BCG Daily Wednesday 20th September 2023

Russell Brand's Australian tour with an upcoming festival is cancelled before being officially announced

The 48-year-old comedian was set to be part of The Wanderlust Festival in February 2024, but both the festival and Brand have agreed not to proceed with his performances.

Susan Wokoma: 'People like me can't afford to start a family. It makes me angry'

The actor talks about bringing identity politics to an older theatre audience, writing her debut film, and why she's certain she doesn't want children.

Why allegations like the ones against Russell Brand can take years to come to light

Social media is awash with conspiracy theories about a supposed 'coordinated attack' on Brand. But investigations into sexual assault allegations take months, if not years, of work in order to gather sufficient evidence.

Stephen Fry says his agents 'went ballistic' over AI impersonation of his voice: 'It shocked me'.

Stephen Fry has issued a warning against Artificial Intelligence (AI) after discovering that his voice had been impersonated by machine learning.

Joel Dommett announces he's a dad and reveals son's adorable name as wife Hannah Cooper gives birth

Joel, 37, introduced his firstborn and revealed the adorable name the couple had chosen, writing: "Wilde Cooper-Dommett."

Russell Brand accusations: Women 'told me that they were abused', says Andrew Sachs' granddaughter

Georgina Baillie had a relationship with Brand which led to the 2008 scandal when the comedian and Jonathan Ross, the broadcaster, left lewd messages for Sachs, the Fawlty Towers star.

Fearne Cotton deletes Russell Brand podcast episodes after 'unfollowing' him on Instagram

Cotton has removed all mention of the comedian from her podcast after he was accused of sexually assaulting four women, which he denies.

Paramount+ pulls Russell Brand's comedy special 'Live in New York City' from their streaming service

Paramount+ has removed Russell Brand's 2009 comedy show Live In New York City - following in the footsteps of YouTube and the BBC in cutting ties.

Lorraine Kelly says Russell Brand left her 'uncomfortable' with suspenders and 'sl*t' joke

Lorraine Kelly appeared on The Graham Norton Show back in 2007 with comedian Russell Brand, when he made a joke about her outfit and called her a 'slut' which she now says was 'uncomfortable'

Steve Best is Britain's clowntographer

Last year, comic/photographer Steve Best published Comedians, an extraordinarily classy collection of his photos of, you guessed it, comedians. Now he is about to publish a sequel - Comedians 2.

People are falling for fake BBC clip of Russell Brand 'responding to abuse claims'

The prankster had to point out the joke to some social media users.

Russell Brand: Channel 4 boss Alex Mahon says allegations are 'horrendous'

Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon has said the allegations made against Russell Brand are "horrendous" and that the industry needs to confront bad behaviour.

Bridget Christie fronts charity gig for Women and Children First

"I can't wait to share the stage with some of the best comic minds out there who I am proud to be able to call my friends! And all for such a worthwhile cause."

Police Cops: The Musical - Southwark Playhouse review

This gloriously silly pastiche of 1980s police films is insanely smart and absolutely hilarious. The laughs are non-stop and musical numbers capture the nonsensical eighties vibe brilliantly.

An audience with Russell Brand - how live shows became the comedian's breeding ground

The gigs often became a way of sleeping with women - and in some cases, demeaning them.

Our culture has made sexual excess routine - and Russell Brand is only part of the problem

The pearl-clutching over the Brand allegations hides a simple fact: his debauchery was lauded by broadcasters and lapped up by the public.

David Lynch bluntly refuses to ever work with Russell Brand while sitting next to him in resurfaced clip

David Lynch had a savage one-word response when asked if he'd ever collaborate with Russell Brand.

Stephen Merchant is Britain's top-earning comedian

He started out in the shadow of Ricky Gervais, playing the bit part of lanky oddball Nathan Oggy in their hit comedy The Office, but now Stephen Merchant is officially outperforming his former writing partner.

Russell Brand locked me in dressing room & pinned me to sofa

A woman claims Russell Brand pinned her down in his dressing room after telling her: "This is what you're here for."

His latest accuser, who does not want to be named, said he also had the "glazed" look seen by other alleged victims.

Russell Brand interview was mistake, Ed Miliband admits

Labour's former leader said he 'regrets' 2015 election campaign appearance as he faces criticism from ex-adviser.

Street of Shame: Brand values

What the papers don't say about their connections with Russell Brand.

Actor inspired to create TV series after spending life with Scousers

"The way Scousers can tell a story and keep everyone intrigued naturally is just funny."