Actor Mel Gibson's dad, Hutton who is 94-years old recently got a divorce from his 78-year wife. The couple was married in 2001.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - Mel Gibson is speaking up for the first time since the tapes of his volatile argument with Oksana Grigorieva surfaced. The "Lethal Weapon" star said what he said in a heated moment at one person doesn't define how he treats people in his entire life.

Los Angeles, CA, United States (AHN Entertainment) - Mel Gibson turned himself in for booking at the El Segundo Police Department Wednesday. The "Mad Max" star's mug shot and fingerprints were taken at the police station in connection with his criminal battery case.

Mel Gibson has struck a deal with the prosecutors in his looming criminal case so he won't get jail time for allegedly hitting baby mama Oksana Grigorieva. The "Mad Max" star will reportedly appear in court Friday and will plead no contest to simple battery, a lesser charge than corporal injury on a spouse.

Mel Gibson is going to Guatemala to save the rainforest. The "Mad Max" star is leaving for the Central American nation this week on a long-planned charity trip, which could mean that he will be out of the country when he gets charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.

Kristian Herzog -- who served as Grigorieva's bodyguard until recently -- tells TMZ, Grigorieva admitted to him Mel never punched her, as she claimed to authorities. Rather, Herzog says Grigorieva told him Mel slapped her, and that's it. As TMZ first reported, Mel admitted slapping Grigorieva because he says she was shaking baby Lucia wildly.

Mel Gibson wants to strip baby mama Oksana Grigorieva of the custody of their 1-year-old daughter Lucia.

Oksana Grigorieva's bruises was from her own hands. Mel Gibson says that he did not hurt his baby mama during a fight in January contrary to what she is claiming, but the scratches and bruises she had were the result of self-mutilation.

Mel Gibson claims he just slapped Oksana Grigorieva but he never hit her. The "Mad Max" star submitted a sworn declaration in June, saying that he just meant to calm Oksana because she was endangering their daughter Lucia.

When Liam Neeson said that Mel Gibson was "cool" about getting fired from his cameo role in "The Hangover 2," it's because he got paid anyway. It turns out even though the cast and crew didn't like him, Mel was still paid for his canceled cameo for $750,000.

Score one for Team Oksana. Mel Gibson has been ordered to pay his baby mama back child support payment. The controversial actor was told by a Los Angeles judge that Oksana Grigorieva has the right to live in his home rent-free.

The custody battle of Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva isn't about the custody of their 1-year-old daughter Lucia, it has been claimed. Instead, the mega fight is about the trust fund Mel created with ex-wife Robyn for their seven children.

Mel Gibson has been called to attend a deposition for his custody case against baby mama Oksana Grigorieva. The "Hangover 2" reject will reportedly show up at a "neutral location" Monday for the deposition.

Forget Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson still has a big problem with his soon-to-be ex-wife. His divorce to Robyn could cost him a lot of money after his 2006 anti-Semitic rant and his recent alleged tirade against the Russian singer.

Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva may or may not have had an explosive and violent argument earlier this year, but they still loved each other two months later. The now warring ex-couple sent each other emails, in which they professed their love for each other.

Mel Gibsons' arresting officer is suing his employer for retaliation. James Mee claims the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department denied him a promotion as punishment for writing an unfavorable report on the actor when he was infamously arrested in 2006.

The L.A. Sheriff's Department has transferred the domestic violence allegations against Mel Gibson to the District Attorney's Office. The decision on whether the "Mad Max" star will be charged could take several months, according to People.

Mel Gibson has had a car crash in Malibu after losing control of his car. The "Mad Max" star, who is currently involved in a bitter legal war with baby mama Oksana Grigorieva, was not hurt.

Mel Gibson has made news repeatedly for his train wreck of a private life, and now he's making the news again for being in a wreck. Gibson was involved in a car crash yesterday in Malibu.

Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva's legal drama could have been prevented with a cigarette stick, it has been claimed. According to the Russian singer, the "Mad Max" star became enraged on that fateful day in January because he tried to quit smoking.

Hollywood, CA, United States (NewsBahn) - Two years ago he helped her out during her emotional breakdown, and now it looks like the pop princess is paying her friend back by being a shoulder he can cry on. Reports indicate that Mel Gibson and Britney Spears have reignited their friendship while Gibson is fighting a nasty custody battle with his ex-girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva.

Mel Gibson's legal camp has presented their case to the sheriff against baby mama Oksana Grigorieva.The "Mad Max" star believes that the Russian singer has fabricated allegations against him.

Mel Gibson is now under investigation for his alleged domestic violence against ex-girlfriend and baby mama Oksana Grigorieva. After an explosive tape wherein the "Mad Max" star apparently admitted to hitting the Russian singer was leaked onto the web, the L.A. police is now on the case.

Aside from his alleged racist rants, Mel Gibson is also caught on tape admitting hitting his ex-girlfriend. A tape was leaked online, wherein the controversial actor is apparently heard admitting to hitting Oksana Grigorieva while she was holding their baby daughter.

Mel Gibson might not weather this new storm by merely saying sorry anymore. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People says the "Mad Max" star can't worm himself out of his latest rant controversy.

Mel Gibson, who has made news previously for racist and homophobic comments, has been caught on tape spewing even more hateful, incendiary rants, this time to girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva.

Mel Gibson's baby mama wants him to stay away from her and their 8-month-old daughter Lucia, alleging he knocked her twice in the face. Oksana Grigorieva has obtained a domestic violence restraining order against "Mad Max" last week.

Mel Gibson and his baby mama are now over. The "Mad Max" star and Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva have reportedly "just drifted apart" after a year of dating.

Mel Gibson's publicist certainly knows how to take the blame for his client's latest slip-up. The 54-year-old actor has fueled controversy once more after calling a reporter an "a**hole" on live TV, but his rep said the expletive was directed at him.

We all know Mel Gibson isn't good with words when he is drunk. What we don't know is he is just as bad when sober. "Mad Max" called a reporter an "a**hole" after he was asked about his 2006 DUI scandal.

Mel Gibson is feeling sorry for Tiger Woods. The actor/filmmaker, who suffered through his own tabloid nightmare in 2006, says the golfer's controversy is being used as a diversion to more important issues.

A total of 214 prisoners have been transferred to make way for Mel Gibson's film in Mexico amid protest from relatives.

Mel Gibson has named his new child. The "What Women Want" star - whose girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva gave birth on Friday - has announced the couple plan to call the infant Lucia.

Mel Gibson has become a father for the eighth time. The "Lethal Weapon" actor's girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva gave birth to a baby girl on Friday and both mother and daughter are said to be doing well.

Mel Gibson's pregnant girlfriend is craving ice cream and olives. Russian pop star Oksana Grigorieva - who is due to give birth to the couple's first baby in December - can't stop snacking on a strange combination of the sweet and salty foods.

Mel Gibson has been accused of attacking a man in a nightclub. The "Lethal Weapon" actor was at Los Angeles' Playhouse with his pregnant girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva Wednesday night when he allegedly lashed out at a guy, believed to be a paparazzi photographer, who wanted to take a picture.

It's impossible for Mel Gibson to have attacked a man in a nightclub. According to cops, the man claiming he was assaulted by the "Mad Max" star was not even touched by the actor.

Mel Gibson allegedly went on a "crazed rant" at his church in California. The devout Catholic attended a service at the Holy Family Chapel in Agoura Hills on Sunday and reportedly blasted fellow worshippers for gossiping about his private life, following his split from wife Robyn.

Mel Gibson has confirmed his girlfriend is pregnant. The "Lethal Weapon" star - who already has seven children with estranged wife Robyn - and musician Oksana Grigorieva are expecting their first child together this autumn.

Oksana Grigorieva's mother insists her daughter had nothing to do with the breakdown of Mel Gibson's marriage. The Russian singer - who is rumored to be pregnant with the "Lethal Weapon" star's eighth child - recently made her first public appearance with Mel but Lyudmila Chernukha is adamant she is not to blame for his split from wife Robyn.

Mel Gibson's new girlfriend is reportedly pregnant. The "Lethal Weapon" star - who already has seven children with estranged wife Robyn - and Russian singer Oksana Grigorieva are said to be expecting their first child together in the autumn.

Mel Gibson made his first public appearance with his new girlfriend Tuesday night - just two weeks after his wife filed for divorce. The "Lethal Weapon" star was accompanied by Russian pop star Oksana Pochepa at the Los Angeles industry screening for "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" at Hollywood's Grauman's Chinese Theater.

Mel Gibson's children are refusing to talk to him. The 'Braveheart' actor's seven kids are said to be furious at their father's separation from their mother Robyn Moore Gibson - who he wed 28 years ago - and do not want to have any contact with him.

Mel Gibson has been romantically linked with six women - including Britney Spears. The "Lethal Weapon" star - whose wife of 28 years, Robyn Gibson, filed for divorce on Friday - has been seen with a string of women over recent months, including the 27-year-old "Womanizer" singer.

Mel Gibson's alleged lover says their romance is "serious." Russian pop star Oksana Pochepa claims she is having a relationship with the "Lethal Weapon" star - whose wife of 28 years, Robyn Gibson, filed for divorce on Friday - and believes their love will last.

Mel Gibson's wife of over 28 years, Robyn Gibson, has filed for divorce from the actor/director. In the papers filed in the L.A. Superior County Court, Gibson cites "irreconcilable differences." The couple has 7 children, although only one of them is a minor.

Mel Gibson counseled Britney Spears through her "rough patch." The "Braveheart" actor phoned the pop star to offer her advice while she was struggling through her recent problems.

Mel Gibson is in shock after a man was found dead at one of his Los Angeles properties.

Reports surface that three L.A. County Sheriff's Department employees gave special treatment to actor/director Mel Gibson during his DUI arrest last year.

Mel Gibson surprised theatergoers last night by attending the premiere of "Viva La Diva" in London.