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Ricky Gervais to Host Golden Globes
While we're on the subject of awards-show hosts today, NBC has just announced that Ricky Gervais will host the previously host-less Golden Globes on Jan. 17, having semi-auditioned by being the funniest presenter/accepter at various awards shows past. With Neil Patrick Harris having brilliantly hosted the Emmys and Tonys, who's left as your dream host for the Oscars? Or did Hugh Jackman sing his way into your heart last year?
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If possible I would set my DVR right now. That has the potential to be incredibly funny. Especially b/c its the Globes which is inherently more wacky and funny than the Oscars...
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