Mel Gibson Ready to Make Public Apology … Again?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Meltdowns, Rumors,
Rumor has it that Mel Gibson is seriously considering breaking his silence and coming forward. The main topics of discussion? Gibson will probably address his well-publicized domestic problems, being fired from The Hangover 2 ... and, if he’s smart, he’ll probably liberally pepper his speech with “I’m sorry.”
The actor has his pick of venues, but sources say he’s leaning toward The Today Show’s Matt Lauer. Mel Gibson had a disastrous interview with Diane Sawyer after his infamous anti-Semitic comments, and those in the know say he doesn’t want another bad interview on record.
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Oksana Grigorieva Turned Down Mel Gibson’s $15 Million
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Break-ups, Celebrity Babies, Meltdowns,
Oksana Grigorieva turned down a $15 million settlement offer from ex-lover Mel Gibson because he wanted shared custody of their daughter.
The Russian singer - who is currently involved in a bitter custody battle with Mel for their 11-month-old daughter Lucia - refused the huge financial offer because she didn’t want the “unstable” actor getting so much access to their child.
“The $15 million was a proposal that I walked away from because he wanted 50 per cent custody of an infant when he’s unstable.”
Oksana also claims Mel punched her in the head while she was holding Lucia, during an argument on January 6. “Mel ran in and started screaming all kinds of nasty words. Then he just hit me twice with his fist. Boom, boom, to my head and my mouth. I fell on top of the bed. I’m just covering the baby and not protecting myself. He proceeds to choke me with both his hands,” she said in an interview with People magazine.
The 40-year-old beauty alleges the 54-year-old actor used a mixture of threats and pleading to convince her not to leave him after the incident:
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Quote of the Day: Janice Dickinson on Lady Gaga
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Music, Television, Drugs, Rants,
“As a recovering addict who knows how dangerous occasional use is, I can think of no reason for Gaga to reveal this to her young audience. She is a f**king idiot. The way she mentioned cocaine, I think she should really get spanked. You can damage and hurt kids. I’m appalled.”
- Supermodel-turned-reality star Janice Dickinson weighs in on Lady Gaga‘s Vanity Fair interview where she admitted to occasional cocaine use.
(Make sure to check out our other notable quotes.)
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Robert Pattinson Defends Kristen Stewart Rape Comment
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Rants,
Although she’s since offered an apology for comparing paparazzi to rapists, Kristen Stewart is still prodded for her choice in words. In a recent interview, however, she had her dashing vampire
co-star Robert Pattinson come to her defense. And boy did he have a lot he wanted to get off his chest:
“None of those associations came out and gave a statement [criticizing Kristen] without being called upon by the media first — who were doing it specifically to get hits on their websites. That whole system of Internet journalists, where no one is called to account, is almost entirely about hate. All these people get away with doing it because they have no responsibility to anyone. All they need is to get a salacious headline and people click on it, because it’s easy. And it’s quite good being part of these Twilight films because you have to give so many interviews all the time, you can defend yourself. That’s the only way. All of us stick together, as well. There are so many little nerds behind their computers, on their little blogs.”
After his tirade, Stewart pointed out how Pattinson could easily say anything and get away with it: “You’re really good, but you could say, ‘I just took a s***on the Queen’s face,’ and people would be like, ‘Oh, I love him! I love him!’”
The complete interview in EW hits newsstands this Friday.
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Quote of the Day: Kristen Stewart Considers Face Transplant
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Rants, Paparazzi Photos,
“I have had so many people say, ‘Why don’t you just play the part? Just like, go smile, talk about whatever they want you to talk about.’ It’s like, ‘I do, I really try to do that.’ I guess I should get a face transplant or something … But it’s gotten weird. I’ve like, relinquished control.”
- Eclipse actress Kristen Stewart talks about how it’s not so easy to play nice with the media.
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Read More | Vulture
Naomi Campbell Breaks Down on Oprah
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Television, Legal Issues, Meltdowns,
Naomi Campbell broke down in tears as she blamed her notorious temper on “abandonment issues.”
The supermodel was questioned by Oprah Winfrey, who confronted her frankly about her temper - which has seen her previously lash out at her own staff, camera crews, police officers and airline workers. Naomi blamed her furious outbursts on her mother, who left her at home while she pursued a career as a ballet dancer.
When asked by Oprah if she was “just a petulant diva,” she replied, “It comes from a deeper place than that with me. It comes from another type of emotional disorder because it’s not just, if I don’t get what I want I throw a fit. It comes from, I think, an abandonment issue and it comes from also trying to just build up a family around me that’s not my immediate family and if I feel a mistrust, then, all my cards go down. It’s not a right thing to do. I just see red.”
Naomi, who is 40 this month, admitted she is ashamed of her fits of rage and is remorseful every time her temper gets the better of her. She added: “I take responsibility for the things that I have done and I do feel a great sense of shame. I am ashamed of everything I’ve ever done. I don’t have an excuse for my behavior.”
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VIDEO: Tiger Woods First One-on-One Interviews
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Sports, Videos,
Operation “Repair Tiger’s Image” just entered its next phase.
Nearly a month after addressing the public for the very first time, Tiger Woods granted his first one-on-one interviews. Tonight, both ESPN’s Tom Rinaldi and the Golf Channel’s Kelly Tilghman aired their exclusive chats with the embattled golfer.
During both interviews, Woods, who intends to make his comeback during next month’s Masters golf tournament, made references to his 45-day stint in rehab. Although he declined to specify what he was receiving treatment for, he did say that he was forced to take a “brutal” look at himself. Asked why he never sought help earlier, Woods stated: “Well, I didn’t know I was that bad. I didn’t know that I was that bad.” (Uh, how many women do you have to sleep with before it’s considered “bad”?)
In addition to the video above, you can watch the Golf Channel’s interview with Woods here and/or read ESPN’s full transcript after the jump.
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Read More | ESPN
VIDEO: VIP Breakdown Interviews Kevin Bacon
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Charity, Videos,
Followers of VIP Breakdown, you are now (kinda) two degrees away from Kevin Bacon.
We recently had an opportunity to speak to the well-connected actor about his pair of wins for the HBO movie Taking Chance and his acceptance speech at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. We also got his thoughts about possibly acting with wife Kyra Sedgwick on her show The Closer and his feelings about his daughter (Sosie Bacon) joining the business.
Additionally, we had a chance to learn about the “Pepsi Refresh Project.” Bacon - who was honored with the Joel Siegel Award for his philanthropy work through his Six Degrees foundation - has teamed up with the company to support others wanting to have a positive impact. Through 2010, people can vote on and/or submit charitable ideas that are in need of funding. By year’s end, Pepsi will award more than $20 million in grants for ideas that “will refresh the world and lead to positive change.”
You can find more information on the Pepsi Refresh Project here.
VIDEO: Mel Gibson Calls Reporter “A-Hole” on TV
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Television, Meltdowns, Videos,
UPDATE: Gibson has since admitted to having a “short fuse.”
Lesson of the Day: If you’re ever going to interview Mel Gibson, just stick to divorce-related questions. References to his “sugar t-ts” comment are off the table.
While helping Gibson to promote his new movie, a Chicago-entertainment reporter got a taste of the actor’s edge of darkness. Although things were pretty tense for WGN’s Dean Richards during the chat, the situation got 10x more awkward after it was done.
You’re right, Mel. We should keep things from the past in the past. Let’s focus on what you’re saying today.
Nicole Kidman on Taylor Swift: She is a Delight
Posted by Robin Paulson Categories: Movies, Music, Kind Acts, Videos,
Despite her husband Keith Urban losing out to Taylor Swift at the Country Music Awards this year, Nicole Kidman had nothing but nice things to say for the young singer.
“She is a delight. And she so deserves what’s happening to her because, having met her and seeing her actually really become a phenomenon over the past couple of years, she really deserves it… She’s a honey bun. She’s everything that she appears to be.”
With endless nice comments her way and possibly dating one of the hottest werewolves around, is there anything this 19 year-old doesn’t have or cannot do?
Read More | MTV
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