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Mel Gibson Apologises For Stupid Drunken Ramblings

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Months after being arrested for driving under the influence, actor/director Mel Gibson has made his first public interview. He chose to make his appearance on the Good Morning Show with Diane Sawyer.

The actor says that he has been sober for 65 days but that each day is a struggle. The actor appeared shamefaced as he talked about the “despicable” (as he calls it) words that he uttered to the police officers as they arrested him last July 28 in Malibu, a day that Mel Gibson will definitely remember. He said that his anti-semetic words were nothing more than the stupid ramblings of a drunken idiot which unfortunately was made into world news.

Mel Gibson had been having problems with alcoholism for years. He had one previous DUI arrest in 1984 when he rear ended a car. He joined Alcoholics Anonymous in 1991. He claims that he had been sober for years until about two months before that unforgettable summer day he uttered his bigoted words.

He agreed to the interview because he says he didn’t want to be that kind of monster. He says that he will continue to make films and work to heal himself and those he offended. He knows that there will be many in Hollywood who will refuse to work with him because of the incident.

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

Mel Gibson’s latest directorial offering entitled Apocalypse is scheduled for release in December. He is sure to be hoping that enough people will be non-judgemental or forgiving enough to still watch his film.

[tags] entertainment,news, Mel Gibson, Drunk Driving, Diane Sawyer, The Good Morning Show [/tags]

Originally posted on October 12, 2006 @ 3:06 pm

Scary Spice and Eddie Murphy Are Expecting A Baby

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Looks like there is a baby on the way for Melanie Brown and Eddie Murphy. The former Spice Girl confirmed that she is definitely with child and currently four months pregnant. She says that the pregnancy is leaving her a bit tired and she does worry that she might be having twins since that runs in Eddie Murphy’s family.

This is Melanie’s second pregnancy. She has a daughter named Phoenix Chi from her previous marriage to guitarist Jimmy Gulzar. This will be Eddie Murphy’s 8th child. He has 5 children with his ex wife Nicole, one son with Tamara Hood and another son with Paulette McNeely.

This relationship actually came as quite a surprise to many. The couple met in June and immediately began dating. Eddie Murphy’s divorce had been finalized just that April, one of the Hollywood marriages that had seemed strong. Melanie Brown is better known as Scary Spice but hasn’t had much luck with her singing or acting career since the group broke up in 2001. Eddie Murphy is a well known Hollywood comedian. She’s from the UK, he’s from New York. They seemed to have nothing in common but they do seem happy.

Eddie Murphy’s brother Charlie says, “Eddie seems very happy with her, and that’s what’s important to me. He’s in a good place. If she does that for him then, that’s great.”

The couple is said to be getting married next month though representatives of Eddie Murphy refused to comment when asked about it.

[tags] News,Eddie Murphy,Scary Spice,Spice Girls,Baby,Pregnant [/tags]

Originally posted on October 18, 2006 @ 6:55 pm

Fighting Angel

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Farrah Fawcett has confirmed that she has intestinal cancer. The US Spokesperson for Cancer said that she knew of the tumors existence before the Aaron Spelling tribute at the Emmy Awards last August 27. The tumor is a fast growing one and is said to be about the size of two strawberries on her lower intestine.

This former angel puts a good face on her illness. In a statement Fawcett says, “I am resolutely strong and I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight while going through the next six weeks of cutting edge, state-of the-art treatment. I should be able to return to my life as it was before”.

She has asked the media, photographers and paparazzi to please respect her privacy at this difficult time. She does appreciate the amazing outpouring of love and support that everyone has expressed since news of her illness was aired.
Farah Fawcett has proven that she is a professional as well. Back in July, the original angels came to an agreement with producers Henry Winkler and Michael Levitt to perform together for the 30th anniversary of Charlie’s Angels, the TV series that made them all famous. Winkler said that they were amazed that Farrah wanted to do the show knowing what she would be going through. For her to even consider doing so is not only courageous, it is the act of a true professional.

An interesting piece of trivia: both Kate Jackson and Jaclyn Smith have also battled cancer. Kate Jackson had two occurrences of breast cancer in the 1980’s while she was part of the TV series Scarecrow and Mrs. King. Jaclyn Smith was treated for breast cancer in 2002.

[tags] cancer,Farrah Fawcett,Charlie’s Angels, Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith[/tags]

Originally posted on October 8, 2006 @ 4:22 pm

This Skinny Thing

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Hollywood has always been known as the land of the skinny celeb – gain a few pounds at your peril and one way or another the paparazzi are sure to catch baglady-esque photos of you, stuffing doughnuts in your mouth at an ungodly hour.

Formerly chunky (using the Hollywood-meter) celebs like Nicole Richie and Kate Bosworth are in every magazine looking bony and gaunt – not exactly the ideal model for young wannabees looking for idols.

In retalliation, the full-figured Kate Winslet, a mother of 2, has been outspoken in her distaste for skinny women being Hollywood’s role models, even banning her husband, director Sam Mendes to speak of the topic at home.

In a recent interview, Kate told the media how she felt that as a role model herself, it was her responsibility to maintain a healthy weight. She said:

“This skinny thing, it angers me so much. It disturbs me. In our house, we don’t talk about weight, we don’t talk about body image.

“I don’t understand the fascination with it. The interest in certain people, like Nicole Richie, in regards to weight, is incredible, and it’s a mystery to me….now, more than ever, I feel this tremendous sense of staying the same shape and saying, ‘Look! I get pimples too!”

“In the past, people have been a little unkind when it comes to discussing my weight, but I’m happy with my shape and size – I work out when I get the time. I accepted a long time ago that I wasn’t going to be able to wear skinny jeans.”

Originally posted on September 22, 2006 @ 12:02 pm

Nothing Ugly About Betty

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Maybe Americans have finally gotten bored with Hollywood’s Barbie doll perfection in its stars – skinny, with perfect skin and designer clothes that look great on TV but couldn’t be further from what most people actually look like (unless you live in L.A, that is).

Because, the most popular new show on US television today is about someone who clearly isnt skinny, well-dressed or with great hair or skin. Its Ugly Betty, and everybody loves her, scoring higher in the ratings than any other new programme this season.

The ABC show, which is based on a Columbian telenovela, features America Ferrera, a plain jane from Queens trying to make it big in the fashion world. It got 16.1 Million people watching on its debut night.

The budding Latina star first made her mark in the HBO film “Real Women Have Curves”.? Heres what she had to say about being pegged as a “Latina actress”:

“I grew up in her (mother’s) office so I’ve seen these women. They are trying to survive…My mother was skeptical but I got a waitress job to pay for my classes, pictures and other expenses.”

“I taped an audition and sent it back but I didn’t expect anything….I was immediately attracted to the character because I’ve been experiencing similar things in my own life. As a first-generation Latina, the constant question is ‘Are you Latin or are you American’?”

“I never even saw myself as Latina until I started to audition for roles, but I could relate to the economics of my character’s situation as well as to the image issue. Caring about your appearance is universal. I know 45 year old women who still hate their bodies. There are no magazines that say ‘love who you are on the inside first, and worry about the outside later’.”

Originally posted on September 28, 2006 @ 3:26 pm