BRAD Pitt clearly puts his family ahead of earning a quick few (million) bucks!

The Hollywood superstar apparently declined an invitation to the Oct. 31 Grand Prix Ball Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates — which would have earned him $5 million — so he could stay in LA to trick-or-treat with partner Angelina Jolie and their six kids on Halloween.

“He’s spending more time with the family and doing less of these appearances, even though it’s a huge sum of cash,” a source said.

James Magee, a rep for Global Event Management, told Life & Style magazine that the Fight Club star was expected at the affair.

“We were told he would be attending as the guest of the Tourism Development & Investment Company,” Magee said.

“But he was a no-show, and nobody seemed to know why.”

The ball, which helped raise money for the clean-water charity Fresh2o, was the culmination of a three-day event celebrating Formula One racing.

Festivities featured performances by superstars such as Beyoncé, Aerosmith and Timbaland.

DAVID Beckham has a guilty secret — he steals his beards from Brad Pitt!

The LA Galaxy soccer superstar — who’s married to former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham — says he is often inspired by the Fight Club actor when it comes to facial fuzz.

“I am finally shaved now,” Beckham said. “I’ve got a little bit of stubble but I’m not like I was a few weeks ago. I saw Brad Pitt and I thought he looked really good.

“He was one of my inspirations and then I started growing it and everyone around me was saying ’shave it, shave it, it looks terrible’ but I am a really stubborn person so I just thought ‘Nah, I’m going to keep it.’ Until people started to turn round and say I looked really good — then I decided to shave it again.”

David recently insisted he and Victoria won’t return to the UK when his soccer carrer comes to an end.

“We have a normal life,” he said. “I can see us living here for a few years.”

EVER fancied putting your finger in Brad Pitt or Angelina Jolie’s ring?

Well, now you can!

The Hollywood couple have completed a limited edition collection of gold jewelry and silver accessories called The Protector — which is inspired by the snake — for high-end jeweler Asprey.

Pitt, 45, and Jolie, 34, have been working on the project for more than a year and that their pieces will go on sale at Asprey stores in London, New York, Beverly Hills, Tokyo and Dubai this week.

Prices start at $525 for a silver baby spoon with a curving, serpent-shaped handle. Other items in the collection: Silver baby gifts such as the spoon, an eggcup, tooth box and picture frame, as well as pendants and rings made from gold and micropavé diamonds, all featuring curving snakes.

Proceeds go to Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, which Jolie co-founded in 2006. The organization raises awareness and funds to educate child victims of war, conflict and natural disasters.

“These are the children who most need a safe place to learn, a place to heal, a place to learn reconciliation, a place to build a better future and a place — to just be children,” Jolie said in a statement. “Yet the education for these children is often forgotten. Tens of millions of children and adolescents in conflict are not in school.”

BRAD Pitt is getting fat — and it’s all down to his relationship with partner Angelina Jolie!

The Fight Club star — who raises six kids with the Tomb Raider actress — is apparently no longer interested in his appearance or keeping in shape.

Pitt, sources say, has ditched his exercise and diet routine to concentrate on being a homebody dad

“Brad used to be very conscious of his image because of his status in Hollywood but not any more,”dished one insider.

“He’s really chilled out and is enjoying being a father more than anything else now. He’s still in good shape but he’s definitely more cuddly than lean these days.

“With the holidays coming up and all that eating, we could be seeing a lot more of Brad in the New Year!”

It was recently reported that Pitt, 45, had enrolled in wine-making classes.

“He loves learning how it’s made,” a source told Us Weekly magazine.

It has also been claimed that Angelina is planning to adopt another child — without Brad

“He has made it clear that six children are more than he can handle,” a source said. “The idea of one more seemed ludicrous, but Angie is determined to complete her rainbow family.”

A spokesman for the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington D.C. confirmed that “only Angelina’s name was on the adoption papers.”

ANGELINA Jolie has infuriated partner Brad Pitt – after she rekindled her romance with her former lesbian lover Jenny Shimizu, it has been claimed.

The Hollywood hunk apparently believes Jolie — with whom he raises six kids — is back in contact with Shimizu as revenge for his alleged indiscretions with ex-wife Jennifer Aniston.

(Pictures: Brad Pitt Was Much Happier With Jennifer Aniston)

“Brad recently walked in on Angie while she was talking to Jenny on the phone — and to say he was upset was an understatement,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer.

“According to Brad, it wasn’t your typically friendly phone chat. Angie was giggling and flirting, telling the person how hot and sexy they were.

“He says it was highly inappropriate and clearly not the way anyone would talk to a friend.

“As soon as the call was over, Brad demanded to know who Angie had been talking to, but apparently she just ignored him.

“But Brad kept pushing and eventually Angie had to confess it was Jenny. She also admitted they’d been talking for months and were planning to meet in L.A. now that she’s home.

“Brad told her she was totally out of line, not to mention hypocritical, for her to be flirting with Jenny. He’s certain she’s been meeting up with her and doesn’t buy Angie’s excuse that they’re just good friends.

“Ironically, whenever Brad talks to another woman — let alone an ex-lover — Angie goes nuts and accuses him of cheating.

“She’s been on his back for months over everything from his boozing to his friendships with his former flames.

“And it’s obvious to Brad that whatever rules govern Angelina’s behavior don’t necessarily apply to him.”

The source adds that Angelina “refused to back down and even told Brad it was none of his business. He couldn’t believe her attitude and they ended up having a massive fight.”

Jolie, 34, has said in interviews that she is bisexual and has long acknowledged that she had a sexual relationship with Shimizu — her costar in the 1996 film Foxfire.

“I would probably have married Jenny if I hadn’t married my husband [Billy Bob Thornton at the time]. I fell in love with her the first second I saw her,” the actress said a few years ago.

“Angelina believes she has every right to stay in contact with Jenny — or any other exes for that matter — as long as Brad insists on keeping close to Jen,” the source added.

“She knows it’s upsetting to him but she doesn’t see why she should have to justify her relationship to him at this point.

“Since learning that Angie’s still in touch with Jenny, he’s convinced there’s something hot and heavy going on between them. He’s hurt and angry and he wants answers.”

Meanwhile, in his new book The Untold Story of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, author Ian Halperin claims Jolie waged “a mean-spirited but effective campaign” against Aniston around the time Pitt divorced her.

BRAD Pitt has taken up a new hobby in a bid to get some time away from partner Angelina Jolie.

The Hollywood hunk — who raises six children with the Tomb Raider star — has reportedly enrolled in wine-making classes.

“He loves learning how it’s made,” a source told Us Weekly magazine.

Meanwhile, it has been claimed that Pitt and Jolie fight like “cats and dogs” over how to raise their six children.

“They fight all the time about the kids — where to put toys, saying the wrong thing to a nanny, not cleaning up,” a source divulged. “Like cats and dogs.”

It has also been claimed that Angelina is planning to adopt another child — without Brad

“He has made it clear that six children are more than he can handle,” a source said. “The idea of one more seemed ludicrous, but Angie is determined to complete her rainbow family.”

A spokesman for the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington D.C. confirmed that “only Angelina’s name was on the adoption papers.”

ANGELINA Jolie and Brad Pitt fight like “cats and dogs” — according to the latest issue of Us Weekly magazine.

The publication claims that the couple regularly argue over how to raise their six children.

“They fight all the time about the kids – where to put toys, saying the wrong thing to a nanny, not cleaning up,” a source divulged. “Like cats and dogs.”

Meanwhile it has been claimed that Jolie is planning to adopt another child — without Pitt!

“He has made it clear that six children are more than he can handle,” a source said. “The idea of one more seemed ludicrous, but Angie is determined to complete her rainbow family.”

A spokesman for the Immigration and Naturalization Service in Washington D.C. confirmed that “only Angelina’s name was on the adoption papers.”

BRAD Pitt wants a new motorcycle.

The Hollywood superstar — who raises six children with partner Angelia Jolie — trashed his favorite bike recently while trying to escape the paparazzi.

“I had a little mishap,” he said. “No injuries, except my ego. I was trying to get away from some paparazzi and instead gave them a good story. It was my favorite bike, so that is really sad.”

Brad’s currently in Tokyo to promote his latest movie, Inglourious Basterds.

“I will definitely be looking at motorcycles,” he said. “You’ve got some of the best builders right here.”

JENNIFER Aniston wants ex-husband Brad Pitt to dump partner Angelina Jolie for good so he can get back with her!

The actress — who divorced Pitt in 2005 after five years of marriage — apparently made her feelings known after hearing Brad and Angelina are planning a prolonged separation.

According to the National Enquirer, Aniston and Pitt met up in late October following the actor’s minor motorbike accident in Los Angeles.

“Jen and Brad spent about 30 minutes catching up on work and family,” a source told the tabloid.

“Then Brad leveled with Jen — telling her things were awful between him and Angie, and that they had agreed to see if a separation caused by work would make them both happier.

“Brad’s voice cracked as he told Jen how sorry he was for hurting her, and said he hoped they could rebuild a friendship.

“That’s when she told him, ‘I never stopped caring about you. Whenever you’re ready, I’m here. Come back to me.’

“He’s caught between a rock and a hard place. He’s got Jen waiting for a get-together, while’s he convinced Angelina that Jen’s the furthest thing from his mind.

“Brad is stringing along two women – and someone is going to wind up hurt and angry.”

BRAD Pitt has a new hobby — he likes making things out of Lego!

The Hollywood star — who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie — apparently constructs little developments with his eldest son Maddox.

“Maddox is particularly mad on Lego and Brad isn’t far behind,” a source said. “Maddox has quite an imagination and Brad steps in to help with some of the more technical plans.

“There have even been times when the kids have all gone to bed and Brad is still up building a tower or something. He loves it. Angelina finds it all hilarious.”

Pitt, 45, has previously spoken of his love for architecture.

“Architecture is like play to me,” he said in August this year. “As a boy, you play with Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Legos, and you get interested in how things are made, like cars and drills and all that.

“Years later you come back around to what interested you as a boy. Now, if I have something that I’m dealing with that’s causing me a lot of stress, my mind goes to architecture. I walk around the yard and start thinking about what I need to do to the house structurally.

“It’s similar to puzzles in that way, like a crossword puzzle or anything else I can put my mind into. It’s a relief for me.”