Mel Gibson

LAP99083103 - 31 AUGUST 1999 - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA: Mel Gibson, seen here in a file photo, made a "sizeable" contribution last week to Safe Passage, Inc., a shelter for victims of domestic violence in South Carolina. Gibson has been in the state filming "The Patriot." A spokesman for the actor confirmed the donation but said Gibson doesn't like to talk much about his generosity. jr/jr/Jim Ruymen UPI

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Judge pleased with Gibson's progress

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 13 (UPI) -- Hollywood star Mel Gibson still has 18 months left on his probation for a 2006 drunken driving conviction, however, no more progress hearings will be required.

Writer sues Gibson over 'Passion' profits

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 12 (UPI) -- The co-writer of the 2004 religious blockbuster "The Passion of the Christ" is suing filmmaker Mel Gibson for $5 million in Los Angeles.

Cops looking for Kim Ledger impostor

NEW YORK , Jan. 29 (UPI) -- Police are looking for the impostor who pretended to be the father of late Australian actor Heath Ledger and contacted Hollywood celebrities seeking sympathy.

Gibson, Kidman saddened by Ledger's death

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- Hollywood stars Mel Gibson and Nicole Kidman expressed shock and sadness upon hearing the news of Heath Ledger's untimely death Tuesday at the age of 28.

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Racy 'Santa' cited for DUI

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 25 (UPI) -- A beefy gent wearing a red Santa hat and purple G-string in Los Angeles this holiday season not only didn't pass for Santa but failed a Breathalyzer test, too.

Gibson makes rare red-carpet appearance

LOS ANGELES , Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Actor Mel Gibson attended the Los Angeles premiere of the new Denzel Washington-Russell Crowe film "American Gangster," it was reported Tuesday.

Celebs feel impact of California wildfires

MALIBU, Calif., Oct. 23 (UPI) -- The wildfires raging through Southern California have driven some celebrities from their homes and halted production at various locations, CNN reported Tuesday.

Judge frees Mel Gibson from AA attendance

MALIBU, Calif., Aug. 24 (UPI) -- A California judge ruled Oscar-winner Mel Gibson doesn't have to go to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, required after he pleaded no contest to drunken driving.

Bill would halt Calif. officials' leaks

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 16 (UPI) -- California lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for law enforcement or court employees to profit from celebrities' misfortunes.

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