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an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Rape, Indecent and Sexual Assault Charges in London
Russell Brand appeared at a London court on Friday after being charged with rape, and indecent and sexual assault, pleading not guilty to all five charges. The disgraced comedian's first hearing had taken place earlier this month after it was confirmed that the U.K.'s Crown Prosecution Service had authorized the Metropolitan Police to charge a man, identified as 49-year-old Brand, following an investigation by detectives. More from The Hollywood Reporter Sky Doc on Flight 149 British Airways Passengers, Crew Held Hostage by Saddam Hussein Gets Trailer 'Cielo' Director on His Visceral Film About a Bolivian Girl in Search of Heaven, Aided by Female Wrestlers Charli XCX Pitches "It Girl" 'Final Destination' Film Starring Rachel Sennott, Jenna Ortega: "Just Hot People Getting Killed" Brand, 49, had been charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, and two counts of sexual assault. The BBC reported that he pleaded not guilty to all five charges during his Friday appearance at London's Southwark Crown Court. Brand now faces a trial that is scheduled to start on June 3, 2026. The crimes he has been charged with relate to a 1999 rape in the Bournemouth area of the U.K.; a 2001 indecent assault of a woman in Westminster, London; the 2004 oral rape and sexual assault of a woman in Westminster, London; and between 2004 and 2005, the sexual assault of another woman in Westminster. When the formal charges were released, Brand, who has turned to Christianity and been baptized since widespread allegations came to light, responded to the charges in a video shared on his social media, stating: 'I've never engaged in nonconsensual activity. I pray that you can see that by looking in my eyes.' Detectives began investigating in September 2023 after receiving a number of allegations, which followed reporting by Channel 4's Dispatches and The Sunday Times. The program aired extensive allegations against Brand. One of the women told Dispatches that Brand entered a relationship with her when he was 31 and she was 16. Their relationship lasted three months, she had said, and Brand had been 'emotionally abusive and controlling.' Another claimed that Brand raped her in 2012 in his L.A. home, according to the Sunday Times. The British celebrity denied all claims made against him, which date between 2006 and 2013, when Brand was at the height of his fame working on Big Brother's Big Mouth, Kings of Comedy and Big Brother's Celebrity Hijack. A Banijay U.K.-commissioned investigation later found informal complaints concerning Brand were made over 20 years ago on set, and another review into Brand's behavior at the BBC, in particular between 2006 and 2008 when he worked for 6 Music and Radio 2, found that fellow employees believed he 'would always get his way, and therefore stayed silent.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Zoe Saldana is a 'sucker' for lip plumpers
Zoe Saldana is a "sucker" for lip plumpers. The Hollywood actress has confessed she loves products which claim to pump up your pout and she usually keeps at least "four or five" lip glosses in her hand bag at all times. When asked to list the contents of her purse, she told The Hollywood Reporter: "[There's] at least four or five lip glosses. In the early 2000s and I was introduced to lip plumpers. I am a sucker for them. "I love anything that makes my lips feel tingly! And moisturizer. California can be a really dry place. We love the sun, but there's the perils of sunny California means that your lips are sometimes on the dry side. I like to have a variation of a moisturizer." Zoe previously revealed one of her favourite lip products is the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask. In a video filmed for Vogue India, she explained: "My lips are always chapped so right now I'm using a really good lip balm." In the clip, Zoe showed the contents of her purse and revealed her must-have perfume is Carnal Flower by Dominique Ropion and she keeps it with her by carrying sample sprays wherever she goes. Zoe explained: "Carnal Flower has been my scent for many, many years and because I can't be carrying a big vase of it, I tend to just have these little samples in all of my bags and all of my coats because I always think I stink." She also revealed she carries a tube of hand cream with her at all times as well as a bottle of hair oil, blaming the hot California weather for drying out her tresses. Zoe also told fans she carries two concealer products and two eye creams with her because her eyes can sometimes be "a little dry", adding: "That is very bothersome so I have the night [eye cream] and the day cream".
Perth Now
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Zoe Saldana refusing to give smart phones to her twins
Zoe Saldana is refusing to give smart phones to her 10-year-old twins. The Hollywood actress is mother to 10-year-old sons Cy and Bowie - as well as their younger brother Zen, eight - with her husband Marco Perego and she's revealed the elder boys have been pestering her for smart phones but she's refusing to give in to their demands. Zoe told The Hollywood Reporter: "The phone has become a conversation with the 10-year-olds right now. "And we're okay with repeating the big sermon: 'You will have it eventually, but right now, everything that you may need that comes from a phone, we can provide'. "My kids right now, they're going through a period where, yes, they'll talk about it, but when we do give them the phone, they just want to look at their baby pictures." Zoe - who stars in new advertising campaign for T-Mobile - went on to admit she isn't great with technology herself and only cares about whether a phone has a good camera. She added: "My husband is a lot more [tech] savvy than I am, and my sister is too ... Honestly, I'm boring! "But I love when my phones have a good camera because I am all about capturing moments in my life. In the commercial, I kept talking about the iPhone 16, and they were super kind enough to give me a phone. "So I told them, I don't know the difference between any of 'em, but I do want you guys to get me the one that has the best camera." It comes after Zoe recently revealed she's glad the Hollywood awards season is over so she can spent more time with her young family. She was a regular on the red carpet at the star of the year as she promoted her movie 'Emilia Perez' and she went on to win the Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar for the part, but Zoe admitted she wanted some time off at the end of the run. Zoe told E! News: "I would like to take my kids to school and pick them up. And I would want them to finish this school year with their mama by their side because they are so resilient, and they have been backing me up along with my husband this entire campaign. "But I miss my children like I miss air, like I miss water, and I just can't wait to come to school.'
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sky Doc on Flight 149 British Airways Passengers, Crew Held Hostage by Saddam Hussein Gets Trailer
Flight 149: Hostage of War is the title of a new Sky feature documentary that recounts 'one of the most extraordinary – and until recently, officially denied – chapters of the Gulf War,' the Comcast-owned company said on Friday in unveiling a trailer for the original film that will debut in the U.K. and Ireland in June. 'On Aug. 2, 1990, just after Saddam [Hussein]'s forces storm Kuwait, a civilian flight unwittingly touches down in the middle of the warzone,' reads a synopsis for the doc. 'The passengers and crew find themselves trapped, held as hostages by Saddam Hussein, becoming pawns in a rapidly escalating international crisis that will reshape the Middle East.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Charli XCX Pitches "It Girl" 'Final Destination' Film Starring Rachel Sennott, Jenna Ortega: "Just Hot People Getting Killed" Matthew Goode Talks Becoming Netflix's New Leading Man in 'Dept. Q' - And Why He Won't Be in 'Downton Abbey 3' Breaking Down 'Bridgerton's' Most Over-the-Top Wig Creations Calling the doc 'an unflinching exploration of a geopolitical scandal,' Sky also highlighted the stakes. 'For over three decades, the British government denied any prior knowledge of the invasion before the plane's ill-fated landing. Now, new information has come to light to challenge the official narrative, and the surviving hostages are taking the British government and BA [British Airways] to court to seek justice and the truth.' Premiering on June 11 on Sky Documentaries and Sky streaming service Now, Flight 149: Hostage of War promises to combine 'powerful firsthand testimonies from the key players, including the surviving hostages, Kuwaiti resistance fighters, investigative journalist Stephen Davis, and political insiders.' When plans for the doc were first unveiled, Sky highlighted that more than 385 men, women and children were on board of the flight. 'Saddam Hussein broadcasts to the world that the passengers of the plane are now his 'guests' and are not allowed to leave,' it noted back then. 'They are held as human shields in military and chemical plants across Iraq in a rapidly escalating international crisis. Over the next five months, a tense hostage story unfolds with the world watching. It coincides with a pivotal moment in geopolitical history that will change the West's relationship with the Middle East forever. The hostages become pawns caught up with a ruthless dictator, a plane full of spies, a British government cover-up, and unexpected involvement from Richard Branson.' The trailer for the feature doc, produced by Drum Studios, gives a first taste of what to expect in Flight 149: Hostage of War and includes footage of the likes of then-U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher next to then-U.S. President George H. W. Bush, a shot of Saddam Hussein, as well as a range of former hostages. Watch the trailer below. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Time of India
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Miley Cyrus drops 9th album 'Something Beautiful'
Pop sensation Miley Cyrus has officially released her highly anticipated ninth studio album, 'Something Beautiful'. This new album marks a significant milestone in Cyrus's nearly 20-year career, following the success of her 2023 album 'Endless Summer Vacation', which featured the global hit single 'Flowers'. Cyrus describes 'Something Beautiful' as "a unique visual experience fueled by fantasy" and a "one of a kind pop opera". The album explores themes of beauty, death, psychedelia, impermanence, heartbreak, and destruction, showcasing Cyrus's artistic growth and experimentation. According to Cyrus, the album is about embracing painful experiences and finding beauty in them, and said that it's about "taking these experiences, even when they're painful or we want to throw them wrapping them in beautiful bows and ribbons and appreciating all these gifts and experiences". A musical film accompanying the album will premiere on June 12 for one night only, with a Tribeca premiere scheduled for next week. Prior to the album's release, Cyrus hosted an intimate listening party at the Chateau Marmont, performing new tracks 'Easy Lover', 'More to Lose', and 'End of the World', alongside hits 'Flowers' and 'The Climb'. During the listening party, Cyrus hinted at more music to come, stating that "Something Beautiful is just the appetizer" and teasing her next album as "extremely experimental," as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. This suggests that fans can expect even more innovative and bold work from Cyrus in the near future. 'Something Beautiful' features 13 tracks, including collaborations with notable artists. The album's artwork showcases Cyrus draped in archival Thierry Mugler couture, reflecting the album's bold aesthetic and visual storytelling. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
