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2010 Emmy Awards: The Men Get Suited Up!

Published on August 30, 2010 By Socialite Life

Check out all the men in their best suits and ties for the 2010 Emmy Awards! ...read full story

Ricky Gervais Wants ‘The Office’ In China, Won’t Replace Steve Carell

Published on August 13, 2010 By Socialite Life

Ricky Gervais really created a solid brick of gold when he came up with the idea for BBC's The Office which spawned a hilarious counterpart here in the states starring Steve Carell. Apparently, there are French, German and Chilean versions of The Office television series, proving that everyone everywhere... ...read full story

Ricky Gervais Won’t Replace Steve Carell

Published on August 11, 2010 By Perez Hilton

Though we're sure a lot of you Office fans would consider him the best candidate, Ricky Gervais has announced via his blog that he won't be replacing Steve Carell on the show.

Speculation has been swirling all over the place since Steve announced his departure, but while he won't offer up his thoughts on who might replace Steve, the creator of the original British version is adamant to tell you it ain't going to be him. Ricky wrote

"I'm not taking over from Steve Carell and will just continue to make millions for doing fuck all because I created the show and all the characters, and own the format and it's being syndicated now and I get paid every time any episode of any version is played anywhere in the world… and I don't want to go back to that and get up at 6am every day of the week for 7 years."

Yeah, why work when you don't have to! (Lucky bastard!)

[Image via WENN.]

Ricky Gervais Working On His Fitness

Published on August 10, 2010 By Perez Hilton

He's looking good!

The newly svelte Ricky Gervais went for a jog in Hamstead on Sunday.

And we're truly impressed with his progress.

Keep it up, bb!

[Image via XposurePhotos.com.]

Will Ricky Gervais Be Replacing Steve Carell On The Office?!

Published on August 4, 2010 By Perez Hilton

THIS is brilliant!

And frankly, it's the only plausible way to keep the show going after Steve Carell signs off in May!

Now that the actor plans to retire his character, Michael Scott, on the HIGHlarious show The Office, producers are scrambling to figure out how exactly to continue the series in his absence, and they're reportedly toying with the idea of bringing in the man that started it all - Ricky Gervais' horiffically uncomfortable David Brent from the original, UK series!

Effing AMAZING! Inspired!

And think about the built-in fanbase that would tune in just to see Gervais play that awful character again! It would COMPLETELY revive the series!

Executive Producer Paul Lieberstein is toying with the idea, and says:

"We talked about it today for a while. It's not the leading idea… [but] it's not a dead idea. I don't know how David Brent could take Michael Scott's place because it would be a little bit too much of a coincidence that a documentary crew was also following him. He was also fired for incompetence [in the U.K. Office], so we'd have to create some back story for what happened. There would be some (Read more...)

Will Ricky Gervais Be Replacing Steve Carell On The Office?!

Published on August 4, 2010 By Perez Hilton

THIS is brilliant!

And frankly, it's the only plausible way to keep the show going after Steve Carell signs off in May!

Now that the actor plans to retire his character, Michael Scott, on the HIGHlarious show The Office, producers are scrambling to figure out how exactly to continue the series in his absence, and they're reportedly toying with the idea of bringing in the man that started it all - Ricky Gervais' horiffically uncomfortable David Brent from the original, UK series!

Effing AMAZING! Inspired!

And think about the built-in fanbase that would tune in just to see Gervais play that awful character again! It would COMPLETELY revive the series!

Executive Producer Paul Lieberstein is toying with the idea, and says:

"We talked about it today for a while. It's not the leading idea… [but] it's not a dead idea. I don't know how David Brent could take Michael Scott's place because it would be a little bit too much of a coincidence that a documentary crew was also following him. He was also fired for incompetence [in the U.K. Office], so we'd have to create some back story for what happened. There would be some (Read more...)

Ricky Gervais Agrees With Steve Carell’s Decision To Leave The Office

Published on July 2, 2010 By Perez Hilton

Ricky Gervais, the creator of The Office, thinks that Steve Carell made the right decision to leave The Office after next season.

He explains:

"It was of course inevitable (and sad), but I wish him all the luck in the world. He is quite possibly the nicest, hardest working man in America and it has been a joy working with him over the last six years. (And taking the piss out of him at every award show.)

It was expected of me, as executive producer, to persuade him to stay on. With syndication in full swing the more successful the show remains, the more billions we all make. It was tempting, but the truth is, I believe he is doing the right thing. He's fulfilled his contract and more, and is a huge film star now. (I knocked it on the head after 12 episodes and a Christmas special.)

I'd be lying if I said he should do more. He shouldn't. He should move on, continue to do great work, and buy a new house every time The Office is repeated somewhere. (That's what I do. Maybe I'll buy one next door to him one day. That'll (Read more...)

16 of The Ugliest Male Stars in Hollywood

Published on June 23, 2010 By Girls Talkin Smack

Ok, so looks aren’t everything – and here is the proof. Here is 16 stars who’ve made it even though they aren’t the most handsome men in Hollywood. I’m not saying that these men aren’t talented – they just don’t have it going on in the conventionally hot sense. Here they are!

Ricky Gervais