Cele|bitchy | Countries try to increase tourism by claiming Brad Pitt is buying real estate

We’ve read two different reports that Brad Pitt is buying real estate. One seems somewhat legitimate and the other sounds like complete BS.

First, Pitt is said to be investing in beach property in the Dominican Republic:

The famous actor arrived in the country last Tuesday and visited the resort regions of Uvero Alto, Miches and SamanÃƒÂ¡ where he will reportedly invest large sums in beach real estate.

He’s also said to be buying a vineyard in Italy. Of course the spokesperson for the estate was more than happy to annouce Pitt’s “secret” visit:

Hollywood star BRAD PITT is planning to buy a vineyard outside Turin, Italy – a short distance from his pal GEORGE CLOONEY’s Lake Como pad.

MONICA TAVELLA, a spokeswoman for the estate, says, “Brad’s visit was kept very secret, and only a handful of people knew that he was staying with us.

“He stayed over a weekend which is usually quiet, so he was able to see the vineyard and the cellars where the wine is aged.

“He was very interested in the whole process of wine-making, right from the vine to the bottle, and he was also very knowledgeable. He seemed to be interested in buying.”

Since no one else was at the vineyard at the time, there are no dates given for Pitt’s visit, and only a ‘handful of people” know he was there, we’re sure there’s no one to confirm the fact that Brad is interested in this failing winery in Italy.

There are pictures of Pitt’s visit to the Dominican Republic last weekend, though, which make the story that he’s buying real estate there more likely.

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