Britain's own Ricky Gervais is back to host the Golden Globes for the fourth time. He last appeared as host in 2012 - when he attracted controversy for some of his more colourful comments about the assembled Hollywood glitterati.

Speaking on the red carpet, he joked he was "looking forward to it being over.. and getting drunk".

He said broadcaster NBC had said he could "say what I want..." 

"I don't think they know what that means exactly, but I won't break any laws," he added.

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Victoria Lindrea
BBC Entertainment and Arts reporter

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Genevieve Hassan
Entertainment reporter

Welcome to our live coverage of this year’s Golden Globes awards. The stars of both the big and small screen are coming together to celebrate the best of the past year’s film and television.

Stay with us as we bring you all the red carpet glamour, before the ceremony kicks off at 01:00 GMT.