Russell Brand has been granted bail after appearing in court charged with sexual offences including rape. During the brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, the 49-year-old spoke only to confirm his name,…
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Comedian and actor Russell Brand arrives at Westminster Magistrates’ Court after being charged with rape and sexual assault | Ents & Arts News
Russell Brand has arrived at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, charged with sexual offences including rape. The 49-year-old comedian, actor and author – who has most recently been based in the US – was…
Daughter of Sir David Amess praises ‘swift action’ of counter-terror police’s Kneecap investigation | Ents & Arts News
The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess has praised “swift action taken by law enforcement” after counter-terror police confirmed they are investigating claims the band Kneecap called for people to kill…
Kneecap row: Paul Weller and Primal Scream lead musicians in signing open letter in support of rap trio | Ents & Arts News
Paul Weller, Primal Scream and DJ Annie Mac are among the music stars who have signed a letter in support of rap group Kneecap. The politically-charged Belfast trio, who are no strangers…
Harvey Weinstein accuser felt ‘the unthinkable was happening’ during alleged assault | Ents & Arts News
A former TV production assistant has told a court she felt “the unthinkable was happening” during an alleged assault by Harvey Weinstein. Warning: This article contains references to sexual assault Miriam Haley…
Kneecap’s Eden Project gig cancelled amid row over ‘kill MPs’ comments | Ents & Arts News
A performance by Belfast rap trio Kneecap at the Eden Project has been cancelled. It comes after a row in which one of the group appeared to call for Tory MPs to…
Why are Kneecap controversial? | Ents & Arts News
Irish band Kneecap have had a meteoric rise in the music industry, with tens of millions of streams on Spotify alone and widespread critical acclaim. The trio’s genre-bending rap/hip hop tracks, performed…
Mike Peters: The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 after blood cancer diagnosis | UK News
The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66. The rock star had been diagnosed with blood cancer and was forced to cancel a US tour last year….
Kneecap comments 'dangerous and heartbreaking'
Kneecap comments ‘dangerous and heartbreaking’
Report into BBC workplace culture released
Report into BBC workplace culture released