IrishCentral Mel Gibson - b5cc3275d518416eacb61d676e8d84d1

Mel Gibson is rumoured to be the father of Jodie Foster's children (IrishCentral)

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:46:11 PST

Gibson and FosterThe actor is at the centre of speculation after a report claimed the actress's sons Charles, 14, and Kit, 12, have a striking resemblance to the star who sat with them at the Golden Globe awardsAn amateur genealogist told the New York Post newspaper: "The kids look just like him but blonder"There has been further speculation after the 'Silence of the Lambs' star - who confirmed she is gay during her acceptance speech at the awards ceremony - praised her long-standing friend for saving her and she has previously said she'll always love himShe told the audience: "Mel Gibson, you know you saved me too READ MORE

Mel Gibson "kisses the ground" Jodie Foster walks on (IrishCentral)

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:31:06 PST

Foster and Gibson in a scene from 'The Beaver' The 57-year-old actor has praised his 'Beaver' co-star after she gave a moving "coming out" speech at the Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday (130113) and he "adores" her for making such a brave moveHe told People: "I kiss the ground she walks on, I adore her READ MORE

Mel Gibson took two little girls out on a charity day trip (IrishCentral)

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 05:16:23 PST

Gibson at the Cinema for Peace fundraiser in January 2012The 56-year-old actor teamed up with Mending Kids International - which performs life-saving surgeries for children - and treated a 10 and an 11-year-old girl from Honduras to the A-list lifestyle in Hollywood hotspot the GroveMel took the two girls - who have both had extensive facial reconstruction surgeries - out for a gourmet lunch, followed by ice-cream, and a spot of window shopping before whisking them off to the high-end American Girl doll store where they were able to create their own lookalike dollsSpeaking about the day out, Mel told TMZ: "It was really fun spending time with Karol and Sara READ MORE

Mel Gibson reportedly has a new girlfriend stunt woman Ashley Cusato (IrishCentral)

Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:30:41 PDT

Mel Gibson and Ashley Cusato hanging outThe 56-year-old actor was seen cosying up to stunt woman Ashley Cusato during an intimate dinner date at sushi restaurant Nobu in MalibuAshley has performed dangerous stunts as a body double for the likes of Jennifer Aniston, Penelope Cruz and Anne Hathaway and has also dabbled in actingThe brunette beauty has been dating the 'Lethal Weapon' star for over a month and has already been introduced to his family, according to gossip website TMZA source added: "They love her and are convinced she's gonna be around for a long, long time READ MORE

Mel Gibson sells his Malibu mansion for $9.3 million (IrishCentral)

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 06:03:06 PDT

Mel GibsonThe 56-year-old actor has finally offloaded the Californian property - which he owned with ex-wife Robyn Moore Gibson, who he divorced in December 2011 - for more than $5 million less than the former couple first expected to make for the abode after it was listed on the market for $145 million in March 2010Multimillionaire reality TV producer Mike Fleiss - who is responsible for creating 'The Bachelor' and 'The Bachelorette' - has purchased the six-bedroom property, which has been described as an "old world hacienda", after selling his own Malibu home for $6 million, the Los Angeles Times reports The 48-year-old entertainment mogul, who is known as the "Reality TV King", will no doubt enjoy screening the results of his hard work in the mansion's media room, while recently divorced Mike might like to use the home's two-story entertainment pavilion, lighted tennis court or swimming pool to unwind READ MORE

Mel Gibson’s ex-wife Robyn received a huge chunk of his pension in their divorce (IrishCentral)

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:32:13 PDT

Mel GibsonWhile it was previously revealed that Mel gave Robyn half of his estimated $850 million fortune when they divorced in 2011 after 31 years of marriage, court documents obtained by gossip website TMZ have revealed new details of her shareAlong with Mel’s Screen Actors Guild pension benefits, Robyn also received a large amount of his Directors Guild of America pension benefits and half of the benefits he accumulated through their production company Icon during their union It may take the actor some time to earn back the money he paid out to his ex, as he has claimed Hollywood is not yet ready to forgive him for a number of controversial incidents that have occurred in the last few yearsMel was caught in an expletive and racist tirade against his child's mother, Oksana Grigorieva, in audio tapes released to the public READ MORE

Mel Gibson says Hollywood is not to forgive him after Oksana Grigorieva court case and racist outbursts (IrishCentral)

Wed, 15 Aug 2012 06:31:35 PDT

Mel Gibson - still not forgivenMel Gibson doesn't think Hollywood is ready to forgive him for a number of controversial incidents that have occurred in the last few yearsThe 56-year-old actor was caught in an expletive and racist tirade against his child's mother, Oksana Grigorieva, in audio tapes released to the publicHe was again caught on tape laying into 'Maccabees' screenwriter Joe Eszterhas calling him a "f**king ****" among other things, and last month his step-mother filed for a restraining order against the actor citing he spat in her faceMel told website Comingsoon READ MORE

Mel Gibson’s plans for Irish filmed Viking movie continue (IrishCentral)

Wed, 30 May 2012 11:40:15 PDT

By: DEBBIE MCGOLDRICK

Mel Gibson isn’t letting his pariah status in Hollywood get in the way of a new Viking movie he’s planning, and he may even take his camera to Ireland.

Mel Gibson terrified scriptwriter Joe Eszterhas with a foul-mouthed rant at his home in December (IrishCentral)

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 05:45:10 PDT

Mel GibsonJoe has released an audio file taken while at the troubled actor's home in December where he is heard shouting about his ex-wife Oksana Grigorieva and questioning why he had not yet received a first draft of the script for now-stalled project 'The Maccabees'In a recording released to TheWrapcom, where Mel is heard grunting and growling, he shouts: "Why don't I have a first draft of 'The Maccabees'? What the f**k have you been doing? I'll type it!"I go to work, you're getting paid, I'm not! S**t! I am earning money for a filthy little c**ksucker who takes advantage of me! Just like every motherf****r! So hurry the fuck up!"After a period of quiet - where he knocks down a totem pole and throws items - he asks his guests if they would like to eatHe shouts: "Who wants to eat?! Who the fuck wants to eat?! Go have something to eat!Hurrrrraaaaayyyyyy! F**king **** c**ksucker whore!"Other guests at the house at the time included scriptwriter Randall Wallace and his girlfriend Elizabeth Topp and Mel's friend Brad Hillstrom READ MORE

Mel Gibson denies claims he refused to make 'The Maccabees' because he is anti-Semitic (IrishCentral)

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 06:00:17 PDT

Mel GibsonScreenwriter Joe Eszterhas claimed the film - which he wrote - would not be made because the 56-year-old star "hated Jews" and called them "oven dodgers", but Mel has responded saying it was simply a sub-standard script which led to the project being shelvedIn a letter released to Deadlinecom, he wrote: "Joe, not only was the script delivered later than you promised, both Warner Brothers and I were extraordinarily disappointed with the draft In 25 years of script development I have never seen a more substandard first draft or a more significant waste of time READ MORE

Mel Gibson has been accused of "hating Jews" by the writer of "Basic Instinct" (IrishCentral)

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 06:30:11 PDT

Mel GibsonJoe Eszter has launched a scathing attack on Mel claiming he sabotaged a movie they had planned together, 'The Maccabees' - which tells the story of Judah Maccabee, a Jew who led a revolt against the Seleucid Empire - because he is anti-SemiticIn part of a nine page letter, he wrote: "I've come to the conclusion that you never had, or have, any intention of making a film about the Maccabees"I believe you announced the project with great fanfare - 'a Jewish Braveheart' - in an attempt to deflect continuing charges of anti-Semitism which have dogged you"I've come to the conclusion that the reason you won't make 'The Maccabees' is the ugliest possible one READ MORE

Mel Gibson has been asked to serve jury duty (IrishCentral)

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:15:20 PST

Mel GibsonThe 'Lethal Weapon' star - who has a problematic legal history, most recently pleading no contest to a misdemeanor battery charge in early 2011 - has been seen at a courtroom in Los Angeles waiting to be called into serviceWhile there Mel, who was wearing a baseball cap, jeans and a sports jacket, was spotted reading a script, using his cell phone and taking photographs with some women who were also in the room, TMZcom reports---------------Read more: More celebrity gossip from IrishCentralHollywood star Liam Neeson says he may convert to Islam White House meets Irish lobby to discuss new visa bill for Ireland --------------- Mel - who has a previous conviction for drink driving - is not the only star to have been recently asked to serve jury duty in California, Guns N' Roses front-man Axl Rose - real name William Bruce Bailey - also took part in a civil trial, serving four days on the legal process earlier this month READ MORE

Mel Gibson has 'more than impressed' the judge overseeing his battery case (IrishCentral)

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:15:17 PST

Mel Gibson has "more than impressed" the judge overseeing his battery caseThe 'Braveheart' actor – who pleaded no contest to misdemeanour battery against former girlfriend Oksana Grigoreiva in March – won praise from Judge Stephanie Sautner for completing twice the amount of anger management and domestic violence counseling he was required to undertake and she said the recovering alcoholic is right on track with his 12-steps programe, TMZcom reportedMel is currently on informal probation and has been working with Mending Kids International, which, at one time, had a chapter led by his ex-wife Robyn Gibson READ MORE

Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva have been given an extension to conclude their custody arrangement. (IrishCentral)

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 07:00:20 PDT

Mel Gibson and ex-girlfriend Oksana GrigorievaMel Gibson and ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva have been given an extension to conclude their custody arrangementThe Hollywood actor's lawyers have reportedly asked for more time to work on the details of a settlement agreement between the pair - who split up in June 2010 - which was made in August and was due to go before the family court judge tomorrow for final approvalAccording to gossip website TMZcom, there is still a disagreement as to how the final settlement - which states the couple will share equal custody of their 23-month-old daughter Lucia, with the Hollywood actor paying the Russian-born singer $750,000 - is worded READ MORE

Mel Gibson to pay ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva $750,000 - custody arrangement (IrishCentral)

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 06:45:10 PDT

The Hollywood actor and the Russian-born singer reached an agreement regarding the care of their 21-month-old daughter Lucia last week and in a follow-up hearing at Los Angeles Superior Court – attended by the former couple - all the details were finalised by Judge Peter LichtmanOksana and Lucia will stay at the house they are currently living in – which was bought by Mel – and the 55-year-old actor can visit his daughter at the property at any time as long as a designated person is with him------------------------READ MORE:Fourth of Stieg Larsson's 'Millennium' novels set in IrelandSandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds sign on for new animated TV show 'And Then There Was Gordon'The new ‘Twilight? Spielberg’s Dreamworks snaps up Irish fantasy series------------------------When Lucia turns 18 the home will be sold and all proceeds will go to herThe $750,000 lump sum will be made in three payments to the 41-year-old beauty and Lucia will also receive the same child maintenance payments that Mel pays his ex-wife Robyn Moore for the care of their children together READ MORE

Mel Gibson and his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva have reached a settlement in their custody battle (IrishCentral)

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 06:15:09 PDT

Following more than a year of bitter fighting, the former couple have agreed on how their 21-month-old daughter Lucia will be cared for although the exact terms and conditions are yet to be releasedEverything will be finalized at a hearing this WednesdayA statement released by the Information Office of the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday night said: “As the result of a multi-day settlement conference, the Court announces that Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva have achieved a settlement in their ongoing dispute"The terms and conditions of the settlement will be set for hearing on Wednesday August 31, 2011 … Matters concerning the civil financial agreement will be heard in open court before Judge Peter D READ MORE

Oksana Grigorieva is demanding $500,000 from Mel Gibson, claiming he "traumatised" her son (IrishCentral)

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 07:19:32 PDT

Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson in happier times Oksana Grigorieva is demanding $500,000 from Mel Gibson, claiming he "traumatised" her sonThe 41-year-old musician – who has a 22-month-old daughter Lucia with the 'Braveheart' star – has reportedly claimed that 14-year-old Alexander, whose father is actor Timothy Dalton, has been affected by their violent row last year, in which Mel allegedly knocked out two of her teethAccording to gossip website TMZ, Oksana has also claimed her former partner was abusive to her son during the argument, scaring him so much he hid under the bed, and on another occasion threw him onto a table – allegations which Mel denies____________________________Read more:Mel Gibson wants to spend more time with 21-month-old daughter LuciaMel Gibson is reportedly dating a 25-year-old fetish modelOksana Grigorieva has asked a California judge to disqualify Mel Gibson's lawyers in her custody case with the actor____________________________Mel and Oksana are currently in the process of organizing a custody settlement for Lucia, and met with a judge and mediator separately last Friday (12 READ MORE

Mel Gibson wants to spend more time with 21-month-old daughter Lucia. (IrishCentral)

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 05:30:46 PDT

Currently the 'Braveheart' actor is allowed three overnight stays every two weeks with his youngest child, who he had with Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva, but he is now keen to change the arrangements of the custody agreementMel – who split with Oksana last year, amid claims he had threatened to bury her in his rose garden – has filed a request with a court to request additional overnight stays with the youngster, reports website TMZHowever, nothing will be decided until a hearing in September'The Beaver' actor has previously confessed he has found his life "hard to bear" at times, but believes everyone goes through tough times at some point in their lives READ MORE

Mel Gibson is reportedly dating a 25-year-old fetish model (IrishCentral)

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 06:00:09 PDT

The 55-year-old actor - who was accused of domestic violence by ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva last year before she dropped the charges – has been spotted on a series of dates with Greek-born Stella Mouzi including having dinner in Los Angeles earlier this month and partying at the trendy Sky Bar at The Mondrian hotel in West Hollywood last weekStella – who is currently in the US on a visitor’s visa - has also visited Mel’s Malibu home for a barbeque, according to TMZcomMeanwhile, Mel – who is currently locked in a bitter custody with Oksana over the custody of their 20-month-old daughter Lucia – spent yesterday (19 READ MORE

The Cathedral of St. Mel Gibson! What an idea! (IrishCentral)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:45:22 PST

At long last, there's an Irish Catholic bishop to talk about who isn't involved in the child abuse scandal! (At least, not yet READ MORE