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Ricky Gervais is known for the brutal jibes he aimed at his celebrity peers when he hosted the Golden Globes from 2010 to 2012, again in 2016, and for the final time in 2020. “Looking at all the wonderful faces here,” Ricky declared in 2010, “reminds me of the great work that’s been done this year – by cosmetic surgeons.”Ricky’s humour, needless to say, didn’t always go down well in the room.Jennifer Lopez – whom he lampooned for passing herself off as authentically “street” – claimed to have confronted Gervais backstage.And Mel Gibson jokingly – but perhaps not that jokingly – threatened to knock him out in 2016.Ricky's devastating insight was that we don’t tune in to award ceremonies to see celebrities succeed.We watch the awards in the hope of catching the peeling plaster of an Oscar loser’s smile or when Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars last year.Ricky is both the perfect annual award host and is also the reason he will probably not be handed the Golden Globes gig again.His harshest Golden Globes insults began in 2010 when he took aim at Mel Gibson who has dealt with alcohol addiction in the past.Ricky said: “I like a drink as much as the next man.

Mel Gibson has been dropped as Co-Grand Marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade - with event organizers citing 'threats and safety' concerns in the wake of the actor's announcement.The actor, 67, who has a long history of making anti-Semitic and racist remarks, was due to appear in the Krewe of Endymion parade at the Mardi Gras event on February 18, but his inclusion was slammed by The Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council.Endymion president Dan Kelly  said in a statement on Sunday - just 24 hours after Oscar-winner Gibson was announced as  Co-Grand Marshal: 'The Krewe of Endymion has received significant feedback about our grand marshal announcement. 'Some of this commentary included threats that cause us great concern.  Not to be: Mel Gibson has been dropped as Co-Grand Marshal of the 2023 New Orleans Parade - with event organizers citing 'threats and safety' concerns in the wake of the actor's announcement (pictured 2018)'In the best interest of the safety of our riders, special guests and everyone that welcomes us on the streets, Mel Gibson will not ride as a co-Grand Marshal for our 2023 parade.' In a joint statement on Sunday, the Anti-Defamation League, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans and the Jewish Community Relations Council lauded the decision to remove the star - but questioned why he was hired in the first place.The statement read: 'Although it has been announced that Mel Gibson will no longer ride due to reported threats, ADL, the Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans, and the Greater New Orleans Rabbinic Council—are appalled that Endymion chose Mel Gibson as the parade’s 2023 Grand Marshal to begin with.

Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel has often staked out a moral high ground as he built Endeavor, most recently calling on companies doing business with Kanye West to end their relationships with the rapper after an anti-Semitic rant. In 2010, he famously cut ties with WME client Mel Gibson after racist slurs. Now, he faces a conundrum at his company’s crown jewel, UFC, whose longtime CEO Dana White was seen on a rather shocking leaked video smacking his wife on New Year’s Eve.

Mark Wahlberg showcased his musclebound torso as he rose dripping wet from the ocean during a trip to Barbados on Saturday.The 51-year-old Hollywood heartthrob has been enjoying a New Year's trip to the Caribbean destination with his family.During his latest sighting he was glimpsed surfacing from the water, his drenched swimming trunks clinging to his toned legs. Sizzling sensation: Mark Wahlberg showcased his musclebound torso as he rose dripping wet from the ocean during a trip to Barbados on SaturdayMark sported the same sculpted physique he had 30 years ago when he flashed the flesh in a sensational Calvin Klein ad campaign with Kate Moss.The Ted star accessorized with a gleaming watch and warded off the blistering rays with a stylish pair of black shades for his beach day.

EXCLUSIVE: Colin Woodell (The Flight Attendant), Nick Dillenburg (Orange Is the New Black) and Christian Zuber (The Morning Show) are the newest additions to the cast of the Apple Original Project Artemis, which Greg Berlanti is directing from Rose Gilroy’s script. 

Britney Spears on Thursday added a series of new topless shots to her Instagram account, with her husband Sam Asghari giving his candid opinion about her penchant for racy posts. The Grammy-winning singer, 41, who has 41.6 million followers on the platform, posted a series of shots in which she either had her hands or hair covering her bosoms, or strategically placed graphics of flowers and lips. Asghari, 28 - who is appearing in an upcoming film with Mel Gibson - also posted a comment on the social media site in which he said that while he doesn't personally like the posts, he defends her right to express herself as she sees fit.   The latest: Britney Spears, 41, on Thursday added a series of new topless shots to her Instagram account, with her husband Sam Asghari, 28, giving his candid opinion about her penchant for racy posts'The only person in the world that gets bullied for posting things like this,' Asghari said. 'I personally prefer she never posted these, but who am I to control someone that’s been under a microscope and been controlled their whole life.'In an extended caption, Spears said suggested to her followers that 'traveling and seeing the world' was a way to find peace in one's mental health, and that while she lives in Los Angeles, she is more comfortable when traveling abroad.

EXCLUSIVE: New York-based investment firm, Whitney Capital Partners, led by Jason Kringstein, has acquired a stake in the production and sales company Yale Entertainment.

Britney Spears' husband Sam Asghari shared a poster and clips from his latest film, Hot Seat, starring Mel Gibson.The film debuted in limited back in July, with a home video release in several other foreign territories following throughout the summer.The 28-year-old Iran-born actor - who recently appeared in a video with wife Britney Spears heading to New York City - took to Instagram on Wednesday evening to share a glimpse at the film. Poster: Britney Spears' husband Sam Asghari shared a poster and clips from his latest film, Hot Seat, starring Mel Gibson Glimpse: The 28-year-old Iran-born actor - who recently appeared in a video with wife Britney Spears heading to New York City - took to Instagram on Wednesday evening to share a glimpse at the film.'A throwback, some swat action, and a lot of bad words,' Asghari said in the post, along with a flexing emoji.The first slide featured a foreign poster for Hot Seat, which he tagged co-star Kevin Dillon, distributor Lionsgate, director James Cullen Bressack and producer Randall Emmett.

Ari Emanuel returned to his hometown today to decry “the virus of antisemitism and hate and division” that is “spreading and attacking the foundations of our culture.”

Charlize Theron has touched on the new Mad Max prequel.The 47-year-old actress told The Hollywood Reporter that 26-year-old Anya Taylor-Joy - who is playing Theron's character Imperator Furiosa in a prequel- did not contact her about the part.But the Oscar-winning beauty says she completely understands as no one wants to rub rejection in someone else's face: 'Who wants to pick up the phone and say, like, "Hey, we're going to go do this without you"?' Her phone has not rung: Charlize Theron has touched on the new Mad Max prequel. The 47-year-old actress told The Hollywood Reporter that 26-year-old Anya Taylor-Joy - who is playing Theron's character Imperator Furiosa in a prequel- did not contact her about the part Theron did it first, kind of: Mel Gibson starred in the first Mad Max film. Charlize was in the first female lead Mad Max.

Mel Gibson will not be taking the strand in Harvey Weinstein’s rape trial.

EXCLUSIVE: Kat Foster has joined the ensemble of Nadine Crocker’s Desperation Road opposite Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Ryan Hurst, Woody McClain and Pyper Braun.

EXCLUSIVE Willa Fitzgerald has joined the cast of Nadine Crocker’s Desperation Road opposite Garrett Hedlund, Mel Gibson, Ryan Hurst, Woody McClain and Pyper Braun.

Chris Evans was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive 2022 on Monday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.The 41-year-old actor accepted the award remotely from the set of his upcoming film after being introduced by former title holder Dwayne Johnson, 50.Chris was asked by Dwayne to say something sexy after gaining the title. Sexiest alive: Chris Evans, shown in July in London, was named as People's Sexiest Man Alive 2022 on Monday on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'Go vote tomorrow,' Chris said while looking into the camera ahead of the US midterm elections on Tuesday.Stephen, 58, earlier joked that Chris was a finalist for the title along with show guest John Oliver, 45, before announcing the winner.

RRR filmmaker S.S. Rajamouli made his epic for an Indian audience, but he has been gobsmacked by the global resonance of the film, which has racked up more than $132 million worldwide while ranking as India’s third highest-grossing movie of all time. RRR has made more than $11M in the U.S. sinceopening to a huge $9.5M in March at 1,200 theaters via Variance Films.

John Wick prequel series The Continental will be housed internationally on Prime Video.

Two people killed in Woodland Hills by a motorist suspected of causing a fiery crash while driving under the influence have been identified as Andrea Bullo, the owner of Malibu’s Moonshadows Restaurant, and his 13-year-old son, according to reporting from NBC4. The outlet cited friends, restaurant employees and workers who gathered last night at the eatery popular with Industry types and locals.

Sony has moved Love Again, the romantic comedy starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan and Celine Dion, to May 12, 2023. It previously had a released date of February 10.

EXCLUSIVE: Ella Thomas (NCIS: LA) has joined the cast of Desperation Road starring Garrett Hedlund (Tulsa Kings, Mudbound), Mel Gibson (Braveheart) and Willa Fitzgerlad (Reacher) and directed by Nadine Crocker (Continue). Ryan Hurst (Remember the Titans), Woody McClain (The Harder They Fall) and Pyper Braun (Country Comfort) also star.

EXCLUSIVE: Ella Thomas (NCIS: LA) has joined the cast of Desperation Road starring Garrett Hedlund (Tulsa Kings, Mudbound), Mel Gibson (Braveheart) Willa Fitzgerlad (Reacher) and directed by Nadine Crocker (Continue). Ryan Hurst (Remember the Titans), Woody McClain (The Harder They Fall) and Pyper Braun (Country Comfort) also star.

A Conservative MP has claimed calls for Scotland to break away from the United Kingdom are being driven "by the likes of Mel Gibson".