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Russell Brand

English comedian, actor, and podcaster (born 1975)

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Russell Brand: English comedian, actor, and podcaster (born 1975)
Russell Edward Brand is an English comedian, actor, presenter, activist, and campaigner. He established himself as a standup comedian and radio host before becoming a film actor. After beginning his career as a comedian and later becoming an MTV presenter in the UK, in 2004 Brand gained a role as the host of the television show Big Brother's Big Mouth, a Big Brother spin-off. He had his first major film role in British comedy St Trinian's (2007) before starring in the Hollywood comedies Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008), Get Him to the Greek (2010), Arthur (2011), and Rock of Ages (2012). He has released several stand-up specials including Scandalous (2009), Messiah Complex (2013), and Brandemic (2023). He hosted his own radio show The Russell Brand Show and also hosts the podcasts Stay Free with Russell Brand and Under the Skin with Russell Brand. He has received three British Comedy Awards and a nomination for a BAFTA Award. Over the course of his career, Brand has been the subject of frequent media coverage for issues such as his promiscuity, drug use, political views, provocative behaviour at various award ceremonies, his dismissal from MTV, and his resignation from the BBC amid a prank call controversy.

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There is "no evidence" managers were aware of allegations against Russell Brand, a Channel 4 investigation has found.
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Russell Brand has described the "appalling" allegations against him as "very, very hurtful" - as he again denied all wrongdoing.
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A man believed to be comedian Russell Brand has been questioned by police over six further historical sexual offences.
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Two more people have come forward to the BBC with allegations against Russell Brand, the corporation has said.
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Russell Brand has been accused of sexually assaulting an extra on the set of 2011 film Arthur.
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Russell Brand being investigated by second police force

Russell Brand is being investigated by a second police force following further allegations.
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Russell Brand says he is 'incredibly moved' by support of fans after sexual abuse allegations

Russell Brand has said he is "incredibly moved" by the "ongoing support" of his fans - following sexual abuse allegations against him.
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Met Police receives number of several offence allegations against Russell Brand in London and elsewhere in UK

The Metropolitan Police says it has received a number of sexual offence allegations against Russell Brand in London and elsewhere in the country.
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Russell Brand accuses government of bypassing judicial process to censor him on social media

Russell Brand has accused the government of trying to "bypass" the judicial system after his YouTube channel was demonetised in the wake of sexual abuse allegations against him.
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Russell Brand breaks his silence - telling followers it has been a 'distressing' week

Russell Brand has told his online followers it has been a "distressing" week, in a video breaking his silence after sexual assault allegations were made against him.
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All the companies that have cut ties with Russell Brand - from publisher to women's charity

A talent agency and a women's charity are among the organisations that have cut ties with Russell Brand in the past seven days.
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Russell Brand faces new allegations he 'laughed' on radio show after 'exposing himself to woman'

The BBC has said it is looking into allegations by a woman who claimed Russell Brand exposed himself to her and then laughed about it afterwards on his BBC radio show.
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Rumble refuses to demonetise Russell Brand and deems MPs' letter over advertising revenue 'disturbing'

Rumble has refused to follow in YouTube's steps and demonetise Russell Brand after claims of sexual abuse were made against him.
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Brand allegations show how 'terrible behaviour towards women was tolerated' in TV, says Channel 4 boss

Channel 4's chief executive has described the allegations made against Russell Brand as "horrendous" and said it is clear that "terrible behaviour towards women was historically tolerated" in the TV..
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Big Brother boss who worked with Russell Brand says allegations against comedian are 'depressing'

A TV executive who worked at a company that hired Russell Brand has described the allegations against the star as "depressing".
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Russell Brand Blocked From Monetizing YouTube Videos Amid Rape Allegations

YouTube is cutting off Russell Brand's cash flow in response to rape and sexual assault allegations against him -- the platform's suspended him from making money off his videos. A YouTube spokesperson..
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Suspending Brand's earnings is 'cancel culture,' says Andrew Sachs' granddaughter - but 'evidence against him is compelling'

Andrew Sachs' granddaughter Georgina Baillie has argued that YouTube suspending earnings from Russell Brand's channel is "cancel culture".
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Why are the allegations against Russell Brand only coming out now?

Four women have made allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comedian Russell Brand in a joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4's Dispatches.
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How YouTube's top stars like Russell Brand can make millions of pounds from their videos

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YouTube suspends adverts on Russell Brand's videos after comedian accused of rape and sexual assault

YouTube has suspended adverts of videos by Russell Brand after the comedian was accused of rape and sexual assault.
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Andrew Sachs' granddaughter says she 'doesn't see Russell Brand as a rapist' from her 'own experience'

Andrew Sachs' granddaughter has said that she "doesn't see Russell Brand as a rapist" from her "own experience" following a string of allegations against the comic.
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What is the age of consent in the UK - and could it be changed in wake of Russell Brand claims?

Allegations against Russell Brand - including that he entered a relationship with a 16-year-old girl when he was 30 and sexually assaulted her - have prompted calls for age of consent laws to be..
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'Vile predator': Stars' past warnings about Russell Brand resurface

Past comments about Russell Brand from high-profile women - including his ex-wife Katy Perry - have resurfaced after he was accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse.
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Russell Brand accuser claims BBC car took her from school to star's house when she was 16

One of Russell Brand's accusers has claimed a BBC car took her from school to the star's house when she was 16 years old.
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Met Police responds to Russell Brand claims - and urges sexual assault victims to contact force

The Metropolitan Police has responded to allegations against Russell Brand, saying it encourages victims of sexual assault to contact the force.
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Russell Brand Denies Allegations of Rape Ahead of Explosive Exposé

Russell Brand got ahead of explosive allegations against him -- including claims of rape -- before they hit the news ... taking to his own channel to vehemently deny wrongdoing. The comedian-actor..
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Musk and Tate join fans reacting to allegations against Russell Brand - as BBC 'urgently looking into issues'

The BBC has said it is "urgently looking into the issues raised" by allegations made against the comedian Russell Brand after he was publicly accused of rape and sexual assault.
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Russell Brand plays comedy show after rape and sexual assault allegations

Russell Brand has appeared live on stage in London hours after being publicly accused of rape and sexual assault.
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Russell Brand: From drug addict to comedy star often at the centre of controversy

Russell Brand's career has been through several different stages - from stand-up comedy and TV presenting to Hollywood films.
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Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse - allegations he denies

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse in a Sunday Times and Dispatches investigation - allegations he denies.
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Russell Brand denies 'serious criminal allegations' he claims are being made against him

Russell Brand has denied "very serious criminal allegations" that he claims will be made against him by a newspaper and TV company.
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