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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 3, 2026.
British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.

UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

Joshua Rinkoff.

Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach

HANOCH DAUM in "Life Is a Difficult Age."

Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth


Reginald D. Hunter's Edinburgh show: A disturbing blend of comedy and antisemitism - opinion

Edinburgh comedian Reginald D. Hunter's recent performance drew controversy with a joke likening Israel to a self-abusing woman blaming her husband, sparking outrage and violence against protests.

 REGINALD D. HUNTER is a Black man who should understand what racial persecution is, says the writer.

'Lightening the national mood': Modi performs in Jerusalem amid war - review

During his recent visit to Israel, comedian Modi lightened the national mood amidst conflict, using humor about cultural differences and the country’s current challenges.

 COMEDIAN MODI Rosenfeld in a file photo.

This Jewish comedian hopes to set a new baseball record

Comedian Eitan Levine aims to break a record with 50 ceremonial first pitches at baseball games nationwide, raising funds for Make-A-Wish.

Eitan Levine, a rising Jewish comedian.

Comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding brings his act to Israel

Throughout the set, he mixed his witty, heartfelt political commentary with raunchy humor.

 Canadian stand-up comedian Daniel-Ryan Spaulding in action in Jerusalem.

Comedian popular with ultra-Orthodox wants non-Jews to watch, too

The special explores Veiga and Rosenfeld’s significant age difference, COVID-19, antisemitism and the logic of Shabbat elevators.

 ISRAELI-AMERICAN comedian Modi.

Netanyahu and Biden clash over claim Israel losing world support

Biden emphasized the importance of ending fighting ahead of Ramadan.

 U.S. President Joe Biden attends a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as he visits Israel amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 18, 2023.

Jerry Seinfeld lands in Israel in show of solidarity

Seinfeld landed in the country to express solidarity with the nation following the horrific massacre that occurred on October 7.

JERRY SEINFELD – sharing his latest grievances.

Bill Maher says Palestinians should 'move on' in pro-Israel monologue

Maher argued that "east Jerusalem could have been the capital of a Palestinian state that today might look more like Dubai than Gaza."

Comedian Bill Maher speaks during ceremonies unveiling his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood

Comedians around the country offer comic relief during Israel-Gaza war

Even as the country reels from anger and sorrow in the wake of Hamas's brutal attack on Israel, comedians are managing to make smiles.

 Yossi Tarablus and Yossi Penso performing for evacuees.

Asian-American comic Hans Kim mocks Oct. 7 massacre

His initial video gained the support of nearly 10,000 viewers on Instagram alone - without tallying in the count from Facebook and other platforms.

 Comic Hans Kim posted videos of his act making fun of the October 7th attacks on Israel by Hamas