Now we know why Ricky Gervais has been eating less cake and writing himself into his movies -- he's hosting next year's Golden Globes! As the first person to host the ceremony since 1995, he told People he was excited for the "environment where [he] can get free reign as a host," which we all know is code for ripping on nervous and pretty celebrities. He did this at last year's show, when he poked fun at Kate Winslet's best supporting actress win for her role in The Reader and said, "What did I tell you, Winslet -- do a Holocaust movie, win an award." (She was a good sport, but we all know that's because she already won.) It also means Gervais is going to see how many times he can curse and disobey the "wrap it up" signs before Philip Berk, President of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, regrets giving him the job. Incidentally, he's now "Hollywood's Hottest Brit," (above) which I'm sure really irrates Robert Pattinson. Let's all hope Pattinson gets a seat up front at the ceremony because that's an duel even the moderators won't want to interrupt.

Tracy Morgan must feel a little bad about telling his former "Saturday Night Live" castmates to eff off. While he hasn't said sorry, his offer to hug Cheri Oteri and Chris Kattan is not to be taken lightly. Hugs are serious business, as explained in the clip above. And the therapeutic benefits of hugging include reducing the risk heart disease, easing the symptoms of Alzheimer's, and lowering blood pressure. Hugs also can have lasting benefits for your love life.

So never underestimate the power of a hug. And make sure you execute your hug properly. Not every type of hug is suited for every situation. Morgan, for example, should offer the "friend hug" to Oteri and Kattan. WikiHow explains it this way: "Approach genuinely, and make brief eye contact...Embrace strongly, and clap each other on the top of your backs. If it's an emotional moment, keep in the hugged position for a brief moment and do not clap each other's backs."

It is also very important to avoid hugging too tightly or letting go too early -- especially if you've told the person to eff off. But in some situations, a plain old hug just isn't enough. You may need a Deluxe Hug. Check it out after the jump, as well as PopEater's interview with Morgan.

Summer (or for the purpose of this post, "The Summer of Death") officially ended over a month ago. By now, we're supposed to understand and accept the rest of our lives won't have any Walter Cronkite or Michael Jackson in them. But seriously, does anybody else need a little more time to process these terrible losses? Think about how bleak our future is looking: electric guitars aren't going to get any cooler or come in any more weird shapes because their inventor, Les Paul, died in August. Dancing will never be as dirty as it once was because Patrick Swayze (whose career is profiled above) isn't around anymore. And UGH! "Crime and Punishment" might as well be "Crime and Who Cares" because we lost Dominick Dunne. (Look at that last paragraph: there are five people in it.)

Isn't there a way we can properly acknowledge each and every person we'll miss, while working to ease the grief by enjoying something delicious? Why, yes, there most certainly is a way. It's after the jump.

It's rare for a book as popular as "Where the Wild Things Are" to take this long to make it to the big screen. And it's not for a lack of trying: since the book's publication in 1963, various producers have attempted to option the book from creator Maurice Sendak. But Sendak resisted, as outsider takes tended to be too conventional -- too Hollywood -- for his beloved world. Enter Spike Jonze, whom Sendak first approached in the late '90s, convinced that the budding auteur had the right balance of humanity and vision to effectively bring the book to life. More on the experience behind "Wild Things," after the jump.

You can dress up all you like, but there is really no point anymore: Christina Hendricks, who plays the voluptuous Joan on "Mad Men," just got married. Back to sweatshirts, jeans, and baseball caps, I guess. But for those of you who still care about your appearance, you are just a Banana Republic away from a modern twist on all those glamorous suits and dresses that enthrall people every week. (It also helps if you can fill out those clothes like the lovely Hendricks and Jon Hamm.)

One key for men is the tailoring of the suit, but you cannot forget about details such as a thin tie, cuff links, and a tie clip. For the women, the cut must be conservative yet confident. Show off that hourglass, ladies. For more ideas, AskMen.com gives the rundown on what to buy from the hat to the lighter, and MarieClaire.com offers some tips on everything from the shoes to the bag.

But if all those items are a little out of your price range, there is one more option after the jump -- and it's totally free.

I love Usain Bolt (profiled above), mainly because he's tall, like me, and I'm convinced that if Shaq, Bolt, and I knew each other, we'd all be best friends. I also like him because he's an incredible athletic freak of nature. Bolt just broke his own 200- and 100-meters world records at the world championships in Berlin, and reached top speeds of over 30 miles per hour in the process. That's insanely fast. Think about it.

But there's more to Bolt than just the sports, as you can tell by the trademark (awesome) pose and dance he created to celebrate his victories; he's hilarious, too. For proof, hit "continue reading" to see Bolt striking his pose with the (troublemaking) mascot from the track meet. I just made it my new desktop background.

I've watched every episode of "The Kids in the Hall" at least 20 times. I've seen them perform live five times -- including twice when I was an undergrad and broke. I liked "Brain Candy" and no one liked "Brain Candy." (It was only a few flipper babies!) So I was pretty excited to read this morning that after many years apart, the guys are getting back together for a new TV series. I don't know about this "League of Gentlemen" business to which Scott Thompson likens their proposed new show, "Death Comes to Town." Someone should send them the DVDs of "The Mighty Boosh" to make sure they get on the right track.

Not familiar with early '90s Canadian sketch comedy troupes? Watch the biography above.

Above, "Saturday Night Live" alumnus Dan Aykroyd talks about his new line of Canadian wines. Aykroyd's a big wine connoisseur, apparently, but it's hard to take him seriously when he's wearing that bright yellow Patron Tequila hat and sunglasses, and talking about the virtues of selling cheap wine. Look, we get that it's a tough market and everything, but if I'm looking for my cheap fix, I'm still reaching for Three Buck Chuck. Sorry, Dan.

Besides, I'd feel a little weird buying wine from a guy who's known to wash down his morning shredded swine flesh and fried chicken embryos with a six-pack of beer. (Hit "continue reading" below to see what I mean.)

You cannot get into the Geek Hall of Fame without knowing every detail about every Terminator model from the movies, books, and TV series.

What's the main difference between the T1000 and the TX? Why do Terminators transport naked? How did the T1 become self-aware? How did the T800 become governor of California?

Click here for even more info on all the Terminator models, who played them, where they appeared, and such; then click "continue reading" for a trailer of "Terminator Salvation."

The World Health Organization released a map ranking global alcohol consumption, (hereafter known as the Drunken Nation Ratings), and, obviously, Ireland ranks near the top of the list, along with hard-chugging nations like Moldova and Hungary. All three countries down an impressive 13+ liters of alcohol per capita. But seriously, what did you expect from a country who puts Guinness before its castles in tourism videos (like the one above)?

Also unsurprising: Europeans like to party, while Saharan Africa and the Middle East are practically bone dry (See what I did there? PUN!). Hit "continue reading" below to see the entire map.