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Emine Sinmaz / The Guardian:
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault — Judge says actor and comedian faces ‘significant custodial term’ after being convicted of raping a woman and assaulting three others — Russell Brand has been found guilty of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three other women …
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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Bear Grylls Speaks Out After Getting Heat For Baptizing Russell Brand: “It Is Right That Justice Has Been Served” … Grylls attended Brand's baptism ceremony in the River Thames in spring 2024, describing the experience as a “privilege” at the time. The ceremony came months after The Times …
Associated Press:
Russell Brand is convicted of rape, and judge says he'll get a prison term — Russell Brand, the risqué comic who bragged for years of his sexual exploits, was convicted Thursday of raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others on allegations dating back years.
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Michael Hamilton / The Sun:
‘Petrified’ rapist Russell Brand given ‘humiliating’ strip search & ‘inedible’ meal on shock first night in tough jail — RUSSELL Brand was “petrified” last night after being whisked to a high security jail after his rape and sexual assault conviction. — Brand, 51 - due to be sentenced on Monday …
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Alex Marshall / New York Times:
Russell Brand Is Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault — The judge in London said the popular conspiratorial YouTuber and former movie star would be sentenced to “significant custodial time.” — Russell Brand, the popular conspiracy-minded YouTuber who first found fame as a comedy and acting star …
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Jake Kanter / Deadline:
Russell Brand Trial: Katy Perry Omitted By Prosecutors … Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, with two of the offenses taking place in 2009, a year before Brand and Perry married. — The prosecution planned to mention Perry in its opening argument …
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Sima Kotecha / BBC:
Russell Brand found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault
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Lucia I Suarez Sang / CBS News:
Russell Brand found guilty of rape and sexual assault at trial in London
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Salon:
Goodbye from Salon — It has been an extraordinary privilege. — Today, after 31 years, we are saddened to announce that Salon is ceasing publication. — It's difficult to find the right words for the end of something that has meant so much to so many people. Salon was never just a website.
New York Times:
New York Times Company in Advanced Talks to Acquire Letterboxd — The roughly $330 million deal for the cinephile community site would be part of an effort to add new products and services to the company's portfolio. — The New York Times Company has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Letterboxd …
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GQ:
Matt Damon on the Oscars, Tarantino, and the Roles That Got Away — Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey put him back at the apex of the A-list, but the 56-year-old actor still remembers when the phone stopped ringing in the 2000s. “There are no sure things, man,” he says.
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Nicole Phelps / Vogue:
The Met Gala 2027 Theme Is “extraORDINARY: Fashion and the Poetics of the Everyday” — Love jeans and t-shirts? This one's for you. — Today, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced that its spring 2027 Costume Institute exhibition and Met Gala will be devoted to familiar garments …
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Jolie Zenna / Page Six:
Travis Kelce 'can't wait to start new' traditions with Taylor Swift in ‘first Christmas as a married man’ — Travis Kelce is looking forward to creating new holiday traditions with his wife, Taylor Swift. — “I'm excited for this year to be my first Christmas as a married man,” …
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Lisa Lockwood / WWD:
Travis Kelce, Jisoo, Josh Hart and Others Appear in Tommy Hilfiger's Winter Campaign
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Sarah Jones / Page Six:
‘Breaking Bad’ star RJ Mitte's manner of death revealed — “Breaking Bad” star RJ Mitte's manner of death has been revealed. — The actor, who died at age 34 last month, died by suicide by hanging, according to an official inquest report obtained by Page Six.
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Jeremy Fuster / The Wrap:
Lionsgate Revenue Rises 41% to $668 Million Thanks to ‘Michael,’ Resurgent TV Division — “The Studio” and “Power: Origins” were among the shows that drove increased episode deliveries — Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... - Motion Picture Group revenue increased 30% year …
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TMZ.com:
Motley Crue Frontman Vince Neil's Girlfriend Arrested for Domestic Assault — MOTLEY CRUE FRONTMAN VINCE NEIL GF BUSTED FOR DOMESTIC ASSAULT AGAINST SINGER … Vince Neil's girlfriend has been arrested for domestic assault after allegedly attacking the rocker in Tennessee ... TMZ has learned.
Jeremy Louwerse / New York Post:
Tom Jones reveals he almost died in return to stage following serious mystery illness — Music legend Tom Jones admitted he thought he was going to die after being rushed to the hospital by paramedics last week. — The 86-year-old “What's New Pussy Cat” singer triumphantly took the stage …
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