Jolie Photo Deal Hinged on Positive Coverage

Star's 'editorial plan' part of careful campaign to mold public image

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 21, 2008 3:57 AM CST

(Newser) – Angelina Jolie wanted more than mere millions of dollars for the first photos of herself and her new twins, the New York Times reports. As part of a carefully orchestrated campaign to mold her public image, the star demanded, and won, a promise from People ... Read full story »

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