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One of Russell Brand's alleged sexual assault victims took photos of him shirtless on the night she says he raped her ... and, in the pics, he seemingly blew a kiss for the camera. The photos were presented in court Thursday ... and they show a young Brand wearing just a pair of white pants and a belt -- no shirt.

Between the critics and the box office, the movie Digger has had a rough time of it, but its famous fans are growing in number. This includes Neil Young, who used his personal website to share a nearly 300-word take on the Tom Cruise film, which he says “cannot be seen as a Tom Cruise film – that would be misleading. I would describe it as a film of our times.” Continues Young, “The things that are said in Digger are a direct reflection of today’s political and social world. The film is so full of artful expression and radical change ups, that it may be too much to take in for those expecting a commercial film like we are used to today.”

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After "Avengers: Endgame" and "Spider-Man: Far From Home" completed Marvel Studios' Infinity Saga in 2019, the next chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe officially kicked off in 2021 with the premiere of "WandaVision. " At the time, it wasn't clear just how integral Wanda Maximoff and The Vision would be to the Multiverse Saga. But now, five years later, we have "VisionQuest," the exciting conclusion to the story that carried us from the inaugural Marvel series on Disney+ to "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" and "Agatha All Along. " Since this is meant to be the final chapter of this tale of love, loss, and rebirth, many characters from around the MCU are returning for the series from "Star Trek: Picard" showrunner Terry Matalas. There are plenty more joining the shared universe in this show as well. So in an effort to get to know the key players and keep them all straight (since many of them reside in Vision's head), we will break down the new and returning characters in this highly anticipated series from the House of Ideas.

Outerlight Entertainment, formerly known as First Look Entertainment, has acquired Bleecker Street Media. The acquisition provides Bleecker Street with long-term capital and additional resources to accelerate its growth strategy. CEO Kent Sanderson and president and chief marketing officer Tyler DiNapoli will continue to lead the company.

“Arabian Nights” is coming to life with a new, epic fantasy series planned to roll cameras in 2027. The 10-episode show, from the creatives behind “Spartacus” and “Vikings,” will reimagine the collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales known as “One Thousand and One Nights” in one interconnected saga.

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It’s not fashion week unless there’s a smidge of nudity, and the stars at Saint Laurent’s spring/summer 2027 show most definitely understood the assignment. Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Zoe Saldaña, and more proved that the female anatomy is a chic accessory with sheer looks that took us right back to the “free the nipple” era of the 2010s.

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Warning - this report contains graphic contentA woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her in a hotel room has said he turned from "camp, friendly and effeminate" to "monster-like" before the alleged assault. The 51-year-old actor and comedian faces seven charges - three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009. He denies the charges. One of the women told the jury at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday: "He was just dark and arrogant and performing - he was scary, he was demanding. "The woman told police she met Brand before he was famous while attending the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth in 1999. She alleges he later raped her. The woman said she was left feeling "dirty" and afraid she may be pregnant in the aftermath of the alleged attack. Before the alleged rape, the woman also said Brand made her take photos of him with his top off, which were shown to the jury.

Russell Brand accuser says he turned 'monster-like' before alleged rape3 days agoSima KotechaandHelena Wilkinson, Southwark Crown CourtReutersWarning - this report contains graphic contentA woman who alleges Russell Brand raped her in a hotel room has said he turned from "camp, friendly and effeminate" to "monster-like" before the alleged assault. The 51-year-old actor and comedian faces seven charges - three counts of rape, three charges of sexual assault and one of indecent assault. The allegations, made by six female complainants, span a 10-year period between 1999 and 2009. He denies the charges. One of the women told the jury at Southwark Crown Court on Thursday: "He was just dark and arrogant and performing - he was scary, he was demanding. "The woman told police she met Brand before he was famous while attending the Labour Party conference in Bournemouth in 1999. She alleges he later raped her. The woman said she was left feeling "dirty" and afraid she may be pregnant in the aftermath of the alleged attack. Before the alleged rape, the woman also said Brand made her take photos of him with his top off, which were shown to the jury.

Bleecker Street, the indie distribution label behind the U. S. releases of Alex Gibney's documentary "Musk," Mike Leigh's "Tender Loving Care," Guy Nattiv's "The Liberation," along with last year's "Spinal Tap II: The End Continues," "Rebuilding," and "Bone Lake," and many more titles, has been acquired by Outerlight Entertainment, formerly known as First Look. The acquisition comes after the distributor's founder and then-CEO, Andrew Karpen, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer at the age of 59 in May 2025. The Bleecker Street brand joins Outerlight's Topic Studios, but the two labels will continue to operate separately. Among Outerlight's portfolio, the company also owns Puzzle Pictures, with investments in MHz Choice and Passionflix. Bleecker Street CEO Kent Sanderson and its president and chief marketing officer Tyler DiNapoli will remain with the banner. The release announcing the deal also states that Bleecker will retain control of its current slate without disruption, along with its other acquisitions, filmmaker relationships, and marketing and distribution operations.

Bleecker Street, the indie distribution label behind the U. S. releases of Alex Gibney’s documentary “Musk,” Mike Leigh’s “Tender Loving Care,” Guy Nattiv’s “The Liberation,” along with last year’s “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues,” “Rebuilding,” and “Bone Lake,” and many more titles, has been acquired by Outerlight Entertainment, formerly known as First Look. The acquisition comes after the distributor’s founder and then-CEO, Andrew Karpen, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer at the age of 59 in May 2025.