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“Joyful” Tyrese Bechard farewelled in first funeral for five teen crash victims

One of the teens killed in the devastating Buxton crash has been remembered as having a “heart of gold” after he was farewelled at an emotional service on Thursday. Tyrese Bechard was 16 when he and four other teens were killed in a <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/news/news/five-teenagers-killed-in-devastating-crash" target="_blank" rel="noopener">horrific crash in southwest Sydney</a> on September 6. Mr Bechard’s funeral was the first of five ceremonies for the victims who all attended the same high school in Picton. Hundreds gathered at HisHouse Church in Picton on Thursday, with Coldplay’s Fix You being heard playing above the quiet sobs of loved ones before the service began. His coffin was brought into the church to the song Forever Young. Family and friends spoke fondly of Mr Bechard, remembering his zest for life and boundless kindness. In a touching memorial slideshow, dozens of photos showed the teen having fun on bikes, riding on a motorbike with his uncle, and enjoying life with family and friends. “Tyrese was a young man with a heart of gold,” the slideshow read. “He was always kind and respectful to everyone around him. “His joyful character will be missed dearly by everyone he met.” His aunt Rebecca gave an emotional tribute to her nephew, describing him as a “selfless” and “fearless” boy who was taken too soon. “Our beautiful boy, you were taken too soon,” she said. “For everyone who knew him, he was a caring, kind, respectful and fearless young man. “He was a cheeky kid growing up. Fast forward a few years, he grew into a respectful young man. “Reecy was so selfless and put others before himself. He always said hello and gave you a big hug. “I‘m going to miss looking over the dinner table and watching your reaction to things you didn’t agree with. “Reecy, we miss you. We miss your laugh, your cheeky smile and courageous energy. Fly high my beautiful boy.” His cousin Marcus described him as a “second brother” who will never be forgotten. “Whenever we had a family gathering, I would look forward to seeing him,” Marcus said. “I’ll never forget what he’s done for my family and me.” Mr Bechard’s grandparents, who raised the teen, were both visibly distraught during the service, with his grandfather tearily hugging friends. His coffin was carried out to the hearse by six men, with Adele’s Easy On Me playing through the church. The song marked an emotional farewell to Mr Bechard, who loved new music and always shared new finds with family and friends. Outside the church, around 250 people gathered to form a guard of honour for the hearse. Students at Picton High had been given the day off school and were seen hugging each other while waiting on the other side of the road for Mr Bechard’s family to be driven away. At the cemetery in the nearby town of Thirlmere, teens carrying orange, white and black balloons followed the procession to the teen’s final resting place. His coffin was piled high with an arrangement of red and white flowers. After mourners paid their final tributes to the teen, which included the playing of club music that represented his love of dance music and enthusiasm for life, students released more than 20 balloons into the sky above his grave. The families of the other children who were killed also attended the service, as those who knew the teens are due to repeat the grief-filled process over and over in the coming days. The teens reportedly told their parents they were just going on a “maccas run” that night, but instead drove around for hours. When they didn’t return home, alarm bells were raised. Melissa Davis, a local resident of Wollondilly, set up a <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-families-of-the-buxton-teens?qid=55a7852ebc9297fab848492de8753392" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GoFundMe page</a> to raise funds for the five families with the help of Wollondilly town Mayor Matt Gould. In just six days, donations totalling $17,570 have flooded in for the families. Image: 7news.com.au

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Mel Gibson called out by West Wing star in scathing op-ed

West Wing actor Joshua Malina has called out Mel Gibson and his employment in show business amid the controversial scandals surrounding the actor. Malina, who plays Will Bailey on the political drama, has questioned why Gibson is still employed in Hollywood despite his long history of alleged anti-Semitism, homophobia and bigotry. In a recent op-ed for The Atlantic titled <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2021/12/mel-gibson-anti-semitism/620873/" target="_blank">Cancel Mel Gibson</a>, Malina wondered why Hollywood's 'cancel culture' seemingly doesn't apply to Gibson. "Gibson is a well-known Jew-hater (anti-Semite is too mild). His prejudices are well documented," Malina wrote. "So my question is, what does a guy have to do these days to get put on Hollywood's no-fly list? I'm a character actor. I tend to take the jobs that come my way. But — and this hurts to write — you couldn't pay me enough to work with Mel Gibson." Mel Gibson has reportedly been cast in the upcoming John Wick prequel spin-off series titled The Continental, and is also rumoured to be in talks to direct Lethal Weapon 5. Malina continued, wondering when someone's ignorance and hatred outweighs their impressive resume. "Now, I love the Lethal Weapon movies (at least the first few). And Danny Glover's a gem," Malina continued. "But Gibson? Yes, he's a talented man. Many horrible people produce wonderful art. Put me down as an ardent fan of Roald Dahl, Pablo Picasso, and Edith Wharton; can't get enough of what they're selling." "But these three had the good taste to die. That makes it a lot easier to enjoy their output. Gibson lives. And Tinseltown need not employ him further." Joshua Malina goes on to say that the point of 'cancel culture' is to hold people accountable for their actions, but those in Hollywood often get a free pass because of their celebrity status. "If Gibson is welcomed back to direct the latest instalment of this beloved franchise, it may be time to stop publishing think pieces about the power of 'cancel culture,'" Malina wrote. "Because if he can continue to find big bucks and approbation in Hollywood, cancel culture simply does not exist." Image credits: Getty Images

LA actor lists luxe home with an unusual bonus

Tyrese Gibson, one of the stars of Transformers, has relisted his LA home that comes with its own unique resident. With a listing price of $AUD 4 million ($USD 2.9 million), movie fans will be intrigued to find out that it comes with a replica Transformer. After it was first listed in April for $AUD 4.8 million, a lack of offers saw the price drop by 17 percent. The home has also been <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.realestate.com.au/news/fast-and-furious-and-transformers-star-tyrese-gibson-lists-entertainers-dream-home/" target="_blank">taken over</a> by a new listing agent, Jason Oppenheim, who is featured on the Netflix reality show Selling Sunset. Since he purchased the home in 2011 for $AUD 1.385 million, Gibson has added some personal touches throughout the seven-bedroom house. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CWr-d2IuBKA/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by TYRESE (@tyrese)</a> </div> </blockquote> Top features include a gourmet kitchen with a built-in breakfast bar and custom cabinetry, as well as an upstairs main bedroom equipped with its own fireplace and bathroom with a steam shower and soaking tub. In addition to the four bedroom suites and seven bathrooms, the home includes a movie theatre, a grand foyer, a formal living room, and an office. Outside, the property features a pool, outdoor fireplace, kitchen and bar, and an outdoor cinema. A replica Bumblebee transformer stands guard over the backyard and can be purchased with the home. With its new, discounted price, the home has been described in the <a rel="noopener" href="https://ogroup.com/listing/23123-oxnard-st/" target="_blank">listing</a> as “the best deal in Woodland Hills”. Gibson, who has appeared in the Fast and Furious franchise and topped the Billboard chart with his music, has been a longtime resident of the area. Images: Getty Images, The Oppenheim Group Real Estate

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Uproar after Mel Gibson spotted saluting Donald Trump

Footage of Mel Gibson saluting Donald Trump when they briefly crossed paths at Saturday’s MMA fight has emerged, causing the actor to trend on social media. Gibson appeared to be a few metres away from the former president and gave a distinct salute as Trump walked by and waved at the crowd at UFC 24. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> Lmao mel gibson saluted trump at ufc and got completely ignored <a href="https://t.co/VFf42FQJqb">pic.twitter.com/VFf42FQJqb</a> — Adam (@petsh0pboy) <a href="https://twitter.com/petsh0pboy/status/1414113562981715970?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 11, 2021</a></blockquote> The moment occurred at Saturday’s UFC fight between Dustin Poirier and Conor McGregor which resulted in McGregor breaking his leg in the first round after his left leg buckled underneath him. Some praised Gibson for the act, dubbing him a “patriot”. “Yoooooo!!! Is that Mel Gibson saluting President Trump?” one person tweeted. “The Patriot Saluting President Trump,” they later added, alongside a video of the interaction captured by another user. Gibson was videoed at other points during the fight. “Hey, I want to see the rematch, you know best out of three,” Gibson said. “I don’t care who wins. I just want to see a good match, and I’m sure it will be.” Other users criticised the interaction as another controversial move by the actor. “Mel Gibson is who we thought he was,” one person said. “There is no such thing as cancel culture if Mel Gibson isn’t cancelled by now,” another added. The star of Lethal Weapon and Braveheart has become controversial in Hollywood due to antisemitic comments he has made over several decades and allegations he was physically abusive to his former girlfriend, Oksana Grigorieva. Image: @petsh0pboy / Twitter

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Cancer fraudster Belle Gibson's home raided by authorities

Cancer conwoman Belle Gibson's home has been raided by authorities over half a million dollars worth of unpaid fines. Victoria's Sheriff's office executed a "seizure and sale" warrant on Gibson's Northcote property in Melbourne's inner north on Friday. The founder of Whole Pantry was hit with a $410,000 fine in 2017 after being found guilty of five breaches of consumer law. Gibson sold thousands of copies of her cookbook and wellness app off the back of faking brain cancer and claiming she was cured by natural remedies and healthy living. The 29-year-old now owes over $500,000 in fines, penalties and interest for fraudulent activities. It's believed the items taken from Gibson's property will later be sold in an effort to obtain part of the outstanding fine. A Consumer Affairs Victoria spokeswoman confirmed the raid. “Ms Gibson owes the Victorian public a substantial debt and Consumer Affairs Victoria will continue to pursue repayment,” she said. “A warrant of seizure and sale on Ms Gibson was executed today by Sheriff’s officers at an address in Northcote.” The Federal Court in Australia found the mum-of-one engaged in misleading or deceptive conduct after she claimed to have been diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009, only had four months to live and had rejected conventional treatments and chosen to heal herself naturally. The court also found she had lied about donating proceeds from sales of her book and the app The Whole Pantry to charities or good causes. Gibson’s Northcote home had previously been raided by sheriffs in January 2020 to try to recoup some of her unpaid debt. She sold more than 300,000 copies of her book before the deceit of her fake cancer story emerged in 2015.

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Mel Gibson axed from Chicken Run sequel over anti-Semitism claim

Mel Gibson has said that renewed allegations of anti-Semitic comments levelled against him by actress Winona Ryder are “100% untrue”. In a recent interview with the Sunday Times, Ryder claimed that the Braveheart star had asked her if she was an “oven dodger” at a party close to 25 years ago, in an apparent reference to her Jewish background. She told the publication: "We were at a crowded party with one of my good friends, and Mel Gibson was smoking a cigar, and we're all talking and he said to my friend, who's gay, 'Oh wait, am I gonna get Aids?' "And then something came up about Jews, and he said, 'You're not an oven dodger, are you?'" The 48-year-old then revealed that Gibson attempted to reach out later on to apologise. A representative of Gibson said: "This is 100% untrue. She lied about it over a decade ago, when she talked to the press, and she's lying about it now. "Also, she lied about him trying to apologise to her back then. He did reach out to her, many years ago, to confront her about her lies and she refused to address it with him." After Gibson vehemently denied the accusations against him, Ryder mentioned she was with the late makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin at the time, and said the altercation remains a “painful and vivid memory”. She said: "I believe in redemption and forgiveness and hope that Mr Gibson has found a healthy way to deal with his demons, but I am not one of them. "Around 1996, my friend Kevyn Aucoin and I were on the receiving end of his hateful words. It is a painful and vivid memory for me. Only by accepting responsibility for our behaviour in this life, can we make amends and truly respect each other, and I wish him well on this lifelong journey." Ryder first accused Gibson in 2010 when she gave an interview to GQ magazine, suggesting Gibson was referencing the gas chambers used by Nazis during the holocaust. In 2006, Gibson was recorded delivering a controversial anti-Semitic rant after a drink-driving arrest. After the recent allegations, the 64-year-old has been axed from his upcoming film, the sequel to Chicken Run.

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Why she won't pay: Cancer fraudster Belle Gibson’s "financial crisis"

Belle Gibson has told the court she is in a financial crisis and drowning under the weight of over $170,000 in personal debt. The cancer fraudster has written in a letter to the Federal Court of Australia that she has been unable to pay a cent back of her $500,000 fine to taxpayers for years of lying about having a terminal brain illness and saying eating healthy cured her cancer. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVQmTvnlNf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVQmTvnlNf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Alyce Cooper Solicitor (@alycecoopersolicitor)</a> on Apr 16, 2019 at 2:52pm PDT </div> </blockquote> In the letter, Gibson explained: “I am indebted to BMW Finance resulting from a personal guarantee in excess of $50,000. “I have a fully drawn credit card with ANZ owing $30,000 and another personal debt exceeding $90,000, all of which I cannot pay. “Consequently, I am not able to pay the amounts ordered by Justice Mortimer [Federal Court judge presiding over Ms. Gibson’s case].” <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/4gs5kRlkc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/4gs5kRlkc3/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Leah | Business Mindset Coach (@thegoldengoosehq)</a> on Jun 29, 2015 at 4:13am PDT </div> </blockquote> Gibson revealed she hasn't got a job and receives the parenting payment from Centrelink to care for her son. Gibson ended her letter, written 14 November 2017, by asking the government to approach her accountant directly in the future, “given my current health”. Her original $410,000 fine has ballooned past $500,000 due to interest.

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Pay the piper: Authorities finally move on cancer fraud Belle Gibson

Authorities have moved in on cancer fraud Belle Gibson after a warrant was issued to raid her home to seize her assets, according to <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7913879/Belle-Gibson-Warrant-issued-cancer-fakers-assets-seized-sold-off.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. Gibson has previously claimed that she wasn’t “in a position” to pay back her $410,000 fine six months ago, but the warrant executed a “seize and sell” warrant on her home, which means that her assets have been seized to pay back what she owes. She has been living free and seemingly happy since her fine for duping Australians was handed back in September 2017. The amount Gibson owes has since ballooned to more than $500,000 as this figure includes fines, interests and other penalties. Consumer Affairs Victoria quietly filed for the warrant at the Federal Court in late December, which was issued this week and officers descended on her home for retrieval for the assets. In a statement, a spokeswoman for Consumer Affairs Victoria said: “Sheriff's Officers visited an address in Northcote today to execute a warrant of seizure and sale on items belonging to Ms Gibson. “Consumer Affairs Victoria is committed to recovering the debt Ms Gibson owes the Victorian public and will continue to pursue Ms Gibson until it is repaid in full.” It is unknown what was seized from Gibson’s property, but her mysterious finances continue to be of interest to the court system. In court, Gibson explained that she could not afford the fine. “I'm not in a position to pay a $410,000 fine at this time”, she said. However, Carl Moller, who was the barrister for Consumer Affairs Victoria, told Gibson that she had spent $91,000 over a two-year period. This was spent on clothing, cosmetics, accessories and a shocking $45,000 was listed as “discretionary spending”. Moller asked if Gibson had money to pay off the fine. “Can you find some money to pay off the fine?” he asked. “No,” Gibson replied. Moller also was curious as to who deposited $1,600 as this funded a trip overseas to Bali. “Is it seriously your evidence that $1600 was deposited into your account, in three deposits in the space of about a week, and you don't know who deposited it?” Moller asked. “I'd have to speculate and I'm not willing to do that,” Gibson replied. Earlier this year, A Current Affair revealed that Gibson had gone on a trip to South Africa, which was met with fury from the public. “Don’t you think it’s more important to be paying back that fine rather than going on an overseas trip?” a reporter asked Gibson upon her return to Australia. Gibson said nothing. Photo credits: <a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.9now.com.au/a-current-affair/2019/clip-cjsmy77ur003e0gqx90kvztwa" target="_blank">Gotcha Belle!: A Current Affair 2019</a>

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Cancer fraud Belle Gibson spotted on school run despite not paying back $410k in fines

Cancer fraud Belle Gibson has stepped out months after “locking herself away” after being ordered to explain why she hasn’t paid off her $410,000 in fines. Gibson was fined $410,000 for defrauding hard-working Aussies by pretending she cured cancer through healthy living. She was found guilty of five breaches of consumer laws. However, despite the warning and the substantial amount of fines to pay off, Gibson remains a free person in the community and dropped off her child at school. Gibson quickly became annoyed when she realised a photographer was taking her photo and indignantly raised her mobile phone to take pictures of the photographer. She quickly made headlines after falsely claiming she had brain cancer and healed herself with natural remedies, giving those who legitimately suffered from cancer new hope for finding a cure for their disease. She lied to well meaning consumers who supported her Whole Pantry app as well as book sales as she said she would donate money to various charities as well as a boy with inoperable brain cancer, but never ended up donating the money. Gibson received $440,500 from sales from her book and her app, but only donated around $10,000 to charity. What angers people more is that despite claiming that she has no money to pay off the funds, she has been seen going on holidays to Bali and Africa and has spent $90,000 over two years. Cameron Miller, who runs the Shaun Miller foundation said that the damage Gibson has done is “wrong”. “I just think it's disgusting that she's taken advantage of these people,” he said to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7569563/Carefree-Belle-Gibson-pictured-school-run-paid-fines.html" target="_blank">The Daily Mail</a>. “She's out there parading like she's Lady Muck. I just think it's wrong.” Miller also said that she was giving a bad name to reputable charities. “When you have people like this it makes it hard for other foundations to convince people to donate money when you've got shonks out there,” he said. “I just can't get over it ... she's laughing at all these people. She should have been prosecuted (by police). She's a fraudster. She is a con-woman and she should have been prosecuted to the whole letter of the law but she just thinks it's funny.” While Gibson was grilled in the Federal Court earlier this year over why she hasn’t paid the fines, she claimed she was “not in a position to pay a $410,000 fine at this time”.

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Mel Gibson lists Malibu mansion for $20 million

Academy Award winner Mel Gibson has listen his sprawling Malibu estate for AU$20.621 million. The massive 6,500 square-foot property boasts an impressive five bedrooms, five bathrooms, a French country kitchen and pool house. The gorgeous home to Gibson offers mesmerising views of the Pacific oceans, along with stunning mountain views as well. With multi-million dollar homes, comes a class and character that is unique to each property and this Malibu estate is no different. With exposed wood beams, stone-topped archways and open floor plan for an airy feel, this property promises an unreal experience. Gibson first purchased the rustic-style mansion over a decade ago and offers privacy and seclusion away from the busy California streets. Each bedroom offers impressive views, including the bathrooms attached to the home The outside area is perfect for entertaining guests and even has two spacious pools overlooking the gorgeous mountain terrain. The property was listed with Sandro Dazzan of the Agency and Branden Williams of Hilton & Hyland who have explained the home is one of the most exclusive in the United States. Scroll through the gallery above to see Mel Gibson’s Malibu home.

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Former editor opens up about Belle Gibson: “We’re all still being duped”

A former magazine editor has come forward about her experience with the renowned Belle Gibson. The Australian blogger catapulted to fame for her “clean eating” methods that she claimed healed her multiple cancers. In June 2009, the wellness “health guru” announced she had been diagnosed with malignant brain cancer, admitting she had between six weeks to four months to live. Months later, Gibson claimed she had completely healed herself of her cancer and in August 2013 launched an app to help others heal from their health problems – reportedly garnering over 200,000 downloads within the first month. An investigation later revealed Belle had made false claims about donating portions of her income to charity and had completely fabricated her cancer and health conditions – as well as her age and family background. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxesLa-j0B4/" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <a style="color: #000; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none; word-wrap: break-word;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BxesLa-j0B4/" target="_blank">Ahhh Belle Gibson is back in the news. Yes, I was one of the editors duped by this “wellness guru”. What a sad tale for all involved. Alas, a lesson for us all. Here’s how it all unfolded for me - link in bio for @whimn (pic is from the @womenshealthaus shoot in 2014) #bellegibson #wellness #health #healthylifestyle</a> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;">A post shared by <a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/felicityharley/" target="_blank"> Felicity Harley</a> (@felicityharley) on May 15, 2019 at 3:17am PDT </div> </blockquote> Former editor of Women’s Health Magazine has come forward since the jaw-dropping hoax was revealed, saying she too was “duped” by the wellness guru. The journalist detailed in a <a href="https://www.whimn.com.au/talk/think/i-was-one-of-the-editors-duped-by-belle-gibson-heres-how-she-did-it/news-story/f31b4d960f3233ed89b1f1e2b30d1864">WHIMN</a> article that although she and her features director had been “sceptical of Gibson”, the backing of massive brands like Apple and Penguin who supported her app and published cookbook, made them think that their doubts were wrong.

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A Current Affair busts cancer con-artist Belle Gibson on lavish $15K holiday

Cancer con woman Belle Gibson has been caught out returning from a luxury trip overseas. Gibson convinced thousands of Australians that she was suffering from a brain tumour but healed herself due to natural remedies. As she was charged with five breaches of Australian Consumer Law, she was fined $400,000 in 2017 as her empire crumbled around her. Many have questioned how she can afford to go overseas on a luxurious escape to East Africa, as her five-week trip reportedly cost $15,000. A Current Affair revealed details of her luxury overseas stay, as well as catching a refreshed-looking Gibson arriving back at Melbourne Airport with her partner by her side. This is the first time that Gibson has been confronted since her interview with 60 Minutes in 2015, which Gibson reportedly received $75,000 for. <blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"> BUSTED! <a href="https://twitter.com/tinekae9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tinekae9</a> catches-up with Belle Gibson after she touches down from a luxury getaway... she asks why Belle still hasn't made any effort to pay her 410K fine. <a href="https://twitter.com/ACurrentAffair9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ACurrentAffair9</a>. <a href="https://t.co/WlW0l9l6dh">pic.twitter.com/WlW0l9l6dh</a> — Jonathan Gwinner (@gwinnerism) <a href="https://twitter.com/gwinnerism/status/1100645341035032576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 27, 2019</a></blockquote> Gibson falsely claimed she had brain cancer and healed herself with natural remedies. She also lied to her supporters about donating money from her Whole Pantry app and her book sales to charities. One of these charities included a family whose son was suffering from the same inoperable brain tumour that Gibson herself claimed she had. Gibson was supposed to donate one week’s profit from app sales, or $150,000 to the family, but never ended up donating the funds. <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcU_udDzfK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" data-instgrm-version="12"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BlcU_udDzfK/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_medium=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by QNA Investigations (@qna.investigations)</a> on Jul 19, 2018 at 11:00pm PDT </div> </blockquote> Justin Lawrence, of Henderson & Ball Lawyers, told A Current Affair: “There can actually be another situation where she’s taken back to court and wheeled out from court to the jail cell,” he said. “That can happen, and this is not fake jail, jail in her (Belle’s) own mind. This is real jail. “The court understands when people can’t pay, that’s different to circumstances where they won’t pay.” What do you think? Let us know in the comments.

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Meet Mel Gibson’s lookalike son!

Mel Gibson became a Hollywood heartthrob the instant he appeared on the silver screen in the Mad Max series. Now, there’s a whole new Gibson on the scene and he looks just like his handsome dad in his younger years. Louie Gibson, a 29-year-old filmmaker, told the <a href="http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/louie-gibson-son-of-mel-you-are-who-you-are/news-story/7f5f20be5777ab36bf3e95e613ea0b8a" target="_blank">Daily Telegraph</a> he was very much aware of his striking resemblance to Mel. “I’m not as ugly as that guy,” he joked. “I say I’m a lot better looking than him.” <img width="499" height="345" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/44591/gibson_499x345.jpg" alt="Gibson" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> The filmmaker made his feature length debut this year with critically-acclaimed horror film Happy Hunting, revealing he funded the movie through his own production company rather than relying on his dad. “I’d like to be given my own shot to be myself and I think if you go about and do that, people will see that for what it is worth,” Louie explained. “If they don’t, f*** them.” Louie is one of Mel’s seven children with ex-wife Robyn. He has another daughter (Lucia, born 2009) with Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva and a son (Lars Gerard, born 2017) with former equestrian vaulter Rosalind Ross. What do you think about Louie's striking resemblance to his famous dad Mel Gibson? Tell us in the comments below.

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Mel Gibson shares first photo of baby son

He was nominated for an Oscar, but on Hollywood’s night of nights Mel Gibson couldn’t stop gushing about his newborn son Lars. The Hacksaw Ridge director proudly showed off a photo on his smartphone of his two-week-old son, declaring, “He’s got a tux on!” <img width="458" height="258" src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2017/02/27/01/3DB98C0500000578-0-image-a-17_1488159000467.jpg" alt="Mini Mel: Brandishing his phone from his pocket, Mel showed Richard a picture of his newborn wearing a suit, proudly declaring, 'He's got a tux on!'" class="blkBorder img-share b-loaded" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" id="i-42ebf4a9c1f71e52"/> It is the 61-year-old and his 26-year-old girlfriend’s Rosalind Ross first child together. Gibson has eight other children; seven with his ex-wife Robyn Moore and a daughter with his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/02/angela-lansbury-joins-mary-poppins-cast/">Angela Lansbury joins cast of star-studded Mary Poppins sequel</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/02/movies-worth-seeing-in-2017/">Movies worth seeing in 2017</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/entertainment/movies/2017/02/first-look-at-behind-the-scenes-photos-from-love-actually-sequel/">First look at behind-the-scenes photos from Love Actually sequel</a>

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Mel Gibson expecting ninth child

Hollywood star Mel Gibson is expecting his ninth child with his 26-year-old girlfriend, Rosalind Ross. The 60-year-old actor has been dating the former champion equestrian vaulter for two years. Rosalind is 10 years younger than Mel’s eldest child, Robyn. <img width="374" height="566" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/27650/1474090600646_mel-gibson-girlfriend2-1-_374x566.jpg" alt="1474090600646_mel -gibson -girlfriend 2 (1)" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"/> “Mel and Rose are so excited about the baby,” a friend revealed to People. “Mel loves being a dad and he and Rose can’t wait to be parents together. The last two years have been some of his happiest years he’s ever had.” Mel already has eight children. He has seven with his wife, Robyn Moore, as well as a six-year-old daughter with Russian Pianist Oksana Grigorieva. He also has three grandchildren. This will be Rosalind’s first child. “She is great for him,” another source told the magazine. “She has her own life, but also seems to enjoy Mel’s … They are very much on the same page.” Related links: <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/07/how-to-get-back-into-the-dating-game/">How to get back into the dating game</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/08/choices-that-will-lead-to-your-best-love-life-ever/">10 choices that will lead to your best love life ever</a> <a href="http://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/2016/05/crucial-quality-in-a-life-partner-you-might-be-forgetting-about/">The crucial quality to look for in a life partner</a>

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Legendary sports journalist Mike Gibson has died

Veteran sports broadcaster Mike Gibson has died age 75. “Gibbo”, as he was known, was a multi award-winning journalist, who became a household name in the 1980s as host of Wide World Sports and The Back Page. He was found dead at his NSW Central Coast home this morning. Tributes have started flowing on social media. Fairfax Media columnist Peter FitzSimons called Gibson "A great of sports journalism" in a Twitter post. News presenter Sandra Sully, who worked alongside Gibson on Good Morning Australia, wrote "Very very sad! Lovely man". Related links: <a href="/finance/insurance/2015/02/exercise-problems-solved/">Excuses be gone! Workout woes solved</a> <a href="/finance/insurance/2014/12/short-bursts-of-exercise/">Improve your health with just 5 minutes of exercise</a> <a href="/health/wellbeing/2015/01/2015-fitness-trends/">4 easy fitness trends to try in 2015</a>

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