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News.com.au
6 hours ago
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- News.com.au
Russell Brand pleads not guilty to rape and sexual assault
The 49-year-old formally denied the five charges for the first time at Southwark Crown Court in London on Friday morning. In April, the comedian and actor was charged with one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape and two counts of sexual assault. According to BBC News, Brand only spoke to confirm his name and reply "not guilty" to each of the counts during his time in the dock. The Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor will remain on conditional bail until the trial, which has been set for 3 June 2026. Brand did not speak to reporters outside the courthouse.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Actor-comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in a London court
LONDON (AP) — Actor-comedian Russell Brand pleads not guilty to charges of rape and sexual assault in a London court.
BBC News
10 hours ago
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- BBC News
Russell Brand at court to answer rape and assault charges
Russell Brand has arrived at court for a hearing at which he is expected to enter his plea on charges of rape, sexual assault and indecent broadcaster, comedian and actor did not speak to reporters and looked straight ahead as he entered Southwark Crown Court wearing a dark suit and unbuttoned faces one allegation of rape, one of indecent assault, one of oral rape and two further counts of sexual assault. The offences are alleged to have taken place between 1999 and 2005, and relate to four one-day plea and trial preparation hearing is being held in advance of a possible trial at a later date. After being charged in April, Mr Brand, 49, released a video saying he was not a rapist and had never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity."I'm now going to have the opportunity to defend these charges in court and I'm incredibly grateful for that," he told followers at the Brand, who was born in Essex, rose to fame as a stand-up comedian and became a household name as host of TV shows like Big Brother's Big Mouth, and with his own radio programmes on stations including BBC Radio 2 and 6 went on to establish a Hollywood career, starring in films like Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him To The Greek.
Malay Mail
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Laughter fades as ‘Santan Berlada' comedian Khairul Azhar passes away; comms minister offers heartfelt condolences
KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has extended his condolences to the family of the late Khairul Azhar Abdul Samad, the beloved actor from the iconic sitcom Santan Berlada, who died last night. In a post on X today, Fahmi expressed his sorrow over the passing of the veteran comedian, who brought joy to Malaysians in the 1980s through the popular series, which aired on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). 'Innalillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. Santan Berlada was one of my favourite sitcoms during my primary school years. It was full of light-hearted humour and brought fond memories. 'Thank you for brightening our days. My deepest condolences to the family of the late Khairul Azhar,' he wrote, praying for his soul to be showered with blessings and placed among the righteous. Khairul Azhar, 70, rose to prominence in the 1980s through Santan Berlada, starring alongside Ali Mamak and Acapan, both of whom have also passed away. Earlier media reports stated that Khairul Azhar, who was also a former drummer for the Klang Municipal Council combo group, passed away at his home in Taman Sri Andalas, Klang, at 10.37pm last night. It was reported that he was found unconscious in a car by his personal assistant. — Bernama
Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
What is the Nordic Protocol? The very intense treatment Magda Szubanski will undergo to treat her stage 4 blood cancer - and why it's 'the best'
Magda Szubanski will undergo one of the 'best' - yet most intense - treatments after receiving a soul-crushing stage four blood cancer diagnosis. The Australian comedian broke news to her fans that she had been diagnosed with stage 4 Mantle Cell Lymphoma - a rare and aggressive form of blood cancer. 'It's serious, but I've started one of the best treatments available (the Nordic protocol), and I'm lucky to be getting absolutely world-class care here in Melbourne,' the 64-year-old actress said in a post on Instagram. The Nordic protocol is a treatment regimen for Mantle Cell Lymphoma that works by shrinking tumours using a combination of drugs administered in five phases. While it's unclear what Magda's treatment in Australia involves specifically, the regimen usually follows the same structure. The Nordic regimen - which earned its name from clinical trials performed in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland - is also known as Maxi-CHOP and uses several high doses of intense drugs to kill cancer cells, stop their growth, help the immune system attack them and, ideally, assist patients in long-term remission. So how does it work? Patients undergo intensive chemotherapy, alternating cycles of Maxi-CHOP and high-dose Cytarabine (another chemo drug) every 21 days, for a total of six rounds. During the first five days of treatment, patients are required to take an oral medication called Prednisone - a white tablet that's a type of steroid used to reduce inflammation and also help fight cancer. What is the Nordic protocol? The Nordic protocol, also known as Maxi-CHOP, is a treatment regimen for Mantle Cell Lymphoma that works by shrinking tumours using a combination of drugs administered over five phases. The treatment is said to use several high doses of intensive drugs to kill cancer cells, stop their growth, help the immune system attack them and achieve long-term remission. What's in the treatments? Rituximab - helps your immune system find and destroy cancer cells Cyclophosphamide, Doxorubicin, Vincristine - kill fast-growing cancer cells in different ways Prednisone - a steroid that reduces inflammation and also helps fight cancer Cytarabine - another chemo drug that stops cancer cells from copying themselves After a few rounds, healthy cells are collected from the blood for future transplantation. The third phase involves stem cell purging, where an antibody drug called rituximab is administered that targets specific proteins on cancer cells, aiding the immune system in destroying them. During high-dose therapy, patients undergo intensive chemotherapy to eradicate residual cancer cells, followed by the reinfusion of their purified stem cells to restore healthy bone marrow function. If relapse occurs, patients may be administered another dose of rituximab to prevent cancer from coming back. The average age of diagnosis for Mantle Cell Lymphoma is between 60 and 65 years, with the condition being two to three times more common in men than in women. In a gut-wrenching post, the beloved comedian revealed she had been battling a rare and 'fast-moving' blood cancer. 'I won't sugar-coat it: it's rough. But I'm hopeful. I'm being lovingly cared for by friends and family, my medical team is brilliant, and I've never felt more held by the people around me,' she said. 'I'll be lying very low while my immune system takes a hammering, so if you see me out and about - don't hug me, kiss me, or breathe anywhere near me! Wave enthusiastically from a safe distance and know I love you madly. 'This is an obscure cancer and was only discovered incidentally via a breast screen where they found my lymph nodes were up.' The TV personality said she had been feeling pretty unwell for a while, so she decided to get extra blood tests as a precaution - but ended up discovering her devastating diagnosis. 'So the take away is - get tested and listen to your body,' she urged her fans. 'For now, just know I'm in good hands, good spirits - but I reserve my yuman right to be a cranky old moll. 'Love you all, Mags.'
