Taxi drivers to face competency tests Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 6:04PM. New taxi drivers will soon have to prove their English skills and their knowledge of local geography to get their licence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Ex-cop jailed 10 years for raping girl Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 6:49PM. A former NSW policeman whose sexual assault of a girl began when she was 12 and progressed to rape has been sentenced to at least 10 years in jail. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Subs will cost $100 billion, Libs warn Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 7:09PM. The federal opposition is warning the lifelong cost of 12 "future submarines" will likely be $100 billion. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
SAfrica can reach WCup quarter-finals, says Parreira Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 7:14PM. New coach Carlos Alberto Parreira says struggling 2010 World Cup hosts South Africa can defy the odds and reach the quarter-finals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
PNG inquiry hears claims of Asian crime Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 8:04PM. As China signed multi-million dollar development deals with Papua New Guinea this week, the darker side of bilateral relations was on display with allegations of Asian-driven crime and corruption. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Bleiberg tips Culina to silence critics Nov 6, 2009
JIM MORTON AND LIAM FITZGIBBON. November 6, 2009 - 4:49PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
North not fussed by Test speculation Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 7:59PM. Western Australian captain Marcus North says playing guessing games with Test selectors isn't for him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Woods shares lead in Shanghai Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 8:54PM. Tiger Woods finished his second round with a wet sail to vault into a share of the halfway lead at the $US7 million ($A7. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Foran expects brief taste at top level Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 6:24PM. Manly teenager Kieran Foran will make his rugby league Test debut for New Zealand on Saturday fully expecting to be dropped after just one game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Blues unsure of Shield selection Nov 6, 2009
November 6, 2009 - 7:44PM. NSW captain Simon Katich says he has "no idea" what sort of side the Blues will put together for their next Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, with doubts remaining over the fitness of several players including Michael Clarke. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mel names his daughter Nov 4, 2009
Mel Gibson has named his new child ... A representative for Mel confirmed: "Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson welcomed the arrival of a baby girl named Lucia on Friday, 30 October 2009, at an undisclosed hospital in Los Angeles.". (iAfrica.com)
It's 'Octo-Mel' as Gibson welcomes eighth child Nov 3, 2009
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Infotainment Nov 3, 2009
Actor Mel Gibson and his Russian girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva are celebrating the birth of a daughter, according to media reports. Gibson, 53, announced in May that his girlfriend was pregnant. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Mel Gibson's new baby! Nov 3, 2009
Mel Gibson and girlfriend have a daughter - CNN.com ... Mel Gibson and girlfriend have a daughter ... Oksana Grigorieva and boyfriend Mel Gibson welcomed their new daughter on Friday. (CNN -- International)
Mel Gibson and girlfriend have a daughter Nov 3, 2009
Oksana Grigorieva and boyfriend Mel Gibson welcomed their new daughter on Friday ... (CNN) -- Actor-director Mel Gibson and his girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva, are the new parents of a daughter named Lucia, his spokesman confirmed to CNN.. (CNN -- US)
Gibson a father for eighth time Nov 3, 2009
Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson have been together since last year. Mel Gibson's partner has given birth to the couple's first child together, a girl called Lucia. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
It's a Girl for Mel Gibson and Girlfriend Nov 3, 2009
In this April 28, 2009 file photo, Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson arrive to the "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" screening in Los Angeles ... Oscar-winning director and leading man Mel Gibson makes headlines ... (AP) Mel Gibson and his girlfriend are welcoming the birth of the couple's first child - making the Oscar-winner a father for the eighth time. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Gibson, Girlfriend Welcome Baby Girl Nov 3, 2009
Michael Buckner/Getty ImagesMel Gibson. LOS ANGELES -- Mel Gibson and his girlfriend are welcoming the birth of the couple's first child -- making the Oscar-winner a father for the eighth time ... 4:00 A.M. GMT december 15, 2006 3:39 P.M. GMT december 14, 2006 In a new @ The Movies interview, Tim Lammers talks with writer-director Mel Gibson about the violence and other controversies surrounding his new film "Apocalypto." Tim Lammers, Web Staff Editor. (Click2Houston, TX)
Baby number eight for Mel Nov 3, 2009
Mel Gibson has become a father for the eighth time. The 'Lethal Weapon' actor's girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva gave birth to a baby girl on Friday and both mother and daughter are said to be doing well. (iAfrica.com)
Report: Mel Gibsons girlfriend gives birth Nov 2, 2009
Report: Mel Gibsons girlfriend gives birth- msnbc ... Report: Mel Gibsons girlfriend gives birth ... Mel Gibson may be a father for the eighth time: His girlfriend, musican Oksana Grigorieva, gave birth to a baby girl, according to reports circulating on the Web. (MSNBC -- News)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Nov 2, 2009
Oksana Grigorieva, the Russian girlfriend of actor Mel Gibson, has reportedly given birth to the couple's first child, a daughter. The Tenerife beach where Marion O'Hara died after falling victim to a landslide had been cordoned off following a similar incident less than a month ago, according to reports. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Buyers flock to 'The Passion of the Christ' - Sep. 1, 2004 Nov 1, 2009
1 million copies of the Mel Gibson film; trails the 8 million by 'Finding Nemo ... NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - DVD sales of Mel Gibson's blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" topped 4 million after one day, the film's distribution company reported Wednesday. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Passion 'beats Rings DVD record' Nov 1, 2009
Focusing on the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life, the DVD contains no extras or commentary by director Mel Gibson. Of the nine million DVD and VHS sales, more than four million were bought on its first day on release. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Dramas of the wrong kind Nov 1, 2009
The National Institute of Dramatic Art trained Cate Blanchett, Mel Gibson and Baz Luhrmann. Now its head, Lynne Williams, is defending the school against allegations that it is devaluing the teaching of stage acting and has a "toxic" relationship between senior management and teachers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Theron 'to star in Mad Max film' Oct 31, 2009
It is believed Hardy will take the role of "Mad" Max Rockatansky, played by Mel Gibson in the first three movies. Set to start filming next August in Australia, Mad Max: Fury Road will be written and directed by George Miller. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Daily television listings Oct 27, 2009
Mel Gibson s third outing as the postnuclear hero. PG-13 (1985). (Boston Globe)
Newsweek: Hugo Chavez builds state film studio Oct 27, 2009
"I worry about our kids spending their weekends watching Mel Gibson killing people for an hour and a half.". The studio's producers, directors, and actors cut their teeth in telenovelas, a genre in which Venezuela excels. (MSNBC -- International)
Tidbits: Jacksons sons cant accept dads death Oct 27, 2009
Plus: Mel Gibsons pregnant girlfriend wont sign prenup agreement ... Gibsons girlfriend wont sign prenupIf movie star Mel Gibson hopes to marry pregnant gal pal Oksana Grigorieva, hell have to do it sans prenup. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
In NSW it's sex without an X Oct 26, 2009
Move over Mel Gibson. Not content with holding court at the plush London emporium Harrods, Mohamed Fayed has his eye on a very different role, as the first president of an independent Scotland. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Will Mel bring back Mad Max? Oct 26, 2009
Mel Gibson in a scene from the original Mad Max. Max is back and he s set to be madder than ever - but will Mel Gibson be on board. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Rees mad about Max's potential Oct 25, 2009
Speculation is mounting over whether Mel Gibson will return to the fourth instalment of Mad Max ... Miller was tight-lipped on whether Mel Gibson, 53, star of the first three Mad Max movies made between 1979 and 1985, was being cast for the fourth. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Mad Max returns Oct 24, 2009
Aussie star Mel Gibson is in the running to reprise his leading role in the fourth instalment of the hugely successful franchise, which will be called Fury Road and is due to begin filming in Sydney in August next year. But director George Miller, who was at the helm for the previous Mad Max movies, stressed Gibson had not yet been cast and that new faces were likely to feature. (The Age, Australia -- Entertainment)
Charlize set for 'Mad Max' Oct 23, 2009
Mel Gibson, however, will not be reprising the role that gained him international stardom. According to E. (iAfrica.com)
TMZ Founder Vows Fight in Mel Gibson Case Oct 21, 2009
Mel Gibson DUI mug shot ... Oscar-winning director and leading man Mel Gibson makes headlines ... (AP) The founder of TMZ.com is promising a fight, saying the Los Angeles County sheriff's department illegally obtained his phone records in its investigation into who leaked a report on Mel Gibson's 2006 drunken driving arrest, including details on the actor's anti-Semitic tirade. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
TMZ founder vows fight against sheriff's office... Oct 21, 2009
expressed outrage over revelations in The Times earlier this month that the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department had obtained his telephone records as part of an investigation involving the leak of information about Mel Gibson's arrest ... Several said they believed that sheriff's investigators violated state and federal law when they obtained a search warrant for Levin's records as they tried to identify who gave him details about Mel Gibson's anti-Semitic tirade during a 2006 drunk-driving... (The Drudge Report)
•Life's successes come from efforts of many people Oct 19, 2009
With "The Devil Wears Prada," I think of Meryl Streep, even as I link Mel Gibson with "The Passion of the Christ.". But the truth about movies is far different. (The Daily Journal)
Filmmaker aims to bolster independent film industry Oct 17, 2009
When distributors backed away from Mel Gibson s controversial Christian film The Passion of the Christ, he spent about $15 million on marketing, maximized word of mouth through churches and utilized indie distributor , part of , to get it in theaters. With a production cost of about $30 million, Passion brought in $84 million its opening weekend in February 2004 and went on to reap $612 million worldwide in theaters alone, according to BoxOfficeMojo. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
'Law Abiding Citizen' should be locked up Oct 17, 2009
It's the sort of movie Mel Gibson or Clint Eastwood might have made back in the day - a man survives the slaughter of his family by thugs and sets out to get even, and then some. Gerard Butler has the title role, Clyde Shelton, a "tinkerer" who is stabbed during a home invasion. (Fresno Bee)
Daily guide to television and radio Oct 16, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Wild Things author isnt wild about Hollywood Oct 14, 2009
Mel Gibson is an eager Beaver, Chubby Checker is honored, Liza plays the Palace Down Under, and more. TODAYOct. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
No charges over Mel Gibson leak Oct 10, 2009
Mel Gibson's police photograph from his 2006 arrest. The Los Angeles police officer accused of leaking information over the 2006 arrest of actor Mel Gibson three years ago will not face charges. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
It's do or Dye for this Jolson show Oct 9, 2009
Braveheart, of course, was a movie by Mel Gibson, who three years ago fell from grace with an anti-Semitic outburst. This is the first in a regular series of columns by Lawrence Money. (The Age, Australia -- National)
A pulpit production: Local churches sponsor, promote movie Oct 9, 2009
Hollywood, apparently, is taking notice, first with Mel Gibson s The Passion of the Christ several years ago, which drew many churchgoers to the movie theaters, and then with successful releases of Fireproof, which tells the tale of a firefighter finding faith in his marriage, and Facing the Giants, which chronicles a coach facing his fears and failures. The more success these films have in theaters, the more Hollywood sits up and take notice, said Tom Saab, president of the Methuen-based... (Boston Globe)
Gibson drink-drive charges erased Oct 8, 2009
Mel Gibson pleaded no contest to the drink-driving charges in 2006. Mel Gibson's conviction in 2006 for drink-driving, has been expunged from his record, it has been confirmed. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
No charges over Gibson DUI report leaks Oct 8, 2009
LOS ANGELES -- Prosecutors have declined to press charges against the sheriff s deputy who arrested Mel Gibson three years ago, citing a lack of proof he leaked details about the case. AP. (KHOU.com, TX)
Passion 'beats Rings DVD record' Oct 8, 2009
Focusing on the last 12 hours of Jesus Christ's life, the DVD contains no extras or commentary by director Mel Gibson. Of the nine million DVD and VHS sales, more than four million were bought on its first day on release. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Buyers flock to 'The Passion of the Christ' - Sep. 1, 2004 Oct 8, 2009
1 million copies of the Mel Gibson film; trails the 8 million by 'Finding Nemo ... NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - DVD sales of Mel Gibson's blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" topped 4 million after one day, the film's distribution company reported Wednesday. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Hornby's H'wood tale Oct 8, 2009
Author s H wood tale. Authors Hwood tale. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
A different day Oct 8, 2009
Experience the murder in Dallas just like it's 1963. Last Updated: 3:57 AM, October 8, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Minor 'Glee'-tch Oct 8, 2009
Does it matter if show isn't as good as music. Glee' high note The music may be better than the show. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Rules of the roast Oct 8, 2009
Law of the zinger applies in real life, comic says. By MANDY STADTMILLER. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
It's 'Chinatown' Oct 8, 2009
DVD of Polanski film arrives. Last Updated: 3:57 AM, October 8, 2009. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Out in the open Oct 8, 2009
By MAX GROSS and JENNIFER CEASER. Last Updated: 5:27 PM, October 7, 2009. (New York Post -- News)
Apology quiz Oct 8, 2009
Mel Gibson apologised for anti-Semitic remarks. John Prescott apologised for getting Labour bad press. (BBC News -- UK)
Mel Gibson's DUI Conviction Expunged Oct 7, 2009
Actor Mel Gibson arrives at the Gaiety Theatre for the 5th Annual Irish Film and Television Academy Awards, Dublin, Ireland where he received the Outstanding Contribution to World Cinema Award on Sunday, Feb. 17, 2008 ... (AP) A judge has ruled that Mel Gibson's conviction stemming from his notorious 2006 drunken driving arrest is be 00004000 ing expunged. (CBS News)
Literature prizes Oct 7, 2009
Ruling for Gibson A judge ruled yesterday that Mel Gibson s conviction stemming from his 2006 drunken driving arrest is being expunged. The ruling came after his lawyer had requested the dismissal. (Boston Globe)
Columnist: Star's talent doesn't trump crime Oct 6, 2009
Mel Gibson made Braveheart, but you sure as hell didn't see any supporters with blue and white makeup on when he was arrested for drunk driving. Good work and talent does not nullify despicable crime. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Networks encouraging boycott of Leno Show? Oct 2, 2009
But while primetime stars arent wearing the Jay Leno Show floors thin, a host of non-NBC A-list actors have already made appearances including Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Miley Cyrus, Mel Gibson, Vince Vaughn and Drew Barrymore. Copyright 2009 by NBC. All rights reserved. (MSNBC -- Television)
State to consider seizing BeauRivage property through eminent domain (380) Oct 1, 2009
The first Malibu 'trout friendly' bridge was built behind Mel Gibson's & Britney's homes, where there had never been a bridge, before, because theMalibu Creek is either dry, or nearly dry ... " Knucklehead wrote on Sep 27, 2009 1:59 PM:" THE NEW MEL GIBSON & BRITNEY MEMORIALSTEELHEAD, 'troutfriendly' bridge, overlooking the mostly dried up Malibu Creek, was originally supposed to be funded by the Homeland Security Dept., then, turned down, as stupid. (Malibu Times, CA)
Nancy Franklin: A strikeout in NBC’s primetime line-up. Sep 30, 2009
Mel Gibson was asked, I kid you not, What is your favorite thing to eat for dinner. Where do you keep your Academy Awards. (New Yorker)
Swayze's death conjures memories Sep 25, 2009
I know I loved the flick, what with the pop hits and the cute boys, though sometimes my memories of adolescence confuse scenes in "Dirty Dancing" with scenes in "Footloose" and a few early Mel Gibson movies. But "I Had The Time Of My Life" was the theme song to homecoming my sophomore year in high school. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Tidbits: Family split over Mackenzies incest claim Sep 24, 2009
Plus: Mel Gibson misses his old life; Renee Zellwegers fake fat plan ... Mel Gibson misses the life he left behind The thought of welcoming his eighth child into the world while ending his 29-year marriage has left Mel Gibson questioning the choices hes made. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Jason Schwartzman isnt Bored one bit Sep 18, 2009
It wasnt Schwarzenegger or Mel Gibson. It wasnt Lethal Weapon. (MSNBC -- Television)
A Decade Past 'Rushmore,' Schwartzman Hits Stride Sep 18, 2009
"It wasn't Schwarzenegger or Mel Gibson. It wasn't 'Lethal Weapon.' ... Music was Kurt Cobain, Pixies, David Bowie. Music affected me on a deep, deep level -- made me feel a part of something.". He played drums in Phantom Planet, a band formed during high school and which found some renown after having their song "California" chosen as the theme song to the TV series "The O.C." More recently, Schwartzman started the side project Coconut Records (a band) and did the theme to "Bored to Death.". (KIRO TV, WA)
New Style Of Apology Takes Hold Sep 17, 2009
To Boyd, celebrity public apologies -- from Michael Richards (aka Kramer from "Seinfeld") to Mel Gibson to Isaiah Washington to Don Imus and many more -- have become such a cliche, it's hard to tell if any of them are heartfelt. "Even when someone is sincere, it often seems empty because we've seen so many of the same things previously," says Boyd. (Click2Houston, TX)
