Pitt and Clooney go into hotel business

Brad Pitt and George Clooney are reportedly going into the hotel business in Las Vegas.

The two pals have signed a deal with supermodel Cindy Crawford's restaurateur husband Rande Gerber to build a new hotel and casino with building work due to begin in January.

According to a source, the Hollywood stars are not putting in any money, but they will be getting a percentage of the profits. Brad will design the hotel and be the face of it with George.

Brad's representative confirmed that the 41-year-old actor was doing "some sort of business with Gerber" but declined further comment, as did George Clooney's rep.