Hollywood Scandals and Gossip

Four men have been arrested in the shooting death of NFL player Sean Taylor and say they didn't plan to kill him, Miami-area authorities report.

"[The suspects] were expecting a residence that was not occupied. Murder or shooting someone was not their initial motive," Robert Parker, director of the Miami-Dade Police Department, told the media Friday night.

Just the same, according to police, there have been multiple confessions in the case and the individuals will be charged with murder of Sean Taylor.

"They were certainly not looking to go there and kill anyone," he said. "Their obvious motive was to go there and steal the contents of the house."

The suspects are Venjah K. Hunte, 20; Eric Rivera Jr., 17; Jason Scott Mitchell, 17; and Charles Kendrick Lee Wardlow, 18. Sean Taylor, 24, died in the hospital Tuesday, a day after being shot during an apparent burglary at his home.

The men knew the NFL star lived at the house, and police told CNN they are investigating the possibility that one or more suspects knew his family.

At 1:45 a.m. Monday, Taylor's girlfriend and the mother of his daughter, Jackie Garcia (the niece of actor Andy Garcia), called 911 and said someone had been shot.

Jackie Garcia did not see what happened to Sean Taylor that night and could not provide a suspect description, Parker told reporters.

She told police she was hiding under the bedding during the attack.

Police said Garcia and Taylor were awakened by noise in the living room and that Sean Taylor got up and locked the bedroom door, but the door was kicked in and two shots fired, one striking him in the leg, leaving him in critical condition.

Jackie Garcia tried to call 911 but was unable to, and used her cell phone instead, police said. There was no evidence the line had been cut.

A break-in was also reported eight days earlier, Miami-Dade police said.

Police say someone forced a window open and left a kitchen knife on a bed. Several drawers and a bedroom safe were searched during the break-in.

Sean Taylor was home unexpectedly in South Florida due to an injury incurred on the football field, his former attorney, Richard Sharpstein, told reporters.

"I think he was surprised or they were surprised to find him," he said.

Lindsay Lohan gets off easily with guys.

And now she reportedly gets off easily with the law, as well.

People magazine says the drunk dodged felony charges in her two drunken-driving cases, with prosecutors filing misdemeanor counts after tests found she possessed insufficient amounts of cocaine.

Unlike Michael Vick, the actress won't be seeing the inside of a cell for very long because she was charged with seven misdemeanor counts, including two each of driving under the influence, driving with blood alcohol of over .08 percent, being under the influence of cocaine and reckless driving.

The charges stem from two separate DUI incidents, one in May in Beverly Hills and one in July in Santa Monica.

In both cases, Lohan was making like Tara Conner (i.e. carrying cocaine). But in each instance, the amounts tested were below the .05 grams required by office policy for felony filing.

A conference before a Beverly Hills judge is set for Thursday afternoon, in which Lohan may enter a plea a day before her arraignment which was originally set for Friday.

The 21-year-old is currently in rehab at the Cirque Lodge program in Utah. She sucks.

Even Lindsay Lohan has to be shocked at this one.

Sure, she's embarrassed herself beyond comprehension and proven to be a brat who doesn't take any responsibilities for her actions. But she could at least, like, look good in her mug shot, right? Is that too much for a 21-year-old star to ask?

And, as if this crummy photo, a crumbling personal life and her recent string of arrests weren't enough, Lindsay Lohan's week has gotten even worse.

Lohan is apparently being sued by some woman who claims that Lindsay and a bodyguard hit her car a few months ago, then gave her a fake name and number. TMZ reports:

"Signe Dupuy claims that in April 2007 Lindsay Lohan and her main man, Jaz, cut her off in their SUV while she was driving on Fairfax Ave. in L.A. Dupuy says when she got out of the car, Lindsay stopped and glared at her, while Jaz was 'hostile' and 'tried to intimidate' her. She says they gave her a fake name and number and drove away. Signe tells us this is her last resort, as she has tried to contact Lindsay Lohan several times, even sending her rep a letter. Lindsay's rep said she did get the letter but "filed it away," adding "I assumed the letter was sent to [Lindsay's] lawyers. That's what they're paid for."

Wow. Lindsay's lawyers are going to be making some serious coin this year, that's for damn sure. All that reckless drunk driving means big fees! Note to LiLo: The whole fake name thing works better when you're not a famous movie star.

Also, who the frick is this Jaz?

In any case, the only thing getting crappier reviews than Lindsay Lohan's rowdy, sometimes naked antics of late is her new movie, I Know Who Killed Me, which debuted in 9th place at the box office, bringing in a paltry $3.4 million. Let's see what some of the critics say:

Associated Press:
It makes you wonder what Lindsay Lohan was thinking when she said yes to this project... Want to know who killed her? She's doing it to herself!

THG NOTE: Dina Lohan is helping!

New York Daily News:
Truth is, no review could really do justice to the monumental trashiness of this mess; it really has to be seen to be believed.

The New York Post:
... sleazy, inept and worthless piece of torture porn... Is [Lohan] now playing the sort of exploitation role that usually goes to desperate beginners because of her apparent lack of self-esteem, or because better offers are drying up due to her hard-partying reputation?

The New York Times:
Both characters are significantly more credible than the plot, a baroque blend of severed limbs, secular stigmata and prostheses doubling as ceiling ornaments... The film does, however, offer the intriguing image of Ms. Lohan trying to stitch herself back together - a scene begging for a metaphorical reading... Pretentious and inane, I Know Who Killed Me arouses unexpected sympathy for its embattled star.

The Onion:
I Know Who Killed Me may just mark the nadir in Lohan's sad, excruciatingly public descent from hot young star to walking punchline. Having broken free of the Disney machine that molded her, Lohan now seems intent on destroying her career and credibility on her own terms.

THG NOTE: Hey, it's working for Britney Spears, too.

MTV.com:
Why Lindsay Lohan thought it was worthwhile to get day passes out of rehab last year to make this picture is more mystifying than anything Dakota and Aubrey (her dual characters) get up to. Her career could take a hit only if anybody goes to see this thing. For her, that may be the only good news of the week.

I can't get in trouble. I'm a celebrity. I can do whatever the f**k I want.
- Lindsay Lohan

That quote pretty much sums up the breaking celebrity news regarding Lindsay Lohan's drunken, dangerous antics over the weekend.

But, thanks to TMZ, we can actually take you through the step-by-step account of what took place late Sunday night. The three men who were in the car with Dina Lohan's spoiled alcoholic of a daughter recounted the tale. Sit back and prepare for the shocking details...

Part One
TMZ interviewed all three men who were in the car with the Firecrotch Queen that night and here's the lowdown: Rewind to Monday afternoon. Dante Nigro, Jakon Sutter and Ronnie Blake drove to Malibu with the boyfriend of Lindsay Lohan's assistant. Lindsay and her assistant ran into Dante and friends.

Later, the assistant text-messaged Dante, saying Lindsay wanted to invite him to a Malibu party that night.

Later, Dante says, he and his friends drove to the party. Dante and the assistant's boyfriend were let in, but Jakon and Ronnie were rejected and stayed outside. Dante says Lindsay was never without a drink during the evening and he even did a shot with her.

At one point, Lindsay's assistant and her boyfriend walked outside and got into an argument. Lindsay came out and got angry at her assistant. The assistant then said, "I quit," which enraged Lindsay.

Part Two
Ronnie says Lindsay looked "very messed up" and "raging." (sort of like Britney Spears, all the time, we'd imagine.)

Dante and crew were ready to leave. The GMC Denali they were in belonged to Dante, but he was sitting in the front passenger seat. Ronnie and Jakon were in the back seat. The assistant's boyfriend was behind the wheel. The keys were in the ignition when the assistant's boyfriend got out and continued the argument with his girlfriend. She then got in her car and left.

According to the group, Lindsay suddenly jumped in the driver's seat of the Denali, started the engine and began driving - chasing the assistant's car. Ronnie says he was so fearful, he jumped out of the vehicle as it accelerated. Just as he hit the ground, he says Lindsay ran over his foot and just kept going.

Dante and Jakon say Lindsay then hit Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu. Dante says he tried to grab the wheel, prompting Lindsay to say, "If you touch me I'll sue you." Jakon says they pleaded with her to stop.

Part Three
Dante says they were going 100 MPH. They say Lindsay caught up with the assistant and began doing circles on PCH, around the assistant's car.

They say at one point, Lindsay boasted, "I can't get in trouble. I'm a celebrity. I can do whatever the f**k I want."

Part Four
The now former assistant finally lost Lindsay on PCH. Dante says Lindsay thought the assistant was going to her mother's house in Santa Monica so Lindsay went there. It just so happened that the assistant's mother was pulling into the driveway as Lindsay - who is making Spencer Pratt seem likable - arrived.

Dante says the mother panicked at Lindsay's crazy driving, and backed out of the driveway in fear - not knowing who was behind the wheel. The guys say Lindsay then began to chase her at speeds of up to 80 MPH through Santa Monica, blowing multiple red lights.

Dante realized the mother was driving to the police station and warned Lindsay if she didn't stop she'd get in hot water. He says Lindsay responded, "I'm a celebrity. I'm not going to get in trouble." Of course, Jason Wahler may argue with Lohan on this point.

The two cars stopped in a parking lot near the cop shop. When police arrived, Dante says it seemed as if Lindsay told officers, "I wasn't driving. The black kid was driving."

Dante and Jakon say they saw Lindsay flunk the field sobriety test. They say when she tried touching her nose, she almost fell over. As Ronnie put it "It was pretty much the worst night of my entire summer."

Lohan's reps had no comment.

Remember how we said we missed slutty Lindsay Lohan in the news?

You should. That was yesterday.

Well, The Hollywood Gossip staff has also missed the unqualified rage of Mel Gibson. But we can finally relax. The Jew-hating drunk is back ... and Mayan experts are his next target!

According to TMZ.com, the Michael Richards sympathizer was at Cal State University at Northridge in the San Fernando Valley last night. Gibson was speaking to a film class about his movies and several members of the Mayan community came to hear the famous director.

After Gibson's presentation, the crowd was allowed to ask questions. Which is a recipe for disaster akin to asking Nicole Richie to move for more than five consecutive minutes.

Alicia Estrada, an Assistant Professor of Central American Studies at CSUN, challenged Gibson, asking him if he had read about the Mayan culture before shooting the controversial film. Mel said he had.

Estrada persisted, stating that representations in the movie that the Mayans engaged in sacrificial ceremonies and had bloodthirsty tendencies were both wrong and racist. Estrada and others tell TMZ that Gibson exploded in anger, responding, "Lady, F**k off."

Even his publicist, Howard Rubenstein - who's job seems more difficult than Sanjaya Malakar vocal coach - said: "He needs more anger management training. It's time to be cool."

We still have faith in you, Mel. If Heather Mills can dance and dig gold on one leg, anything is possible.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Mel Gibson must attend AA meetings, perform public service announcements and pay $1,300 in fines as part of a plea agreement to resolve his drunk driving charges. An attorney for the actor/director made a "no contest" plea this morning in a Malibu courtroom, weeks before the actor was to be arraigned.

Gibson was not present.

The embattled star pleaded guilty to one misdemeanor count of driving with an alcohol level of .08 percent or above. As part of the deal, two other charges -- including driving with an open container of alcohol -- were thrown out.

Gibson's attorney, Blair Berk, said when it comes to misdemeanor cases, she usually comes to court sans her clients prior the scheduled date. She said in her 15 years of going to the Malibu courthouse, none of her misdemeanor clients have appeared.

The district attorney's office expressed satisfaction with the outcome and closure of the case.

"This was an appropriate outcome, which addresses all the public safety concerns of drinking and driving," D.A. Gina Satriano said in a statement.

According to the district attorney's office, the 50-year-old actor and director, who has a history of drinking issues, must attend AA meetings five times a week for 4.5 months, then three AA meetings per week for the remaining 7.5 months. By T.H. Gossip math, that's... a f*%king ton of meetings!

Gibson, who made headlines not only for his drunk driving, but for the odd and inflammatory tirade that followed, also must enroll in an alcohol abuse program for three months. In addition, Gibson must pay $1,300 in fines and his license will be restricted for 90 days.

The actor volunteered to do a public service announcement on the hazards of drinking and driving, and to immediately enter rehab, prosecutors said. Can they reverse his hatred for the wonderful Jews and gays in this world, though? We'll have to wait and see.

Following his arrest and embarrassing, hateful tirade, Mel Gibson has been officially charged with misdemeanor drunken driving, having an elevated blood-alcohol level and having an open container of liquor in his car.

A statement issued by Deputy District Attorney Ralph Shapiro says that the 50-year old actor was charged with one misdemeanor count each of driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol content of .08 percent or higher.

"Gibson was stopped about 2:09 a.m. Friday on Pacific Coast Highway after a Los Angeles County Sheriff's deputy allegedly observed him driving his 2006 Lexus LS at more than 85 mph. An open bottle of tequila allegedly was found in his car," the statement says.

He was released on Friday on his own recognizance, with an arraignment set for September 28 in Malibu, Calif., Superior Court, Division 3. Gibson is looking at up to six months in jail if convicted.

Poor guy. And, as if endangering the public, threatening police and spreading anti-semistism weren't enough for one week, Gibson is now being accused of homophobia as well. According to MSNBC, the actor made several anti-gay comments during a 1992 interview.

When Spanish newspaper El Pais asked Gibson about homosexuals in 1992, he reportedly shot back: "They take it up the a$$"."

Then, pointing at his rear end, he said, "This is only for taking a sh!t."

Classy. To make matters worse, Gibson then told the reporter that he was once worried that if he became an actor, people would think he was gay.

"But with this look, who's going to think I'm gay? It would be hard to take me for someone like that. Do I sound like a homosexual? Do I talk like them? Do I move like them?" Mel asked.

After some people were offended by his comments, Playboy magazine asked the actor in a future interview if he would apologize.

"I'll apologize when hell freezes over," was his response.

And when the Washington Post asked Gibson if he was a tolerant person?

"Ahhh, I like to think I am. Perhaps I'm not," he said.

So, in summation, Mel really doesn't like gay people or Jews. All he has to do now, Us Weekly slyly notes, is go on diatribe against plastic surgery and he'll officially have alienated everyone in Hollywood. Go for it, Mel! Why stop now?