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allegations of rape and sexual assault.The allegations from four women emerged over the weekend in a joint investigation by Channel 4, The Times and The Sunday Times, with the claims spanning a seven-year period between 2006 and 2013. Brand has denied the accusations.The Times now reports that more women have come forward since the release of the report and Channel 4’s Dispatches special on the comedian on Saturday (September 16), with several contacting the paper and The Sunday Times regarding Brand’s alleged behaviour since the early 2000s.

Russell Brand appears to have received a standing ovation at a Wembley gig on Saturday night after he was accused of rape and sexual assault.

The Streets Mike Skinner has opened up about his new film, describing it as a both a “nightmare” to get made and his “obsession.”Skinner has spent ten years working on getting his film, The Darker The Shadow, The Brighter The Light, to screens. A murder-mystery, it’s described as “tripped out neo-noir” and follows the life of a struggling DJ. The film has been created, written, directed, filmed and edited by Skinner, who also stars in the project.Speaking to Sky News at the premiere of the film in London, he opened up about the difficulties of getting the film made, alongside his determination to make sure it reached the big screen.Speaking about what to expect, Skinner told Sky News: “it’s a musical but the songs are the voiceover.” He joked with fans not to expect “jazz hands or dancing around on lampposts,” adding that “it’s a very simple story that started out almost like a film noir type thing, but then got carried away.”Opening up about the project, he added: “Knowing that I’m working on this film and then working on this film has been a nightmare.

Kanye West reportedly wanted to transform his home in Malibu, California into a ‘bomb shelter’.The news comes from a new lawsuit filed by Tony Saxon, who, as Sky News reports, claims he is owed $1million (£800,000) in unpaid wages and loss of earnings after working as a project manager, full-time security and live-in caretaker at West’s house in Malibu.Speaking to NBC – who reviewed and confirmed the contents of the lawsuit – Saxon said of the proposed renovations to the house: “We were going to be gutting all of that out and sort of building him a Bat Cave” to “hide from the Clintons in and the Kardashians in,” adding that he wanted to turn the house into a “bomb shelter from the 1910s”.He added that while he initially thought it to be an “art project”, he realised eventually that “no, he wants to live in here”.Elsewhere, Saxon said that Kanye “wanted no electricity. He only wanted plants. He only wanted candles.

Kanye West is being sued by an ex-employee who alleges he was forced by the rapper to work under dangerous conditions.As Sky News reports, Tony Saxon claims he is owed $1million (£800,000) in unpaid wages and loss of earnings after working as a project manager, full-time security, and live-in caretaker at West’s house in Malibu, California.The lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles Superior Court alleges that the ‘Donda’ artist unlawfully fired Saxon after he refused to comply with Ye’s “dangerous” demands.Saxon told Sky News that he was instructed by West to remove the electricity supply and windows from the property, claiming Ye “wanted it to be like a bomb shelter”. Quoting the rapper, he said: “‘This is going to be my bunker, my place to go off the grid and hide’.”According to the lawsuit, Saxon was hired by West in September 2021.

Disposable vapes are to be banned over fears they're being targeted at children, it's been reported. Ministers are said to be drawing up plans to ban the sale of single-use vapes in the UK to stop under 18s becoming addicted

An inmate has reportedly been stabbed at the same jail where a prisoner escaped earlier this week. Paramedics were called to HMP Wandsworth in London after a man was injured this afternoon.

Warm, sunny days are often accompanied by sleepless nights. But a sleep expert has suggested an unexpected item he believes will help.

Anyone headed to Spain has been issued an urgent warning if they are travelling to the Canary Islands after 10 earthquakes struck the island in the past 24 hours.

Escaped terror suspect Daniel Khalife 'escaped prison after sneaking out of the kitchen and clinging onto a van', it has been reported. There are unconfirmed claims the 21-year-old hitched onto a vehicle and fled, The Sun reported, citing a 'Prison Service source'.

The Education Secretary was caught on camera voicing her frustrations over coverage surrounding the potentially dangerous concrete in many British schools.

Meghan Markle will not want to return to the UK in the future and face curtseying to the Princess of Wales, a royal biographer has suggested. Andrew Morton, who collaborated with Diana, Princess of Wales on his 1992 book Diana: Her True Story, ruled out a move back from the US for Meghan and the Duke of Sussex.

Two further schools in Bolton are impacted by the crisis over potentially dangerous crumbling concrete, it has emerged.

EXCLUSIVE: The BBC is carrying out a review to establish whether it requires more news channel presenters as five senior female anchors remain in the dark about their future.

The uncle of a 10-year-old girl who was found dead at her home in Woking, Surrey, has told police in Pakistan she "fell down the stairs and broke her neck".

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande have parted ways with manager Scooter Braun, according to reports.The music mogul is one of the most successful managers in the world, with clients including Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas, Ava Max and Carly Rae Jepsen, per his official website.Braun first rose to fame in 2008 after helping launch the career of a then-12-year-old Bieber, after seeing him performing on YouTube, and has since gone on to represent him for 15 years. In recent years, however, Braun has faced controversy after apparently denying Taylor Swift her masters’ recordings.Now, it has been reported by various US media outlets that the famous music manager has parted ways with two of his big-name clients: Ariana Grande and Demi Lovato.The news of Lovato ending her working relationship with Braun comes from Variety, which reported that, although the reasons for the split are unknown, the separation was “amicable”.Lovato first announced her management with Braun in 2019, saying at the time that the partnership was like “dreams came true” for her.“I officially have a NEW MANAGER.

announced back in March that the channel would be coming off air this year after 40 years, to be replaced by a new streaming-only platform called ITVX Kids.Now, it has been confirmed by the network that CITV will leave screens on September 1.“As a consequence of this new streaming approach and responding to the changing ways children and their parents are increasingly accessing content, the CITV broadcast channel will close after the summer holidays on 1st September,” ITV told Sky News.The network’s kids channel first launched in 1983, and hosted shows such as Horrid Henry, Rosie and Jim and Ant and Dec’s SMTV Live.ITVX will provide streaming only content aimed at children between the ages of six and 12.Included in the programming will be a number of new shows including old favourites TeleTubbies, Bob The Builder and more.

EXCLUSIVE: Former CNN journalist Saima Mohsin has won the right to take the news network to an employment tribunal in the UK with her claim of unfair dismissal and discrimination after she was injured on assignment in Israel.

Freddie Mercury exhibition featuring personal possessions of the late Queen frontman have gone on show at an exhibit in London.Back in April, it was revealed that 1,400 items from Mercury’s London home – which had gone untouched for 30 years – would be put up for auction by Sotheby’s this September.The extensive collection of items, including handwritten lyrics, personal Polaroid photos and costumes, have now gone on show in London.“This summer, we invite you to step into Freddie’s Mercury’s personal world in an extended takeover at Sotheby’s London,” the website reads.The Queen frontman, who died in London on November 24, 1991, left his home, Garden Lodge in Kensington, and possessions to close friend Mary Austin, who is now sharing them with the public.Highlights of the ‘Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own’ exhibit include the crown and cloak ensemble Mercury wore on ‘The Magic Tour’ in 1986, his red kimono covered with fans and his Yamaha grand piano on which he composed ‘We Are The Champions’.

X Factor singer Lucy Spraggan has paid a lovely tribute to late TV presenter Caroline Flack. Lucy, 32, has dedicated a song on her new album to the former Love Island host. Lucy appeared on the former ITV programme in 2012, and at the time Caroline was the host of spin-off show, The Xtra Factor.

High street chain Wilko said it has appointed administrators after failing to secure a rescue deal, putting about 12,000 jobs at risk.

Oscars will no longer broadcast on Sky in the U.K., Variety has confirmed. Sky, the U.K.’s largest pay-TV broadcaster, has given up the rights to Hollywood’s biggest awards ceremony. The Comcast-owned company got the rights to the broadcast back from the BBC in 2004.

Jay-Z‘s Made In America festival has been cancelled for 2023 due to “severe circumstances”.The annual festival was due to be held next month (September 2-3) in Philadelphia and headlined by SZA and Lizzo.In their statement announcing the cancellation, festival organisers said the decision was made “due to severe circumstances outside of production control.”They added: “This decision has been difficult and has not been made lightly nor without immense deliberation.“Made in America has a legacy of delivering exceptional experiences for music fans and concert goers, and it is our commitment to always deliver a top-tier festival experience. We look forward to returning to Benjamin Franklin Parkway and the great city of Philadelphia in 2024.”pic.twitter.com/gt9PqKCINR— Made In America Festival (@MIAFestival) August 8, 2023It has not been revealed whether the cancellation is related to festival headliner Lizzo’s recent legal troubles.

EXCLUSIVE: UK film fanatics will no longer be able to watch coverage of the Oscars on Sky.

filed a lawsuit with the courts in California last week accusing Lizzo and her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley of inappropriate and unfair conduct. That included making false allegations of unprofessional behaviour against the dancers and then forcing them to go through a “brutal” twelve hour re-auditioning process.In a post on social media, Lizzo hit back at the allegations, which she said were “sensationalised stories … coming from former employees who have already publicly admitted that they were told their behaviour on tour was inappropriate and unprofessional”.In a new interview with Sky News, Williams and Rodriguez commented on Lizzo’s response.

Medical experts are warning social media users not to follow a popular trend that could lead to infection.

Lizzo for sexual harassment have given an interview, in which they allege they “tried to settle” the dispute “in-house” but were met with a “rebuttal”.Last week, it was revealed that the singer is being sued by three of her former dancers, who cite accusations of sexual harassment and a hostile work environment.Crystal Williams, Arianna Davis and Noelle Rodriguez have accused Lizzo of creating a hostile work environment and engaging in sexual harassment among other allegations. Her dance team captain Shirlene Quigley and production company Big Grrrl Big Touring Inc.

Follow OK! on Threads here: https://www.threads.net/@ok_mag Following BBC presenter Arielle Free's suspension after an awkward exchange with her colleague, Charlie Hedges, her replacement has been revealed. The Radio 1 presenter will be off the air this week following an incident that saw her criticise music during a live broadcast. Appearing briefly on Charlie’s Dance Anthems Ibiza show on Saturday (29 July), Arielle told the broadcaster: "Can I be honest with you?...

Sky News discussing jokes with guests Aldith Grandison, 93, and her daughter, Jay Cee La Bouche.Kate can be heard admitting, “I’m terrible. I’m terrible at jokes,” adding that Prince William is “very good” at them.When Grandison suggested “You’re the strict one” in the royal duo, Kate was quick to laugh it off, saying, “I’m definitely not strict! How can you tell that? Surely not!”Both William and Kate are keen on providing a healthy dose of normalcy to the royal lives and roles of their children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, a palace insider recently told People.“Those children look pretty happy with life,” the source said.

Brad Pitt has paused filming on his forthcoming Formula One movie to support the ongoing Hollywood strikes.The project currently titled Apex stars Pitt as a driver who comes out of retirement to team up with a rookie and take on the titans of the sport.He recently shot scenes at the British Grand Prix as part of the production earlier this month.But filming has now ground to a halt as Pitt “very much stands” alongside his fellow actor union members, according to PA (via Sky News).According to Deadline, filming was set to take place at the The Circuit de Spa Francorchamps in Belgium during the Grand Prix today (July 30) but this has now been pulled.The next planned dates for shooting are in Las Vegas in November.Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is working as a producer and will also be advising on the storyline and script on the Apple Studios film.The latest development comes just days after the 2023 Emmy Awards were postponed due to the ongoing writers’ and actors’ strikes.The 75th Primetime Emmy Awards were scheduled to take place Monday, September 18 at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles but are now likely to go ahead next January.The actors’ strike coincides with the Writers Guild of America (WGA) strike, which began on May 2 and halted production on a number of projects.