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Mark Ronson has said that the song he co-wrote for the Barbie Movie, ‘I’m Just Ken’, has helped young boys in an emotional way.The renowned producer – famed for his work with Amy Winehouse and the hit track ‘Uptown Funk’ – co-wrote the song for the soundtrack to the hit 2023 blockbuster, with leading man Ryan Gosling taking on the vocals as the character of Ken.Now, Ronson has explained how he thinks the song’s lyrics about Ken’s unrequited love for Barbie may have impacted people dealing with rejection in the real world.“I know I’ll sound like David Brent, but the song helped young boys,” he told The Times (via Music News) during a new interview, referring to the fictitious character played by Ricky Gervais.“My friend’s eight-year-old got broken up with and he said, ‘It’s OK, because Ken got broken up with by Barbie.’ The song tells boys that it’s OK to be runner-up,” he added.“The internet’s caused a level of isolation in boys and this idea of male camaraderie and sharing your feelings is a nice and unexpected thing to come out of it.”Last night, Ronson and Gosling took to the stage at the 2024 Oscars to perform the track live, following weeks of uncertainty about whether the two would perform it at the ceremony.Gosling took to the stage clad in an all-pink Barbie-inspired outfit while Ronson played the guitar. During the performance, Gosling’s cast mates Simu Liu, Ncuti Gatwa, Kingsley Ben-Adir and Scott Evans joined him to dance onstage.Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash also took part in the rendition, ripping through a guitar solo with Wolfgang Van Halen.

Stephen Merchant, known for his comedic brilliance and towering height, has become a household name both on and off screen. With a reported net worth of £26.6 million, he's cemented his status as the UK's richest comedian, surpassing industry heavyweights like Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais.

Ellie Goulding’s marriage to husband Caspar Jopling is over!

Actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred as Keith Bishop, in the UK's version of The Office, sadly passed away earlier this week.The late actor was known for being rather private and had rarely posted on social media in the years before his passing. One rare photo, which he shared on X, formerly Twitter, in 2022, showed that he had been hospitalised, and was on an IV drip, although he did not reveal the cause of this. At the time he wrote: "Bad times for me I'm afraid chums.

Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played 'Big Keith' Bishop, the oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing, saying: "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." The star previously shared his trips to hospital amid mysterious health issues. He posted on X - formerly known as Twitter - in February 2022 and shared a picture of himself in a hospital bed, hooked up to some machinery.

Ewen MacIntosh, who portrayed “Big Keith” on the UK version of The Office, has sadly passed away at the age of 50.

Ricky Gervais honored his former co-star via X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday.“Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away,” Gervais, 62 wrote. “An absolute original.

Ewen MacIntosh had been rushed to hospital two years before his tragic death.

Ricky Gervais has led tributes to The Office star Ewen MacIntosh who has died aged 50.

Alex Ritman Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith Bishop in Ricky Gervais’ original U.K. series of “The Office,” has died. He was 50.

The Office, has died at the age of 50.The news was confirmed by his management in a statement: “With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh.“His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.”The Office’s creator and star Ricky Gervais also posted a tribute to McIntosh, saying: “Extremely sad news. The very funny and very lovely Ewen Macintosh, known to many as ‘Big Keith’ from The Office, has passed away.

Ewen MacIntosh, who played lovable loser Keith in Ricky Gervais‘ seminal BBC comedy The Office, has died aged 50.

Ricky Gervais has paid tribute to The Office co-star Ewen MacIntosh after it was confirmed he has died aged 50. The actor and comedian is probably best known for having appeared in Ricky's hit sitcom The Office as Keith from its first series in 2001.

Actor and comedian Ewen MacIntosh, best known for playing Keith in The Office, has died aged 50.

Welsh actor Ewen MacIntosh, who starred in the UK's version of The Office, has died aged 50.The comedian played Keith Bishop, the slightly oddball character who worked in the accounting section, in the Ricky Gervais show which aired from 2001 to 2003.Talent management company JustRight Management posted a heartfelt message on X announcing his passing: "With great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh. His family thank all who supported him, especially Willow Green Care Home.There will be a private cremation for family & close friends soon & a celebratory memorial later in the year." His friend and former colleague Ricky Gervais also sent his condolences, describing Ewen as "very funny and very lovely". "Extremely sad news," he wrote on X.

Whitney Friedlander The Academy’s tendency to award trophies to Holocaust movies has long been whispered about — and even occasionally joked about by cheeky comedians. In 2009, shortly after Kate Winslet won a Golden Globe for her performance as a former Auschwitz guard in “The Reader,” presenter Ricky Gervais pointed to her in the audience and deadpanned, “I told ya, do a Holocaust movie; the awards come.” Winslet, who would go on to receive an Academy Award for her part in Stephen Daldry’s film, had several years earlier appeared on Gervais and Stephen Merchant’s HBO comedy “Extras” as an actor who stars in a film about the Holocaust in the hopes that it will earn her an Oscar.

Alex Ritman Since only recently opting to have a new host each year, the BAFTA Film Awards have had various big names on master of ceremonies duties including Joanna Lumley, Graham Norton, Rebel Wilson and Richard E. Grant. While all popular figures, none managed to get the public reaction of this year’s host: David Tennant.

Ricky Gervais was once a thriving pop star before he made his career in comedy.The British comedian, 62, actually moonlighted as a singer in the 1980s, forming a band called Seona Dancing.The “Office” star created the pop duo with friend Bill Macrae during their senior year at University College London in 1983.The pair was signed by London Records at the time and even released two tracks: “More to Lose” and “Bitter Heart.”In a resurfaced video, Gervais can be seen crooning his heart out in typical ’80s fashion while Macrae played the piano.“Yearly reminder that Ricky Gervais once performed a would-be New Romantic classic in front of a bunch of grade schoolers,” the account called “Terribly Awesome Covers” captioned the jaw-dropping clip.

Jody Foster and schmoozing with Michael Caine. Celebrity paintings by Townley – besidesFoster and Caine, he’s captured the likes of Brad Pitt, Samuel L. Jackson, Muhammad Ali, Lady Gaga, Matt Damon and others – sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.

The US Sun on Friday. “I would certainly show up,” the actress enthused about a possible reboot.

Kevin Hart has told critics of Dave Chappelle to simply not watch the comedian if they don’t find his material funny or entertaining.Both comedians are regular Netflix fixtures, but it’s Chappelle who frequently draws controversy for making jokes about the transgender community. His latest special for the streamer, The Dreamer, opens with a 12-minute joke in which he once again takes aim at trans people.In a new interview with The Independent, Hart discussed the current climate of stand-up comedy before offering a simple to solution to those who find Chappelle’s performances offensive.“We’re just in a time now where the microscope is significantly pointed in the direction of the comic, and what the comic is saying,” Hart said.