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Ricky Gervais would consider going to assisted dying clinic Dignitas but only in certain circumstances. The 65-year-old comedian, who has voiced his support for the UK's Assisted Dying Bill, has opened up about whether or not he'd consider going to the Swiss clinic to end his life on his own terms if his health declined as he gets older.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 12

Ricky Gervais sends love to The Office co-star Lucy Davis amid her cancer battle

Ricky Gervais has sent love to his The Office co-star Lucy Davis after her revelation that she has “incurable” breast cancer. The 53-year-old actress -

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / August 10

Ricky Gervais explains why he will never host another awards show

Ricky Gervais is "too old" to host Hollywood awards shows and will never present the Golden Globes again because it "ruins Christmas". The Office star,

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 7

Meet the Cast of Ricky Gervais’ ‘Alley Cats’: Every Major Actor in the Animated Comedy

Ricky Gervais is returning to television with Alley Cats, a new adult animated comedy that follows a gang of feral British cats from different walks of life.

Entertainment News / Netflix Junkie / August 6

Alley Cats on Netflix: Everything to Know About the Voice Cast, Plot and Release Date of Ricky Gervais’s Animated Show

One thing about Ricky Gervais is that he never shies away from presenting the harsh realities of life in the funniest way possible. Known for his razor-sharp

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20 celebrities whose careers took off later in life

These 20 celebs experienced major career resurgences later in life, proving it's never too late to reinvent yourself and reclaim the spotlight.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / April 3

Jane Fallon declares surgeons have ‘basically got it all’ after undergoing breast cancer surgery

Jane Fallon says surgeons have “basically got it all” after undergoing surgery for breast cancer. Sharing an update on Friday (03.04.26), days after the procedure, the 65-year-old bestselling author and long-time partner of comedian Ricky Gervais, also 64, revealed she had been diagnosed with the disease in March following a routine mammogram.

Entertainment News / Men's Journal / February 25

This Acclaimed HBO Original Comedy Series Is Heading to Netflix

The relationship between HBO and Netflix continues to result in major series and movies making their way to the world's largest streaming service. Some of HBO's most popular and beloved series are now available to stream on Netflix, giving subscribers more options to choose from as they navigate the app.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / February 2

Ricky Gervais slams Grammy winners for making political speeches

Ricky Gervais has mocked Grammy winners for making political acceptance speeches. The 64-year-old comedian took to social media on Monday (02.02.26) to post a clip from his monologue at the 2020 Golden Globes ceremony in which he told actors not to use their success as a "political platform".

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / January 27

Ricky Gervais' partner Jane Fallon 'never' wanted to have children

Ricky Gervais' long-term partner Jane Fallon has no regrets about not having children. The 65-year-old novelist - who has been in a relationship with the 64-year-old comedian and actor for 44 years - realised from a young age that she wasn't looking to become a mother one day.

Entertainment News / Total Apex Entertainment / January 13

Golden Globes 2026: Ricky Gervais Wins Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television for ‘Mortality’

The Golden Globes delivered their usual mix of chaos, charm, and controversy on Jan. 11, 2026, but one moment cut through the noise: Ricky Gervais winning Best Stand-Up Comedy on Television for his Netflix special “Mortality.” The British comic didn’t bother showing up—classic Gervais—but his absence only fueled the spectacle.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / January 12

Wanda Sykes Takes Swipe at Bill Maher & Ricky Gervais at Golden Globes

The Golden Globes always make way for some light ribbing of the nominees, but Wanda Sykes‘ digs for Bill Maher and Ricky Gervais got some strong attention from attendees and fans tuning in.

Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / December 29

Ricky Gervais to skip Golden Globes

Ricky Gervais will skip the Golden Globes next month despite being nominated for an award because it's "too far to go". The 64-year-old comedian lives

Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 25, 2024

THE OFFICE Is Getting a Mexican Adaptation on Prime Video

Everyone’s favorite paper company is making another international appearance. Prime Video, Amazon MGM Studios, and Gaz Alazraki’s Máquina Vega are going to be remaking The Office for the Spanish-language audience.

20 awesome animated films that went straight to streaming

Thanks to the new era of streaming (and the COVID-19 pandemic), a number of these films skipped theatrical release and were instantly available to watch at home. However, that doesn’t mean they are any less entertaining than those that have hit the big screen.

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20 comedians you may not realize once had their own TV shows

Not all series starring comedians can be as successful as Seinfeld.

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20 ridiculously great Brit-coms

Since the BBC is a public institution, there's more freedom and room to explore the medium instead of just playing up to a sponsor in exchange for air time. If you've never seen a Brit-com, these will get you started.

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The 20 greatest TV shows from the 21st century

The 21st century has given us some of the best shows of all time, from prestige dramas and witty comedies to fantastical epics and family friendly animation.

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All of The Muppets movies and specials, ranked

From worst to best, this list by no means ranks every Muppet special that exists, but at the very least, it includes those most notable and recognizable to millennials.

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The best sitcom episodes of the 2000s

Comfort sitcom episodes are just as much of a thing as comfort TV shows, right? Take a look back at some of the 2000s' most popular sitcom episodes!

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The 15 funniest ghosts in pop culture

There have been comedic takes on ghosts, with some undead folks returning to Earth and eliciting more laughs than scares. These are the funniest ghosts from the world of entertainment. Nothing to be afraid of here!

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The 20 best TV shows about making TV shows

If you are watching television, why not watch a show about making television? Hey, you’re already a fan of TV! There have been many TV shows about the making of television. These are the most memorable.

Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 15, 2021

HBO apparently paid James Gandolfini $3 million to not replace Steve Carell on 'The Office'

The Sopranos aired its last episode on June 10, 2007. Steve Carell departed The Office on April 28, 2011. Still, HBO wasn't keen on James Gandolfini, who portrayed Tony Soprano at the center of the iconic mob drama, replacing Carell.

James Gandolfini 'would be very proud’ of son Michael for 'The Many Saints of Newark'

The 25 coolest TV characters of all time

The 25 best episodes of 'The Office', ranked

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