Ad Revenue Cut for Russell Brand Amid Ongoing Se*ual Allegations
Four women have stepped forward, alleging that Russell Brand committed a series of sexual assaults, including one instance of rape, occurring between 2006 and 2013.
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00:00 Comedian Russell Brand's YouTube ad revenue has been suspended following a wave of sexual
00:05 allegations made against him.
00:07 The 48-year-old comedian vehemently denies all the charges, asserting that he has never
00:13 engaged in non-consensual sex activity.
00:16 According to a report by a newspaper, four women have come forward accusing Russell Brand
00:22 of "sexual assaults," including a rape spanning from 2006 to 2013.
00:28 The allegations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.
00:32 In response to these allegations, the BBC announced on Tuesday that it has removed some
00:38 of Russell Brand's past shows from its iPlayer and Sounds platform.
00:43 Citing content that now falls below public expectations, Caroline Deninga, the chair
00:49 of the Culture, Media and Support Committee in Parliament, has reached out to the BBC,
00:55 along with broadcasters Channel 4 and GB News, as well as tech giant TikTok regarding the
01:01 allegations.
01:02 Meanwhile, London police revealed that they have received an allegation of "sexual assault"
01:08 dating back to 2003, further complicating the situation for the comedian.
01:14 Despite the controversy, Russell Brand has found support from several celebrities.
01:18 Elon Musk, CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, weighed in on the matter, expressing his support
01:25 for Brand and suggesting that the actions taken against him were driven by a desire
01:31 to eliminate competition.
01:33 Social media influencer Andrew Tate, who is currently facing trial in Romania for rape
01:38 and human trafficking charges, also expressed solidarity with Brand, stating, "Welcome to
01:44 the club."
01:45 The British political commentator Tucker Carlson added his voice to the chorus of support for
01:51 Brand, insinuating that such allegations often follow those who challenge powerful interests,
01:57 whether it be criticizing pharmaceutical companies or questioning geopolitical conflicts like
02:03 the war in Ukraine.
02:05 Russell Brand initially gained fame in the early 2000s as a comedian and went on to host
02:11 shows like Big Brothers Big Mouth, till later transition to Hollywood, appearing in films
02:17 such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall in 2008 and the 2011 remake of Arthur.
02:24 Brand's personal life has also been in the public eye, notably his marriage to American
02:29 singer Katy Perry in 2010, which ended in separation in 2012.
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