Sharon Osborne hits out at Russell Brand’s treatment of Rod Stewart

Russell Brand is being investigated by a second UK police force in the wake of the allegations last month.

exposé reported allegations earlier this month that the British comedian, 48, raped and abused four women between 2006 and 2013.Tesla founder Musk, 52, had a conversation on X Spaces with conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro, 39, on Thursday in which they discussed Brand.Musk gave his two cents, saying that there needs to be a “conviction.”“It can’t be guilty until proven innocent. Because obviously we’re just sort of in the witch burning phase here; just being declared a witch is enough to make you a witch and be burnt,” the father of 11 explained.The billionaire added that “anyone could be accused at any time of false charges, and we can’t be destroying their lives on the potential of false accusations.”Musk further noted that the “Get Him to the Greek” actor “rattled the cage” of the “powers that be.”He continued to state that the public should ask why the accusations against Brand are coming to light a decade after the incidents allegedly occurred.

British police have opened a sex crimes investigation triggered by news reports about comedian Russell Brand.

Russell Brand is back on Rumble more than a week on from allegations he raped and sexually assaulted four women at the height of his fame.

Several major companies have pulled advertising from Rumble, the video platform that hosts Russell Brand’s broadcasts, in light of sexual assault allegations against the British comedian.

Russell Brand’s last show on mainstream British TV was binned without making it to air five years ago, following allegations by a female comedian of his predatory behaviour, according to The Sun newspaper.

Russell Brand has posted a video addressing a “distressing week” following allegations of rape, sexual assault and controlling behaviour by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4’s Dispatches in a joint investigation.The actor, comedian and presenter had already denied what he termed “very serious criminal allegations” in a video that was released last week (September 15). In the video, Brand insisted that his relationships have always been consensual.The allegations against Brand relate to a seven year period “at the height of his fame” between 2006 and 2013 according to The Sunday Times and come from four women, one of whom was 16 at the time.

raping and sexually assaulting four women, including a 16-year-old.“So…,” he captioned the short video clip in hopes of getting viewers’ attention. “Hello there, you awakening wonders,” Brand, 48, begins.He continues, “Obviously, it’s been an extraordinary and distressing week and I thank you very much for your support and for questioning the information that you have been presented with.“By now, you’re probably aware that the British government has asked big tech platforms to censor our online content and that some online platforms have complied with that request,” he says, referencing YouTube suspending Brand’s ability to make money on the platform following the allegations against him.

Russell Brand is speaking out again in his first statement since those sexual assault allegations dropped!

Russell Brand really is getting properly canceled over this scandal. Though considering the severity of the scandal it feels pretty reasonable. (For more details on the rape and sexual assault allegations from last weekend’s exposé HERE.)

For the first time since his pre-emptive video posted before multiple allegations of sexual misconduct against him were published in the British media, Russell Brand has reacted to those reports.

Russell Brand is speaking out for the first time after serious allegations were made against him.

Russell Brand is speaking out after a week of headlines surrounding his sexual assault allegations.

Russell Brand has returned to social media and delivered another statement after being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. The 48 year old comedian has firmly denied all the allegations, which were made by four women via a joint Channel 4 Dispatches documentary Russell Brand: In Plain Sight and an investigation from The Times on Sunday 17 September.The married star, who is with Laura Gallacher, the sister of presenter Kirsty Gallacher, has also said that all his previous sexual activities were "consensual".

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan has defended the decision to strip Russell Brand’s 6.6M-subscriber channel of ads, thereby preventing him from monetizing it following sexual assault allegations.

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Comedian Nish Kumar has detailed why he believes Russell Brand hasn’t been featured on TV much for the past few years.

Oof! Dannii Minogue once called Russell Brand a “vile predator” — and this was over a DECADE before he was accused of sexual assault!

Elon Musk has been contacted by a British MP to ascertain whether he, as the owner of X, has “personally intervened” in any decisions about Russell Brand’s status on the platform.Last week Brand was accused of rape and sexual assaults alleged to have taken place between 2006 and 2013. The comedian, TV host and wellness guru has denied all allegations.Now, Culture, Media and Sport Committee chairwoman Dame Caroline Dinenage has written to several video hosting sites and social media outlets to ask whether Brand can make “profit from his content” on its platforms [via Evening Standard].On Tuesday (September 19) YouTube announced that it had “suspended monetisation” on Brand’s channel due to “violating” its “creator responsibility policy”.

Sharon Osbourne is among the celebs weighing in on the Russell Brand controversy.