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Russell Brand Rape Trial Begins
Russell Brand arrived at court on 12 October 2026 for his rape and sexual assault trial.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Brand, 51, denies charges of rape and sexual assault against six women. — BBC Culture
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Sacha Baron Cohen Tarantino Play
Sacha Baron Cohen will star in Quentin Tarantino's West End play The Popinjay Cavalier.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Baron Cohen said he was 'beyond delighted' to work with the Pulp Fiction director. — BBC Culture
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Melanie Walters Strictly Elimination
Gavin and Stacey's Melanie Walters was voted off Strictly Come Dancing.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸Walters was partnered with professional dancer Aljaz Skorjanec on the show. — BBC Culture
CULTURETHE BRIEF10/12/26
Kennedy Center Artistic Director Named
The Kennedy Center named a new artistic director who has worked with ZZ Top and Tommy Lee.
WHAT'S REPORTED
- ▸The Kennedy Center's executive director appointed an agent previously working with Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee. — NPR Culture