Embarrassing moments in an interview with Russell Brand
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Russell Brand’s final tour dates have been postponed as the Metropolitan Police received a report of an alleged sexual assault in Soho in 2003 after a series of allegations were made against the comedian.
With him scheduled to perform at three more venues in September, a statement from the show’s “Brand’s Bipolarization” show organizers said on Monday: “We are postponing these few remaining fundraising shows for addicts, we don’t like doing it – but we know you do will understand.” .”
Meanwhile, a Met spokesman confirmed officers are “in contact” with a woman who reported an alleged sexual assault to police on Sunday, after Brand was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse of four women between 2006 and 2013.
This comes as Katy Perry’s comments regarding the circumstances of her split from Brand resurfaced. The 38-year-old previously revealed that her ex-husband ended their relationship via text message, describing instances where he behaved “very controlling” during their relationship.
Since publishing their joint investigation with Channel 4’s Dispatches on Saturday, The Times and The Sunday Times claimed that several other women had made allegations against Brand and that these were now being “rigorously investigated”.
The BBC and Channel 4 have pledged to investigate the claims about the former presenter, while Channel 4 has removed all programs linked to Brand from its website.
The comedian has vehemently denied the “very serious criminal allegations” and said his relationships have “absolutely always been consensual”. His father, Ron Brand, has also come to his defense, calling the allegations a “vengeance.”
If you have any information relating to the allegations against Russell Brand that you would like to share with The Independent’s reporting team, please email [email protected]
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Russell Brand’s father accuses the BBC of waging a vendetta against his son
Russell Brand’s father has accused the BBC of waging a “vendetta” against his son, who is accused of rape and sexual assault.
Ron Brand questioned why the BBC was focusing its reporting on “unproven allegations from 15 years ago” about his son.
Mr Brand wrote: “Is this really the most important thing happening in the world? Immigrant? Cost of living? Tens of thousands killed in Ukraine? “Who is BBC News’ priority? Who is really driving this vendetta?”
In a separate post, he added: “Many are struggling to pay their bills. “The unsubstantiated allegations from 15 years ago are the focus of BBC News?”
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Review: Sean Lock expresses ‘fears’ about daughters ‘taking someone like Brand home’
A clip of late comedian Sean Lock discussing his disdain for Russell Brand went viral after criminal charges were made against the 48-year-old comedian.
Last weekend, Brand was the subject of an expose in the Times, the Sunday Times and a Channel 4 Dispatches documentary about allegations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse by four women.
The alleged crimes occurred between 2006 and 2013. Brand has denied all allegations.
The clip in question is from Channel 4’s comedy panel show 8 Out of 10 Cats and was originally broadcast in November 2014. In the footage, Lock says he “hates” and is “scared” of Brand because of his role as a father. his daughters would “bring someone like that home.”
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Kristen Bell’s comments about Russell Brand resurface following sexual abuse allegations
Shortly after the release of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Kristen Bell told interviewers that she had to “intimidate” her co-star Russell Brand to make sure he understood that she was not interested in a sexual relationship with him during filming .
Her memories of her time with the British actor and comedian have resurfaced following allegations that he raped and sexually assaulted several women at the height of his fame.
Brand has denied the allegations.
During an interview with the Scottish Daily Record, Bell said she was aware of Brand’s “womanism” and made it clear to him that she would not tolerate his advances.
Maroosha Muzaffar19. September 2023 05:30
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Review: Downing Street describes fire allegations as ‘serious and worrying’
Downing Street described the allegations made against Russell Brand as “very serious and worrying”.
The Prime Minister’s official spokesman said: “These are very serious and worrying allegations.
“The Met Police have asked anyone who believes they have been the victim of a sexual assault to come forward to speak to officers.
“As the Secretary of State said at the weekend, people should feel able to raise concerns where they have them and know that they will be taken seriously and treated with sensitivity.”
“The Prime Minister has made it clear that there should never be room for harassment, regardless of where it occurs.”
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Watch: Former Russell Brand manager ‘surprised’ by allegations: ‘Never had any complaints’
John Noel told Channel 4 News that he split from Brand around 2014 and said he couldn’t comment on the allegations for legal reasons, before saying: “I’ve never had any complaints about him other than that I showed up late.” Yes, something like that. Standard material in our store.”
Brand denies all allegations made against him.
Former Russell Brand manager “surprised” by allegations: “Never had any complaints”
Russell Brand’s former manager said he was “very surprised” to hear about the sexual assault allegations against his former client. John Noel told Channel 4 News that he split from Brand around 2014 and said he couldn’t comment on the allegations for legal reasons, before saying: “I’ve never had any complaints about him other than that I showed up late.” Yes, something like that. Standard material in our business.” Brand denies all allegations made against him. If you have any information relating to the allegations against Russell Brand that you would like to share with The Independent’s reporting team, please email [email protected]
Maroosha Muzaffar19. September 2023 04:45
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Russell Brand ended his marriage to Katy Perry via text message 14 months after their lavish wedding
Katy Perry’s short-lived relationship with Russell Brand made plenty of headlines when the seemingly unlikely couple first got together in 2009 – and even more so when they split just 14 months after their wedding.
Perry, 38, has not commented on the allegations against her former husband. However, she has spoken out in the past about the circumstances of her split from Brand and previously revealed that he put their relationship on hold via text message
Maroosha Muzaffar19. September 2023 04:30
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According to a journalist, more calls have been received since the Russell Brand investigation
According to a journalist, more calls have been received since the Russell Brand investigation
Tara Cobham19. September 2023 04:00
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Kristen Bell comments on Brand’s reemergence following allegations
Shortly after the release of Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Kristen Bell told interviewers that she had to “intimidate” her co-star Russell Brand to make sure he understood that she was not interested in a sexual relationship with him during filming .
Her memories of her time with the British actor and comedian have been shaken by allegations that he raped and sexually assaulted several women at the height of his fame.
A joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4 Dispatches uncovered the stories of four women – including one who was a minor at the time – who say Brand either raped or sexually abused them between 2006 and 2013.
Brand has denied the allegations.
Tara Cobham19. September 2023 03:00
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Review: Minister urges survivors to come forward
A government minister has urged women who have experienced sexual assault to report it to the police.
Asked by LBC radio presenter Nick Ferrari what broadcasters should do in light of the allegations against Russell Brand, which the comedian and actor has denied, pensions minister Laura Trott told LBC Radio: “I think everyone needs to do better.”
“I don’t think any woman, Nick, can do anything but shudder as they read the allegations that have been spread all over the place this weekend. It’s terrible.
“And I give my absolute respect to the women who came forward and also to the journalists who fought for it, to the editors who made it possible for them, to the investments that were made and the enormous legal risk that was involved for stories.” like this one.
“We all have to do better. And I would just ask any woman who has had such experiences to come forward and report them to the police.”
Tara Cobham19. September 2023 02:00
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Watch: Caroline Nokes says fire allegations are ‘shocking and criminal’
Caroline Nokes: Russell Brand’s allegations are “shocking and criminal”
Tara Cobham19. September 2023 01:00