RICKY GERVAIS

In a blistering Twitter post, comedian Ricky Gervais ripped publisher Puffin U.K.'s contemporary rewrite of Roald Dahl's kids books.

Smith donned a black latex inflatable jumpsuit with high rounded shoulders and balloon-like sleeves, which Gervais mocked on Twitter with a photo shopped picture of himself wearing the singer's outfit.

The New York Times faced backlash after promoting Yale professor Yusuke Narita’s suggestion to kill off Japan’s aging population for the good of the economy on Sunday.

Comedian Jerrod Carmichael will host next month’s Golden Globe Awards, presiding over a boozy celebration of TV and film that is trying to make a comeback after being knocked off the air by scandal.

A 2017 tweet in which comedian Noel Fielding claimed James Corden had appropriated one of his stand-up bits resurfaced Tuesday after the host admitted he accidentally told a Ricky Gervais joke.

"The Late Late Show” host made a quip about social media users. But his punchline and delivery were from Ricky Gervais's 2018 Netflix special.

James Corden faces accusations of stealing a Ricky Gervais joke after a line in a his monologue was almost verbatim from a 2018 Gervais stand-up special.

Ricky Gervais shut down the possibility of hosting the Golden Globe again in a funny Twitter post on Sunday.

The British standup joined an international animal rights group in calling for Rocky the coyote to be moved to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado.

Michael Cera and Samuel L. Jackson star in an animated version of "Blazing Saddles" with cats and dogs.

Mo'Nique and Netflix reportedly have settled her lawsuit that accused the streaming service of racial and sexual discrimination.

Ricky Gervais' new Netflix special is drawing fire from LGBTQ and trans advocacy groups.

The frequent Golden Globes host knows a thing or two about roasting celebrities.

When Will Smith slapped Chris Rock over an Oscars ceremony punchline, other comedians felt the sting.

Comedian told fans how he would have opened 2022 Oscars, had he been hosting

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars provoked intense opinions online, especially from comedians who felt it was an assault on their art.

Among the stars, Drake still shined the brightest.

Even though NBC dropped the 2022 Golden Globe Awards, the embattled Hollywood Foreign Press Association proceeded with its 79th edition Sunday night without a telecast, nominees, a red carpet, a host, press or even a livestream.

In “Welcome to Dunder Mifflin,” Baumgartner and producer Ben Silverman explore the iconic Scranton workplace

The comedian was joined by neuroscientist Sam Harris on his "Absolutely Mental" podcast, and during their conversation, the pair peeled back the layers on current ideologies that could or won’t survive the next wave of generational social constructs.

A former U.K. Royal Marine who waged a high-profile campaign to leave Afghanistan with almost 200 rescued dogs and cats has flown to safety.

The show's star reflects on its appeal 20 years on but feels it could now be politically incorrect.

She’s only the second woman in the history of the Globes to win, and the first since Barbra Streisand won for “Yentl” in 1984. Its star, guerilla comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, also won best actor in a comedy. “The Queen's Gambit” won best limited series, and best actress in the category for Anya Taylor-Joy. “Schitt's Creek,” the Pop TV series that found a wider audience on Netflix, won best comedy series for its final season. Catherine O'Hara also took best actress in a comedy series.

In this image released by Netflix, Gary Oldman portrays Herman Mankiewicz in a scene from "Mank." On Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021 the film was nominated for a Golden Globe for best motion picture drama. “Mank,” about “Citizen Kane” co-writer Herman Mankiewicz, landed nominations for best film, drama; best actor for Gary Oldman; best director for Fincher, best supporting actress for Amanda Seyfried; best score; and best screenplay for Jack Fincher, the director’s father who penned the script before dying in 2003. Netflix, which topped all studios at the Globes last year, too, led with a commanding 42 nominations, with 22 coming in film categories and 20 in television. AdThe Globes are typically the first major show of Hollywood’s awards season, which ends with the crowning of the best picture winner at the Oscars.

Nominations for the 78th annual Golden Globes will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2021. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – Whether anyone will be attending the Golden Globes in person remains uncertain and improbable. On Tuesday, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association said the Globes — typically a bubbly dinner gathering with flowing drinks — will be held bi-coastally for the first time. digital channels and the Golden Globes' website. Last year's Golden Globes culminated in awards for “1917” and “Once Upon a Time ... in Hollywood."

on Aug. 31, 2020, actor Chadwick Boseman in character as T'Challa in "Black Panther" and 10-year old twins Lenny, left, and Bobby Homes paying tribute to Boseman at their home in in Mesa, Ariz. on Aug. 31, 2020. (Takiyah Dupas, Marvel Studios, Annalie Homes via AP)And now, for our annual look at the year in pop culture…. Truth is, people turned to culture of all kinds in 2020 — highbrow and lowbrow — to satisfy varied and sometimes conflicting needs: Distraction, inspiration, consolation, escapism, hope. A Broadway star serenaded health workers from his apartment window, and ballet dancers performed “Swan Lake” from their bathtubs. The world mourns an actor of immense talent who, like many of his characters, radiated a regal sense of dignity.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host Golden Globes in 2021Tina Fey and Amy Poehler to host Golden Globes in 2021Hollywood's favorite comedy duo is coming back to host one of Hollywood's favorite award shows. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler will return to co-host the Golden Globes in 2021. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted the 70th Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel International Ballroom on January 13, 2013, in Beverly Hills, California. Comedian Ricky Gervais hosted the 77th annual Golden Globes on Sunday for his fifth time. The date for the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards ceremony has not yet been announced.

Apple came home with no awards and a punch to the gut after the Golden Globe Awards. Comedian Ricky Gervais, who hosted the event Sunday, used Apple's nominations for "The Morning Show" as an opportunity to skewer the company over its business dealings. "Apple rolled into the TV game with a superb drama about the importance of dignity and doing the right thing, made by a company that runs sweatshops in China," Gervais said as the camera panned to Apple CEO Tim Cook in the audience. "So, you say you're woke, but the companies you work for, unbelievable," Gervais said, referring to actors working on programming for streaming services from large tech and media companies. If ISIS started a streaming service, you'd call your agent, wouldn't you?"

"Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" and "1917" took home the top prizes for best picture in their respective categories. Sam Mendes' "1917" earned the drama category's top prize and he took home the Globe for best director. Hildur Gudnadottir, who wrote the score for "Joker," is the first solo woman to win the Golden Globe for best score. Phoebe Waller-Bridge won for best actress in a comedy TV series and for best comedy TV series. HBO's "Chernobyl" won for best limited series and actor Stellan Skarsgard won best actor in a limited series for his performance in the show.

"Joker" nears $1 billion, Robert De Niro to get Life Achievement Award and Ricky Gervais back to host the Golden Globes.

Comedian Ricky Gervais is returning to host the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards, it was announced Tuesday. Gervais hosted -- sometimes controversially given his biting humor -- the Golden Globes 2010-12 and returned for a fourth time in 2016. The Golden Globes serve as the official kickoff for the 2020 awards season. The 25 categories, 14 in film and 11 in television, are voted on by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards will air live on NBC from The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020, starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT.

"Star Wars" shatters box office records, Ricky Gervais is back at the Golden Globes, and it's the end of the road for "Girls," "American Idol" and a host of other shows. CBSN's Jennifer Zabasajja takes us through the entertainment headlines of the week.

Comedian and actor Ricky Gervais took to Twitter to criticizing a five-year-old photo featuring big game hunter Rebecca Francis lying next to a giraffe she just killed.