Britney Spears and Mel Gibson were seen having dinner together on Saturday March 15, 2008 at Romanov Russian Restaurant & Lounge in Studio City, California.

The Insider recently reported that Spears and Gibson are set to vacation together in Costa Rica. They were spotted boarding a private plane on the morning of May 15, 2008. Spear's father, James Spears, is joining the couple for their little get-a-way as well. It is speculated that Gibson's guest will stay in his Costa Rica home. Spear's children, Jayden James and Sean Preston Federline will not be joining their mother on her trip.

1. OK! Magazine reported, More likely, says the insider, Mel was sharing some of his insight into how to handle the negative press — something he became all-too-well acquainted with following his embarrassing arrest over two years ago. "He understands what she's going through," explains the source. "And he certainly has advice on how to not let it destroy your life."

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• TMZ: Mel to Brit: I Own Costa Rica Too! (May 15, 2008)

• The Insider: Britney and Mel's Weekend Vacay! (May 15, 2008)

• The Superficial: Britney Spears & Mel Gibson: Dinner for two (March 17, 2008)

• People.com: Britney's Surprise Dinner Companion: Mel Gibson (March 17, 2008)

• Usmagazine.com: Britney Spears Dines With Mel Gibson (March 17, 2008)

• A Socialite's Life: Britney Spears and Mel Gibson: Two Losers Don't Make... (March 17, 2008)

• FOXNews.com: Report: Mel Gibson Reaches Out to Britney Spears (March 17, 2008)

• The Hollywood Gossip: Britney Spears Enjoys Dinner with... Mel Gibson (March 17, 2008)

• PageSix: Mel Gibson wants Britney Spears to sing at her church (March 17, 2008)