Comedy writer says Russell Brand had a ‘reputation’ for getting ‘nasty’ if women ‘wouldn’t sleep with him’
1 year, 3 months ago

Comedy writer says Russell Brand had a ‘reputation’ for getting ‘nasty’ if women ‘wouldn’t sleep with him’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A comedian and writer who worked with Russell Brand has said the embattled star had a “reputation” for responding badly if women refused to sleep with him. A joint investigation released on 16 September by Channel 4, The Sunday Times and The Times alleged Brand, 48, had raped, sexually harassed and been abusive towards four women between 2006 and 2013. If you have information in relation to the allegations against Russell Brand that you would like to share with The Independent’s reporting team, please email [email protected] Cole Parker appeared on BBC Newsnight on Friday to speak about the Get Him to the Greek star. warn them about him, things like people go back to his house and they fool around and then if they didn’t want to go all the way, he had a reputation for sometimes getting angry or a bit nasty if people wouldn’t sleep with him the first time,” Parker claimed.

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Comedian Russell Brand is spotted with his growing family for the first time since rape accusations made against him: Star, 48, sported £1,400 cardigan on visit to upmarket Tebay services with wife La
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Comedian Russell Brand is spotted with his growing family for the first time since rape accusations made against him: Star, 48, sported £1,400 cardigan on visit to upmarket Tebay services with wife La

Daily Mail  

Russell Brand was spotted with his growing family at a motorway service station amid a police probe into rape claims against him. The comedian, 48, was seen at upmarket Tebay services on the M6 in Cumbria with wife Laura Gallacher, 36, and their children It is the first time he has been seen with his family since four women publicly …

Noel Fielding and Russell Brand made ‘horrendous’ rape jokes, Lily Allen says
1 year, 1 month ago

Noel Fielding and Russell Brand made ‘horrendous’ rape jokes, Lily Allen says

The Independent  

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What are the allegations against Russell Brand?
1 year, 3 months ago

What are the allegations against Russell Brand?

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional …

BBC says reporting on Russell Brand allegations has been ‘proportionate’ and ‘fair’ following complaints
1 year, 3 months ago

BBC says reporting on Russell Brand allegations has been ‘proportionate’ and ‘fair’ following complaints

The Independent  

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Russell Brand latest video: Met Police investigating sexual offence claims as comedian starts new Rumble live stream
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand latest video: Met Police investigating sexual offence claims as comedian starts new Rumble live stream

The Independent  

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Kristen Bell comments about Russell Brand resurface after sex abuse allegations: ‘He was intimidated’
1 year, 3 months ago

Kristen Bell comments about Russell Brand resurface after sex abuse allegations: ‘He was intimidated’

The Independent  

Sign up for the Independent Women email for the latest news, opinion and features Get the Independent Women email for free Get the Independent Women email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Shortly after the release of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall," Kristen Bell told interviewers …

Sharon Osbourne condemns Russell Brand comments to Rod Stewart and Bob Geldof
1 year, 3 months ago

Sharon Osbourne condemns Russell Brand comments to Rod Stewart and Bob Geldof

The Independent  

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Russell Brand is evolving his next gig: Cult leader
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand is evolving his next gig: Cult leader

Salon  

In response to allegations of sexual assault, comedian Russell Brand issued an absolutely bonkers denial video last week. Recorded in the style of the anti-establishment guru he's shoehorned his way into being — a dead-eyed stare delivered direct-to-camera, plus excessive hand-gesturing — Brand refers to his past as a problem of promiscuity. Worse, suggesting that the past must be buried …

Russell Brand ‘exposed himself to woman then joked about it on Radio 2 show’
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand ‘exposed himself to woman then joked about it on Radio 2 show’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She said he called her Betty, then allegedly said: “Well, I’m gonna f*** you.” “And …

‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ working with Met on Russell Brand allegations
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Jimmy Savile police unit’ working with Met on Russell Brand allegations

The Independent  

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Piers Morgan asked Russell Brand ‘sexual predator’ question in 2006
1 year, 3 months ago

Piers Morgan asked Russell Brand ‘sexual predator’ question in 2006

The Independent  

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Sean Lock said he ‘hates’ Russell Brand and ‘fears’ his daughters ‘will bring somebody like that home’ in viral clip
1 year, 3 months ago

Sean Lock said he ‘hates’ Russell Brand and ‘fears’ his daughters ‘will bring somebody like that home’ in viral clip

The Independent  

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Russell Brand’s father jumps to his defence over ‘unproven’ sexual abuse allegations
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand’s father jumps to his defence over ‘unproven’ sexual abuse allegations

The Independent  

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Russell Brand: A career in comedy defined by darkness and delusions
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand: A career in comedy defined by darkness and delusions

The Independent  

Over the course of two decades in the spotlight, the British stand-up and presenter Russell Brand has put forward many different personas to the public. open image in gallery Russell Brand has says he “absolutely refutes” the allegations against him His stand-up shows acquired a reputation for chaos, as he would often perform while high: “releasing locusts, cutting up pigs’ …

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims
1 year, 3 months ago

YouTube suspends Russell Brand from making money off the streaming site after sex assault claims

Associated Press  

LONDON — YouTube said Tuesday that Russell Brand will no longer make money from the video streaming site after several women made allegations of sexual assault against the comedian-turned-influencer. YouTube said monetization of Brand’s account, which has 6.6 million subscribers, has been suspended “following serious allegations against the creator.” “This decision applies to all channels that may be owned or …

Russell Brand faces new allegation as Met speak to ‘sexual assault victim’
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand faces new allegation as Met speak to ‘sexual assault victim’

The Independent  

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Channel 4 boss praises ‘brave and important’ Dispatches show about Russell Brand
1 year, 3 months ago

Channel 4 boss praises ‘brave and important’ Dispatches show about Russell Brand

The Independent  

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Russell Brand jokes about raping a woman in resurfaced podcast interview
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand jokes about raping a woman in resurfaced podcast interview

The Independent  

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UK police urged to investigate sex assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand
1 year, 3 months ago

UK police urged to investigate sex assault allegations against comedian Russell Brand

The Independent  

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Russell Brand went to rehab after ‘do-gooders’ convinced him his sexual behaviour could ‘damage his career’
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand went to rehab after ‘do-gooders’ convinced him his sexual behaviour could ‘damage his career’

The Independent  

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Russell Brand faces further claims as more women reportedly come forward
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand faces further claims as more women reportedly come forward

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Brand, 48, vehemently denies the allegations, which also includes claims of controlling, abusive and …

Media bosses must be upfront about what they knew of Russell Brand’s alleged behaviour
1 year, 3 months ago

Media bosses must be upfront about what they knew of Russell Brand’s alleged behaviour

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Other accusers may come forward, while …

Alex Jones says Russell Brand is being accused of rape because he’s ‘fighting globalists’
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Jones says Russell Brand is being accused of rape because he’s ‘fighting globalists’

The Independent  

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Why I’m not surprised by the Russell Brand allegations
1 year, 3 months ago

Why I’m not surprised by the Russell Brand allegations

The Independent  

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Russell Brand: In Plain Sight review – Dispatches film serves as grim indictment of celebrity power
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand: In Plain Sight review – Dispatches film serves as grim indictment of celebrity power

The Independent  

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More women come forward to accuse Russell Brand after sex allegations as BBC launches 'urgent' probe and Channel 4 pulls shows featuring the comedian with Netflix urged to follow
1 year, 3 months ago

More women come forward to accuse Russell Brand after sex allegations as BBC launches 'urgent' probe and Channel 4 pulls shows featuring the comedian with Netflix urged to follow

Daily Mail  

After Russell Brand was hit with accusations of rape and sexual assault, more women have come forward with allegations about how he has treated them, it has emerged. The Times and Sunday Times claim 'several women' have come forward with undisclosed allegations about Brand's behaviour during the early 2000s in wake of their joint investigation with Channel 4 which was …

British comedian and actor Russell Brand faces sexual assault allegations: Reports
1 year, 3 months ago

British comedian and actor Russell Brand faces sexual assault allegations: Reports

India TV News  

Comedian, actor, and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of sexual assault allegations from four women who knew him when he was at the peak of his fame. Russell Brand began his career as a comedian and later became an MTV presenter in the U.K., in 2004. He even hosted his own radio show The Russell Brand Show and …

Investigations launched after ‘serious’ allegations made against Russell Brand
1 year, 3 months ago

Investigations launched after ‘serious’ allegations made against Russell Brand

The Independent  

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Production company launches inquiry over allegations Russell Brand ‘used staff as pimps’
1 year, 3 months ago

Production company launches inquiry over allegations Russell Brand ‘used staff as pimps’

The Independent  

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Entertainment industry missed opportunities to ‘do right thing’ in wake of Russell Brand scandal
1 year, 3 months ago

Entertainment industry missed opportunities to ‘do right thing’ in wake of Russell Brand scandal

The Telegraph  

The Foreign Secretary has said that opportunities to “do the right thing” have been missed in the wake of the Russell Brand scandal. James Cleverly said the entertainment industry has questions to answer on a wider scale after the comedian was accused of a rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse in a period spanning seven years. While he did not …

British actor-comedian Russell Brand denies media allegations of sex assaults
1 year, 3 months ago

British actor-comedian Russell Brand denies media allegations of sex assaults

The Hindu  

British comedian and actor Russell Brand has denied any criminal wrongdoing as the Sunday Times newspaper reported four women had accused him of sexual assaults, including rape, during a seven-year period when he was at the height of his fame. Brand, 48, the former husband of U.S. singer Katy Perry, issued a denial to unspecified "very serious criminal allegations" hours …

Comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault published by three UK news organizations
1 year, 3 months ago

Comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault published by three UK news organizations

Associated Press  

LONDON — Three British news organizations reported Saturday that comedian and social influencer Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and abuse based on allegations from four women who knew him over a seven-year period at the height of his fame. The Sunday Times, The Times of London and Channel 4’s “Dispatches” said that one woman alleged she …

Russell Brand shares video denying criminal allegations about his misconduct
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand shares video denying criminal allegations about his misconduct

Hindustan Times  

English comedian and actor Russell Brand has shared videos across his social media handles where he can be seen denying the allegation of his alleged criminal behaviour that is to be published by two “mainstream” publications in the UK. Russell claimed that the letters contained “astonishing attacks” on his character as well as “very serious” criminal allegations about his well-known …

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault; star ‘absolutely’ denies claims
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assault; star ‘absolutely’ denies claims

LA Times  

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assault and other abusive behavior during the height of his Hollywood fame. In a joint investigation published Saturday by the Times of London and “Dispatches,” a news program on Britain’s Channel 4, numerous women allege that they were sexually assaulted by Brand between 2006 and 2013, during which time …

Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual abuse
1 year, 3 months ago

Russell Brand accused of rape and sexual abuse

The Telegraph  

Russell Brand has been accused of a rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse in a period spanning seven years and during the height of his fame. If anyone believes they have been the victim of a sexual assault, no matter how long ago it happened, we would encourage them to contact police.” Just hours before the allegations were due to …

How did Russell Brand go from stand-up stardom to peddling YouTube conspiracy theories?
2 years, 9 months ago

How did Russell Brand go from stand-up stardom to peddling YouTube conspiracy theories?

The Independent  

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