dancer to point and flex, and easily roll over the arch of the foot.

You may choose to purchase a pair of jazz boots. These are very popular as they provide extra ankle support which is not provided by more traditionally styled jazz shoes. They're not advised for quick changes as they're more awkward to take on and off but they make an excellent choice for dance class.

Jazz shoes are manufactured in a wide range of fabrics such as leather, PVC and canvas. Leather is the most expensive of these but is the most recommended as it is also the hardest wearing. This means that in the long run, they'll more than pay for themselves. The leather used for jazz shoes is also very soft and very light which enables the shoe to form to the foot for maximum comfort. Leather is also breathable which will help keep your feet cool and dry throughout dance classes or performance.

The sole of your jazz shoe is one of the most important elements. You will need to choose between a full sole and a split sole. If you're a beginner then a pair of full sole jazz shoes is recommended, as it forces the foot to work much harder than a split sole. This will help develop the muscles in your foot which will help you develop the control and precision required by jazz dancing. Once you have become more advanced and the muscles in your feet have developed, you will be able to progress to a split sole shoe which allows the foot more freedom of movement.

You'll find jazz shoes in any good specialist jazz shop where you'll also be able to get more advice about which ones to choose. You'll also be able to get information about any other dancewear you require. If you're looking to get your jazz shoes for the cheapest possible price then you may choose to shop online where you will find a whole host of specialist dancewear retailers.

Salman Khan