Dean Richards of Chicago’s WGNtv was interviewing Mel Gibson for his new movie, “Edge of Darkness.” Richards, like many other reporters, asked Gibson whether his audience will forgive him for his 2006 drunken outburst and anti-semetic remarks. Gibson was visibly displeased and responded with, “That’s almost four years ago, dude. I mean, I’ve moved on. I guess you haven’t.”
Uh oh!
Gibson then requested Richards to move on, which he did and quickly wrapped up the interview. Gibson can then be heard saying, “a**hole” after sipping his coffee.
However, Gibson says the on-air insult was directed at his publicist, not a WGN reporter.
In a text message to KTLA’s Sam Rubin Wednesday, Gibson said his publicist was making faces at him off camera, and the actor didn’t realize he was still on air when he called him an “a**hole.”
Looks like Mel Gibson is back on his own edge of darkness… or did he ever leave it?
source: The Most Entertaining Thing Mel Gibson Has Done In A While [dlisted]
What began as a scheduling mixup for Perez Hilton on KTLA’s Morning Show has quickly escalated into a full blown battle.
Hilton and KTLA anchor Sam Rubin offer differing accounts of what prompted the gossip blogger to leave the studio before his scheduled appearance Monday.
Perez Hilton tweeted the saga throughout the morning Monday, culminating in his request for an “on-air apology/retraction”.
Anchor Sam Rubin had his response for Hilton on Tuesday’s show, and it was not quite the apology Hilton was hoping for:
Perez said we lied about what happened here, and he demanded a retraction…Well demand this you talentless dope, here is what really happened.
Sam goes on with his venomous “deposition,” detailing his version of the events. According to Rubin, Perez was booked for a 9:20AM slot on the morning show, but his staff had him arriving at 8AM. The earlier slots on the show were taken by the unlikely combination of Snoop Dogg and a children’s choir, so moving him up was not an option
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Upon finding out he was scheduled an hour later, Hilton decided he could not wait, as he needed to tend to his blog. KTLA offered him an office in which to work, Hilton instead offered to make an appearance via Skype.
Rubin concluded his comments on a poetic note:
The KTLA Morning News and yours truly have been here long before Perez Hilton upchucked his way on to the scene, and we will be here long after he slithers away.
It appears Hilton doesn’t know how to choose his battles wisely.
