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UPI
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Ricky Gervais gets star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
May 31 (UPI) -- Actor, comedian, filmmaker and legendary Golden Globes host Ricky Gervais was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. "Lovely day. Got a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame, had lunch with some of my oldest friends, and just washed my shorts in the shower," Gervais posted Friday on X after the event, along with a photo of the aforementioned apparel drying in the sun on a hotel terrace. Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and writer-director-actor Christopher Guest were on hand at the dedication ceremony and paid tribute to the star and creator of The Office, Extras, Derek and After Life. "The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is honored to welcome comedian Ricky Gervais to the Hollywood Walk of Fame," Ana Martinez, Walk of Fame producer, said in a press release. "Finally, a star that will give snarky commentary every time someone walks by... I always knew we needed a comedian's touch on our famed sidewalk!" Gervais is scheduled to perform at the famed Hollywood Bowl on Saturday night.
Pink Villa
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ricky Gervais Honored with Walk of Fame Star, Sparks Controversy with Sarcastic Speech
Comedian Ricky Gervais was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday. The 63-year-old British star of The Office posed proudly at the Los Angeles landmark. He was dressed casually in a black T-shirt, jeans, and sunglasses. During his acceptance speech, Gervais expressed surprise at receiving the honour and joked about being among the many famous names on the boulevard. However, his remarks took a controversial turn when he referenced stars like Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle — all of whom have faced serious allegations in the past. 'Thank you so much for this honour. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club,' Gervais said, as reported by Variety. 'And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know? Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Fatty Arbuckle.' While only Cosby was convicted, and later had the conviction overturned, all three figures have been embroiled in legal controversies. Gervais's comments sparked concern over his decision to highlight these particular names during the celebratory moment. Known for his sharp humour and no-holds-barred style, Gervais opened his speech with typical sarcasm: 'Wow, this is a huge surprise. I never thought I'd win this today.' He added, jokingly, that he didn't dress up because he no longer had a suit that fit. Gervais also acknowledged his comedic style, saying his job is 'not being very good at taking things too seriously,' even as he attempted to strike a more serious tone. This isn't the first time Gervais has stirred controversy. His 2020 Golden Globes monologue was widely discussed for taking aim at Hollywood elites, 'woke' celebrities, and figures like Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew. Despite criticism, Gervais remained unapologetic. Following the Golden Globes backlash, he thanked fans for their support, stating, 'Makes jokes, not war.'
News18
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Kylie Jenner, Timothee Chalamet Can't Stop Kissing During Knicks Game
The insider also mentioned that Kylie, who has 7-year-old Stormi and 3-year-old Aire with rapper Travis Scott, might consider expanding her family with Timothée. Kylie thinks Timothée is great with her kids and has told her closest friends that she would love to have another baby with him someday. Additionally, even when Kylie and Timothée are not physically together, they keep in touch by texting each other. Kylie's friends joke that they can tell when she's texting him because she smiles and blushes while looking at her phone. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have been dating for nearly two years. Their relationship first gained attention in 2023 when they appeared together on the red carpet at the 70th David di Donatello Awards in Rome. They kept their romance private until they began making public appearances together, including attending high-profile events like the 2025 Golden Globes, BAFTA Awards, and Oscars. Their relationship was met with mixed reactions from fans initially. However, their fans now seem to steadily approve of their relationship.
Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ricky Gervais risks cancellation over eyebrow-raising Walk of Fame award speech
Comedian, Ricky Gervais, has been awarded a coveted Hollywood Walk of Fame Award in Los Angeles, but risked getting cancelled when he made a speech accepting the honour Ricky Gervais risked getting cancelled on Friday when he accepted a prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame award. The outspoken comedian, 63, was bestowed the honour for his services to the entertainment world and posed proudly for snaps with his very own star on Hollywood Boulevard at the iconic landmark in Los Angeles. Dressed casually, sporting a black T-shirt, jeans, trainers and sunglasses, The Office star admitted he was "surprised" to be part of the Walk of Fame, which boasts a number of huge A-listers from the past and present. However, risking the honour with a follow-up statement, Ricky made a joke about being grateful to join some of the legends memorialised on the boulevard as he referenced Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby and Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle — all of whom have faced accusations of sexual assault. "Thank you so much for this honour. It's a genuine thrill to be part of such an exclusive club," Ricky said, reports Variety. He continued: "And just looking around earlier at all the other stars, absolute icons, you know? Michael Jackson, Bill Cosby, Fatty Arbuckle." All three men went to trial for their alleged crimes, but only The Cosby Show star, Cosby, was convicted for sexual assault – but later had the conviction overturned – while Jackson was acquitted over molestation allegations and Arbuckle was acquitted of rape and manslaughter. Ricky, who left the Golden Globes audience skewered in 2020 when he made 'woke' jokes about Jeffrey Epstein, Harvey Weinstein and Prince Andrew, began his speech, saying: "Wow, this is a huge surprise. I never thought I'd win this today." Unfolding a piece of paper, he went on: "I haven't even prepared a speech or anything. I should firstly apologize for how I'm dressed. This isn't me trying to be cool or disrespectful to the establishment. This is me not having a suit that fits anymore." He later joked about how his job is to be "not very good at taking things too seriously" and delivered his controversial comments about the company he was keeping on the Walk of Fame despite saying he was "going to try and be serious". Ricky is no stranger to a raised eyebrow with his speeches and left the Golden Globes audience in 2020 open-mouthed with his controversial delivery. Hosting the ceremony for the fifth time, the comedian went off on an eight-minute monologue criticising various aspects of Hollywood, bringing in issues of racism, the Epstein scandal and finishing the speech with a jab at every 'woke' celebrity that tries to lecture the world as they're receiving the awards. Ricky was slammed by many celebrities the morning after the awards, with several accusing the After Life star of being 'cruel' and 'unkind' as he poked fun at the toast of Tinseltown. However, responding to criticism on Twitter, now X, the comic said: "Thank you for all your amazing comments about my Golden Globes monologue. Best reaction ever, that means a lot to me. "I had a blast but thank f*** it's over so I can get back to my real job of editing #AfterLife2 and touring #SuperNature. Makes jokes not war."
CNBC
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CNBC
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning 'M*A*S*H' actress, dies at 87
Loretta Swit, the Emmy-winning actress most well-known for her leading role on "M*A*S*H," has died, her representatives said Friday. She was 87. Swit died at her home in New York City just after noon Friday, her team said in a statement, citing a police report. It is suspected she died of natural causes, but a report from the coroner's office is still pending. Swit portrayed the quick-witted Maj. Margaret Houlihan on one of TV's most honored series and collected a number of awards for the "M*A*S*H" role, including two Emmys. She was nominated for 10 Emmys and four Golden Globes. Her sensuous, sensitive, comedic character was also known as "Hot Lips." The TV series, which aired from September 1972 to February 1983, followed the staff of an Army hospital during the Korean War. Swit starred in all seasons of "M*A*S*H" alongside Alan Alda, Jamie Farr and Larry Linville. Swit and Alda were the two longest-running actors on the comedy-drama. Its series finale, on Feb. 28, 1983, was two-and-a-half hours long and had more than 100 million viewers — the most of any scripted TV series ever. Swit was born Loretta Jane Szwed on Nov. 4, 1937, in Passaic, New Jersey, to Polish immigrants. She went to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before kick-starting her career with years of touring. She got her first on-screen acting credits in the late 1960s, with "Gunsmoke," "Hawaii Five-O," "Mission Impossible" and "Bonanza." She was cast in "M*A*S*H" in 1972 — her big break. Swit had more than 25 TV movie credits, her team said, including the role of Chris Cagney in the original "Cagney and Lacey," but she didn't appear in the series because she was filming "M*A*S*H" at the time, her representative said. She also had roles in "Games Mother Never Taught You," "Hell Hath No Fury," "The Execution," "Dreams of Gold," and "A Killer Among Friends." Swit also tried her hand on stage. She made her Broadway debut in "Same Time, Next Year" in 1975 and appeared in more than 1,200 performances of "Shirley Valentine," which earned her the Sarah Siddons Award, the most prestigious theater award in Chicago, according to her team. Swit also appeared in a number of TV musical specials, including "The Muppet Show" and the Broadway musical "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's Superman." Her success on TV landed Swit film roles alongside major actors, including "Freebie and the Bean" with James Caan and Alan Arkin, "S.O.B." with Julie Andrews," "Race with the Devil" with Peter Fonda and "Forrest Warrior" with Chuck Norris, among others. Swit, who loved animals as much as she did the arts, her rep said, had a wildlife series on Discovery. "Those Incredible Animals" was shown twice a week for five years in more than 30 countries. She founded the SwitHeart Animal Alliance "to prevent cruelty and end animal suffering, to promote and cooperate with numerous nonprofit organizations and programs that protect, rescue, train, and care for animals and preserve their habitat," her rep said in the statement." She created and sold both a coloring book and a perfume to raise money for the animal alliance and other animal-related nonprofits and causes, and won a number of awards recognizing her efforts to help animals and their habitats.
