Ricky Gervais

A Ricky Gervais Extra

Arts, Culture & Media

In this week’s show, Ricky Gervais drops by Studio 360. And listening back to the tape, my stomach muscles are aching. We couldn’t wait until the weekend to share a piece of the interview. In this straight-from-the-studio preview, Gervais declares his love for Karl Pilkington, the ‘secret’ behind both the podcast and new HBO show. […]

Ricky Gervais

Arts, Culture & Media

12 People Who Should Have Hosted the Emmys Instead of Seth Meyers

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Orphaned bear cubs Jordan and Athena at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association, Port Hardy, British Columbia.

He refused to kill these adorable bear cubs. Now his job is on the line.

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Will orcas be put on display at Sochi?

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VIDEO: At Golden Globes, The Artist, Homeland are top winners

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The Red Carpet was walked. The Golden Globes were awarded. Political statements were even made. But, at the end of the night, the 69th annual Golden Globes gave few clues as to who might be the ultimate winners out of this year’s crop of TV programs and movies.

New Podcast: ‘Chatter From America’ Featuring Stephen Merchant

The Takeaway is launching a new podcast series with a distinct UK flavor, or as the English would write “flavour.”   Chatter from America is an irreverent review of news and life in the United States, co-hosted by three ex-pat Brits. Every week The Economist’s Matthew Bishop, Henry Timms from New York’s famous 92nd Street Y […]

Golden Globes: ‘Descendants,’ Claire Danes, and Ricky Gervais

Last night was the 69th annual Golden Globe Awards and once again Ricky Gervais played host. Gervais did what he does, a little more gently this time around. The stars were out, well Winner Woody Allen didn’t show, but it was a party as usual. Here to weigh in are our Movie Date team, Rafer […]

The World

Ricky Gervais

Arts, Culture & Media

He’s the British comic who created the original version of “The Office” and captured hilariously the alienation of 9-to-5ers everywhere. Now he’s podcasting and performing stand-up, and no matter what he touches, he makes us laugh. Gervais tells Kurt how his early failure as a pop star helped strengthen his desire to pour everything into […]

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Movies: ‘No Strings Attached,’ ‘The Way Back’ and ‘The Company Men’

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Takeaway Movie Date Podcast co-hosts Rafer Guzman and Kristen Meinzer talk about these new releases.