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Mel Gibson is facing a major backlash after tapes in which he uses a racial slur against African Americans were made public.

Mel Gibson faces backlash over racist rant

LONDON: Mel Gibson is facing a major backlash after tapes in which he uses a racial slur against African Americans were made public. The actor,who is in a court battle with former girlfriend and Russian musician Oksana Grigorieva over allegations of domestic violence,used the racist word during a argument with her. Gibson launched a tirade against the mother of his eight-month-old child,claimed Radar online which has obtained the audio tapes. In a jaw-dropping outburst,Gibson,54,is allegedly heard telling Grigorieva that the way she is dressed will get her raped by a pack of Black men.

Woody Allen in Paris: Like my films,or else

PARIS: Woody Allen warned the Paris moviegoing public that consequences would be dire if they didnt like his upcoming film. The director addressed a packed audience at the opening Thursday of the Paris Film Festival. Ahead of the screening of his latest effort You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger,starring Naomi Watts,Josh Brolin and Antonio Banderas Allen jokingly called the ensemble romance a chef doeuvre. If you hate this film,Im going to start a new film, said Allen,whose Midnight in Paris includes an appearance by French first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy. If you hate both (movies),Im going to kill myself, he said.