Stephen Merchant

Lanky English comic imagines a 'better' modern America under British rule

Each week, The Daily Beast scours the cultural landscape to choose three top picks. This week, Ricky Gervais gets animated, artist Kiki Smith celebrates the lifecycle of women, and Daily Beast columnist John Avlon’s new book, Wingnuts, takes flight.

Thin-skinned celebrities, take cover: Ricky Gervais returns to host Sunday's Golden Globe Awards.