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Gallery: He was sent a HUMAN EAR?! These are some of the strangest fan encounters (BANG Showbiz)The 60-year-old comedian managed to hobble home, where his significant other Jane Fallon - who he has been with since the 80s - was on hand to help him dress. He said: "I made it back, laid on the floor, took some naproxen, which we have always got because the last time my back went that helped me relax it.

Ricky Gervais was left in “agony” after hurting his back during a recent run.

Ricky Gervais has spoken out about the potential sale of Channel 4.It comes after the government recently confirmed that it is considering selling off the channel, which is currently publicly owned but is funded by advertising.The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently claimed the threat of the changing media landscape, including streaming, had led to the review.Culture secretary Oliver Dowden said it was the right time to “consider releasing Channel 4 from the constraints of

The Office and After Life creator Ricky Gervais has spoken out against UK government proposals to sell broadcaster Channel 4.

It was the easiest $3 million James Gandolfini ever made.

James Gandolfini was so close to signing on to star in The Office, after Steve Carell left the show.

Talking Sopranos” — a podcast hosted by “The Sopranos” co-stars Michael Imperioli, 55, and Steve Schirripa, 63 — it was revealed that Gandolfini had been offered a role to replace the character Michael Scott as branch manager of Dunder Mifflin on “The Office,” following Steve Carell’s departure from the NBC show in 2011.

The Office.The late actor’s Sopranos co-stars Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa revealed the news during the latest episode of their podcast Talking Sopranos, while joined by Ricky Gervais.Gervais, who created the UK version of The Office on which the US version starring Carell is based, spoke about his admiration for Carell before Imperioli shared the trivia.“You know, they talked about having Gandolfini at one point replace him [Steve Carell], did you know that?” he said.Schirripa added:

Golden Globes five times over the past decade. Now, a new poll has suggested that he might have been the new master of the Emmy Awards, but the comedian himself had something to say about it.

Zac Efron is showing just how far he’ll go to spend some quality time with his grandfather. 

It’s been 20 years since The Office premiered on BBC Two, and its star said in an interview this week that the original British series “would be canceled now.” Ricky Gervais now has walked back those comments, with the erstwhile David Brent tweeting they were “clearly a joke.”

Ricky Gervais is addressing his recent comment on how cancel culture could have affected his show "The Office." The 60-year-old comic made headlines recently when he discussed his show, which started as a British series and then was adapted into an American version starring Steve Carell. When speaking to the BBC, Gervais said the show would be "canceled" if attempted today.

The Office star and co-creator Ricky Gervais has said that the show would fall victim to ‘cancel culture’ if it aired today.In an interview with the BBC on the show’s 20th anniversary, Gervais said: “I mean now it would be cancelled.”He added: “I’m looking forward to when they pick out one thing and try to cancel it. Someone said they might try to cancel it one day, and I say, ‘Good let them cancel it.

K.J. Yossman Ricky Gervais has confirmed that production has wrapped on the third season of his Netflix series “After Life,” following a seven-week shoot.The actor and writer tweeted “Day 35 on #AfterLife3 And that’s a wrap” alongside an emoji of two champagne glasses clinking.

Ricky Gervais is speaking out after longtime collaborator Charlie Hanson was accused of predatory behavior by several women.

Ricky Gervais is responding to misconduct allegations against his long time collaborator and producer of “After Life”, Charlie Hanson.

After Life producer Charlie Hanson has been removed from the show and suspended by BAFTA following allegations of sexual misconduct.According to The Times, Hanson – who also produced Ricky Gervais’ Extras, Life’s Too Short and Derek – has faced complaints from 11 women, whose accusations are dated between 2008 and 2015.Netflix has since confirmed that Hanson has been removed from his role on After Life, which is currently filming its third and final season.

British television producer and director Charlie Hanson has been removed from Netflix’s Ricky Gervais comedy After Life and he has been suspended by BAFTA amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

EXCLUSIVE: SmartLess, the podcast hosted by Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett, has signed with CAA.

Golden Globes.Yesterday (May 10), NBC announced they would not be airing next year’s ceremony to encourage the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who hosts the awards, to work on “meaningful reform”.One fan tweeted Gervais following the news, as the After Life star has hosted the ceremony five times in the past.“Instead of golden globes 2022 can we do a 1-hour @rickygervais special roasting the Hollywood elite,” Andrew V Pestano tweeted, to which Gervais replied: “The Golden Balls.”The Golden

Ricky Gervais – who has become almost synonymous with the Golden Globes after hosting it five times – has responded to news that the 2022 ceremony has been pulled by NBC. The awards broadcast was axed in the wake of criticism of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the organisation behind the Globes, for its lack of diversity.

Wow, we knew the Golden Globes were in trouble, but we didn’t expect this to ever actually happen — they might be done for good!

Ricky Gervais is speaking out amid the Golden Globes scandal. The 59-year-old comedian has become all-but-synonymous with the annual award show, which honors the best in film and television each year, having hosted a record five times.

Ricky Gervais has announced that he will host a new paid-for podcast called Absolutely Mental.The 11-part podcast will be available on AbsolutelyMental.com from May 10, and will feature the comedian in conversation with his friend, neuroscientist Sam Harris.“These aren’t academic lectures. They are casual chats about how it feels to be human,” Gervais told Deadline.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorThe Humane Society International’s #SaveRalphCampaign tackles the disturbing issue of animal testing.Directed by Spencer Susser, the short film “Save Ralph” features the voices of Taika Waititi, Ricky Gervais, Zac Efron and Olivia Munn.

Ricky Gervais is still managing to troll the world’s biggest awards ceremonies, as it’s revealed that his 2020 speech at the Golden Globes has gained three times as many views as Sunday’s Oscars. Only 9.

Ricky Gervais thinks he was a little too edgy to have been invited to the 2021 Oscars.

Oscars was because of his controversial speech made last year’s Golden Globes awards.The comedian and actor has presented the Globes ceremony on five occasions, making headlines for several jokes deemed too inappropriate for some attendees and viewers.He’s never been asked to front the Academy Awards despite saying he would love to do it (“it would be carnage“), and reiterated that snub yesterday (April 26) ahead of the 2021 ceremony, writing: “It’s The Oscars tonight! I wasn’t invited.

The 93rd Academy Awards are being held on April 25, 2021, and it's that time of the year again when the best of talent in cinema is celebrated. It's also the night when the who's who of Hollywood turn up looking their best as they accept the most prestigious honors.

Ricky Gervais brings the funny to everything he does, from onscreen performances to hosting the 2020 Golden Globes. Now, he is celebrating the 93rd Academy Awards in true fashion— by poking fun at being snubbed by it.

Ricky Gervais is ringing in the 2021 Oscars in a very…uh, special way.

When Netflix teamed up with Ricky Gervais no one could have expected the success of After Life. Following the confirmation it would be back for a third season, fans were eagerly awaiting any news.

Creative minds from all corners of the entertainment world have united for Humane Society International’s new animated short film “Save Ralph”.

COVID-19 jab.The comedian took to Twitter to share a pic getting the vaccine with the caption: “Take that you COVID C***!”.Gervais is among a number of celebrities who have recently received the COVID vaccine including Sir Ian McKellen, Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton.Take that, you COVID Cunt! pic.twitter.com/gkxH5bxTwC— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 11, 2021It comes after Gervais previously spoke out against those “complaining” from privileged positions while the NHS fought the virus in

Golden Globes staple Ricky Gervais jokes Hollywood can "relax" during this year's award show. The 59-year-old comedian has become all-but-synonymous with the Globes, having hosted a record five times, and is known for his scathing monologues, including last year's which took aim at streaming services, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) and more.

Ricky Gervais has shared a message for the former targets of his jokes ahead of the 2021 Golden Globes. The British actor and comedian has hosted the annual ceremony five times between 2010 and 2020, and used each opportunity to target high-profile Hollywood figures with shocking and often controversial jokes.