Sources involved in the mediation between Oksana Grigorieva and Mel Gibson are scoffing at a newly released photo showing Oksana with a black eye.

According to the sources, the notion that Oksana held back the photo is “absurd.” As one source said, “She produced photos of her mouth showing the damage to her veneers, she testified in great detail about the Jan. 6 incident. If she had a black eye she would have said it.”

The sources also say, on the financial end, Oksana held every piece of damaging evidence over Mel Gibson’s head — notably the tapes — and that is what produced a $15 million settlement. One source said, “If there was a black eye it would have been $16 million.”

And the sources say the day after the alleged incident Oksana’s dentist never made any mention of a black eye — and two days after the alleged incident the pediatrician she saw also failed to observe a bruised eye.

The sources note something else there was an ironclad confidentiality agreement in the settlement — so it would have been pointless for Oksana to hold anything back because it could never be used again.

Source: TMZ

I feel like I’m at dinner with a couple and they suddenly start arguing. Awkwaaaard. More stuff has been released to make this dinner interesting. I feel so invasive, but I can’t seem to keep myself from clicking the links.

If you have trouble controling your computer mouse, Radar Online has posted an article about an e-mail Oksana sent to her lawyer the day following the alleged altercation. You can read it here.

They also posted Mel’s last voicemail message here. He sounds drained.

Leonardo DiCaprio may be pulling out of Mel Gibson’s next directing gig, but Jodie Foster isn’t shying away from the embattled Hollywood star.

Sources tell me she fully expects a theatrical release of The Beaver, the dramedy she directed about a man (Gibson) who develops a friendship with a hand puppet. Foster also costars in the flick.

While Foster is still working on the final cut of the film, she can’t be too far from finishing because…

Earlier today, the Motion Picture Association of America handed The Beaver a PG-13 rating for “mature thematic material, some disturbing content, sexuality and language including a drug reference.”

However, Summit (the studio behind the movie) has yet to decide on a release date. “It’s probably not going to be something like two years from now, but they’re not sure if it will be this year or next year,” a source said, adding, “Jodie is committed to this movie.”

Foster has kept mum about the movie and how her longtime pal’s turbulent private life will affect it. As we first reported, the movie has apparently already recouped its $20 million budget through foreign sales.

Reps for Foster and Summit did not comment.

Source: E! Online

Some good news at last! I can’t wait to see it. How about you?

Okay, to give you guys and gals some updates about the book…

First, the messages are awesome! Keep them coming in.

I haven’t made a deadline just yet. I was hoping to send the book early-mid August. But I may push it back a little to continue adding any messages that come in, etc.

Don’t think Mel will ever get it, huh? Chances are likely and here’s why…

I spoke to someone at his office, thanks to a lovely fan here (keeping you anonymous just in case LOL), and they think the book is an incredible idea and greatly appreciated. Once the book is completed, I will send it straight to them, so it won’t get lost in other mail they receive daily. Whenever they tell me it has been received and given to him, I will post it on the site and send each of you a message.

Will he have the time to read it through? Now that’s a whole other question. Who knows! With everything going on in his life now, on top of his busy schedule, he may or may not get the time. Let’s hope he sits down and reads it through whenever he’s able to.

Hmm… what else…

Oh, I will take photos of the book — how it’s made and it’s completion. Hey, you guys deserve to see it! I’m either ordering it custom-made or making it myself. The book can’t have pink flowers and rainbows, so it’s gotta be manly. This is Mr. Mad Max. Mr. Braveheart. The book will either look Celtic (he’s part Irish after all), Renaissance, or Medieval etc. You get the idea.

That’s about it so far.

xx

Thanks to Elise, here’s a video of Mel and director George Miller in 1985 being interviewed by Brian Linehan on City Lights in Canada. Watch below:

Mel Gibson is viewed as an excellent father to his 8-month-old daughter Lucia by the Department of Children and Family Services, Radar Online has learned exclusively.

DCFS launched an investigation as Mel, 54, and Oksana Grigorieva, 40, trade allegations in their bitter breakup and the Oscar-winning star is accused of punching his ex while she held their daughter.

But Radar Online has learned that at this point Mel is in no danger of losing access to his daughter, and in fact is viewed as an excellent father who has a strong relationship with Lucia.

“The Department of Children and Family Services believes Mel has a wonderful relationship with his infant daughter Lucia,” a source close to the actor told Radar Online. DCFS visited Gibson at his home last week, as Radar Online was first to report.

“They have a very healthy father-daughter relationship,” the source said. “He is very involved with her.

“Mel is a great father to her and this is why there have been no changes as far as his visits with her are concerned.”

It’s good news for Gibson, who is being investigated by the L A. County Sheriff’s Department on domestic violence charges. His ex has produced powerful evidence indicating he hit her on January 6.

Oksana’s mouth was damaged and she suffered a concussion. Radar Online exclusively published photographs of her damaged teeth and bruising on the left side of her head.

Radar Online confirmed that Gibson was interviewed by the Sheriff’s department on Sunday but refused to talk about the domestic violence case. His Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination helped his lawyer limit the scope of the interview.

The best news for Gibson so far is that DCFS believes Lucia is safe with him. “Mel has been lamenting that he made a mistake in ending his marriage to Robyn,” the source close to the actor told Radar Online. “Robyn kept him together. As far as DCFS is concerned Mel is an outstanding father. Lucia is safe emotionally and physically with Mel, and that is the only concern for officials.”

Despite some media reports that it was Gibson’s idea to have a volunteer monitor his visitation with Lucia, Radar Online has learned it was the DCFS’s suggestion.

“The idea was actually from the social workers as a way to try and help the situation,” the source close to Mel said. “There is such heightened tension surrounding the care of Lucia that if she had an accident… now there will be an independent witness to alleviate any potential issues.”

DCFS will continue to monitor the ongoing custody battle, RadarOnline.com has learned. The agency will conduct more interviews with people connected to caring for Lucia.

Source: Radar Online

Oksana Grigorieva’s chief spokesperson in the bitter scandal involving her and Mel Gibson has resigned, Radar Online has exclusively learned.

But Steve Jaffe, a top Hollywood crisis manager who was once a consultant to President Bill Clinton, is standing by the Russian musician, who has alleged the Oscar-winning actor/director punched her in the face twice during an argument at his Malibu home.

“The case was so all encompassing in terms of my time and the strict orders by the judge,” Jaffe told Radar Online, when asked to explain his sudden decision.

“I have other clients in serious crises who require my time.

“There was frustration from the client, who wanted to defend herself – and rightly so – but also had to follow the judges’ orders, so I thought it best I simply resign.”

After joining the case, Jaffe had been catapulted into the spotlight and was forced to defend Oksana against allegations she edited the explosive audio tapes in which Mel unleashes a verbal tirade and doctored photos of her damaged mouth, showing two broken teeth.

He labeled the reports “ridiculous”.

Jaffe had also leapt to Oksana’s defense against the claim that she engaged in attempted extortion.

“To specifically address the allegations, my client, Ms. Grigorieva, has repeatedly stated that there is no credible evidence whatsoever of extortion by her, and she stands steadfastly by that statement,” Jaffe said, at the time.

Oksana is understood to be speaking with potential replacements for Jaffe, including Howard Bragman, who has been a vocal critic of the Braveheart star.

Bragman, who often preaches the gospel of “time plus distance and contrition equals forgiveness,” has said Mel’s career in Hollywood is over.

“I think Mel Gibson is not going to have a mainstream Hollywood career again,” the high-profile publicist said recently.

“Let’s not feel really bad for Mel Gibson… He’s reportedly worth more than a billion dollars.”

Source: Radar Online

Yes, more recordings have been released by Radar Online, this time multiple voice-messages Mel left over night (from February 18 to 19). Um, R.O., I think we get the point — Mel is, like, really really mad at her about that placenta stuff.

Anyway, if you want to give it a listen, click here.

Mel was spotted in Santa Monica yesterday. So far this is the only photo:

Image: TMZ

Thanks to Elise for this clip! Here’s a video of outtakes from the filming of Braveheart. Looks like a fun set to be on. Watch below:

Kelly Osbourne is defending her decision to wear a t-shirt poking fun at Mel Gibson’s tape scandal, insisting she isn’t siding with the under-fire actor.

The reality TV star was photographed wearing a top with a picture of the Braveheart star and the words “You should just smile and blow me!” a few days after her brother Jack was also seen in the same clothing.

The message references a number of tape rants which purportedly feature Gibson shouting abusive messages to his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

Osbourne has faced criticism over the shirts, but she insists the stars were just having fun with the “stupid” quote.

In her weekly column in Britain’s Closer magazine, she writes, “My brother Jack made these shirts and the quote on the front is taken from an abusive rant Mel Gibson allegedly left on his ex-girlfriend’s answerphone. Some people have said it looks like we’re condoning Mel, but of course we’re not.

“The quote is just such a stupid thing for anyone to say, so Jack thought it’d make a good t-shirt!”

Source: Contact Music

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ Mel Gibson met with L.A. County Sheriff’s detectives Sunday for his official interview in connection with his criminal complaint that Oksana Grigorieva tried to extort him.

We’re told the meeting was lengthy and that Mel and his lawyer submitted “physical evidence” — including emails and texts — to make a case that Oksana extorted him.

Our law enforcement sources also tell us Mel did not discuss Oksana’s criminal complaint against him. We’re told that was one of the ground rules set by Mel’s lawyer.

Gibson does not have to discuss Oksana’s claims based on his Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination.

Source: TMZ

Jamie Foxx has served up a clear message to disgraced movie star Mel Gibson after an expletive-laden phone rant aimed at his ex-girlfriend was leaked to the media – “You’ve got to make things right”.

The Oscar winner admits he is among many Gibson fans who are outraged by the content of the taped audio, which features derogatory references to African-Americans.

Foxx tells news show Entertainment Tonight that, coupled with anti-Semitic comments Gibson has apologized for in the past, the movie star/director owes a lot of people an explanation.

The Ray star says, “It’s tough when you hear those messages from Mel Gibson… It’s tough for blacks, it’s tough for Jews. I still love his work… It’s just he has to make things right.”

Source: Contact Music

TMZ has learned that on the day Oksana Grigorieva recorded Mel Gibson’s infamous rant, the two had engaged in a special ceremony that included their daughter’s placenta and a tree.

Hours before Mel lost his cool on the phone on February 18, he and Oksana were in the backyard of his Malibu mansion watching as a gardener planted a Santa Lucia fir tree in honor of their daughter Lucia.

But that’s not all that went in the ground that day — sources close to Oksana tell us the couple also buried the placenta from the birth of their then 3-month-old daughter Lucia, a tradition in some parts of Australia where Mel grew up.

We’re told Mel did this placenta ceremony for all of his children.

The source also says during the ceremony the gardener made an innocent comment and Oksana smiled at him. We’re told that’s what set Mel off.

As we first reported, Mel then accused Oksana of having an affair with the gardener and that’s when all hell broke loose.

Source: TMZ

A very strange tradition, but hey, whatever floats your boat!

Yesterday Radar Online released a two-minute recording, the seventh one to date. Mel seems jealous of Timothy Dalton and claims Oksana didn’t look happy during the tree ceremony for Lucia, therefore seemed ungrateful, etc etc. Lots of anger.

Today they released a photo of Oksana’s left eye. There’s bruising from the alleged January 6 altercation.

If you want to listen to it, click here. The photo can be seen here.

Mel Gibson might have a slew of explanations for his rage-filled recorded rant at Oksana Grigorieva — but alcohol is not one of them because he’s sober as a church mouse has been for years, we’re told.

While some have presumed Gibson’s rant was alcohol-fueled — sources close to Mel tell TMZ he hasn’t had a drop since his infamous DUI arrest. Y’know …THAT one … which happened four years ago tomorrow, by the way.

People in Oksana’s camp say she acknowledged Gibson’s sobriety during child custody mediation — but she also wanted to make sure Mel didn’t go off the wagon during visitation with Lucia.

Our Mel sources say booze is a non-issue for him these days.

Source: TMZ

I can believe this, even her camp does. I hope he’s sober. But what’s odd is how he can have so much rage… sober! Mel, inhale…. exhale… inhale… exhale. What are your thoughts? Do you think he’s been sober or not? Or you don’t care either way cause Braveheart is so awesome!…? lol

For the first time since his scandal broke, Mel Gibson was photographed this weekend — as he was walking from his Malibu home to his traditionalist Catholic church.

Mel has been way under the radar for the last month for pretty obvious reasons.

To view the photos at TMZ, click here. They will be added to the gallery later.

TMZ has learned Oksana Grigorieva has a full CD’s worth of new music she wants to release — but the catch is Mel Gibson has to sign off before that can happen.

Sources with knowledge of the recordings say Gibson produced the new songs for Oksana, and even co-wrote some of them — which means he holds some of the publishing rights.

Gibson executive produced Oksana’s CD “Beautiful Heartache” last year, but as they say — that was then.

In 2010, there’s a better chance of a snowball fight in Hell, than there is of Mel putting his Hancock anywhere near Oksana’s album.

Source: TMZ

Fun Fact: Did you know that Beautiful Heartache sold 125 albums?

TMZ has learned Oksana Grigorieva doesn’t just have secretly recorded phone conversations of Mel Gibson, she has voicemails, too.

Sources close to Oksana tell TMZ the recordings that have gone public so far are conversations between Oksana and Mel, but she also has voicemails which Mel left for her that night.

As we first reported, all the Gibson rants that have come out were recorded on February 18 — after a nuclear meltdown between the two.

We’re told the voicemails are nowhere near as incendiary as the taped conversations.

Source: TMZ

Director Martin Campbell has come to the defense of beleaguered actor Mel Gibson insisting his former colleague is a “terrific guy”.

The Braveheart star has been at the center of a media storm since his split from ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, the mother of his young daughter, Lucia, turned nasty.

The Russian singer has accused her former partner of beating her and knocking out her teeth, while taped phone conversations appear to feature the movie star hurling abuse at his lover in a series of venomous rants.

But Campbell, who directed Gibson in recent thriller Edge Of Darkness, is adamant the negative headlines plaguing the actor are just “sad”.

Speaking at the Comic-Con convention in San Diego, California, he tells the AAP, “I think Mel is a brilliant actor. I think Mel is a terrific guy. I just think it is sad. I just wish him the best.”

Source: Contact Music