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A London jury found comedian and actor Russell Brand, 51, guilty on Thursday of raping a fan and sexually assaulting three women. The judge remanded him in custody and said he faces a "significant custodial term".
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and three sexual assaults. The Guardian reported that the verdicts came on Thursday at Southwark crown court in London, after a four-week trial. AFP also reported the convictions. The four offences targeted four women over five years of Brand's showbusiness career. Brand, 51, had pleaded not guilty to seven charges involving six women. They covered three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault, spanning 10 years from 1999. The jury of four women and eight men deliberated for eight hours and 30 minutes. It cleared him of two rape counts and the attempted indecent assault charge. According to the Guardian, the jury found that Brand raped a young fan at his London townhouse in early 2009. He had picked her out of the crowd after a gig at the Hammersmith Apollo. He was also convicted of sexually assaulting an MTV worker at a party in Soho in 2004. Another conviction involved a woman working at radio station Choice FM in 2004 or 2005. The fourth involved a Channel 4 worker during a filming project in 2009. The judge, Mr Justice Bennathan, told Brand that a rape…
Media personality Nana Owiti says she would be happy for her ex, rapper King Kaka, if rumours linking him to creator Ema Kalekye are true. Ema has denied any romance, saying it was just a song repost.
Nana Owiti has spoken out on rumours that her former partner, rapper King Kaka, is dating digital creator Ema Kalekye. She said both of them deserve to move on with their lives. Ghafla Kenya reported that she spoke in a phone interview with Milele FM presenter Ankali Ray. "Life lazima imove on," Nana said, meaning life must move on. According to Ghafla, she said she would be very happy for him if the rumours are true. She added that nobody can stay stuck in one place. She said she holds no grudges. Nana said she values maturity and wants everyone to live their life as they see fit. She urged people to work on themselves after a breakup instead of dwelling on old relationships. In her words, people should aim to be better than they…
Channel 4 has scrapped Married at First Sight UK after two reviews into claims made by three female cast members. Chief executive Priya Dogra said on Thursday that the show had "run its course" and apologised to the women.
Married at First Sight UK will not return. Channel 4 announced the decision on Thursday after two reviews that followed a BBC Panorama investigation. In the programme, broadcast in May, two women alleged they were raped during filming. A third woman alleged she was subjected to a non-consensual sex act. According to the BBC, the men involved deny all the allegations. The format pairs single people who "marry" strangers they meet for the first time on their wedding day. The marriages are not legally binding. The BBC reported that the show was one of Channel 4's biggest hits, with audiences often topping three million. After Panorama aired, Channel 4 removed every episode from its streaming and linear services, the Guardian reported. A major sponsor also pulled out, according to the BBC. A review led by former BBC One controller Lorraine Heggessey found the show's safeguards were of a high standard. It said the show could reasonably continue with a stronger welfare framework and changes to the format. It also found that some elements could put implicit pressure on contributors to be intimate. Her suggestions included constantly monitored CCTV in all areas of the apartments, panic buttons and "safe words". A second review, by law firm Clyde & Co, found the welfare protocols complied with Ofcom's broadcasting…
President Ruto's daughter shared photos from "The Mother's Blessing", where the women in her family prayed over her and gave her gifts. It follows a pink-themed bridal shower and a gown fitting before her white wedding to Isaya Yunge.
Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto, has shared moments from a family gathering held to bless her before her wedding. The Star reported that her mother, aunties and close family friends attended. Charlene called the event "The Mother's Blessing". According to The Star, the women prayed for her future marriage, guided her, gave her gifts and celebrated her. In her post, Charlene said they had "blessed my future marriage, prayed for me, loved on me, gifted me and guided me on how to invest in my life and family." She also thanked her mother. "Thank you, Mama, for being my prayer warrior and biggest cheerleader all my life," she wrote. The blessing is the latest in a run of pre-wedding events. On Tuesday, Pulse Live Kenya reported on her bridal shower, an outdoor party held in a garden. A large arched mirror at the entrance read "Welcome to Charlene's Bridal Shower" in pink. Charlene wore a sleeveless silver-white mini dress with a fitted…
Cheka Tu comedian Joseph Job, known as JJ Ephraim, told Mwananchi that a shortage of live shows is his biggest challenge. He asked leaders to bring back the old system of regular events for stage performers.
Tanzanian stage comedian Joseph Job, better known as JJ Ephraim, says there are too few live shows. He told Mwananchi this is the biggest problem in his work right now. "These days shows have become few, so leaders should look at how to bring back the system as it was before," he said, according to the Tanzanian outlet. Ephraim performs with the comedy group Cheka Tu. He started his career in 2024, after the group launched a search for comedy talent. He said joining Cheka Tu made him known to the public and earned him respect in the community. It also brought him advertising deals that let him use his fame in other business ventures. He said some fans have grown so close that he treats them like family. Asked whether stage comedy pays the bills, he said it depends on the artist. Some live on their art alone, while others rely on extra deals. Even if the…
Tanzania's Mwananchi says fans are asking why dancer Ashurey, once close to Zuchu, has been missing from her biggest moments. The dancer also reportedly dropped Wasafi from a social media bio and missed Diamond Platnumz's Uganda show.
Zuchu's fans are asking whether dancer Ashurey has fallen out with the Wasafi singer, Tanzania's Mwananchi newspaper reports. The paper says the two were once close but now appear to have drifted apart. Neither Ashurey nor Zuchu commented in the report. Ashurey has been part of the Wasafi camp for a long time, Mwananchi says. The dancer has appeared at the label's big events, stayed close to Zuchu and performed at Diamond Platnumz's shows. The questions began with Zuchu's big summer. On July 30, 2026, she revealed her pregnancy with maternity photos and baby scans. On July 31, she held a baby shower at her home in Mbezi Beach. On August 2, she gave birth to a daughter with Diamond Platnumz. Fans noticed that Ashurey did not appear at any of these moments, the paper reports. Ashurey has also reportedly removed the Wasafi name or logo from a social media bio. Mwananchi says this has raised questions about the dancer's…
Gospel deejay Samuel Muraya, known as DJ Mo, was fined KSh 5,000 on Wednesday after pleading guilty to traffic offences. Police had arrested him on Thika Road that morning, and he appeared at the Milimani Traffic Court the same day.
Gospel deejay and media personality Samuel Muraya, popularly known as DJ Mo, was fined KSh 5,000 on Wednesday. He pleaded guilty to traffic offences, Business Today Kenya reported. The Daily Nation said he admitted to driving an uninsured car on Thika Road. Police stopped…
A London jury began deliberating on Tuesday in the trial of comedian Russell Brand, 51, at Southwark Crown Court. He faces seven charges involving six women, including rape and sexual assault, and denies them all.
Veteran journalist Yvonne Okwara has said she has no plans to relocate to London. She was responding to speculation that followed her recent exit from Royal Media Services, Business Today Kenya reported on Tuesday.
Tanzanian Bongo Fleva star Nandy says her new look comes from exercise, a disciplined diet and body shapers, not surgery. She told Mwananchi she has never taken even two weeks off, while recovery from surgery takes weeks or months.
Tanzanian singer Nandy unveiled her second album, '911', at an event in Dar es Salaam on Sunday night. The project features artists from six countries and is due out on November 27, Mwananchi reported.
JCC co-founder Reverend Kathy Kiuna said on Monday that losing a loved one is among the most painful things a person can face, and urged people to treasure their families. Her husband, Bishop Allan Kiuna, died in July 2024 after a long battle with cancer.
A Nairobi court on Monday gave detectives 10 days to hold actress Regina Wambui Gitau and three relatives. Her mother, Dorita Lasinder Macharia, 86, was found with a deep neck wound in her Loresho home.
Alex Garland's film of the hit video game Elden Ring has reportedly been shot and is in post-production. Theatrical rights go on sale at November's American Film Market, and Deadline says the budget is close to $200 million.
Nigerian gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey has passed one billion views on YouTube, according to reports published on November 1. Business Today Kenya says he is the first African gospel artist to reach the milestone.
Flaqo Raz has spoken publicly for the first time about rumours that Alma Mutheu is pregnant, Mpasho reported on Sunday. The outlet said he is ready to "ride the clout wave".
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