Russell Brand pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault at a London courthouse Friday, May 30, The New York Times reports. The hearing lasted just 10 minutes, during which Brand reportedly stood in a plexiglass box at the back of the courtroom and responded to each …
Read More »Russell Brand Granted Conditional Bail at First Court Appearance on Rape Charges
Russell Brand appeared in a London court for the first time since being charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault last month, The Associated Press reports. At the largely procedural appearance at the Westminster Magistrates’ court on Friday, May 2, Brand was granted conditional bail and read the charges …
Read More »Warner Bros. May Unveil Hours of 'Arthur' Outtakes as Evidence in Russell Brand Assault Case
In 2023, Warner Bros. Discovery was named as a co-defendant when an extra in the film Arthur sued Russell Brand for sexual assault. In the case, Jane Doe alleged that Brand “exposed his penis to me on the set and in full view of the cast and crew,” adding that …
Read More »Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Sexual Assault
Russell Brand has been charged with rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault stemming from incidents with four women in the U.K. between 1999 to 2005. The Metropolitan Police announced the charges today and provided details about the allegations against Brand. According to police — who opened the investigation into the …
Read More »Russell Brand Responds to U.K. Charges: 'I Never Was a Rapist'
In a video statement posted to social media, Russell Brand denied charges of rape, indecent assault, and sexual assault that were brought against him in the U.K. earlier today. “I’ve always told you guys that when I was young and single before I had my wife and family … I …
Read More »Laura Jane Grace Reacts to Right-Wing Backlash to Her Song 'Your God': 'I'm Not Being Profane to Be Profane'
The death threats were the first clue. On March 7, Laura Jane Grace played her new song, “Your God (God’s Dick),” at a Bernie Sanders “Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here” event in Wisconsin. A bawdy, and, yes, profane, sing-along, the track was meant to be a protest against …
Read More »Russell Brand: BBC Acknowledges 'Power Dynamic' That Hindered Employee Complaints
The BBC has concluded its review into Russell Brand‘s tenure at the network, where he hosted radio programs from 2006 through 2008. An initial report included five complaints, one of which claimed that Brand exposed himself to a woman in an office bathroom, then joked about doing so on-air moments …
Read More »Nicole Scherzinger Says Russell Brand Hat Comment Wasn't 'Politically Related'
Nicole Scherzinger is clearing up what she meant when she commented on far-right troll and accused sexual abuser Russell Brand‘s post. On Friday, the Pussycat Doll apologized to the fans who thought her comment on his Instagram showing off a MAGA-style “Make Jesus First Again” cap was “politically related,” stating …
Read More »Nicole Scherzinger Criticized for Apparent Allegiance With Trump-Backing Russell Brand
Tensions are still running high in the wake of Donald Trump’s win in the presidential election. If there was ever a worse time to alarm your audience over perceived support of the reality star-turned-president, now would be one of them. Nicole Scherzinger is facing the consequences of this as she …
Read More »We Do Not Recommend Mainlining the Delusional Narcissism Fueling RFK Jr.'s Crackpot Circus
It’s Sunday afternoon near the Washington Monument and the clouds overhead are suitably dark and impenetrable. All your friends are here. The accidentally Russia-funded Tim Pool slips into a VIP tent while Russell Brand shows off his chest hair to his partner Jordan Peterson, the victor in many imagined battles …
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