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Ricky Gervais And The Golden Globes
The Golden Globe award ceremonies are a time to look back over the months that have passed and celebrate the major achievements in the world of film and television. By the end of last year's...
By Lew Irwin on 13 January 2012
Ricky Gervais Promises That His Jokes Will Be Told 'My Way' At Golden Globes
Ricky Gervais has promised that when he returns to host the Golden Globes this year, his jokes will not be toned down. This comes after Ricky Gervais upset some Hollywood stars with his gags when...
By Lew Irwin on 07 January 2012
Ricky Gervais Clears Up 2011 Globes Jokes In U.s. Magazine Column
Funnyman Ricky Gervais has addressed the jokes that landed him in trouble after last year's (11) Golden Globes as part of a column he has written for the new issue of Entertainment Weekly.Gervais has been...
By WENN on 06 January 2012
Angelina Jolie Shocked By Golden Globe Nomination
Angelina Jolie never expected to receive a Golden Globe nomination for 'In The Land of Blood and Honey'.The actress' directorial debut - which tells the tale of a romance between a Serbian soldier and Bosnian...
By Bang Showbiz on 16 December 2011
Stars Pay Tribute To Hitchens
Olivia Wilde, Ricky Gervais and Josh Groban are leading the tributes to veteran British author Christopher Hitchens, who died on Thursday (15Dec11).The writer and literary critic lost his battle with pneumonia, a complication of his...
By WENN on 16 December 2011
American Horror Story Golden Globe Nomination Delights Ryan Murphy
RYAN MURPHY is one of the most in-demand script writers in the world right now, and the recent Golden Globe nominations will have pushed his profile onto an even higher plain. Murphy has become accustomed...
By Lew Irwin on 15 December 2011
The Artist Glitters With 6 Golden Globe Nominations
'The Artist' leads the way at the 2012 Golden Globes, after receiving six nominations.The silent film homage is up for Best Musical or Comedy, while its stars Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo are nominated for...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 December 2011
Golden Globe Nominations: Silence Is Golden For The Artist
The Michel Hazanavicius-directed film The Artist - a French silent movie that is taking Hollywood by storm - leads the nominations for the Golden Globe Awards after picking up nods in six categories. Announced on...
By Lew Irwin on 15 December 2011
Golden Globe Nominations, Will It Be Clooney Versus Pitt?
Nominations for the Golden Globe Awards will be announced later today, December 15th 2011, with anticipation high; it's generally considered that those in the running for the accolades - voted for by the 93 members...
By WENN on 15 December 2011
Patrice O'neal Dead At 41, Comedy World Pays Tribute
Comedian Patrice O'Neal has sadly passed away aged 41, following complications of a stroke he suffered back in October. The death was announced on Tuesday (November 29, 2011), after which floods of tributes came in...
By Lew Irwin on 30 November 2011
Liam Neeson Backs Ricky Gervais As Globes Host
Irish actor Liam Neeson has thrown his support behind controversial comedian Ricky Gervais as the host of the 2012 Golden Globes, insisting Hollywood needs "a shake-up".The British funnyman caused outrage when he presented this year's...
By WENN on 19 November 2011
Ricky Gervais Took Globes Job To Annoy Critics
Ricky Gervais agreed to host the Golden Globe Awards again to "shut up the f***ing idiots".It was confirmed yesterday (16.11.11) that the British funnyman - who sparked controversy for his put-downs and jokes at the...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2011
Ricky Gervais Couldn't Stop Giggling About Johnny Depp Humour
Johnny Depp showed off his wicked sense of humour while shooting a cameo on comedian Ricky Gervais' new British TV show Life Is Short by joking about pleasuring himself as the funnyman attempted to drown...
By WENN on 16 November 2011
Billy Crystal, Comedy Icon, Returning To The Oscars
Billy Crystal will host the 2012 Academy Awards following the shock departure of actor Eddie Murphy, with the 63-year-old comedian confirming the news on his Twitter page on Thursday (10th November 2011).The comedy veteran has...
By WENN on 11 November 2011
Ricky Gervais, Billy Crystal Or Chris Rock For Oscars Host?
Ricky Gervais appears to be leading the race to host the Oscars in 2012, by openly suggesting he would give Hollywood a "two for one offer" by helming both the Golden Globes and the Academy...
By WENN on 10 November 2011
The Muppets Tipped To Host Oscars 2012
The Muppets have been backed to host the Oscars in February 2012 after the sensational exit of Eddie Muprhy and producer Brett Ratner. The comedic actor stepped down following the controversy surrounding Ratner's use of...
By WENN on 10 November 2011
Johnny Depp Shoves 'Midget Down A Toilet'
Johnny Depp shoves "a midget down a toilet" in Ricky Gervais' new TV series.The actor has a cameo role in the comedian's upcoming sitcom 'Life's Too Short' - which stars diminutive actor Warwick Davis as...
By Bang Showbiz on 27 October 2011
Ricky Gervais Rejects Role In Us Office
Ricky Gervais has turned down the chance to play the boss in the US version of his hit show The Office.The comedian has already appeared in the American show making a brief cameo as British...
By Lew Irwin on 27 August 2011
Robert Rodriguez Plans Machete In Space
Robert Rodriguez is hoping to take his 'Machete' series into space. The 'Sin City' director has been given the go ahead to make a sequel to his Mexican knife fighter movie 'Machete' - called 'Machete...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 July 2011
Ricky Gervais Defends New Tv Show
Funnyman Ricky Gervais has defended his upcoming TV show Afterlife, insisting he is not attempting to "undermine the moral fabric of America".The Office creator revealed earlier this week (beg18Jul11) he is working on a new...
By WENN on 22 July 2011
Ricky Gervais Defends Dwarfism Sitcom
Ricky Gervais has defended his new sitcom centred around Warwick Davis, insisting he doesn't rely on the dwarf actor's short stature for the show's jokes.Gervais and his writing partner Stephen Merchant recruited the Harry Potter...
By WENN on 12 July 2011
Pink & Gervais Commercial Wins Peta Top Ad Prize
An animal rights public service announcement narrated by Pink and Ricky Gervais has won a major advertising prize.The edgy Stolen For Fashion TV commercial, which highlights the pain alligators and rabbits are put through for...
By WENN on 08 June 2011
Gervais Not Interested In Researching Family Tree
British comedian Ricky Gervais has snubbed numerous offers to research his family tree for hit genealogy show Who Do You Think You Are? - because he's convinced he'll discover a devastating secret about his ancestors.The...
By WENN on 13 April 2011
Oscars Host James Franco Deemed 'Unwatchable'
James Franco has been blasted as an "unwatchable" host of the Oscars.The '127 Hours' star - who presented the show alongside actress Anne Hathaway - has been criticised by industry bible The Hollywood Reporter as...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 February 2011
Gervais Jokes About Fortune After His Finances Are Revealed
Comedian RICKY GERVAIS has admitted he's worth a massive $80 million (£53 million) - but insists he "donates" a large chunk of his fortune to tax officials.The British funnyman has amassed huge personal wealth by...
By WENN on 22 February 2011
Gervais Wants Arnett To Be The Office's New Boss
RICKY GERVAIS is backing ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT star WILL ARNETT to be the new boss on THE OFFICE after STEVE CARELL steps down in May (11).The actor has played embarrassing boss Michael Scott on the American...
By WENN on 11 February 2011
Gervais Asked To Return To Host Third Globes
British funnyman RICKY GERVAIS has been asked to return as host of the Golden Globes next year (12), despite the furore surrounding his acerbic style at last month's (Jan11) prizegiving.The comedic actor sparked outrage during...
By WENN on 01 February 2011
Gervais "I Don't Care What People Think Of Me"
Ricky Gervais insists that he is not concerned about the negative reaction from members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association to his stinging jokes during Sunday night's Golden Globe presentations. In remarks taped for airing...
By Lew Irwin on 20 January 2011
Christian Bale Reveals Why Acceptance Speech Was Cut Short
CHRISTIAN BALE, the acclaimed American actor who last night (16th January 2011) was named 'Best Supporting Actor' at the 2011 GOLDEN GLOBES, has revealed why his acceptance speech at the ceremony was cut short. The...
By WENN on 17 January 2011
Piers Morgan To Interview George Clooney
Piers Morgan will interview George Clooney and Ricky Gervais during the first week of his new US talk show.The former 'America's Got Talent' judge will quiz the star pair on 'Piers Morgan Tonight' as well...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 January 2011
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