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UK entertainment industry faces 'reckoning' over sex scandals
Britain's entertainment sector faces mounting calls for reform and oversight following fresh sexual abuse allegations against prominent male stars.
Russell Brand jailed for rape as UK television faces abuse reckoning
Disgraced entertainer Russell Brand was sentenced to ten and a half years in prison for rape and sexual assault, triggering a widespread cultural reassessment across the British television and media landscape.
STF evaluates whether penal immunity applies to domestic violence cases
Brazil's highest court has begun evaluating whether penal immunity shielding family members from property crimes can legally apply to domestic violence situations.
Russell Brand Facebook and Instagram accounts disabled by Meta after sentencing
Meta has disabled Russell Brand's Instagram and Facebook accounts following his sentencing to 10 years and six months in prison for rape and sexual assault.
Government threatens mandatory media safeguarding after Walliams allegations
The government has threatened mandatory entertainment industry safeguarding and CIISA participation following recent misconduct allegations against David Walliams.
ITV warns Q4 ad revenue to fall 5-10% and cuts costs
Broadcasting giant ITV has warned that fourth-quarter television advertising revenue will drop 5 to 10 percent, prompting £30 million in temporary cost savings.
Chicago crowds fail to move The Bean in viral stunt to free trapped man
Hundreds of people converged on Millennium Park to push Anish Kapoor's 110-ton Cloud Gate sculpture, acting on a viral internet hoax claiming a man was trapped inside.
Jonathan Ross 2004 joke about David Walliams and 15-year-old resurfaces in documentary
A resurfaced 2004 joke by Jonathan Ross about David Walliams features in an ITV documentary examining grooming and sexual assault allegations against Walliams.
Nicole Kidman makeup artist Gucci Westman reveals natural beauty secrets
Celebrity makeup artists share professional techniques and insights for achieving a natural, red-carpet-ready beauty look.
Drug deaths in Scotland reach new record level
Scotland continues to record Europe's highest drug death rate, driven by polydrug use and deep regional deprivation as officials debate reforms.
Russell Brand faces new police reports following his rape and assault conviction
British police are reviewing fresh reports and allegations against Russell Brand as additional accusers come forward following his recent conviction.
Meghan Markle cancels Brussels speech after father charged with abuse images
Meghan Markle stepped back from delivering a keynote address in Brussels during her first public appearance since her estranged father faced federal charges.
Stray Kids announces 2027 Run It world tour with Lee Know missing US legs
Global K-pop powerhouse Stray Kids announced their expanded 2027 world tour RUN IT, featuring major stadium performances across Asia, North America, and Europe.
Jemima Goldsmith accuses Russell Brand of abuse and calls police over 2014 incident
Jemima Goldsmith has broken a decade of silence to accuse her former partner Russell Brand of physical assault and abuse, revealing a 2014 police call.
Angelina Jolie dines with sons after Vivienne drops Brad Pitt surname
Angelina Jolie was spotted dining with Knox and Pax in West Hollywood just days after Vivienne officially dropped Brad Pitt's surname in court.
UK porn ban sparks creators livelihood fears as new restrictions take effect
Sweeping new UK pornography restrictions have taken effect, criminalising explicit depictions of strangulation and triggering major livelihood concerns among adult content creators.
Madison Square Garden rejects Macklemore tour claims and cites scale
Madison Square Garden has forcefully rejected Macklemore's claims that political opposition to his Free Palestine tour kept him off its calendar, citing scheduling constraints and artist scale.
Sky UK Acquisition of ITV Faces Regulatory Probe After Intervention Notice
Sky's proposed acquisition of ITV has triggered a joint regulatory investigation by the CMA and Ofcom following a government intervention notice.
Lisa Nandy intervenes in Sky's £1.6bn ITV takeover over plurality fears
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has formally intervened in Sky's planned acquisition of ITV's broadcasting division, citing concerns over media plurality and free speech.
Celebrity loses injunction bid but will stay anonymous pending appeal
An unnamed public figure has lost a High Court battle to permanently suppress details of sexual misconduct allegations, though strict reporting restrictions remain in force while his legal team prepares an appeal.