Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are to go public with their romance at Live 8, The Mirror reports today.

The Mr. and Mrs. Smith stars have denied rumours of romance for several months, however the newspaper claims that they now want to be honest with the public.

"They have gone to great lengths to keep their love under wraps so far," a source explained. "Now both feel the historic event is the perfect place to officially introduce their relationship to the world."

Pitt and Jolie will introduce separate acts, but also plan to appear on-stage together during the show.