News in brief

Baby shower pictures returned
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s baby shower pictures have been returned after police in California arrested a suspected culprit.

Photos of the party the couple held in Namibia ahead of the birth of their daughter Shiloh Nouvel last month were snatched. It is thought the thief tried to sell the digital memory card from the pair’s camera in the US, before cops swooped. Their spokeswoman Cindy Guagenti confirmed the pictures had been returned.

Richards to shoot ‘Pirates’ role
Keith Richards’ Pirates Of The Caribbean 3 cameo will be filmed when The Rolling Stones European tour wraps up in September, following months of speculation. Johnny Depp famously based his character Captain Jack Sparrow on the guitarist, and Richards has long been touted for an appearance as Depp’s father in one of the two forthcoming sequels. And, after masses of on/off speculation, director Gore Verbinski has confirmed Richards will appear.

Hanks the army ranger
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks was inducted into the United States Army’s Ranger Hall Of Fame for his portrayal of a Ranger in Saving Private Ryan. The actor was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Army Ranger company commander John H Miller in the 1999 World War II movie. The group chose to honour Hanks for his services to World War II veterans.

Biel and Evans break up
Jessica Biel and Chris Evans have called it quits after dating for more than two years, according to media reports in the US. Biel, who starred in Stealth and the TV family drama 7th Heaven, also played Evans’ girlfriend in two films, Cellular and London. Evans is currently filming The Nanny Diaries with Scarlett Johansson.