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Russell Brand, a British comedian and actor, was facing five rape and other sex-related charges in a London court on Friday.

Brand, 49, was charged last month after establishing himself as the husband of pop star Katy Perry with his risky comedy routines.

He is accused of two counts of rape, two of sexual assault, and one of indecent assault.

Brand made his way through the crowd of reporters and outsiders as he prepared for the first court hearing in the case.

Before being released on bail and ordered to reappear in court on May 30, the celebrity, who was casually dressed in a dark shirt with open-necked jeans and a shirt, only confirmed his details.

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Brand denied all the alleged crimes in a video response on X after the charge and expressed his gratitude for the “opportunity” to defend himself in a video response.

Before I lived in the light of the Lord, I was a fool. I was an imbecile, sex addict, and drug addict before becoming an addict. He claimed in the video that he had never engaged in any non-consensual behavior.

The allegations that four women were involved in crimes between 1999 and 2005 are the subject of the charges.

Following a police investigation into allegations following the broadcast of a Channel 4 documentary in September 2023, the prosecution charged him.

The investigation is still ongoing, according to London’s Metropolitan Police, and they urged “anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone with any information” to contact officers.

Millions of online fans

In addition to the sexual assault and oral rape of a woman in 2004 in the Westminster area of central London, Brand is accused of raping a woman in 1999 in the Bournemouth area of England’s south coast.

He is also accused of sexually assaulting another woman between 2004 and 2005, both of which are alleged to have occurred in Westminster.

Brand also provided an address in Buckinghamshire, a county in southern England, with confirmation that he occasionally resides in the United States.

As a teenager in Essex, east of London, Brand began his stand-up career in 1975 as a child of working-class parents.

He first appeared on stage as a provocative, frequently wry comedian before becoming a Hollywood star, then an online conspiracy theorist and anti-establishment guru with millions of followers.

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He has almost seven million YouTube subscribers, ten thousand on X, and 4.8 million on Instagram.

He hosted a radio program on the BBC Radio 2 between 2006 and 2008, but he abruptly stopped after leaving a sexually explicit voicemail for Andrew Sachs, the actor who plays the “Fawlty Towers” actor, about his granddaughter.

He also hosted a “Big Brother” spin-off show for a number of years, wrote columns for the liberal Guardian newspaper, and wrote two autobiographies.

Between 2010 and 2012, Brand and US actor Perry were married for 14 months.

He now has three children with Laura Gallacher, an author and illustrator.

The full-time GP claimed that his direct messages included some “pretty spicy messages.”

Regular ITV guest star Dr Amir Khan was compelled to tell fans to “behave yourselves” on Friday after he shared a photo on his Instagram Stories. The full-time GP, best known for his appearances on shows such as Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, often posts snippets from his personal life on the social media platform.

And his numerous followers, whom he affectionately refers to as “team,” frequently enjoy them. The doctor posted a photo of himself eating an ice lolly on May 1.

He re-shared the photo on his main profile page on Friday with a message to fans because it appeared to have received a lot of messages. “Because of this picture on my stories, I’m getting some pretty spicy messages in my DMs,” Dr. Amir said.

You fruity bunch, it’s just a Callipo and hot! Happy X bank holiday. Fans were clearly amused by the update, who simply stated, “You do brighten our day, that’s all I’m saying.”

A third joked, “Ooo I say!, Dr. Amir, you know what he was doing!” That’s quite a provocative look, Dr. Khan [sic]. Fourth person wrote, “Well, I’m acting… too old and too warm for such fruitiness.”

Ruth Buzzi, a beloved character from 1970s television, has sadly passed away at the age of 88. A heartfelt message shared to her official Facebook page, which revealed she passed away on Monday in Texas, confirmed the news.

Buzzi had been fighting Alzheimer’s privately since 2012 when she was struck blind in 2022.

Ruthie left us at home yesterday evening while she was snoozing peacefully. She had been in hospice care for ten years and had a stroke in 2022 as a result of her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s ten years earlier, according to a Facebook message from her family.

In the groundbreaking NBC sketch comedy series Rowan &amp, Martin’s Laugh-In, which ran from 1968 to 1973, Buzzi, who was adored for her sharp wit and unforgettable characters, made her biggest impression on the small screen.

In addition to her role on the show, where she starred alongside future Hollywood legend Goldie Hawn, she received five Emmy nominations and five Golden Globes for her scene-stealing performances.

Ruth contributed her distinctive comedic voice to a number of well-known television programs, including Days of Our Lives, The Carol Burnett Show, Alvin and the Chipmunks, The Berenstain Bears, The Pink Panther, and the timeless 1976 family film Freaky Friday.

On the road, Buzzi’s journey to comedy stardom began in the most traditional way. She first gained notoriety when she was 19 when she was touring with crooner Rudy Vallee during a summer break in college in Westerly, Rhode Island.

After graduating from college, she packed up for New York City and realized her dreams. She quickly rose to prominence in the first of nearly 20 musical revues she would perform across the East Coast.

Her television debut was in 1964 with The Garry Moore Show, followed by a performance on The Entertainers in 1965.

With additional guest appearances on Night Gallery and Here’s Lucy, Buzzi’s quirky charm quickly caught the attention of casting managers, earning her recurring roles in shows like That Girl and The Monkees.

Her real breakthrough was in 1968 when she joined the Rowan &amp, Martin’s Laugh-In ensemble.

We laughed, and laughed, and laughed, and laughed, Buzzi once said in response to the incident. I never even imagined going to work. It was pure, spontaneous fun.

She co-starred in Laugh-In for the entire six-season run, creating an unmissable cast of eccentric characters, including the feisty Gladys Ormphby and the tipsy Doris Swizzler.

She reprised her comedic legacy with roles in animated classics like Alvin and the Chipmunks and The Berenstain Bears on shows like The Lost Saucer and Whatever Turns You On.

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Today is Alan Titchmarsh’s birthday, and the well-known gardener and television host has questioned what gives him longevity and happiness in life.

Broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh is toasting to his 76th birthday today (May 2), and he’s taken a moment to reflect on what truly brings him joy in life.

While the nation knows him as a beloved television presenter and green-fingered gardening expert, at his core, Alan is all about family. He’s been married to his wife Alison since 1975, and together they’ve raised two daughters, Polly and Camilla, and dote on their four grandchildren.

He remarked in a conversation with Reach PLC that “I owe everything to good luck and a following wind” ()!

I have a very supportive family, I enjoy my job, and I enjoy being outside in my garden. I enjoy my food and drink, of course, with a healthy dose of humor, and laugh a lot. It has helped me.

Alan has become a household name through programmes like Ground Force, Gardeners’ World, and Love Your Weekend, even catching the eye of celebs such as David Beckham.

The proud Yorkshireman isn’t slowing down as he approaches another milestone. With his newest project, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, which airs live from his own Hampshire garden, he’s reaching out to fans.

Despite his fame and success on the small screen, it’s the simple pleasures that Alan cherishes the most, as he revealed in a recent interview with The Telegraph.

He said, “I’m actually most proud of raising a happy family with two children who are still talking to me and with whom I’m very close,” referring to awards and work accomplishments. We would always have a conversation over dinner and (prestopian) just talk.

“We weren’t immune to the odd door slam, like every parent,” I’m so appreciative of them. I admire everything they’ve accomplished now that they’re in their 40s and have their own families.

Although Alan and his partner are scheduled to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary in July, their relationship might change.

He once acknowledged that he had an initial interest in a woman who eventually agreed to marry one of his friends but was turned down by her. On the Rosebud podcast, he explained how he eventually fell for Alison and said, “I pursued her.

“But we managed to get along very well and feel very comfortable. Additionally, there were a few friends who were performing together during the operatic.

“I actually asked my friend Steve’s former wife to come out first on Thursday because they have just celebrated their golden wedding.” She said, “Oh, I can’t do tonight; I need to wash my hair that night.” ‘”.

We used to go out together as a group, he continued, “Anyway.” Alison was a little there, and we kind of connected. I thought she was really quite special.

With the controversial rapper Slowthai, Anne-Marie, the singer has given birth to her second child. The couple welcomed their son, who was born in February 2024, just over a year after their daughter, Seven.

Since 2022, Anne-Marie, 34, and 30-year-old Slowthai, whose real name is Tyron Kaymone Frampton, have been married and have regularly updated fans about their pregnancy. Anne-Marie shared the happy news about her new addition on Instagram today.

She shared a number of photos on her page, including adorable shots of her newborn baby, her in labor, and three red heart emojis, before adding “hello everyone,” and adding three sunshine emojis to the end.

On Capital Breakfast, she had previously revealed the gender of their new child. In April, Anne-Marie was questioned about her knowledge of what she was having as she sat down with Jordan North, Chris Stark, and Sian Welby.

Sian yelled, “Can you tell us?” Then, Anne-Marie responded, “Yeah, it’s a boy!” That is “so exciting”! Chris said, “then I’m done” as Anne-Marie admitted she had one of each.

She even received a sweet onesie that read, “Mummy, I only listen to Capital Breakfast.” She also made fun of how difficult it was to choose their child’s name. What makes choosing a name for your children or your albums more difficult, asked Sian?

We can’t just call him Barry because of how unique Seven is, Anne-Marie said. Before the suggestion was bleeped out, I’m not even sure if it will be the name because it’s so odd but we’ve got the name ***.

The singer also revealed that she had gestational diabetes while pregnant, telling the hosts she had to give up being a vegetarian because of her intense pregnancy.

Anne-Marie stated earlier about her pregnancy’s “hardest year.” The Friends singer’s reflection on 2024 as she reflected on the turbulent past year in an Instagram post from December last year.

The most beautiful and difficult year of our lives, she wrote in 2024. God is really trying to understand my strength, haha. You all are special to me, and I love you all the more than you will ever be. You’re probably going to be sick of me because I have so much to offer you in the new year. Take the best break possible and see you soon.

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