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Mel Gibson is a Father Again

Vanessa Baker — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:09:13 +0000

Mel Gibson’s fiance, Oksana Grigorieva, gave birth Friday to a girl, reports Perez Hilton. Mother and baby are resting at home.

This is Gibson’s eighth child and Gigorieva’s second.

Rant ‘N Rave: Best/Worst of April

Irene Ogrodnik — Sun, 03 May 2009 22:00:20 +0000

Music artists and movie stars never fail to entertain me (however, I do get easily amused). Whether I laugh with them (or, in most cases, at them) or actually pity their heartaches and failures (which doesn’t happen often)—I always look forward to the next celebrity hook-up/screw-up.

And the month of April did not disappoint. Here are the five best and worst moments in pop culture that made me grateful that such somewhat petty life moments in my life aren’t publicized for the world:

BEST:

5) Pink Reunites with H(e)art:

One can’t help but assume the following:

a) Pink’s estranged husband Carey Hart decided to give his relationship another try after watching the boyfriend/husband torturing, knee-breaking video his wife created for her single ‘Please Don’t Leave Me.’

b) Pink and Carey realized that they are meant to be with one another, at least for another year.

Either way, I’m happy.

4) LC leaves The Hills:

I’ll admit. I really cannot watch an entire episode of this series without feeling like I lost some brain cells. However, Lauren Conrad was the show’s only salvation. She’s the least annoying and somehow the most genuine–which is why she needs to move onto better things. The only real downfall? More airtime for douche Spencer Pratt.

3) Ronson and Lohan Breakup, Again…Again:

I strongly believe that Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson find great amusement in their relationship. From their constant bickering, PDA and breakups, these two don’t know when to stop. Lindsay should consider adding “relationship therapy” along to her list of “Things I Need To Attend Rehab For.”

2) Ooh ooh baby—Wolverine prequel finally hits theatres:

Hugh Jackman, Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Kitsch = Yummy. Need I say more? I think not.

1) Susan Boyle Proves Simon Wrong. Let’s rejoice:

Overnight singing sensation Susan Boyle made us realize that a lack of conventional physical beauty and youth doesn’t always amount to failure. While Simon Cowell saw money signs in his eyes during her performance, the rest of the world was just pleased Boyle didn’t sound like Beyonce’s altered live recording on the ‘Today’ show.

WORST:

5) Mel Gibson’s New Leading Lady Drama:

I can’t quite understand why everyone is making a big deal out of this relationship. If Gibson and his wife were indeed separated for a few years prior to any of them having a relationship with other people, then kudos to Gibson for hooking up.

Besides, I’m sure Oksana (whose name gets butchered by television and radio media) just wants him for his money. Which, unfortunately for her, might not be as much as she thinks after Gibson settles his divorce with his wife Robyn.

4) Britney’s “stay away from me” order:

Dear Ms. Spears is not meant to live a life void of relationship drama. While a judge issued a restraining order against Spears’s former manager, Sam Lutfi, for another three years, I’m positive that it’s not the end for them two. If Britney ever falls back to her old, unstable ways…Lutfi will be the first person she’ll call (along with a hairdresser).

You’ll see.

3) Beyonce’s horrific altered voice recording:

After Howard Stern aired an alleged recording of Beyonce screeching through a rendition of “If I Were a Boy,” many assumed that the Grammy winning star either hid behind pre-recorded tracks or suddenly went tone-deaf.

TMZ, however, came to the rescue by reporting that they spoke to the individual responsible for altering the recording. Phew. For a moment there, I assumed Beyonce was suddenly taking vocal pointers from Britney.

2) Miss California Same-Sex scandal:

By now, we have all heard of the “scandalous” moment involving Miss California and Perez Hilton. While I will refuse to comment on the situation, I do send out my sympathies out to Miss North Carolina. Even though she won the Miss USA crown, she has barely received the same news coverage as her runner-up competitor.

1) Heidi and Spencer get married (officially)…doomed for life:

It’s not hard to see why I think that any girl is too good for Spencer Pratt. Heck, I wouldn’t even wish such a man upon Lohan. This idiot is the epitome of an arrogant jerk bag. I may not be Montag’s biggest fan either, but even I don’t think she should spend the rest of her life with someone like Spencer.

If, by some miracle, Spencer grew up and humbled down, I might just reconsider my awful view of him. As for now, I already pity the children they don’t have.

What were you thinking Heidi?

Mel Gibson Discusses Divorce In Church

Talia Ricci — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:45:56 +0000

Mel Gibson attended Mass at the Roman Catholic church he had built in 2005 this past Sunday. His wife was nowhere to be found. “Well,” he was overheard saying, “she’s filed for divorce.” PEOPLE reports.

Last Thursday his wife of 28 years, Robyn Gibson, signed divorce papers seeking joint custody over their 9 year old son Thomas. Apparently the couple has been officially separated since August 26, 2006, about a month after he was charged with a DUI. He started sobering up after his roadside incident in which he made anti-Semitic remarks that he later apologized. Robyn’s divorce paper says the date of separation as “to be determined.”

Gibson and his wife attended church together on Palm Sunday, just four days before Robyn signed the divorce papers, PEOPLE reports. In addition to Thomas, the Gibson’s have six older children: Milo, 19, Louis, 21, William, 24, twins Edward and Christian, 26, and daughter Hannah, 28.

Britney in Costa Rica, with Mel Gibson?

Irene Ogrodnik — Mon, 19 May 2008 08:22:48 +0000

Britney Spears has joined Mel Gibson out at his Costa Rica property “for a couple days.”

What appears to be nothing more than just a friendly weekend getaway, Gibson and Spears were also joined by Spears’ father Jaime and Gibson’s wife Robyn.

Sources say the two bonded due to Blair Berk—the attorney who represented Gibson in his infamous DUI arrest. Berk is also currently the lawyer for Spears’ parents in their various legal entanglements.

Sources tell E! News that Gibson has said he is “mentoring” Spears and that “a getaway” was discussed. The two friends first raised eyebrows last March when they were spotted dining together, along with friends, at Studio City eatery Romanov. At the time, sources insisted that no professional collaboration between the two stars was in the works, but that Gibson was merely looking to help the troubled pop star.

Gervais Wants Mel Gibson In Extras Special

andPOP Staff — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 18:10:26 +0000

RICKY GERVAIS is considering bringing comedy show EXTRAS back for a special episode starring MEL GIBSON.

The British comedian vowed the second series of the show – on which a number of A-list stars mock their own fame – would be the last, but Gervais is thinking about a special one-off episode.

He says, “I might do a special or something. It takes a long time. I’ve had a few ideas for people.

“I think I could do something great with Mel Gibson.”

Mel Gibson Says Remarks Were ‘Stupid’

andPOP Staff — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 19:25:42 +0000

Mel Gibson tells ABC’s Dianne Sawyer that his anti-Semitic rants were nothing but “the stupid rambling of a drunkard, you know.”

E! Online reports that Gibson sat down with Sawyer for an interview which will air on “Good Morning America” on Thursday and Friday in two parts.

“What I need to do [is] to heal myself and to be assuring and allay the fears of others and to heal them if they had any heart wounds from something I may have said.

“So, this is the last thing I want to be is that kind of monster.”

When Sawyer asked how he felt to read the reports of the stars who said they would never work with him again, and advised others not to work with Gibson, Gibson says he was hurt by that.

“I feel sad because they’ve obviously been hurt and frightened and offended enough to feel that they have to do that. Um, and that’s their choice. There’s nothing I can do about that.”

Gibson Attends Screening in Diguise

andPOP Staff — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 21:13:55 +0000

Mel Gibson dodged journalists at an Oklahoma screening of his new movie by showing up in disguise.

According to the BBC, the embattled actor had originally called off the screening of “Apocalypto,” but later changed his mind. He did, however, arrive wearing a mask and a wig to keep reporters at bay.

The action-adventure flick is set during the final days of Mexico’s Mayan civilization. Its dialogue is reportedly comprised of an obscure Mayan dialect.

Gibson stirred up controversy earlier this year when he was arrested for drunk driving. He made several anti-Semitic and sexist comments during the famous arrest, attracting international outrage.

Mel Gibson’s Daughter Gets Married

andPOP Staff — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:51:46 +0000

Actor Mel Gibson’s daughter, Hannah Gibson, got married to musician Kenny Wayne Shepherd this Saturday in California.

The secret ceremony was held at the Holy Family Church, Mel Gibson’s own church that is built on his Malibu property. Following the ceremony was the reception where no alcohol was served.

Shepherd, 29, proposed to Gibson, 26, on New Year’s Eve 2004 in Italy.

Hannah is the oldest and the only female out of seven children of Mel and Robyn Gibson.

The father of the bride had some bad luck lately after being arrested for DUI and then shouting racial slurs.

Gibson Pleads No Contest and is Sentenced

andPOP Staff — Thu, 17 Aug 2006 19:26:32 +0000

And the Mel Gibson saga continues.

CBC Arts reports that Gibson pleaded no contest to the drunk driving charges he received last month.

The Hollywood star was sentenced to three years probation, fined $1,300, had his driver’s license revoked for 90 days and was ordered to enter into an alcohol-abuse treatment program.

The judge also mandated that not only is Gibson to enroll in a three month alcohol treatment program, but he is also to attend Alcoholic Anonymous meetings for one year. Gibson told the court he was enrolling in rehab right away.

Gibson was not present in court himself, but rather delivered his plea through his attorney. The actor said he would also do pubic service announcements on the dangers of drinking and driving.

The other two charges against him – having an elevated blood alcohol level and having an open bottle of liquor in his car – were dropped.

Disney Will Distribute Gibson’s Film

andPOP Staff — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 20:07:24 +0000

Despite his recent troubles and controversy, Disney has confirmed it will distribute Mel Gibson’s newest film, “Apocolypto,” Reuters reports.

Gibson’s troubles began when he was arrested for driving under the influence on July 27. He reportedly made sexiest comments about a female officer, and anti-Semitic remarks.

Since the events, actors in Hollywood are divided on how they feel about the actor. Some, like Barbara Walters, have said publicly they will not see another Gibson film. Others, like Patrick Swayze, have come to the defense of the actor.

Despite the fact the Disney will still distribute the film, the company has decided not to do a television movie about the Holocaust with Gibson’s Icon Productions company.