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Hollywood Reacts to Mel Gibson’s Alleged Rants

Publicly, criticism of Mel Gibson continues following the release of racially and sexually charged rants allegedly spouted by the star. ET spoke to Gayle King as she checked details for the new O Magazine, on newsstands today. "I don't know if Mel Gibson is a racist or not. What I know right now, to me, is he's a huge disappointment that has figured out a way to offend many people all in one conversation," Gayle told us. "My question is where does that anger come from? 'Cause here's a guy who is Mel Gibson, A-list movie star. Where does that anger come from? Frightening." Read More »

Mary Hart’s Home Movies: The Ancient Middle East!

Mary Hart's home movies from her summer vacation of a lifetime continue with an emotional trip to some of the oldest places on Earth in the Middle East, including an eventful camel ride! Along with her son A.J. and her husband Burt Sugarman, Mary journeyed to ancient Israel to such locations as the palace of King Herod; Masada; the remains of Jerusalem's first temple, built by King Solomon; and the Holy Sepulchre -- the oldest church in the world where the body of Christ is said to have been buried after the crucifixion. Heading into Jordan, Mary and her family passed the Seven Pillars of Wisdom, written about by T.E. Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia -- and the Oscar-winning film was even shot there! Read More »

The Mel Gibson Controversy: Who Is Oksana Grigorieva?

Who is the mysterious Russian woman in the middle of the Mel Gibson controversy? Oksana Grigorieva went from being Mel Gibson's lover and the mother of his child to the subject of his scorn and seeming hatred. So who is the real Oksana? It was her voice and piano playing that first attracted Mel to her. They reportedly met after he heard her play Chopin and Rachmaninoff. In 2009, Oksana denied that she was the reason Mel split from his wife Robyn, saying, "I had nothing to do with the separation of Mr. Gibson and his wife, because we met a whole year-and-a-half later after their separation." At the time of the interview when she called him "Mr. Gibson," Oksana was expecting Mel's child and denied homewrecking allegations against her. Read More »

Video: What Is Next for Mel Gibson?

As yet another explosive tape hit the Internet Tuesday, purported to be of Mel Gibson unleashing a verbal tirade and racist rant, ET talks to Zap2It reporter Elizabeth Snead about the future of the embattled star. "I'm not at all sure that Mel Gibson can survive the latest racist remarks and bigoted comments that he's made," Snead tells ET. Snead says the impact on the star's career can be powerful because the rants are audible, saying, "The big difference is that now we are hearing him." Read More »

Kim Kardashian Toasts Newlyweds LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony

ET has the video of Kim Kardashian's heartfelt toast to her "closest best friend" LaLa Vazquez on her wedding day. "You are truly, I can honestly say, one of my closest, best friends, and I can tell you anything and know it stays here," Kim said at LaLa's reception as Ciara and Serena Williams and Kelly Rowland stood next to her onstage. She added jokingly, saying of the couple's 3-year-old son, "And Kiyan, I hope he grows up and can be my boyfriend one day because he's so cute!" Read More »

‘True Blood”s Sam Trammell Gears Up for ‘Guns, Girls and Gambling’

"True Blood"'s Sam Trammell is slated to star in a new film opposite the likes of Christian Slater and Gary Oldman. ET's got the details! Trammell, who plays bar owner Sam Merlotte on HBO's Emmy-nominated vampire series, has been cast to play a sheriff in the indie crime thriller 'Guns, Girls, and Gambling.' The film, written and being directed by Michael Winnick, is currently shooting in Utah and revolves around the search for a priceless American Indian artifact stolen during a poker game. Read More »

Shawn Johnson’s Stalker Sentenced to Mental Hospital

The man convicted of stalking former "Dancing with the Stars" winner and Olympic gold medalist Shawn Johnson has been sentenced. A judge ruled that the Florida man will serve five years in a state mental institution, CNS reports. In early June, Johnson's stalker, 36-year-old Robert O'Ryan, was found guilty by a Los Angeles Superior Court of felony stalking and burglary charges, as well as guilty of two misdemeanor concealed weapons violations. Read More »

Video: Kim Kardashian & Miles Austin Step Out in Hollywood

Kim Kardashian and NFL player Miles Austin stepped out together last night, where HTV witnessed the paparazzi crush surrounding the rumored couple! Arriving together at Crustacean restaurant In Beverly Hills, they seemed to confirm rumors that they're an item. However, the two walked separately inside the Hollywood eatery. Read More »

Sneak Peek: Tonight’s ET Slideshow

From a beardless Brad Pitt on the set, to Kim Kardashian and her rumored new squeeze, we're giving you a sneak peek of some of the fabulous star photos you'll see on tonight's ET Slideshow! Tune in to ET tonight for more amazing celeb snapshots! In the first pic, Brad is clean shaven on the Los Angeles set of his upcoming film, 'Moneyball.' Read More »

Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Stands Up to Cancer

Jake Gyllenhaal has stepped up to the plate as a voice for the organization Stand Up To Cancer, and ET has his public service announcement. "We believe that when we all stand up together, we can make cancer history," Jake says in the PSA. This PSA will air during tonight's MLB All-Star Game.  Read More »