Russell Brand

No further action over Ross prank

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 23:29:15 GMT

Prank calls by Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand were "so dreadfully offensive" they should never have been broadcast, the BBC Trust said.

Ross: 'No further action'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:17:39 GMT

The BBC Trust has suggested no further action will be taken against Jonathan Ross for his part in Russell Brand's radio show.

BBC accused of arrogance over calls row

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:59:02 GMT

The BBC has been accused of "arrogance" over the Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand prank call furore.

Jimmy Carr's quick-fire quiz

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:35:51 GMT

Stand-up comedian Jimmy Carr has revealed who he prefers out of Jimmy Tarbuck or Alan Carr.

Ross nominated for comedy award

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:27:50 GMT

Jonathan Ross has been nominated for a British Comedy Award, despite having to pull out as host of the ceremony.

Baillie: I don't hate Brand or Ross

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:39:05 GMT

Andrew Sachs's granddaughter Georgina Baillie has called for Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross to be reinstated.

Russell Howard backs Brand and Ross

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 14:14:56 GMT

Comedian Russell Howard has been sticking up for Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand.

Cameron slams BBC's big earners

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:00:35 GMT

David Cameron has launched an attack on excessive salaries at the "bloated" BBC and accused the broadcaster of losing touch with viewers.

Ross pulls out of comedy awards

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:50:24 GMT

Jonathan Ross has pulled out of presenting the 2008 British Comedy Awards, broadcaster ITV has said.

Ross suspended as Radio 2 boss quits

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:28:00 GMT

BBC presenter Jonathan Ross has been suspended without pay for 12 weeks in the wake of his prank phone call with Russell Brand.

Celebrity reaction to BBC prank

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:30:08 GMT

While two well known UK stars are in the media spotlight over a certain prank call, other celebrities have their own reaction.

Brand resigns over Sachs scandal

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:27:41 GMT

Russell Brand has resigned from his Radio 2 show over lewd phone calls made to actor Andrew Sachs.

PM slams Brand and Ross

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:10:17 GMT

Gordon Brown has weighed into the row over Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand's "offensive" prank calls.

BBC apologise to Sachs

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:03:59 GMT

The BBC has apologised to actor Andrew Sachs for a string of "offensive" phone calls involving Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross.

Brand signs up for US show

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:59:41 GMT

Russell Brand has signed up to take part in a stand-up special for US channel Comedy Central.

Britney scoops MTV Awards

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:48:07 GMT

US pop queen Britney Spears has swept the board at this year's MTV Video Music Awards.

Kanye West to close MTV awards

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:17:16 GMT

Hip-hop star Kanye West will close this year's MTV Video Music Awards in a surprise move.

Duchovny in rehab for sex addiction

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:14:46 GMT

X-Files star David Duchovny has entered a facility for treatment of sex addiction.

Brand teams up with Britney

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 11:09:02 GMT

Russell Brand has teamed up with Britney Spears for a new ad to promote the MTV Video Music Awards.

Russell branded "frivolous" by police

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:19:26 GMT

An on-stage routine by comedian Russell Brand has prompted a police warning about hoax or "frivolous" calls.

Cyrus pens biography at 15

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:34:21 GMT

Miley Cyrus, the star of Disney Channel's TV show Hannah Montana, is to write her autobiography at the tender age of 15.

Sony radio nominations announced

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 06:46:35 GMT

Chris Moyles and Russell Brand have been nominated for gongs at the Sony Radio Academy Awards.

Showbiz comes to book ceremony

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 08:40:43 GMT

Celebrities Russell Brand, Katie Price and Ewan McGregor will be battling it out at the Galaxy British Book Awards.

Russell Brand dating Dita Von Teese?

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 09:31:18 GMT

TV funnyman Russell Brand has reportedly admitted that he could soon be dating model Dita Von Teese.

The eyes have it for Brand

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 11:07:38 GMT

A combination of Russell Brand's eyes, Gordon Ramsay's nose and Vernon Kay's lips would make Britain's friendliest face say researchers.

Stars queue up for St Trinian's

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 12:54:49 GMT

Russell Brand, Rupert Everett, Colin Firth and Girls Aloud have walked the pink carpet for the world premiere of St Trinian's.

Russell steals Royal Variety show

Tue, 04 Dec 2007 13:09:55 GMT

Russell Brand has been the toast of this year's Royal Variety Performance, with his usual string of risqu? jokes.

Brand laid bare

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 06:52:53 GMT

TV presenter and stand-up comic Russell Brand has penned his autobiography.

Lily turns to acting

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 06:21:12 GMT

Lily Allen will be making her acting debut in a spoof version of Pride and Prejudice.

Brand upsets Cardiff councillor

Wed, 04 Jul 2007 07:59:58 GMT

Russell Brand has been criticised for joking that everyone in the Tremorfa area of Cardiff is a criminal during a gig on Sunday.

Brand receives rape claim damages

Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:49:34 GMT

Russell Brand has accepted substantial undisclosed damages over a claim that a girl was drugged and raped during a party at his flat.

Take That offer Robbie support

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 10:44:03 GMT

Take That have offered to lend their support to Robbie Williams after he recently checked into rehab.