You know, it would seem that due to my recent posts I am interested in celebrities, but I'm actually not. They just happen to be undertaking some things related to New Orleans. Yesterday I wasn't sure if Beyonce was, indeed, Creole as she claims--and you all advised me this was true. So, props to the Queen B. She just got herself a new fan (uh, me).

This week, Brad Pitt returned to the Crescent City after his stint in Chicago to give us an illustrated example of putting a little elbow grease into something. According to the Perez Hilton website Brad is "spearheading" a new green housing development.

I don't know if this is true or not, either, but the picture looks pretty authentic. I am going to assume it's true and score one more for New Orleans. I think we've all had our differences of opinion on whether the added celebrity element is good or bad for New Orleans. If Brad Pitt is bringing anything housing- or green-related to Nola than I can only see that as a good sign.

Of course, I don't know on what ground the structure is being built or if the housing will be affordable or luxury like all the condos we've seen popping up. Let's hope they're affordable and not built on an old cemetery (although the Saints seem to be moving out from under that alleged curse).

According to the blurb Brad will spill the beans to Ann Curry on NBC this Thursday. Be sure to tune in!

Fabulous pic of Brad Pitt, who was not wearing this at the develoment site, by jawo808.