The Winners (and Losers) of the 2011 Golden Globe Awards!

I thought the 2011 Golden Globes was a roaring success, hosted once again by Ricky Gervais, who kicked off the event with some great commentary on some of the more terrible nominees like The Tourist. However, this year the British funnyman barely managed to walk the fine line between some totally offensive jokes to laughworthy quips.

On top of that we were often left wondering why Gervais would inexplicably disappear for huge chunks of time, unlike in 2010 when his presence seemed to dominate the podium for most of the whole show.

Had Ricky seriously pi**ed somebody off this time around?! I think so…

Even my pal, CNN’s Piers Morgan tweeted curiously:“Gervais not seen for an hour now. #whatthehellhappened.” Followed up by: “Where is Ricky Gervais? Seriously.”

Perhaps it was this comment that might have him in hot water with some of Hollywood’s elite, when he said: “Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor - two heterosexual actors pretending to be gay, so the complete opposite of some famous scientologists then,” Gervais said before adding, “My lawyers helped me with the wording of that joke. They’re not here.”

You could hear the shock reaction pouring from the audience as they gasped at his slanderous humor. Gervais is a very funny guy indeed, but attacking religion or sexuality should never be up for laughs, I personally feel he went a bit too far this time. I had visions of the comedian being reprimanded backstage for his unwarranted remarks, at least that would explain his disappearing act!

After Gervais finally returned to our screens appearing slightly ‘subdued’ Piers continued his tweeting with, “Re Ricky “MIA” Gervais – blimey, hope this isn’t what they do to all Brits on TV in America. #bitesnails.” Well, let’s certainly hope not, eh Piers!

The big winner of the night was The Social Network, picking up four awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Screenplay and Best Score.

Glee stole the show on the TV side, taking home Best Television Series – Comedy or Musical, while Jane Lynch and Chris Colfer received best supporting actress and actor wins.

Robert De Niro accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement from Matt Damon for his performances in movies such as Taxi Driver, The Godfather, Part II and Goodfellas. The actor joked that his less noted films such as Frankenstein, Jacknife, and Little Fockers were missing from the presentation reel.

Michael Douglas looked well on the road to recovery and received a standing ovation as he took to the stage to present the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Drama.

Douglas, pictured (right) posing with his gorgeous wife Catherine Zeta Jones, and another happy couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, won huge laughs from the audience when he joked about his warm reception, he said: “There’s got to be an easier way to get a standing ovation.

Thank you all very much. I’m really very, very happy to be here tonight.”

Aww, and we were happy to see you there too Michael!

Here’s the complete list of winners…

TELEVISION

Drama Series: Boardwalk Empire

Musical or Comedy Series: Glee

Actor, Drama: Steve Buscemi, Boardwalk Empire

Actress, Drama: Katey Sagal, Sons of Anarchy

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Jim Parsons, The Big Bang Theory

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Laura Linney, The Big C

Miniseries or Movie: Carlos

Actress, Miniseries or Movie: Claire Danes, Temple Grandin

Actor, Miniseries or Movie: Al Pacino, You Don’t Know Jack

Supporting Actor, TV Series, Miniseries or Movie: Chris Colfer, Glee

Supporting Actress, TV Series, Miniseries or Movie: Jane Lynch, Glee

MOTION PICTURES

Drama: The Social Network

Musical or Comedy: The Kids Are All Right

Director: David Fincher, The Social Network

Actor, Drama: Colin Firth, The King’s Speech

Actress, Drama: Natalie Portman, Black Swan

Actor, Musical or Comedy: Paul Giamatti, Barney’s Version

Actress, Musical or Comedy: Annette Bening, The Kids Are All Right

Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, The Fighter

Supporting Actress: Melissa Leo, The Fighter

Original Score: Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, The Social Network

Original Song: “You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me” (written by Diane Warren), Burlesque

Foreign Language Film: In a Better World  Animated Film: Toy Story 3

Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, The Social Network

MORE: Best & Worst of the Golden Globes  Paul Drinkwater/NBC

HONORARY

Cecil B. DeMille Lifetime Achievement Award: Robert De Niro

Brangelina Enjoy a Jolie Good Night Out in Paris!

It’s always nice for a married couple in love to enjoy each other’s company, which is a rarity for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

They are one of Hollywood’s biggest couples and with their busy lifestyles and six children to take care of, nights out alone don’t come around to often.

But while the stunning pair was in Paris, they found time to rekindle their flame with an intimate dinner at the Michelin-starred restaurant, Guy Savoy.

And you’d have to agree, that they looked very happy together as they left the restaurant… well they might not get to have another night out together for a while, what with Christmas vastly approaching but at least the couple can say… “We’ll always have Paris”

James Bond has a Date with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo!

Although we will not be seeing Daniel Craig as James Bond again anytime soon, due to MGM’s bankruptcy, Craig fans will still be able to get their dose of the British actor in the upcoming Hollywood remake of the popular Swedish film, The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, as first reported by Deadline New York. Craig is rumored to have beaten out George Clooney, Johnny Depp, and Brad Pitt for the lead role.

Originally a novel by late Swedish author and journalist Stieg Larsson titled Män som hatar kvinnor (which literally translates to “Men Who Hate Women”), the story follows a middle-aged journalist, Mikael Blomkvist (Craig), as he investigates the mysterious disappearance of a girl who went missing forty years earlier at the age of sixteen.  The story is the first of three that make up what is called The Millenium Trilogy. The next two books in the series are titled respectively The Girl Who Played With Fire and The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest.

If Sony Pictures Entertainment goes forward with adapting all three Millenium books into films, Craig will be the first Bond actor to have been featured as the lead character in two separate movie franchises. The rest of the cast of the American version of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo has not been announced yet, but the film has been slated for release on December 21, 2011.

Congratulations to Mr. Craig for winning the highly coveted role!