Ricky Gervais Lands Gig As Golden Globes Host

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- 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." (link)