Duggars’ oldest son, wife expecting baby

hDuggars’ oldest son, wife expecting baby

SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Josh and Anna Duggar are following in the family tradition.

Josh Duggar, the eldest of Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar’s 18 children, has announced that he and his bride, Anna, are about to start their own brood.

The couple, who were married in September, say Anna Duggar is due Oct. 18.

The Duggars live in northwest Arkansas. They’re featured on TLC’s “18 Kids and Counting.” Michelle Duggar most recently gave birth in December, to daughter Jordyn-Grace. The couple have 10 sons and eight daughters.

Josh, who is 21, and Anna, who is 20, live in Springdale, where he works at a car dealership.

Mel Gibson’s wife files for divorce in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES — Court records show Mel Gibson’s wife has filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage.

Robyn Gibson filed the petition in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.

The petition doesn’t give any details about the split. Robyn Gibson is seeking jewelry and some other property, and has suggested joint custody for their 9-year-old son.

The records show the couple were married in June 1980.

They issued a joint statement Monday, saying they have “always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so.”

Gibson is one of Hollywood’s biggest names, with a pair of Oscar wins for best picture and director for “Braveheart.”

The divorce was first reported by celebrity gossip site TMZ.

Today’s birthdays

Actor Bradford Dillman (“Falcon Crest”) is 79. Country singer Loretta Lynn is 74. Actress Julie Christie is 69. Guitarist Ritchie Blackmore is 64. Actor John Shea (“Lois and Clark”) is 60. Actor-turned-race car driver Brian Forster (“The Partridge Family”) is 49. Actor Brad Garrett (“Everybody Loves Raymond”) is 49. Actor Robert Carlyle (“Angela’s Ashes,” “The Full Monty”) is 48. Singer-guitarist John Bell of Widespread Panic is 47. Drummer Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees) is 42. Actor Anthony Michael Hall is 41. Actor Adrien Brody (“The Pianist”) is 36. Singer David Miller of Il Divo is 36. Rapper Da Brat is 35. Actor Antwon Tanner (“One Tree Hill”) is 34. Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar is 32. Actress Abigail Breslin (“Little Miss Sunshine”) is 13.