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Mel Gibson called out by West Wing star in scathing op-ed

<p><em>West Wing</em> actor Joshua Malina has called out Mel Gibson and his employment in show business amid the controversial scandals surrounding the actor. </p> <p>Malina, who plays Will Bailey on the political drama, has questioned why Gibson is still employed in Hollywood despite his long history of alleged anti-Semitism, homophobia and bigotry. </p> <p>In a recent op-ed for The Atlantic titled <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/12/mel-gibson-anti-semitism/620873/" target="_blank">Cancel Mel Gibson</a>, Malina wondered why Hollywood's 'cancel culture' seemingly doesn't apply to Gibson. </p> <p><span>"Gibson is a well-known Jew-hater (anti-Semite is too mild). His prejudices are well documented," Malina wrote. </span></p> <p><span>"So my question is, what does a guy have to do these days to get put on Hollywood's no-fly list? I'm a character actor. I tend to take the jobs that come my way. But — and this hurts to write — you couldn't pay me enough to work with Mel Gibson." </span></p> <p><span>Mel Gibson has reportedly been cast in the upcoming John Wick prequel spin-off series titled <em>The Continental</em>, and is also rumoured to be in talks to direct <em>Lethal Weapon 5</em>. </span></p> <p><span>Malina continued, wondering when someone's ignorance and hatred outweighs their impressive resume. </span></p> <p><span>"Now, I love the <em>Lethal Weapon</em> movies (at least the first few). And Danny Glover's a gem," Malina continued. </span></p> <p><span>"But Gibson? Yes, he's a talented man. Many horrible people produce wonderful art. Put me down as an ardent fan of Roald Dahl, Pablo Picasso, and Edith Wharton; can't get enough of what they're selling." </span></p> <p><span>"But these three had the good taste to die. That makes it a lot easier to enjoy their output. Gibson lives. And Tinseltown need not employ him further."</span></p> <p><span>Joshua Malina goes on to say that the point of 'cancel culture' is to hold people accountable for their actions, but those in Hollywood often get a free pass because of their celebrity status. </span></p> <p><span>"If Gibson is welcomed back to direct the latest instalment of this beloved franchise, it may be time to stop publishing think pieces about the power of 'cancel culture,'" Malina wrote. </span></p> <p><span>"Because if he can continue to find big bucks and approbation in Hollywood, cancel culture simply does not exist."</span></p> <p><em>Image credits: Getty Images</em></p>

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LA actor lists luxe home with an unusual bonus

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Tyrese Gibson, one of the stars of </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Transformers</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">, has relisted his LA home that comes with its own unique resident.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With a listing price of $NZD 4.25 million ($USD 2.9 million), movie fans will be intrigued to find out that it comes with a replica Transformer.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After it was first listed in April for $NZD 5 million, a lack of offers saw the price drop by 17 percent.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The home has also been </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/fast-and-furious-and-transformers-star-tyrese-gibson-lists-entertainers-dream-home/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">taken over</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> by a new listing agent, Jason Oppenheim, who is featured on the Netflix reality show </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Selling Sunset</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;">.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Since he purchased the home in 2011 for $NZD 1.45 million, Gibson has added some personal touches throughout the seven-bedroom house.</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Top features include a gourmet kitchen with a built-in breakfast bar and custom cabinetry, as well as an upstairs main bedroom equipped with its own fireplace and bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In addition to the four bedroom suites and seven bathrooms, the home includes a movie theatre, a grand foyer, a formal living room, and an office.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Outside, the property features a pool, outdoor fireplace, kitchen and bar, and an outdoor cinema.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A replica Bumblebee transformer stands guard over the backyard and can be purchased with the home.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With its new, discounted price, the home has been described in the </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://ogroup.com/listing/23123-oxnard-st/" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: 400;">listing</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;"> as “the best deal in Woodland Hills”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gibson, who has appeared in the </span><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Fast and Furious</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"> franchise and topped the Billboard chart with his music, has been a longtime resident of the area.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Images: Getty Images, The Oppenheim Group Real Estate</span></em><span style="font-weight: 400;"></span></p>

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Home and Away star adopts daughter's best friend

<p>Former<em> Home and Away</em> heartthrob Mat Stevenson has “adopted” his transgender daughter Grace Hyland’s best friend, Belle Bambi, after she alleges her own father disowned her.</p> <p>Taking to social media app TikTok, Belle revealed Stevenson had taken her into his family.</p> <p>Grace shared her own clip too, applauding her father for being so accepting and understanding.</p> <p>“He’s always supported me, and he wants to support Bambi, too,” Grace said.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842981/home-and-away-trans-matt-stevenson-7.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/92784897942645b188e459516c72c736" /></p> <p><em>Image: TikTok</em></p> <p>“We’re sisters now! My BFF’s dad left because she’s trans. So, we did this!”</p> <p>The adoption may not be legally binding, but it means just as much to Belle who has been a long-time family friend of Stevenson and Hyland.</p> <p>Grace’s dad has been a supporter of her transition since she decided to transition at the age of 12.</p> <p>Stevenson rose to fame while playing the Aussie heartthrob Adam Cameron, in<span> </span><em>Home And Away</em><em>.</em></p> <p><em><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842980/home-and-away-trans-matt-stevenson.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/0dfd88d0c5cf42069cfb90652f5a5329" /></em></p> <p><em>Image: Home and Away archives</em></p> <p>He told <em>The Sunday Project<span> </span></em>earlier this year that the suicide rate among transgender teenagers left him with a strong determination to make sure his daughter didn’t “become one of those statistics”.</p> <p>“Sadly, in this country, we have a really high adolescent suicide rate and it’s a tragedy. Trans-adolescents are 36 times more likely to self-harm, to commit suicide,” he said.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842977/home-and-away-trans-matt-stevenson-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/ba261e2c6f3248f6979c7c1cbf5cdb27" /></p> <p><em>Image: TikTok</em></p> <p>“There’s a distinct correlation between lack of support and self-harm.”</p> <p>Grace says she has been on her journey since she was 12, and had consulted doctors, psychologists and experts before she underwent any physical changes.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842976/home-and-away-trans-matt-stevenson-1.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/f0ae618f8c234d4ba176ca3ea91e416b" /></p> <p><em>Image: The Sunday Project</em></p> <p>“I came out at 12 and then I went through a gradual transition until I was 14, to grow my hair out, to get my name change sorted, to sort out my blockers,” she revealed.</p> <p>“And then by the time I was 14, I was fully presenting as Grace to the public and at school.”</p>

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Uproar after Mel Gibson spotted saluting Donald Trump

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Footage of Mel Gibson saluting Donald Trump when they briefly crossed paths at Saturday’s MMA fight has emerged, causing the actor to trend on social media.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gibson appeared to be a few metres away from the former president and gave a distinct salute as Trump walked by and waved at the crowd at UFC 24.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">Lmao mel gibson saluted trump at ufc and got completely ignored <a href="https://t.co/VFf42FQJqb">pic.twitter.com/VFf42FQJqb</a></p> — Adam (@petsh0pboy) <a href="https://twitter.com/petsh0pboy/status/1414113562981715970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The moment occurred at Saturday’s UFC fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor which resulted in McGregor breaking his leg in the first round after his left leg buckled underneath him.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Some praised Gibson for the act, dubbing him a “patriot”.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Yoooooo!!! Is that Mel Gibson saluting President Trump?” one person tweeted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“The Patriot Saluting President Trump,” they later added, alongside a video of the interaction captured by another user.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Gibson was videoed at other points during the fight.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Hey, I want to see the rematch, you know best out of three,” Gibson said. “I don’t care who wins. I just want to see a good match, and I’m sure it will be.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Other users criticised the interaction as another controversial move by the actor.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Mel Gibson is who we thought he was,” one person said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“There is no such thing as cancel culture if Mel Gibson isn’t cancelled by now,” another added.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The star of </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lethal Weapon </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">Braveheart</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> has become controversial in Hollywood due to antisemitic comments he has made over several decades and allegations he was physically abusive to his former girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: @petsh0pboy / Twitter</span></em></p>

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Mel Gibson axed from Chicken Run sequel over anti-Semitism claim

<p><span>Mel Gibson has said that renewed allegations of anti-Semitic comments levelled against him by actress Winona Ryder are “100% untrue”.</span></p> <p><span>In a recent interview with the </span><em>Sunday Times</em><span>, Ryder claimed that the </span><em>Braveheart</em><span> star had asked her if she was an “oven dodger” at a party close to 25 years ago, in an apparent reference to her Jewish background.</span></p> <p><span>She told the publication: "We were at a crowded party with one of my good friends, and Mel Gibson was smoking a cigar, and we're all talking and he said to my friend, who's gay, 'Oh wait, am I gonna get Aids?'</span><br /><span>"And then something came up about Jews, and he said, 'You're not an oven dodger, are you?'"</span></p> <p><span>The 48-year-old then revealed that Gibson attempted to reach out later on to apologise.</span></p> <p><span>A representative of Gibson said: "This is 100% untrue. She lied about it over a decade ago, when she talked to the press, and she's lying about it now.</span></p> <p><span>"Also, she lied about him trying to apologise to her back then. He did reach out to her, many years ago, to confront her about her lies and she refused to address it with him."</span></p> <p><span>After Gibson vehemently denied the accusations against him, Ryder mentioned she was with the late makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin at the time, and said the altercation remains a “painful and vivid memory”.</span></p> <p><span>She said: "I believe in redemption and forgiveness and hope that Mr Gibson has found a healthy way to deal with his demons, but I am not one of them.</span></p> <p><span>"Around 1996, my friend Kevyn Aucoin and I were on the receiving end of his hateful words. It is a painful and vivid memory for me. Only by accepting responsibility for our behaviour in this life, can we make amends and truly respect each other, and I wish him well on this lifelong journey."</span></p> <p><span>Ryder first accused Gibson in 2010 when she gave an interview to </span><em>GQ</em><span> magazine, suggesting Gibson was referencing the gas chambers used by Nazis during the holocaust.</span></p> <p><span>In 2006, Gibson was recorded delivering a controversial anti-Semitic rant after a drink-driving arrest.</span></p> <p><span>After the recent allegations, the 64-year-old has been axed from his upcoming film, the sequel to </span><em>Chicken Run</em><span>.</span></p>

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Why she won't pay: Cancer fraudster Belle Gibson’s "financial crisis"

<p>Belle Gibson has told the court she is in a financial crisis and drowning under the weight of over $170,000 in personal debt.</p> <p>The cancer fraudster has written in a letter to the Federal Court of Australia that she has been unable to pay a cent back of her $500,000 fine to taxpayers for years of lying about having a terminal brain illness and saying eating healthy cured her cancer.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVQmTvnlNf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; 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text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVQmTvnlNf/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Alyce Cooper Solicitor (@alycecoopersolicitor)</a> on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:52pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>In the letter, Gibson explained: “I am indebted to BMW Finance resulting from a personal guarantee in excess of $50,000.</p> <p>“I have a fully drawn credit card with ANZ owing $30,000 and another personal debt exceeding $90,000, all of which I cannot pay.</p> <p>“Consequently, I am not able to pay the amounts ordered by Justice Mortimer [Federal Court judge presiding over Ms. Gibson’s case].”</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/4gs5kRlkc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; 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text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/4gs5kRlkc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Leah | Business Mindset Coach (@thegoldengoosehq)</a> on Jun 29, 2015 at 4:13am PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>Gibson revealed she hasn't got a job and receives the parenting payment from Centrelink to care for her son. </p> <p>Gibson ended her letter, written 14 November 2017, by asking the government to approach her accountant directly in the future, “given my current health”. </p> <p>Her original $410,000 fine has ballooned past $500,000 due to interest. </p>

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A Current Affair busts cancer con-artist Belle Gibson on lavish $15K holiday

<p>Cancer con woman Belle Gibson has been caught out returning from a luxury trip overseas.</p> <p>Gibson convinced thousands of Australians that she was suffering from a brain tumour but healed herself due to natural remedies.</p> <p>As she was charged with five breaches of Australian Consumer Law, she was fined $AUD400,000 ($NZD 417,424) in 2017 as her empire crumbled around her. Many have questioned how she can afford to go overseas on a luxurious escape to East Africa, as her five-week trip reportedly cost $AUD15,000 ($NZD 15,653).</p> <p><em>A Current Affair</em> revealed details of her luxury overseas stay, as well as catching a refreshed-looking Gibson arriving back at Melbourne Airport with her partner by her side.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> <p dir="ltr">BUSTED! <a href="https://twitter.com/tinekae9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tinekae9</a> catches-up with Belle Gibson after she touches down from a luxury getaway... she asks why Belle still hasn't made any effort to pay her 410K fine. <a href="https://twitter.com/ACurrentAffair9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACurrentAffair9</a>. <a href="https://t.co/WlW0l9l6dh">pic.twitter.com/WlW0l9l6dh</a></p> — Jonathan Gwinner (@gwinnerism) <a href="https://twitter.com/gwinnerism/status/1100645341035032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote> <p>This is the first time that Gibson has been confronted since her interview with <em>60 Minutes</em> in 2015, which Gibson reportedly received $AUD75,000 ($NZD 78,267) for.</p> <p>Gibson falsely claimed she had brain cancer and healed herself with natural remedies. She also lied to her supporters about donating money from her Whole Pantry app and her book sales to charities.</p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcU_udDzfK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcU_udDzfK/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by QNA Investigations (@qna.investigations)</a> on Jul 19, 2018 at 11:00pm PDT</p> </div> </blockquote> <p>One of these charities included a family whose son was suffering from the same inoperable brain tumour that Gibson herself claimed she had. Gibson was supposed to donate one week’s profit from app sales, or $150,000 to the family, but never ended up donating the funds.</p> <p>Justin Lawrence, of Henderson &amp; Ball Lawyers, told<span> </span><em>A Current Affair</em>:</p> <p>“There can actually be another situation where she’s taken back to court and wheeled out from court to the jail cell,” he said.</p> <p>“That can happen, and this is not fake jail, jail in her (Belle’s) own mind. This is real jail.</p> <p>“The court understands when people can’t pay, that’s different to circumstances where they won’t pay.”</p> <p>What do you think? Let us know in the comments.</p>

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Meet Mel Gibson’s lookalike son!

<p>Mel Gibson became a Hollywood heartthrob the instant he appeared on the silver screen in the <em>Mad Max</em> series. Now, there’s a whole new Gibson on the scene and he looks just like his handsome dad in his younger years.</p> <p>Louie Gibson, a 29-year-old filmmaker, told the <a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/louie-gibson-son-of-mel-you-are-who-you-are/news-story/7f5f20be5777ab36bf3e95e613ea0b8a" target="_blank"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Daily Telegraph</span></em></strong></a> he was very much aware of his striking resemblance to Mel. </p> <p>“I’m not as ugly as that guy,” he joked. “I say I’m a lot better looking than him.”</p> <p><img width="499" height="345" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/44591/gibson_499x345.jpg" alt="Gibson" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>The filmmaker made his feature length debut this year with critically-acclaimed horror film <em>Happy Hunting</em>, revealing he funded the movie through his own production company rather than relying on his dad.</p> <p>“I’d like to be given my own shot to be myself and I think if you go about and do that, people will see that for what it is worth,” Louie explained. “If they don’t, f*** them.”</p> <p>Louie is one of Mel’s seven children with ex-wife Robyn. He has another daughter (Lucia, born 2009) with Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva and a son (Lars Gerard, born 2017) with former equestrian vaulter Rosalind Ross.</p> <p>What do you think about Louie's striking resemblance to his famous dad Mel Gibson? Tell us in the comments below. </p>

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These cute cats ring a bell when they want treats

<p>Well, you don’t live nine lives without learning a thing or two along the way. The<a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/03/why-cats-scratch-furniture/"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong> two purr-fectly trained cats</strong></span></a> in the video below have been taught by their owner to ring a buzzer whenever they want a treat (for his a-mew-sment we imagine).</p> <p>The owner of the video, <em><a href="https://twitter.com/b_ru_ru" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Twitter user @b_ryu_ru</strong></span></a></em>, is the editor of a cat news website and often posts videos of his furry pals and the new adventure he has them on.</p> <p>Check out the cats at work below:</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">横に並んで注文 <a href="https://t.co/lQYeyfnsMC">pic.twitter.com/lQYeyfnsMC</a></p> — ねこナビ編集部@VR動画公開中 (@b_ru_ru) <a href="https://twitter.com/b_ru_ru/status/847368727016259584">March 30, 2017</a></blockquote> <p>He’s been working on this trick for a little while. In September 2016, he posted the below video showing the cats first learning the association between the buzzer and food.</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">注文の多い料理店 <a href="https://t.co/QWYlJWOPmf">pic.twitter.com/QWYlJWOPmf</a></p> — ねこナビ編集部@VR動画公開中 (@b_ru_ru) <a href="https://twitter.com/b_ru_ru/status/777485385437818881">September 18, 2016</a></blockquote> <p>This is one of videos on the internet that you could watch again and again and again – the <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/family-pets/2017/03/photos-of-cats-watching-over-hong-kong-shops/"><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>perfect tool for pro-cat-stination</strong></span></em></a>.</p> <p>Do you have any clever pets?</p>

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Mel Gibson shares first photo of baby son

<p>He was nominated for an Oscar, but on Hollywood’s night of nights Mel Gibson couldn’t stop gushing about his newborn son Lars.</p> <p>The <em>Hacksaw Ridge</em> director proudly showed off a photo on his smartphone of his two-week-old son, declaring, “He’s got a tux on!”</p> <p><img width="458" height="258" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/02/27/01/3DB98C0500000578-0-image-a-17_1488159000467.jpg" alt="Mini Mel: Brandishing his phone from his pocket, Mel showed Richard a picture of his newborn wearing a suit, proudly declaring, 'He's got a tux on!'" class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-42ebf4a9c1f71e52"/></p> <p>It is the 61-year-old and his 26-year-old girlfriend’s Rosalind Ross first child together.</p> <p>Gibson has eight other children; seven with his ex-wife Robyn Moore and a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. </p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/02/angela-lansbury-joins-mary-poppins-cast/"><em>Angela Lansbury joins cast of star-studded Mary Poppins sequel</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/02/movies-worth-seeing-in-2017/"><em>Movies worth seeing in 2017</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/02/first-look-at-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-love-actually-sequel/"><em>First look at behind-the-scenes photos from Love Actually sequel</em></a></strong></span></p>

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Mel Gibson expecting ninth child

<p>Hollywood star Mel Gibson is expecting his ninth child with his 26-year-old girlfriend, Rosalind Ross.</p> <p>The 60-year-old actor has been dating the former champion equestrian vaulter for two years. Rosalind is 10 years younger than Mel’s eldest child, Robyn.</p> <p><img width="374" height="566" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/27650/1474090600646_mel-gibson-girlfriend2-1-_374x566.jpg" alt="1474090600646_mel -gibson -girlfriend 2 (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/></p> <p>“Mel and Rose are so excited about the baby,” a friend revealed to People. “Mel loves being a dad and he and Rose can’t wait to be parents together. The last two years have been some of his happiest years he’s ever had.”</p> <p>Mel already has eight children. He has seven with his wife, Robyn Moore, as well as a six-year-old daughter with Russian Pianist Oksana Grigorieva. He also has three grandchildren.</p> <p>This will be Rosalind’s first child.</p> <p>“She is great for him,” another source told the magazine.</p> <p>“She has her own life, but also seems to enjoy Mel’s … They are very much on the same page.”</p> <p><strong>Related links: </strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/07/how-to-get-back-into-the-dating-game/"><em>How to get back into the dating game</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/08/choices-that-will-lead-to-your-best-love-life-ever/"><em>10 choices that will lead to your best love life ever</em></a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/05/crucial-quality-in-a-life-partner-you-might-be-forgetting-about/"><em>The crucial quality to look for in a life partner</em></a></strong></span></p>

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