Russell Brand

Russell Brand dating Hefner's ex

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13 May 2009

Russell Brand is dating Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend. The British comic star has been spotted making late-night visits to the Hollywood home of Playboy Playmate Holly Madison, who split from the Playboy founder last year. Holly, 29, and Russell…

Russell Brand's bachelor pad pole

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30 Apr 2009

Russell Brand has requested a hotel room with a stripper pole. The British comic star - famed for his womanising ways - is to start work on movie 'Get Him to the Greek' in Las Vegas and is keen to stay at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

Russell Brand phones Obama

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20 Apr 2009

Noel Gallagher and Russell Brand phoned US President Barack Obama to quiz him about soccer. The pair made a call to the American leader during their radio show on British station talkSPORT, which aired last night (19.04.09), to discover if Obama's…

Hitlist - Comedy

19 Feb 2009

● Craig Hill There’s a fair chance that this might be a bit camp as the lad Hill glams up our tedious comedic lives. Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh, Sat 21 Feb. ● Russell Brand The walking controversy tries to set aside his 08 woes by getting back to…

Russell Brand

5 Feb 2009

STAND-UP With Jonathan Ross back on the box and Russell Brand returning to our stages with the merest of minor tabloid outrage, it seems that the Sachsgate furore has at last subsided. Some Radio 2 heads may have rolled but the key characters can now…

Russell Brand to quit sex

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26 Jan 2009

Russell Brand is planning to give up sex. The 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' star - who has previously battled addiction to alcohol and heroin - says he is getting bored of meaningless sexual encounters and is considering curbing his womanising ways in…

Russell Brand's Xmas single

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21 Dec 2008

Russell Brand wants to record a Christmas song with the Jonas Brothers. The controversial comic star, who mocked the musical trio for wearing purity rings when he hosted the MTV Video Music Awards earlier this year, insists he respects the group and…

Dita Von Teese's Brand snub

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8 Dec 2008

Dita Von Teese has vowed never to have sex with Russell Brand. The burlesque beauty has been pursued by the British comic star since they met in Los Angeles earlier this year, but quickly learned to ignore his calls asking her out. The…

Russell Brand's Guevara conquest

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27 Nov 2008

Russell Brand has seduced Che Guevara's granddaughter. The British comic - known for his womanising ways - took the legendary revolutionary's descendant Lydia to his hotel room at New York's Four Seasons hotel last week. The star impressed the…

Russell Brand's nipple tattoo

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25 Nov 2008

Russell Brand is planning to have a skull and crossbones tattooed on his nipples. The British comic star is so excited by rumours he may appear alongside Johnny Depp in the next 'Pirates of the Caribbean' movie that he wants to pay tribute to the hit…

Daily pirate Russell Brand

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20 Nov 2008

Russell Brand has been "dressing as a pirate every day" to get into character for the new 'Pirates of the Caribbean' film. The British comic star - who has previously starred in movies including 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' and the upcoming 'Bedtime…

Russell Brand's gay attraction

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14 Nov 2008

Russell Brand attracts women by pretending he is gay. The controversial comic star - who is famous for his love of the opposite sex - admits his camp personality can work in his favour when he is trying to flirt with attractive ladies. He said…

Russell Brand's Pirate role

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4 Nov 2008

Russell Brand is set to star in 'Pirates of the Caribbean 4'. The 33-year-old comedian - who recently resigned from his British radio show following controversy over lewd phone calls he made during a programme - will reportedly earn £5 million for…

Russell Brand's death threat

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22 Oct 2008

Russell Brand received death threats after presenting the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs). The British comic star sparked controversy with a series of risque jokes - including calling US President George W. Bush a "retarded cowboy" and likening Britney…

Helen Mirren's Brand crush

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9 Oct 2008

Dame Helen Mirren has a crush on Russell Brand. The 63-year-old actress was flattered by Russell's recent flirtatious praise for her and has returned the compliment. She said: "I heard he fancies me. I fancy Russell too. "I mean, who can resist…

Russell Brand's comedy hour

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3 Oct 2008

Russell Brand has been contracted to shoot a one-hour stand-up special in the US. The British comedian - who has made a name for himself in America in movies such as 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' as well as hosting the recent MTV Video Music Awards…

Russell Brand's Mirren seduction

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2 Oct 2008

Russell Brand is planning to seduce Dame Helen Mirren. The 33-year-old British comic star is set to appear alongside the actress in a movie adaptation of William Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' and hopes to "get off" with the 63-year-old Oscar…

Hero Russell Brand

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27 Sep 2008

Russell Brand has been hailed a hero. The comedian dashed to help 'GMTV' presenter Michelle Morrison when she fell over in London, sending her shopping flying - only to find out she was filming an undercover report about strangers not helping others…

Russell Brand's Spears sex talk

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16 Sep 2008

Russell Brand gave Britney Spears sex advice when they filmed the MTV Video Music Awards together. The British comedian - who caused outrage when he hosted the prestigious ceremony earlier this month - admits he couldn't resist passing on his bedroom…

Single Russell Brand

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12 Sep 2008

Russell Brand has reportedly split from his girlfriend. The 33-year-old British comedian had been dating actress Teresa Palmer, 22, since June but was seen flirting with a journalist at Los Angeles' Four Seasons Hotel - where he was promoting his new…

Russell Brand's Brad breed ban

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15 Aug 2008

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie should not have children, according to Russell Brand. The British comedian believes the Hollywood couple - who welcomed twins Vivienne Marcheline and Knox Leon into the world last month - are too good looking to "breed…

Britney Spears' Russell advert

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11 Aug 2008

Britney Spears and Russell Brand have filmed an advert together for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The pair - who have both battled demons in the past, with Britney suffering a public breakdown and Russell overcoming a heroin addiction - are…

Russell Brand's MTV rules

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30 Jul 2008

Russell Brand has been banned from making certain jokes at the MTV Video Music Awards. The British comic, who is renowned for his outrageous humour, is presenting this year's ceremony and has been warned by show bosses there are specific things he…

MTV host Russell Brand

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25 Jul 2008

Russell Brand is to host this year's MTV Video Music Awards in the US. The British comic, who has spent a year in America working on stand-up shows and breaking into the movie industry, is delighted to have landed the prestigious job. Russell…

Russell Brand's heroin admission

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5 Jul 2008

Russell Brand says he misses heroin. The comedian had a much-publicised addiction problem in 2002 which resulted in him getting sacked from his presenting job at MTV, but says he still misses the feeling the drug gave him. He said: "I miss heroin…

Forgetting Sarah Marshall

24 Apr 2008

ROMANCE/COMEDY (15) 110min The Judd Apatow movie production line shows no signs of abating as Forgetting Sarah Marshall follows the template of Knocked Up to deliver some laughs, banal moralising and side characters that outshine the lead. Writer and…

Russell Brand turned down for Peep Show

17 Apr 2008

Russell Brand was turned down for a part in cult sitcom Peep Show before becoming famous, according to the show's star David Mitchell. Mitchell said: 'Apparently Russell auditioned for the part of Super Hans before he was well known on the first…

Comedy DVDs

13 Dec 2007

DVD Marcus Brigstocke: Planet Corduroy The Show The erudite satirist rails against the injustices of the world in London’s Shaw Theatre, analysing how tough it must be to live life as a corduroy-loving middle-class white chap. The Extras A stirring…