Ricky Gervais Slams Sending Prayers To Oklahoma, Urges Tornado Relief Donations

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May 22nd, 2013

Ricky Gervais has stirred controversy by mocking celebrities and others who offered prayers in the wake of this week’s devastating Oklahoma tornado rather than money.

It began on Tuesday, when the comedian — famously an atheist — retweeted an MTV News message that read: “Beyonce, Rihanna & Katy Perry send prayers to #Oklahoma #PrayForOklahoma,” captioning it, “I feel like an idiot now… I only sent money.”

Ricky Gervais and Conan O’Brien Take Bath Together (VIDEO)

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January 10th, 2013

VIDEO

Ricky Gervais has recently posted pictures of himself taking a bath on Twitter.

On Wednesday, he convinced Conan O’Brien to join him.

Check out the video here!

Ricky Gervais In Talks To Star In The Muppets Sequel: Report

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December 17th, 2012

Ricky Gervais is reportedly in talks to star in a sequel to The Muppets.

The actor and comedian is negotiating to be the follow-up movie’s human lead, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

His role would reportedly be comparable in stature to the part played by Jason Segel in the 2011 movie, which also starred Amy Adams and Chris Cooper.

Ricky Gervais on Golden Globes: “Phew! Thank F**k That’s Over”

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January 17th, 2012

Coming off another highlight-filled turn hosting the Golden Globes, Ricky Gervais took to his blog to post his thoughts.

“Phew! Thank f**k that’s over,” he wrote, before adding, “I had a blast actually.”

Gervais called the event “by far my favourite of the three hosting stints,” although he says, “I’ve told my agent to never let me be persuaded to do it again.”