Kirsty Gallacher backs brother-in-law Russell Brand as he denies 'serious and criminal' allegations

Russell Brand is facing another investigation.

The Metropolitan Police has said it has received “a number of allegations of sexual assault in London” following news reports about comedian Russell Brand.

Katy Perry has happily moved on since her split from ex-husband Russell Brand in 2011, which happened just 14 months after they tied the knot. But sources close to the pop star, 38, have claimed that she still feels haunted by their marriage following the allegations of sexual assault and rape made against him. “This is an absolute nightmare for everyone and Katy feels sick to her stomach,” a source says .

Russell Brand has returned to social media and delivered another statement after being accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. The 48 year old comedian has firmly denied all the allegations, which were made by four women via a joint Channel 4 Dispatches documentary Russell Brand: In Plain Sight and an investigation from The Times on Sunday 17 September.The married star, who is with Laura Gallacher, the sister of presenter Kirsty Gallacher, has also said that all his previous sexual activities were "consensual".

Lorraine Kelly has revealed that she's taking a break from social media platform X, formerly Twitter, as things have 'gone a bit dark'.

Russell Brand has been accused of pinning a woman onto a sofa and kissing her, despite her telling him to stop.The claims have surfaced from a fifth woman less than a week after the comedian-turned-Hollywood-star was accused of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse. Russell Brand has strongly denied the previous accusations and said all his relationships were consensual.

Scottish icon Billy Connolly reportedly had a few harsh words for Russell Brand over his behaviour whilst on the set of a musical.

Katy Perry has broken her silence on social media for the first time since allegations emerged accusing her ex-husband Russell Brand of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.The Hollywood actor has vehemently denied all allegations, which were made by four women and broke in the news following the release of The Times investigation and Channel 4's Dispatches documentary Russell Brand: In Plain Sight on Sunday, 17 September. Russell, 48, who told fans he couldn't speak about the allegations at his live comedy show, also said in a video statement on his Instagram page that all sexual relationships he has had have always been completely "consensual".

Another day, another controversial resurfaced clip of Russell Brand!

Leading UK agent Sara Putt, the new Chair of BAFTA, appeared to reference this past weekend’s coverage around criminal allegations against Russell Brand in her first letter to members. 

Naman Ramachandran New BAFTA chair Sara Putt has reflected upon the events of the past weekend in her first letter to members. While not addressing Russell Brand – about whom allegations of rape and sexual assault emerged over the weekend – by name, Putt wrote: “This weekend’s news has again raised serious questions about the culture of the screen industries and what still needs to change.

A Scots journalist behind the bombshell Russell Brand documentary has told how her team exposed allegations of rape and sexual assault against the comic.

Russell Brand's father has taken to Facebook to defend his son, as he continues to face allegations of rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse.The allegations were brought to light in the joint investigation by The Times, The Sunday Times and Channel 4, and aired on TV in a harrowing episode of Channel 4's Dispatches The comedian and actor, 48, has denied the claims, and now his father, Ron Brand, has defended him from these accusations, posting a furious rant on his Facebook account. Ron has claimed that the BBC, and other media outlets, are pursuing a "vendetta" against his son, by spreading these "unproven allegations." According to the Daily Mail, the 80-year-old wrote: "Is this seriously the most important thing happening in this world? Immigrants? Cost of living? 10s of thousands killed in Ukraine? Who is prioritising at BBC News.

Danniella Westbrook has publicly defended her friend Russell Brand after a number of allegations emerged last week accusing him of rape, sexual assault and abuse, claiming that he is a "target of lies".The 49 year old TV personality and former EastEnders star immediately jumped to support her longtime pal in the wake of the allegations, which were claimed to have taken place between 2006 and 2013 against five women. Russell, 48, vehemently denies all allegations and says every sexual relationship he has ever had has been completely consensual. Danniella branded the allegations "disgusting" and told followers that the Russell she knows is "helpful, kind and funny".

Just days after the bombshell report accusing Russell Brand of sexual assault dropped, he is being accused of even more heinous crimes. On Monday, the UK newspaper The Times

Russell Brand's wife Laura Gallacher is fully behind the comedian as he battles to clear his name of "rape, sexual assault and emotional abuse".These criminal allegations first emerged last Friday, with the 48 year old himself pre-empting a Dispatches programme on Channel 4 - combining an investigation by The Times, Sunday Times and the broadcaster - which went to air the following evening.They include the harming of four individuals; assault of a British schoolgirl and the raping of a woman in Los Angeles. He revealed in a YouTube video: "I’ve received two extremely disturbing letters... listing a litany of extremely egregious and aggressive attacks...

Sir Bob Geldof didn't hold back when Russell Brand presented him with an award at the NME Awards ceremony in 2006.

It has been alleged that female comedians within the industry set up a WhatsApp group with warnings about Russell Brand.

The “very serious criminal allegations” against Russell Brand that he denied ahead of time have been revealed. According to a bombshell report from The Su

Kirsty Gallacher has appeared to delete an Instagram post shared earlier to show support for her brother-in-law Russell Brand.