British comedian Ricky Gervais indulged in a spot of slapstick comedy on U.K. TV on Monday night (13May13) when he became embroiled in a playful food fight with the programme's host.

The Office star appeared on the BBC's The One Show and towards the end of the segment he tried his hand at different cream pie throwing techniques - before targeting presenter Matt Baker with his final throw.

Baker encouraged the funnyman to make good use of his final pie, prompting Gervais to quickly push the baked good into the host's face.

However, the comedian sportingly allowed Baker to exact his reven...

Renowned British comedian Ricky Gervais has offered to donate $16,000 to charity if his fans ignore him on Twitter.com.

On Monday, The Office creator, a regular user of the website, told his followers he was willing to make a donation to a good cause if they could resist the urge to 're-tweet' his messages.

He began with a lowly $1,600 but rose to $8,000 as the astonished funnyman continued to see his fans break the rules and nullify his offer.

His pledge eventually rose to $16,000 and it appeared the increased offer worked - no one had repeated his messages as WENN went to press, lea...

Earlier this week TIME magazine released its "TIME 100," a list of the of the 100 most influential people in the world. The 2013 list includes many Hollywood A-listers, including Jennifer Lawrence ("Silver Linings Playbook"), Lena Dunham ("Girls"), Bryan Cranston ("Breaking Bad") and Steven Spielberg ("Lincoln").

Several of music's hottest stars are also part of the prestigious TIME 100, including Jay-Z, Beyonce, Christina Aguilera and Frank Ocean.

New York City was swarming with celebrities who attended the TIME 100 Gala at Lincoln Center on Tuesday. Barbara Walters, Claire Danes and Pad...

Ricky Gervais is adamant Twitter.com users should not be prosecuted over messages they post on the social networking site.

The Office creator is a big fan of tweeting but has come under fire on several occasions for his updates, and once had to apologize for using the word 'mong', an out-of-date term which is often associated with sufferers of Down Syndrome.

There has been a series of arrests in the U.K. stemming from tweets, but Gervais insists posting moronic messages on a website should not be illegal.

He says, "I'm not concerned with what I say. I'm going to say what I think. It's...

Celebrities including reality TV star Kim Kardashian, actress Pamela Anderson and singer La Toya Jackson have urged fans on America's East Coast to stay safe as Hurricane Sandy prepares to make landfall.

Sandy was briefly downgraded to a tropical storm on Saturday but as winds picked up speed, officials across states like New York, New Jersey and Connecticut warned residents to head out of town or take cover as the storm is expected to batter the area on Monday.

The weather warning was a hot topic on Twitter.com over the weekend with many stars using the social networking site to warn fol...

Ricky Gervais has condemned scientists in his native Britain for sewing kittens' eyes together as part of an experiment.

It emerged this week that more than 30 kittens were used in tests to find out how the brain responds to sensory deprivation. The creatures were later put down and the revelation has caused controversy in Britain, with Gervais insisting he is disgusted by the news.

He tells Britain's Daily Mirror, "I am appalled that kittens are being deprived of sight by having their eyelids sewn shut. I thought sickening experiments like these were a thing of the past."

Officials a...

Funnyman Jerry Seinfeld is returning to TV in a new reality series.

The actor and star of long-running sitcom Seinfeld will show off his love for the auto industry in upcoming program Comics and Cars.

The 58 year old will team up with his pals Alec Baldwin, Ricky Gervais, and former writing partner Larry David to test-drive cars from their youth and trade stories and laughs.

According to The Daily, the project has not yet been picked up by a network, but the news should come as no surprise to fans as the stand-up comedian has been dropping hints about the gig over the last several wee...

Ricky Gervais has defended his new TV show Derek over concerns the sitcom mocks those with learning difficulties.

The British funnyman plays the title role in the series, which is billed as the story of "a simple, vulnerable man working in an old people's home."

The show is yet to be broadcast but Gervais has already been forced to address critics who claim the comedy makes light of the mentally disabled, insisting the character does not have a "specific and defined disability."

Gervais says, "Derek is a fictional character and is defined by his creator, me. If I say I don't mean him t...

Ricky Gervais is upset with pandas because they're not doing all they can to stave off extinction.

The animal-loving comedian admits he's happy to do everything in his power to raise awareness about the world's endangered species, but he thinks pandas could be doing more to help themselves.

Appearing on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on Tuesday, Gervais joked, "We're all rushing around going, 'Let's save the panda, let's save the panda' - but they're not meeting us halfway. They're not having sex.

"When did they stop having sex? When did they (become) middle-class bohemians going, 'We...

The first TV on DVD roundup has a decidedly more traveled feeling, as I take a look at the BBC's An Idiot Abroad and Acorn Media's Northern Lights, plus more...

I'm of two minds when it comes to An Idiot Abroad, which is another series from the minds of Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The simple description of the premise is that they send their friend Karl Pilkington on a trip around the world...which they generally make difficult for him.

On one hand, I'm a travel buff, so I enjoyed the opportunity to see places in the world I hadn't yet visited, like the Great Wall of China in th...

Ricky Gervais has ruled out a fourth stint as host at the Golden Globes - insisting he's going out on a high.

"The Office" creator returned to oversee the prizegiving ceremony for a third time on Sunday, a year after he was slammed for his mean-spirited jokes at the expense of the Hollywood elite.

But the Brit is adamant he's not aiming for another comeback.

In a post on his website, Gervais writes, "Phew! Thank f**k that's over. I had a blast actually. It was by far my favourite of the three hosting stints.

"I've told my agent to never let me be persuaded to do it again though. It's li...

Hollywood's elite found their way back to the red carpet for the highly anticipated 69th Annual Golden Globes. And, like every awards show, it was ripe with all the ingredients of must-watch moments: those fashion hits and misses, awkward moments, tech hiccups, touching speeches and funny faces caught on camera.

That said, in watching through all of that we handpicked a series of those moments that do wonders to sum up the show, whether or not you caught last night's awards action. So keep reading and check out some of the highlights:

1. Julianne Moore & Rob Lowe Script Hiccup: The vet a...

The Golden Globes are the first big awards show of the season, and the stars came out in colorful ensembles to attend one of Hollywood's most prestigious events leading up to the Academy Awards.

There were very few fashion missteps at this year's event. "Homeland" actress Morena Baccarin wore a daring black dress that showed quite a bit of cleavage (is that appropriate?), while "Ringer" star Sarah Michelle Gellar took a chance with a blue and white tie-dyed gown (too bohemian?).

There wasn't a lot of flash on the red carpet. Few stars wore sequins (Laura Dern, Madonna, Diane Lane and did)...

Last year comedian Ricky Gervais came under fire for several of the jokes he told while hosting the Golden Globes - poking fun at the likes of Charlie Sheen, Angelina Jolie and Robert Downey Jr.. Some of his jabs were considered too harsh and it was reported that Gervais wouldn't host again; however just weeks after the show he was asked back by producers for a third time hosting the ceremony; although it wasn't confirmed that he would be back again until November 17th.

Despite jokes that some in the industry consider mean-spirited, Gervais stands by his words and says that those in the pu...

Ricky Gervais has addressed the jokes that landed him in trouble after last year's Golden Globes as part of a column he has written for the new issue of Entertainment Weekly.

Gervais has been asked back as the Globes host and he'll return to face many of the people who were offended by his gags next week - but he insists those who attacked him for his mean-spirited wisecracks should take a moment to consider why they were so appalled.

Before addressing the individual jokes, he writes, "The simple fact is, offense is taken, not given. It's up to you if you're offended or not. And remember,...

The new year began with wedding bells for many couples including singer Shania Twain, who married her fiance Frederic Thiebaud in Puerto Rico on New Year's Day, while country star Kellie Pickler and actress Valerie Bertinelli also walked down the aisle on January 1.

The new year brought baby news for a number of celebrity couples - Orlando Bloom and his wife Miranda Kerr became first-time parents with the birth of their son Flynn. Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem also welcomed a son, and Owen Wilson became a father just days after he announced his girlfriend's pregnancy. Nicole Kidman also ...

The Help, The Artist and The Descendants will be the ones to beat at the 2012 Golden Globe Awards after landing four nominations each.

The Help will go head-to-head with The Descendants in the Best Motion Picture (Drama) category alongside The Ides of March, Martin Scorsese's Hugo, Steven Spielberg's War Horse, and Moneyball.

The Help also received nods in the Best Performance by an Actress (Drama) category, thanks to Viola Davis, and Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, for Jessica Chastain and Octavia Spencer's work.

The Descendants scooped mentions for Best Performa...

With three memorable outings, do you find yourself hungry for more mini-spy adventures? Kid help via Robert Rodriguez is on the way in the form of "Spy Kids: All The Time In The World," out on Blu-ray/DVD on Nov. 22 from Anchor Bay Entertainment and Dimension Films. Strap on a rocket pack and don the power glove – tots with toughness reviewed below!

Title: "Spy Kids: All The Time In The World"

Grade: 3 1/2

Cast: Jessica Alba, Rowan Blanchard, Mason Cook

Director: Robert Rodriguez

Rating: PG

Runtime: 88 minutes

Release Company: Anchor Bay Entertainment/Dimension Films

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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 ceremony and made cruel jibes about some of the movie world's biggest stars, including Johnny Depp and Angelina Jolie.

Gervais was widely expected not to be invited back to host another Golden Globes prizegiving, but event bosses shocked industry insiders this week when they announced the Brit had been hired to make his third appearance as the host of the 2...

Ricky Gervais has been confirmed as the host of the 2012 Golden Globes by chiefs at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association.

The funnyman will host his third Globes in January, despite initially dismissing the possibility of returning following the drama surrounding this year's ceremony.

The Brit was criticized for taking jokes too far and for his mean-spirited comments.

Defiant Gervais took to Twitter minutes after his hosting gig was announced to joke, "Just told (Oscars host) Billy Crystal he'd better not use any of my holocaust or paedophile material at The Oscars. He agreed."

The G...

British comedian Ricky Gervais is in final talks to return as the host of the Golden Globe Awards, despite upsetting many Hollywood heavyweights with his mean-spirited jokes at the ceremony earlier this year.

Officials at the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, who stage the annual ceremony, have voted for the outrageous funnyman to hit the stage again in January.

The news will be made official once all contracts are signed, according to Variety.

During his stint as host at the beginning of 2011, irreverent Gervais came under fire for going too far with jokes about Johnny Depp and Angel...

Eddie Murphy is out as host of the Oscars, which now has Ricky Gervais volunteering to host both the Oscars and the Golden Globes!

Love him or hate him, Ricky Gervais had people talking after he poked fun at A-list celebrities as host of the Golden Globes last year, and now the British comedian has volunteered his services again for the Golden Globes — and the Oscars!

The Oscars were left scrambling when Eddie Murphy dropped out as host after producer Brett Ratner resigned. They have signed on Brian Grazer to produce the show, but are still searching for the perfect host — and Ricky Ger...

Billy Crystal has emerged as the clear favorite to replace Eddie Murphy as Oscars host in a new online poll.

Fandango.com asked film fans to vote for the star they'd like to see on the Academy Awards stage in February as soon as the news about Murphy quitting the show hit the headlines on Wednesday morning.

Website editor Harry Medved tells WENN, "We put the poll up at 12 noon and we had over a thousand people voting in less than three hours."

Crystal is the early favorite in the ongoing poll with 16 percent of the vote, while The Muppets are ranking second with 14 percent and Tom Hanks ...

Tom Hanks and Kevin Bacon are itching for a role in Ricky Gervais' sitcom Extras - but he is adamant he has no plans for a third season of the show.

The Office creator attracted showbiz A-listers including Robert De Niro, David Bowie and Kate Winslet to parody themselves in the comedy about a struggling actor.

Gervais insists he has no desire to relaunch the show for a third season - but his co-star Ashley Jensen has revealed a host of Hollywood stars are waiting in the wings if he changes his mind.

Jensen tells U.K. TV show This Morning, "I would love to do it again, I really would. The...

Funnyman Ricky Gervais' mean-spirited Golden Globes jibes have come back to haunt him on his new British comedy show "Life's Too Short" - Johnny Depp has lashed out at him.

In the show, Depp agrees to a meeting with Gervais and his writing partner Stephen Merchant and immediately lets the Brit know he has still not forgiven for poking fun at his film "The Tourist" at the 2011 Golden Globes.

Flicking his cigarette ash into Gervais' glass of water, the movie star says, "I've just done another film that's gonna make loads of money, probably a lot more money than any film you've ever made."

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Ricky Gervais has admitted he was "naive" to use a derogatory word associated with Down Syndrome in his online blog after speaking to a mother of two disabled daughters.

"The Office" creator outraged campaigners earlier this week by posting the word "mong" on his Twitter page, but refused to apologize.

He branded his critics "humorless" and insisted he did not use the word as a way of describing those with Down Syndrome.

But after Nicola Clarke, a mother of two disabled daughters, broke down on BBC Radio 2 while discussing how her children were regularly called the name in public, Gervai...

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 he is working on a new comedy with writer Clyde Phillips, about an atheist who dies and goes to heaven.

However, he is furious it has already been labeled an "atheist comedy" and is urging fans not to judge the show until they've seen it.

In a post on his official blog, Gervais writes, "How is a show called Afterlife, about an atheist who dies and goes to heaven, an 'Atheist Comedy'? He goes to heaven...

Ricky Gervais has defended his new sitcom centered 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 star, who was born with dwarfism, for upcoming TV comedy Life's Too Short, about a dwarf actor running a struggling showbiz agency.

However, The Office funnyman is adamant he doesn't poke fun at Davis' disability in the series.

He tells Britain's Absolute Radio Breakfast Show, "This is nothing to do with his height. We're not getting jokes out of him being ...

Ricky Gervais received an extra-special gift to mark his 50th birthday - a guitar used in classic comedy This Is Spinal Tap.

The British funnyman is close pals with Christopher Guest, who played musician Nigel Tufnel in the 1984 mockumentary about a rock band, and they headed out for a meal to celebrate Gervais reaching the milestone on Saturday.

And when Guest and his wife Jamie Lee Curtis handed over a pile of gifts for The Office creator, he was stunned to unwrap a Fender guitar used by Guest in the spoof movie.

In a blog post detailing how he spent his big day, Gervais writes, "Wo...

Well, there you have it. The new boss on ‘The Office’ is…. Just kidding. No idea.

I didn’t expect we’d find out, and I guess I was right. Still, it can be a little maddening to have such a hyped finale with no payoff. Although, the guest stars sure were interesting.

After Dwight’s disastrous stint as acting manager, and Creed’s delusional antics, it’s clear to Jo a search committee must be formed to find the right boss. More on that in a minute.

But first, Creed. Oh man, does he live up to his title of Creepy Old Man. He has an imaginary valet, calls meetings to an empty room with ...