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Extra, Extra: Ricky Gervais Gets To Screw With Hollywood Some More


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Ben Yakas

Published Nov 16, 2011

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  • Despite (or perhaps because of) the controversy he drummed up last time, Ricky Gervais will host the Golden Globes again next year.
  • Deadspin discovered that the iPhone's Siri answered Bob Costas's questions better than accused child rapist Jerry Sandusky did.
  • A woman narrates a home invasion at her house to 911 as she watches on CCTV.
  • One of former Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno's convictions was thrown out on appeal.
  • Patti Smith will play three nights at the Bowery Ballroom, including New Year's Eve.
  • The DOT rejected Baruch's plan for an East 25th Street pedestrian plaza.
  • The Park Slope Food Coop is hosting a singles mixer.
  • Sorry Bradley Cooper—hipsters know that Ryan Gosling truly is the 'Sexiest Man Alive,' despite what People says.
  • A Brooklyn high school student was given probation for throwing acid on a classmate.
  • And finally, a completely reasonable proposal to help you deal with social networking after your break-up.
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