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James Cromwell Named Peta's 2022 Person Of The Year
James Cromwell has been named PETA's 2022 Person of the Year.The 82-year-old actor - whose film credits include 'Babe', 'The Green Mile', and 'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom' - has been awarded the accolade by the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 29 December 2022
James Corden Apologised For Using Ricky Gervais' Joke
James Corden apologised to Ricky Gervais after using one of his jokes.The 44-year-old TV host came under fire earlier this year for copying a joke - virtually word for word - that Ricky used in...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 December 2022
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael Named As Host Of 2023 Golden Globes
Comedian Jerrod Carmichael has been named as host for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.He was announced as emcee of the upcoming 80th ceremony on Thursday (08.12.22) after the event faced criticism over a lack of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 08 December 2022
James Corden Apologises For Lifting Ricky Gervais’ Joke
James Corden has apologised to Ricky Gervais after “inadvertently” using one of the comic’s jokes practically word-for-word on his ‘The Late Late Show’.The TV host’s apology came after Ricky, 61, tweeted a clip from James’...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 November 2022
Ricky Gervais Mocks James Corden Over Restaurant Ban Row
Ricky Gervais has mocked James Corden over his restaurant ban row.The 61-year-old ‘Afterlife’ creator poked fun at ‘The Late Late Show’ host, 44, after Balthazar owner Keith McNally revealed online he had barred the actor...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 October 2022
Tom Hiddleston Forgot His Lines As He Battled Nerves Working With Kermit The Frog
Tom Hiddleston forgot his lines while working with Kermit The Frog on 'Muppets Most Wanted' because he was starstruck.The 'Loki' actor was among the famous faces who made cameo appearances in the 2014 film playing...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 June 2022
George Michael Freedom Uncut To Tell 'Complete Story' Of Late Pop Icon
A new feature-length documentary about late pop icon George Michael has been announced by Sony Music Entertainment and Trafalgar Releasing. The film, which is hitting the cinemas globally on June 22, is the final piece...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 20 April 2022
Tom Speight Offers Queen Elizabeth Free Entry To Next London Gig
Tom Speight has offered Queen Elizabeth a spot on the guestlist at his next London gig.The ‘Everything’s Waiting For You’ singer recently performed in the gardens of Buckingham Palace as part of his current intimate...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2021
Tom Speight Wants To Create Soundtrack For Ricky Gervais
Tom Speight wants to soundtrack Ricky Gervais’ next TV show after the comic liked his new song.The 34-year-old singer reached out to the ‘Office’ star to share his latest single, ‘See You Soon’ – which...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 July 2021
Rowan Atkinson And Kate Beckinsale Among Winners At National Film Awards UK
Rowan Atkinson, Kate Beckinsale and Ricky Gervais were among the winners at the National Film Awards UK.The ceremony was held at the Porchester Hall in London on Thursday (01.07.21) to celebrate the efforts of those...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 July 2021
Ricky Gervais Set To Star In Save Ralph
Ricky Gervais has lent his voice to 'Save Ralph'.The animated short forms part of a campaign to ban animal testing and Ricky is joined in the documentary-style production by a host of big-name stars, such...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 March 2021
Ralph Ineson Dreams Of Becoming A Bond Villain
Ralph Ineson wants to become a Bond Villain.The 50-year-old actor - famous for playing foul-mouthed sales rep Chris 'Finchy' Finch alongside Ricky Gervais' David Brent in BBC comedy 'The Office' - has revealed that he...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 September 2020
Ricky Gervais Tried Not To Be A 'Burden' To Parents
Ricky Gervais tried not to be a ''burden'' for his parents in their final days.The comedian's mother Eva died before he rose to fame on 'The Office', whilst his father Jerry died a year or...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 September 2020
Jennifer Garner Cries After Finally Watching The Office
Jennifer Garner cried after binge watching 'The Office' during lockdown.The 48-year-old actress - who has Violet, 14, Seraphina, 11, and Samuel, seven, with her ex-husband Ben Affleck - has finally given the hit comedy a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 25 August 2020
Ricky Gervais: People Should Worship Dogs
Ricky Gervais thinks people should ''worship'' dogs.The 59-year-old comedian and actor is a known dog lover, and has said canines do so much for humans - including being trained to smell cancer, as well as...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 13 August 2020
Ricky Gervais: Risks Are More Important Than Rewards
Ricky Gervais insists being ''brave'' with his work is more important than winning awards.The 'After Life' creator and star admitted it is ''lovely'' to be recognised for his work and he appreciates he earns a...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 July 2020
Ricky Gervais: I Want Lions To Eat My Corpse
Ricky Gervais wants lions to eat his corpse.The 59-year-old comedy star has revealed he hopes his body will be torn to shreds by animals at a zoo, saying it'd be ''brilliant''.He told the Daily Star...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 July 2020
Ricky Gervais: Bees Are More Important Than Humans
Ricky Gervais thinks bees are more important than humans.The 59-year-old comedian has admitted he believes the world would actually be a ''better place'' if the human species were to be completely wiped out.Ricky said: ''We...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 30 June 2020
Ricky Gervais Sticks With Italian Food
Ricky Gervais only eats Italian food when he travels around the world.The 58-year-old comic doesn't think it's easy to go wrong with pizza or pasta so sticks with familiar dishes rather than sampling local cuisine...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 June 2020
Queen Elizabeth Named One Of The Most Influential People During Coronavirus Pandemic
Queen Elizabeth II has been named one of the most influential people in the public eye during the coronavirus pandemic.The British monarch found herself ranking above the likes of US President Donald Trump and First...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 June 2020
Ricky Gervais Hails 'Lioness Mothers' Who Don't Stop Working
Ricky Gervais has hailed ''lioness'' mothers all over the world.The 58-year-old star - whose mother, Eva, died aged 74 of lung cancer in 2000 - has praised women around the globe, admitting his own mum's...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 May 2020
Ricky Gervais Wants To See Nhs Workers On The 2021 New Years Honours List
Ricky Gervais wants to see NHS heroes receive honours from Queen Elizabeth II in the 2021 New Year Honours List - not celebrities.The 56-year-old comedian and actor has praised the frontline workers for the National...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 May 2020
Sir Tim Rice Blasts 'Boring' Oscar Winners
Sir Tim Rice has lashed out at Oscar-winning actors for taking the ceremony too seriously. The 75-year-old composer is fed up of hearing Hollywood stars use their speeches at the Academy Awards to share their...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 12 May 2020
Stars Pay Tribute To Jerry Stiller
Ricky Gervais, Seth Rogen, and Jason Alexander have led tributes to the late Jerry Stiller.The 'Seinfeld' actor died at the age of 92, and his passing was announced on Monday (10.05.20) by his son, Ben...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 11 May 2020
Ricky Gervais Confirms After Life Season Three
Ricky Gervais has confirmed 'After Life' will return for a third season.The 58-year-old comedian created the comedy drama series - which he also writes, directs, and stars in - which aired its first season on...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 May 2020
Ricky Gervais: I've Got Enough Alcohol To Survive A Nuclear Winter
Ricky Gervais has joked he's got enough alcohol at home to survive a ''nuclear winter''.The 58-year-old comedy star is currently at home with his partner Jane Fallon amid the coronavirus pandemic - but Ricky has...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 23 April 2020
Ricky Gervais Wants To Host Oscars
Ricky Gervais wants to host the Oscars.The controversial comedian previously hosted the Golden Globe Awards in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016, and again in 2020 but admitted he would love to take charge at the Academy...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 April 2020
Ricky Gervais Cries Real Tears On Screen
Ricky Gervais cries real tears when he has to shoot emotional scenes.The 'After Life' star insisted it's impossible to ''fake a tear'' - but he can only pour out his emotions once so the moments...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 April 2020
Ricky Gervais: I've Learned The Value Of Everything
Ricky Gervais thinks his modest background showed him the ''value of everything''.The 58-year-old actor comes from a working-class family and in spite of his own fame and success, Ricky insists he hasn't lost sight of...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2020
Ricky Gervais Tells Celebrities To Stop Moaning Amid Lockdown
Ricky Gervais has slammed celebrities for moaning about being in lockdown.The 58-year-old actor is tired of hearing well-paid stars complaining about having to remain indoors during the coronavirus pandemic, and Ricky has also praised the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 April 2020
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