Ad Revenue Cut for Russell Brand Amid Ongoing Se*ual Allegations

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Four women have stepped forward, alleging that Russell Brand committed a series of sexual assaults, including one instance of rape, occurring between 2006 and 2013.

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00:00 Comedian Russell Brand's YouTube ad revenue has been suspended following a wave of sexual

00:05 allegations made against him.

00:07 The 48-year-old comedian vehemently denies all the charges, asserting that he has never

00:13 engaged in non-consensual sex activity.

00:16 According to a report by a newspaper, four women have come forward accusing Russell Brand

00:22 of "sexual assaults," including a rape spanning from 2006 to 2013.

00:28 The allegations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry.

00:32 In response to these allegations, the BBC announced on Tuesday that it has removed some

00:38 of Russell Brand's past shows from its iPlayer and Sounds platform.

00:43 Citing content that now falls below public expectations, Caroline Deninga, the chair

00:49 of the Culture, Media and Support Committee in Parliament, has reached out to the BBC,

00:55 along with broadcasters Channel 4 and GB News, as well as tech giant TikTok regarding the

01:01 allegations.

01:02 Meanwhile, London police revealed that they have received an allegation of "sexual assault"

01:08 dating back to 2003, further complicating the situation for the comedian.

01:14 Despite the controversy, Russell Brand has found support from several celebrities.

01:18 Elon Musk, CEO of X, formerly known as Twitter, weighed in on the matter, expressing his support

01:25 for Brand and suggesting that the actions taken against him were driven by a desire

01:31 to eliminate competition.

01:33 Social media influencer Andrew Tate, who is currently facing trial in Romania for rape

01:38 and human trafficking charges, also expressed solidarity with Brand, stating, "Welcome to

01:44 the club."

01:45 The British political commentator Tucker Carlson added his voice to the chorus of support for

01:51 Brand, insinuating that such allegations often follow those who challenge powerful interests,

01:57 whether it be criticizing pharmaceutical companies or questioning geopolitical conflicts like

02:03 the war in Ukraine.

02:05 Russell Brand initially gained fame in the early 2000s as a comedian and went on to host

02:11 shows like Big Brothers Big Mouth, till later transition to Hollywood, appearing in films

02:17 such as Forgetting Sarah Marshall in 2008 and the 2011 remake of Arthur.

02:24 Brand's personal life has also been in the public eye, notably his marriage to American

02:29 singer Katy Perry in 2010, which ended in separation in 2012.

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