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12:20 PM ET, September 17, 2023

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The Sunday Times:
Russell Brand accused of rape, sexual assaults and abuse  —  Four women, including one who was just 16, make allegations after an investigation by The Sunday Times, The Times and Channel 4 Dispatches  —  The comedian and actor Russell Brand has been accused of rape, sexual assaults …
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Daily Star:
Production company launches urgent investigation into Russell Brand allegations  —  Production company Banijay has announced it is launching an internal investigation into the allegations surrounding comedian Russell Brand, who has been accused of sexual assault and rape
Discussion: Deadline, The Mirror and The Sun
Niamh Spence / The Mirror:
Russell Brand alleged victim ‘threatened with legal action to silence sexual assault claims’  —  Russell Brand is accused of rape, sexual assaults and emotional abuse against four women across a seven-year period between 2006 and 2013, all of which the comedian has denied
The Sunday Times:
How The Times and The Sunday Times investigated Russell Brand
C. D. / Perez Hilton:
Russell Brand Denies ‘Very Serious Criminal Allegations’ Being Made Against Him In Upcoming Exposé
Kimberly Nordyke / The Hollywood Reporter:
Singer Irish Grinstead of the Girl Group 702 Dies at 43  —  A cause of death was not given for Grinstead, who along with her fellow group members scored hits in the '90s with “Steelo” and “Where My Girls At,” among others.  —  Irish Grinstead, a member of the girl group 702, known for hit songs like …
Jem Aswad / Variety:
Jann Wenner Apologizes for Controversial Comments After Being Removed From Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Board  —  A day after the publication of a New York Times interview in which Rolling Stone magazine founder Jann Wenner said that Black and female musicians “didn't articulate at the level” …
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TMZ.com:
Jann Wenner Removed from Rock & Roll HOF Board After Remarks on Black, Female Artists  —  Rolling Stone's founder just lost decision-making power in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame — all because he called Black and female artists inarticulate ... TMZ has learned.
People:
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen Renew Their Vows to Mark 10th Wedding Anniversary: Source  —  “It was very romantic,” a source tells PEOPLE of the couple's vow renewal celebrations  —  John Legend and Chrissy Teigen have renewed their vows in celebration of their 10th wedding anniversary!
TMZ.com:
Hugh Jackman Addresses Split with Wife on Camera, Calls It Difficult Time  —  HUGH JACKMAN ADDRESSES SPLIT W/ WIFE ON CAMERA ... Calls It Difficult Time  —  EXCLUSIVE  — 674 … Hugh Jackman isn't quite ready to talk about his split from his wife beyond what he's already said in a statement …
People:
Boy Meets World's Danielle Fishel Preaches the Importance of ‘Commitment’ After Apparent Ben Savage Fall Out  —  At 90s Con, the ‘Boy Meets World’ actress explained how the 30-year friendships led to a “true knowing of each other” because of “commitment” to their cast-wide bond
Discussion: Just Jared, The Wrap and The Messenger
Stephanie Petit / People:
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Make Glamorous Showing to Wrap Sixth Edition of Invictus Games at Closing Ceremony  —  “You have opened people's hearts, through your vulnerability, through your resilience and your sheer abilities,” the Duke of Sussex told the games' competitors in an emotional closing speech on Saturday
Alix Breeden / Page Six:
‘Disappointed’ Halle Berry slams Drake over ‘Slime You Out’ cover: ‘Thought better of him’  —  She is in her feelings.  —  Halle Berry slammed Drake after he used an image of her getting slimed at the 2012 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards as the cover art for his new single.
Celeste McCauley / People:
Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny Step Out for Low-Key Fall Date Night in N.Y.C.  —  The model and Latin superstar dressed down for a casual night at a Flatiron eatery  —  Kendall Jenner and Bad Bunny kept it casual for their latest date night.  —  The pair was spotted leaving the New York City eatery Cosme on Friday night.
Discussion: ET Canada, Elle and The US Sun
 
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