News about Ricky Gervais

Reader's Digest has been forced to close its door after 86 years in operations, due to ongoing 'financial pressures'. Eva Mackevic, the current editor-in-chief, heart wrenchingly made the announcement on LinkedIn yesterday evening that the British edition has 'come to an end' due to the 'unforgiving magazine publishing landscape'. The iconic magazine, which amassed interviews with world leaders, acting legends and music icons in its almost 1,200 issues, will 'cease trading immediately'. She wrote: 'Unfortunately, the company just couldn't withstand the financial pressures of today's unforgiving magazine publishing landscape and has ceased to trade.'

The title, which in its heyday in the 1950s took on the tobacco companies about the links between smoking and lung cancer, has now ceased to trade in Britain. In an honest and heartfelt tribute, the iconic magazine's editor-in-chief Eva Mackevic said 'the company just couldn't withstand the financial pressures of today's unforgiving magazine publishing landscape'. The closure comes 14 years after it fell into administration because of a £125m pension fund deficit. The struggling magazine was rescued by Better Captiol before it was sold again in 2014 to venture capitalist Mike Luckwell, who made millions from the TV company behind Bob the Builder.

The broadcaster, 67, has enjoyed an impressive 40 year long career in comedy, and during an appearance on Loose Women on Wednesday he confessed he doesn't believe cancel culture has negatively effected the industry.  As panellist Coleen Nolan asked whether he finds it more difficult making jokes in the age we are now in, he admitted: 'The things that we are supposedly not allowed to say I don't want to say anyway.'

Rufus Sewell has talked about playing Prince Andrew in his Netflix's latest drama, Scoop. When faced with the possibility of criticism and repercussions of playing as the prince, the holiday actor, 56, admitted that 'F*** it, I'm not gonna get a knighthood anyway.' He also admitted that he was inspired by Ricky Gervais' iconic character from The Office, David Brent, when speaking to The Mirror.

With a scruffy white beard and hair-do, this iconic actor appears to be unrecognizable in upcoming ITV drama series Passenger. He's best known for his role in Shameless, and he's looking worlds away from his typical clean-shaven self. The TV star has straggly short hair, large bags under his eyes, and has been smocked with special effects make-up to age him ten years.

Ricky Gervais has been compelled to abandon plans to build a new extension at his $3 million riverside home. The award-winning comedian and actor David Brent, 62, wanted to add a third bedroom to the Buckinghamshire home. Nonetheless, Gervais was dissatisfied with the proposals from his local parish council, who said they were "inappropriate" for the area.

Hollywood is a twitter from early January to mid-March. In La La Land, it's awards season. A pair of stylists fly in a preview of gowns for the 'female actors' (which I also reject in favour of the gracious and feminine 'actress' as well as some of the more flamboyant'male actors.' The make-up and hair specialists, nail technicians, and facialists all followed the stylists. They arrive from New York, Paris, and London, working frantically to make their client the epitome of glamour, not glamour, but instead beauty and 'trendiness,' rather than glamour.

Robots will not be able to rule the world any time soon, and you will be relieved to learn that robots will not be ruled by the world any time soon. They can barely concentrate on a half-intelligent conversation. Comedian Geoff Norcott visited a Cornish tech company and met a humanoid called Ameca for his investigation Is University Really Worth It? (BBC2) She turned out to be a bit of a flirt. 'You're in a playful mood,' Ameca says.' (Geoff had remarked on her eyebrows.) Geoff: 'Why do you think I'm in a playful mood?' Ameca: You're speaking Welsh,' he says. 'It's a lovely word.' (Flirty, if modestly patronizing).

An American expat in Australia claims to have cracked the code on why 'everyone hates Americans.' Tay Marin has lived Down Under for six years and had a harsh reality check when she first moved away from home. To her fellow Americans, she said, 'You have no idea how the rest of the world views us.'

Stephen Merchant was named the UK's richest comedian in September 2023, edging out Peter Kay and Ricky Gervais' likes. After co-writing the British version of The Office with Gervais, the actor came to prominence. But how much is Stephen Merchant actually worth and how long has he been in a relationship? Here's what you need to hear about his fortune and his friendship with actress Mircea Monroe.

Ricky Gervais grimaced out on Wednesday as he was seen for the first time since the death of Ewen MacIntosh. After his shock death was announced on Wednesday morning, the actor and comedian, 62, led the heartfelt tributes to The Office actor and comedian. Ewen, the best known as 'Big Keith' in Ricky's hit BBC sitcom The Office, died at the age of 50, but no reason has been given.

EXCLUSIVE: MacIntosh, a 50-year-old actor who died on film Harvey Greenfield's Running Late in August 2021, with the film's UK premiere at the Northampton Film Festival next month. The film's producer, Jonnie Howard, told MailOnline that the Office actor gave a "truly scene-stealing appearance" in the short, which is based on a hugely successful one-man play first seen at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019. MacIntosh's priest is seen trying to read a eulogy from his tablet during a churchyard funeral before the device plays a chirpy version of Handel's Hallelujah Chorus.

The actor who played Keith Bishop (right) in the original UK version of the series died at the age of 50, prompting a flurry of tributes and memories from fans and other acquaintances. The selfie (left) was posted by MacIntosh to X, formerly Twitter, on February 6, 2022, just three weeks after he had appeared in Office co-star Ricky Gervais' third and final film After Life. The photograph showed him shirtless in a hospital bed attached to monitoring equipment. 'Bad times for me,' He wrote. 'I'm afraid chums,'" she said. Stat (sic) is the most popular out there,' with a thumbs-up emoji.

Despite fitting the description exactly, the actor, who played Keith, a scotch egg-loving accountant with a monotone answerphone message, was passed over. MacIntosh's agent revealed today that he died on February 19 at the age of 50 after two years of poor health. Fans of The Office are remembering MacIntosh for his deathpan appearance, making him one of the show's most beloved characters. MacIntosh's co-stars Ricky Gervais and Martin Freeman suffered to break into bigger acting roles after the show ended in 2003.

MacIntosh, a British egg-loving accountant who died on Monday in Ricky Gervais' BBC sitcom, which became a hit comedy classic when it first appeared on televisions 23 years ago. After Life, Miranda, and Little Britain, the Welsh actor, who appeared on British comedies like After Life, Miranda, and Little Britain, had posted a snapshot of himself in hospital in February 2022 and told his fans that he was having 'bad times.' He's just not recovered from 'poor health'. Despite The Office's blitz, MacIntosh was declared bankrupt in 2016. After this, major actor roles were limited, and Keith went on to find a new source of income, making original videos as Keith on YouTube.com. 'Ewen was a brilliant actor and an even better human being,' the actor's talent company JustRight Management told MailOnline today.' He made people laugh and had such a positive attitude.' He touched the lives of many people who came into contact with him. The 'Ewen suffered from ill health for the past two years and died peacefully on February 19 from unexplained causes.'

After his death at the age of 50, Lizzie Cundy paid tribute to The Office's Ewen MacIntosh. After appearing as impenet, Scotch egg loving accountant Keith Bishop in the legendary Ricky Gervais sitcom The Office, the Welsh actor became a household name. And Lizzie, 55, recalled her own fond memories of being with MacIntosh after being cast in a lighthearted music video for Chris Rea's holiday tune Driving Home For Christmas.

Tributes have pour in for the 'beloved comedy genius', who was best known for his role in Ricky Gervais' hit sitcom. JustRight Management confirmed the tragic news: 'We're sad to learn the peaceful death of our beloved comedy genius Ewen MacIntosh'. 'His family, and especially Willow Green Care Home, are grateful for his help.' The Office's founder, Gervais, was among the tributes, who expressed sadness on X.' The incredibly funny and lovely Ewen Macintosh, also known as 'Big Keith' from The Office, has died. An absolute original. ' 'Ita's apologies to you,' In February 2022, MacIntosh had posted a snapshot of himself in hospital, in which he described his "poor times" as the cause.

Keith Bishop, MacIntosh's deadpan account worker, was one of the most memorable characters in the series developed and written by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The man dubbed a "beloved comedy genius" by fans of The Office and also appearing in other well-known comedies such as Little Britain, Miranda, and After Life, among other popular comedies. In lieu of munching Scotch eggs, crashing attempts at an appraisal by Gervais' David Brent, and dressing up as Ali G. This week, MailOnline explores some of the Keith scenes that have captured fans.

Ewen MacIntosh started in market study but hoped to make it to the entertainment industry before his role as The Office's legendary Keith Bishop changed his life. Tributes have pour in to the 'beloved comedy genius' who appeared on the Ricky Gervais' hit sitcom after his death at the age of 50.

Ewen Mackintosh, a retired office star whose death was confirmed this morning, had battles with his health in recent years. Mackintosh's role as the deadpan accountant 'Big Keith' Bishop in Ricky Gervais' classic sitcom earned him a following. He shared a snapshot of himself in hospital in February 2022, prompting the use of a cannula and intravenous drips. 'Bad times for me, I'm afraid chums,' he tweeted. 'Be safe out there.'

As his shock death was announced on Wednesday, Ricky Gervais has led the actors in ode to The Office's Ewan MacIntosh. Keith Bishop, the actor and comedian who appeared in The Office, has died at the age of 50, but his cause of death has not been revealed. Ricky, who appeared as David Brent in the sitcom, paid a heartfelt tribute on X, formerly known as Twitter.

When the office first appeared on BBC2 in 2001, it became a comedy legend. The mockumentary followed employees at fictional paper company Wernham Hogg in Slough, who gave the names of founders Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, as well as actor Martin Freeman. It also gave rise to a smash-hit American version, catapulting Steve Carrell and John Krasinski to fame.

On Sunday, Sophie Ellis-Bextor performed a show-stopping rendition of her iconic Noughties hit Murder On the Dancefloor at the 2024 British Academy Film Awards. After being included in Emerald Fennell's acclaimed film Saltburn, the hitmaker's song soared back to the top of the charts last year. Sophie wowed in a black and orange puffball gown as she took the stage at London's Royal Festival Hall.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor attended the 77th EE British Academy Film Awards held at the Royal Festival Hall on Sunday, pulling out all the stops. In a sheer black gown, the singer, 44, put on a show-stopping display, with individual petals on the sleeves and hem. She wore a nude bodysuit encrusted in diamonds underneath, leaving her long legs bare and on display.