Russell Brand False Death Rumors, UK Trial Begins

0:00It's March 11th. Let's get into entertainment and celebrity news. Yesterday, rumors exploded online claiming actor and comedian Russell Brande had died. The story went viral fast, but it's totally false. Russell Brande is alive and well. The confusion kicked off with a pose from podcaster Dan Bongino. He shared a tribute image for his late friend, Charlie Kirk, who was shot and killed last year at a turning point USA event. Problem was, Russell appeared in that photo too. Early reactions were chaotic. Commenters rushed in with rest in peace messages for Russell, tying it to unrelated personal drama. Soon after, others started questioning it and checking facts. Bongino stayed quiet on the Russell mix-up. His bile even jokes about loving the comments, and he only responded to Kirk's related replies. Meanwhile, Russell faces serious charges in the UK for sexual offenses against six women, dating back to between 1999 and 2000. 5. He pleaded not guilty last month.

1:01His trial begins June 3rd, 2026 at South Third Crown Court and could last four to five weeks. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. A pillow that sounds as good as it feels. Built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, soleypillow.com