Ricky Gervais to Host Golden Globes Variety

Comedian Ricky Gervais will host the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards in January, the first time the awards have had a host since 1995, Variety reports.

Gervais, who co-created "The Office" and "Extras," is a Golden Globe winner. The show will air live on NBC on Jan. 17 from L.A.'s Beverly Hilton Hotel. Nominations will be announced Dec. 15.

-- Elizabeth Jensen