Ricky Gervais

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So long and thanks for all the quips: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler replace Ricky as Golden Globes hosts

Three-times host of the Golden Globes Ricky Gervais has ended his awards ceremony reign and will pass the baton onto Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.  Comedy duo Tina and Amy have previously worked together...

Ricky: 'Trashy' Globes are to Oscars what Kim Kardashian is to Kate

Poking fun at Hollywood's heavyhitters started even before Ricky Gervais set foot on the stage. Days before hosting the Golden Globes for the third time, the British funnyman posted a picture of himself...

New mum Natalie ready for a golden post-baby debut

Last time Natalie Portman graced the red carpet she was heavily pregnant with her first child. And now, seven months after welcoming her son Aleph to the world, she's ready to make her post-baby debut...

Ricky promises 'ten times the bite' on Golden Globes return

Ricky Gervais is returning as host of the Golden Globes. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Twitter that the comedian will take his third turn as Globes host in January.  Ricky...

Controversial host Ricky Gervais asked back by Golden Globes bosses

His controversial quips had commentators wondering if Ricky Gervais had blown his chances of ever hosting the Golden Globes again. But the British funnyman obviously did something right – he has...

Ricky Gervais: 'I'm sorry if I offended… but not sorry for what I said'

As debate continues over whether Ricky Gervais went too far at the Golden Globes, the man himself has defended his close to the bone quips. "I'm sorry if they were offended but I'm not sorry for...

Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais: I haven't been asked back

His risqué jokes during the Golden Globes generated as many column inches as the award winners themselves. But could Ricky Gervais have blown his chances of hosting the ceremony for a third year...

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on making 'Cemetery Junction'

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on making 'Cemetery Junction'

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on making 'Cemetery Junction'

Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant on making 'Cemetery Junction'

Flying the British flag: success at the star-studded Emmys for BBC drama

Emmy gowns in pictures. Heidi Klum's huge baby bump, red carpet hits and misses, and Ricky Gervais' cheeky gags – there was no shortage of talking points at this year's Emmy Awards. Among them was...

Flying the British flag: success at the star-studded Emmys for BBC drama

Emmy gowns in pictures. Heidi Klum's huge baby bump, red carpet hits and misses, and Ricky Gervais' cheeky gags – there was no shortage of talking points at this year's Emmy Awards. Among them was...

Ricky Gervais ditches the little Extras to get a trim new figure

A first look at Ricky's new project Cemetery Junction. He's always said that comedians shouldn't be concerned with their weight. But has hanging out with the Hollywood set given Ricky Gervais a change...

Jamie Oliver cooks up an unusual treat for Jonathan Ross' Friday night chat show

It was something of a departure from his simple, no-fuss recipes. Jamie Oliver whipped up an unusual dish for Jonathan Ross as he joined the telly host on his Friday night chat show. The Essex-born...

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