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James Corden denies intentionally 'stealing' Ricky Gervais' 2018 joke on talk show
November 2, 2022 | 4:13pmNetizens pointed out that Corden's commentary was nearly identical to a joke Gervais delivered in his 2018 Netflix special, "Ricky Gervais: Humanity."
Ricky Gervais gets dark: 'I'm old and fat and I'm going to die soon'
May 26, 2022 | 8:47am"I didn't see this coming. This is not a part of the show I thought was going to happen."
Ricky Gervais defends 'taboo' humor amid backlash over 'transphobic' jokes
May 25, 2022 | 9:59amRicky Gervais is defending "taboo humor" amid ongoing backlash over his special.
Ricky Gervais under fire for trans jokes in Netflix special: 'I am canceling'
May 24, 2022 | 10:27amRicky Gervais is being ripped by LGBTQ advocates online over perceived transphobic jokes in his new special "Supernature."
Ricky Gervais: Smart people aren't offended by AIDS, cancer and Hitler jokes
May 18, 2022 | 9:07amRicky Gervais claimed that "smart people" don't get offended by jokes about AIDS, Hitler and other taboo topics.
Alopecia community comes for Ricky Gervais: 'It's not a disability'
April 7, 2022 | 10:48amRicky Gervais sparked outrage online after mocking people who labelled Jada Pinkett Smith's hair loss a "disability."
Stephen Merchant faxed 'Outlaws' script to Christopher Walken, a noted Luddite
April 1, 2022 | 12:00pmWalken, 79, famously does not have a cellphone or computer.
Ricky Gervais wants 'to get canceled' ahead of new stand-up show 'Armageddon'
January 31, 2022 | 6:56pmThe British comedian isn't afraid to get hate for his new stand-up special "Armageddon."
Sean Lock, 'most influential' comic of a generation, dead at 58
August 18, 2021 | 8:14amRicky Gervais hailed him as "one of the most influential comedians of a generation." Lock passed away at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer.
James Gandolfini was paid $3 million to turn down role in 'The Office'
July 14, 2021 | 11:37amThe "Sopranos" star had been offered a role to replace the character Michael Scott as branch manager of Dunder-Mifflin on "The Office" following Steve Carrell's departure from the NBC show...
Ricky Gervais trolls Oscars 2021 after blasting Hollywood at Golden Globes
April 25, 2021 | 7:36pmRicky Gervais reminded social media of his now-infamous 2020 monologue, in which he called out stars including Leonardo DiCaprio and Felicity Huffman.
Tina Fey promises a politics-free Golden Globes
February 26, 2021 | 7:12pm"It doesn’t seem like a venue for political jokes."
Five-time Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais' worst jokes
February 26, 2021 | 9:20amRicky Gervais has hosted the Golden Globe Awards five times — and faced backlash each time for his cringe-worthy jokes. In honor of the 2021 Golden Globes, which the British...
Ricky Gervais negotiated Judi Dench privates joke before 2020 Golden Globes
May 6, 2020 | 12:09pmHow many different ways can you say the word vagina?
Ricky Gervais slams celebs who lecture 'normal nobodies' about coronavirus
April 24, 2020 | 8:21am“People are sick of being lectured."
Ricky Gervais slams celebs whining about coronavirus isolation in mansions
April 14, 2020 | 12:19pmComedian Ricky Gervais lashed out in a new interview at mega-rich celebrities whining about isolation in their multimillion-dollar mansions -- while hospital workers and others are risking everything during the...
Ricky Gervais' beloved cat Ollie passes away
March 10, 2020 | 10:43amRicky Gervais shared the sad news that his cat Ollie has passed away.
Ricky Gervais lost weight by eating cheese and drinking wine
January 9, 2020 | 3:02pmRicky Gervais lost 22 pounds in 2011 through daily exercise. The notorious Golden Globes host didn't change his diet to drop the weight, and proudly kept drinking alcohol as well....
Golden Globes reportedly circling back to Tina Fey and Amy Poehler for 2021 hosting gig
January 6, 2020 | 9:40pmBuzz around the awards on Sunday was that their teams are in early talks with the HFPA.
Tim Allen fine with being butt of Ricky Gervais' only regretted Golden Globes joke
January 6, 2020 | 7:39pmAllen says that Gervais "kind of" apologized for the joke, which "went flat."