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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jack Black Compares Muppets Movie To Being John Malkovich

Jack Black has compared the new 'Muppets' movie to 'Being John Malkovich.The actor and comedian - who is set to appear as himself in the 2011 film - explained the upcoming movie, penned by his...

Ricky Gervais Pen Pals With David Bowie

Ricky Gervais is pen pals with David Bowie.The British comedian confessed the pair first bonded after they penned a song together - entitled 'Pug-Nosed Face' - and then began sending emails back and forth.He explained:...

Ricky Gervais Reveals Weight Loss Secrets

RICKY GERVAIS, the Golden Globe winning comedian and actor, has revealed the secrets behind his recent weight loss which has seen him shed around 20 pounds, reports People Magazine. The 49-year-old star of 'The Office'...

Comedy Stars Unite For Autism Show

Comedy stars including CHRIS ROCK, TINA FEY and RICKY GERVAIS came together in New York on Saturday (02Oct10) to perform in aid of an autism charity.Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and Joel MCHale also...

Gervais' Royal Request

RICKY GERVAIS has friends in high places - British royal PRINCE HARRY turned up to his recent stand-up show and asked for an autograph for his grandmother, QUEEN ELIZABETH II.The Office creator performed at London's...

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