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Ricky Gervais Lands Gig As Golden Globes Host

British funnyman Ricky Gervais will host the 67th Annual Golden Globes on NBC on January 17, 2010, Access Hollywood has learned.

“Not only is this the biggest Hollywood celebration of the industry which includes both film and TV, but also an environment where I feel I can get free reign as a host,” the star and co-creator of “The Office” said in a statement. “I have resisted many other offers like this, but there are just some things you don’t turn down.”

Fans Feast On ‘Zombieland’ With $25 Million Debut

The undead are livening up the box office. Woody Harrelson’s horror comedy “Zombieland” has opened as the No. 1 movie with $25 million.

See It/Skip It: ‘Invention Of Lying,’ ‘Zombieland’ & More!

Should you rush out to the theaters this weekend or wait for the DVD?

The critics weigh in on this week’s new releases at the box office!

Seth Rogen Gets Dream Role: ‘Simpsons’ Writer

Seth Rogen has fulfilled a dream, and he’s not talking about starring in the box-office hit “Knocked Up” or playing a superhero in the upcoming “Green Hornet.”

Neil Patrick Harris Deserves A Prize Of His Own As Outstanding Host Of Emmy Awards Broadcast

 Isn’t it time to name Neil Patrick Harris to a Cabinet position as Secretary of Cool?

As host of Sunday’s prime-time Emmy broadcast, he offered up persuasive evidence that he can bring new waves of cool to the stalest of institutions — like the Emmys.

Dish Of Salt: Live Blogging The Emmys Red Carpet

Laura “Dish of Salt” Saltman blogs all of the red carpet action from the 2009 Emmy Awards.

4:32 - Kim Kardashian says to press, “I’m not doing any interviews tonight.” OK well, then why did you come to the Emmy red carpet?

4:30 - Blake Lively looks simply stunning in a red Versace gown. She says she picked it because she thought it was young and modern and loved the color.

4:20 - After I tell John Krasinski he should gain sympathy weight to go along with Pam’s pregnancy he says he’s glad I’m not writing for the show.

More…. after the jump!

Access’ 2009 Fall/Winter Movie Preview: From ‘New Moon’ To ‘Avatar’

Though the summer blockbuster season is over, that doesn’t mean Hollywood is cooling down with the weather. Access Hollywood has your look at the hottest movies of the 2009 fall and holiday seasons.

Emmy Countdown: Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick & Ricky Gervais Among Presenters For Emmy Awards

The Emmy Awards are about to open a whole new set of degrees for the Kevin Bacon game.

Bacon and his wife, Kyra Sedgwick, are slated to present together at Sunday’s ceremony. The “Footloose” actor is nominated for lead actor in a miniseries or movie for HBO’s “Taking Chance,” while Sedgwick is up for lead actress in a drama series for her role on “The Closer.”

Damon, Demons & Darwin Among Toronto Fest Offerings

 The cinema smorgasbord of the Toronto International Film Festival has something for all tastes, a place where zombies, demons and vampires share screen time with art films, Hollywood awards contenders and studio crowd-pleasers.

Vampires, Werewolves, Liars Lead Fall Film Cast

Hollywood might be telling its own life story this fall, presenting a lineup of liars, phonies, smooth talkers, bloodsuckers and greedy old men.

ROLL CALL: ‘Hills’ Star Rocks Out At KROQ’s Weenie Roast

Plus, Bradley Cooper shoots down Jennifer Aniston rumors. Heather Graham gives a guy her house key. And, Ricky Gervais heads to White House in his pajamas.

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

ROLL CALL: Hayden Panettiere — Despite Split, ‘Milo & I Are Very Close’

Plus, was the “Housewives” fight staged? Who busted Bob Barker’s ribs? And, see Jack Black and Ricky Gervais hang with costumed children’s show characters!

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!