Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale and others were on hand at the Museum of Contemporary Art here in LA last night to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the museum. The famous folk showed up to see a new exhibit honoring the MOCA’s 30 year existence and were seen meandering around the premises … behold:

L.A.’s art world was rocked less than a year ago when the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) was on the brink of financial ruin, facing the sale of some its masterpieces. It is a completely different picture today. The Museum of Contemporary Art previewed its new exhibit, “Collection: MOCA’s First Thirty Years.” A big exhibit celebrating big news: MOCA is out of the red. And on Sunday it will open a major exhibition of its collection, more than 500 pieces of art by 200 artists. Philanthropist and arts patron Eli Broad kicked in $30 million. The museum raised another $30 million to get out of the red. They brought in former UCLA chancellor Charles Young to run things. “No 30-year journey is without bumps,” said Broad. “Many of you, I’m sure, recall a year ago, MOCA had a financial crisis.” MOCA began in 1979 by acquiring one major collection, then adding to it. “This is a world-class institution, among the best anywhere in the world,” said L.A. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. As big as this exhibit is, this is just a tenth of MOCA’s collection, which is showing its earlier pieces on South Grand Avenue, and work from 1980 to the present at its Geffen Contemporary space nearby. A shuttle takes visitors between the two. Even with two spaces, how did MOCA’s chief curator choose what to exhibit to celebrate its 30 years? “Quality; the unique vision of the institution; and to tell the history of post-war art from the standpoint of Los Angeles today,” said MOCA Chief Curator Paul Schimmel. The celebration continues with a gala Saturday night. A thousand arts patrons from around the world will be entertained by headliner Lady Gaga, backed by the Bolshoi Ballet. MOCA is not the only L.A. museum displaying contemporary art. Broad has his name on one at the L.A. County Museum. So where does his heart lie now? “It lies in Los Angeles; to make Los Angeles the contemporary art capital of the world,” said Broad. The exhibit will be on display through May.

Celebs aren’t the only ones able to celebrate MOCA’s 30th anniversary, LAist reports that admission to the museum will be FREE to the public all week long:

MOCA–the Museum of Contemporary Art–opened 30 years ago in Los Angeles. To celebrate the anniversary, the museum opens its largest installation tomorrow, featuring more than 500 works from more than 200 artists from its own permanent collection … The new exhibition features a comprehensive look at contemporary art history from the past 70 years, including pop art, abstract expressionism and photography. Highlighted artists and works include: Jackson Pollock’s Number 1, 1949 (1949); Willem de Kooning’s Two Women with Still Life (1952); Alberto Giacometti’s Tall Figure II and Tall Figure III (1960); Roy Lichtenstein’s Man with Folded Arms (1962); Jean-Michel Basquiat’s Six Crimee (1982) and Edward Ruscha’s Chocolate Room (1970-2004).

Amazing!! If you have not been to the MOCA and you live in the area, you must check out this exhibit. I’m hoping David and I can take advantage of this FREE offer sometime this week … the MOCA is a great museum. Congratulations on 30 years!!

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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie joined thousands of fellow parents last night in taking their children out for trick-or-treating. RadarOnline managed to get pics of Brangelina with 3 of their children — Pax Thien, Zahara Marley and Shiloh Nouvel (not pictured) — on the streets of SoCal hittin’ up some houses for candy … behold:

How would you like to answer the knock on your door Halloween night to find Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and the kids standing outside in full costume trick or treating?! That’s exactly what some families in the Los Angeles-area experienced Saturday night as Brangelina and their brood got into the spirit of the holiday and dressed in colorful costumes as these photos … Brad’s hilarious costume includes beads in his beard and his bright orange outfit made him stand out during the dark night. In our exclusive photos Angelina sports grey hair with blood on the site of her face – sorry, nice try to scare us, but you still look gorgeous! Zahara is dressed in a Batman costume and carrying her candy in a plastic pumpkin. Maddox, who loves toy guns, is dressed in camouflage and Shiloh also appears to be sporting the military theme. Brad drove the family into a neighborhood near the Hollywood Hills where they trick or treated. They did not have security with them. Some people on the street recognized the Brangelina crew and stared but all was well as the Pitt-Jolie clan had a blast.

I’m pretty sure Zahara was dressed as Batgirl and I understand that Brad Pitt was dressed as DJ Lance from Yo Gabba Gabba. Ange clearly thought that pouring a bag of flour on her head was costume enough. Altho Brangelina didn’t really go all out for their costumes (well, ok, Brad did put a lot of effort into his look) it’s so cool that they went trick-or-treating with their kids just like many other normal parents. Cute!!

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Earlier today we got to see a couple of adorable photos of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt with thier twin babies Knox Léon & Vivienne Marcheline out on the town on an ice cream run and now we get to see pics of Brangelina with their eldest daughters Zahara Marley and Shiloh Nouvel shopping for food on a recent grocery run in France:

I understand that these photos were taken before the pics of Knox and Vivienne were but they are really cute nonetheless. It’s, like, a crime that Brangelina has so many adorable children! Shiloh in that hat … I’m dying. Zahara in those boots … DYING! Soooo cute! Ugh … they must really have the most perfect life. Couldn’t you just, well, die?

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On Saturday we got our first look in a looooong time at Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest children, Knox Léon & Vivienne Marcheline, as the foursome surfaced at an ice cream shop in Jordan last week. Brangelina are in the region so that Angelina can do work as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador and they brought along the twins for the trip. Here is an adorable photo of Angelina and Vivienne, who was proudly showing off all her gold bling:

Those eyes!! Those lips!!! There is *no* denying that Viv is Angelina’s daughter. She’s sooooo freakin’ cute!! Here is a photo of daddy Brad and Knox deciding which kind of ice cream they want to get:

OMG! They have the same profile, they are so cute. It’s clear that these babies are twins … they have the same chubby cheeks ;) As I said before, I’m so glad that Brangelina are finally bringin’ the twins out to say hello … we don’t get to see nearly enough of them.

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Just last weekend I was mentioning how we never get to see Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s youngest twin children, Knox Léon & Vivienne Marcheline (who just celebrated their first birthday on July 12), and as if our prayers have been answered … they surface in public! When last we saw Knox and Viv here on the blog was back in January when the entire Brangelina brood made their way to Japan … but at long last they have come out of hiding. Here is a photo that was posted on Twitter of Brangelina with the twins at an ice cream shop in Jordan, where Ange has been doing some work as United Nations Goodwill Ambassador:

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stepped out for ice cream in Amman, Jordan – and brought along the littlest Jolie-Pitts, 14-month-old twins Knox and Vivienne. An eyewitness posted a photo on Twitter of the family at the Licky Licious ice cream shop. Pitt and Jolie have been in the Middle East to visit Iraqi refugees in Syria as part of Jolie’s work as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR.

Because the young twins are rarely seen in public there are rampant rumors that Brangelina are hiding them away from public sight because they are suffering from some birth defect or are hiding a special need. I don’t know for a fact that that is the case but I’m sure this photo will help fuel those rumors. Whatever the case may be, it’s really sweet to see Brangelina with the twins … they are so big already! I’m not sure if we’ll be seeing much of Knox and Vivienne out and about in the coming weeks/months but this little peek at them is a nice surprise.

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Angelina Jolie was reunited with her first child, Maddox Chivan, in France today after spending some time apart in the past week or so. Maddox traveled to the US with his father Brad Pitt and Ange was left home with the rest of the kiddies … but before Brad, the twins, Shiloh, Pax and Zahara — it was just Angelina and Maddox:

As you can see, Angelina purchased a little suction cup dart gun for her little man and kinda looks pregs in this dress. I’m pretty sure she’s not pregs but, well, the outfit does look suspicious. In the end, tho, it’s just Angelina and Maddox … just like it’s been from the start. These two go way back … it’s nice to see them out and about enjoying some alone time together.

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Angelina Jolie, who is in France with her children these days, was spotted taking 3 of her brood for a shopping trip to Toys R Us in Toulon, France this week. Ange was seen in the company of Pax Thien, Zahara Marley and Shiloh Nouvel (who was dressed as a jaunty pirate) and they were all lookin’ cute as can be. The eldest and youngest of these kids, Pax and Shiloh, were showing off their missing baby teeth which just pushed the cuteness level into overload … behold:

The tooth fairy is going to be busy in the Jolie-Pitt household, with two of Angelina and Brad’s children missing front teeth. Pax, 5, and Shiloh, 3, were spotted grinning gummily as they accompanied their mother Jolie and sister Zahara, 4, to a toy store in France. And with Shiloh seemingly dressed for battle … The little girl is young to already be losing her milk teeth but as she is turning into a tomboy, perhaps it’s not surprising. The couple’s eldest biological daughter seems to be mimicking dad Brad Pitt in a brown checked trilby on her blonde locks and with a sword tucked through her belt. She also wore a Peter Pan waistcoat with a special holster for the sword, combat trousers and boots. Zahara, however, has her mother’s style down perfectly, wearing a long purple skirt and white vest top with bright orange shoes. They were on their way to Toys ‘R Us in Toulon, France, for some new toys. All the children are said to be fluent in English but are reportedly learning to speak French. Oldest son Maddox was with Brad Pitt in New York, while twins Vivienne and Knox were presumably at home under the watchful eye of a nanny.

OMGSOCUTE! I am just amazed at how big these kids have grown! Seriously, wasn’t golden child Shiloh Nouvel just born like last week … and now she’s all old enough to be losing her teeth and dressing like a pirate? So cute. It’s been some time since we’ve seen the Brangelina kiddies out and about … I suppose they’ve been bizzy with school and whatnot. We rarely see the baby twins (who just turned 1 this past July 12) at all. No matter … it’s always a treat to see these kiddies out in public. They just keep getting cuter and cuter.

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