Russell Brand and celebrity culture’s God complex

Source: Eleanor Halls | Substack · 07 de novembro de 2026 às 21:00 · 16 h ago

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He told us who he was. Yet we made him the Messiah

The report was published on 07 de novembro de 2026 às 21:00 by Eleanor Halls | Substack and is part of the World news coverage.

What other outlets are saying

• NPR: Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault — Comedian Brand faces a "significant" prison sentence, which a London court judge is set to hand down on Monday.
• The Independent: Sinister footage of Russell Brand and Katy Perry resurfaces — The Independent Why Russell Brand's lawyers wanted his Katy Perry marriage left out of trial USA Today Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy…
• CNN: Hiding in plain sight? Russell Brand’s conviction poses tough questions for UK entertainment industry — CNN Russell Brand to learn sentence after being found guilty of rape and sexual assault NPR 'Time is up': Minister warns media industry to…
• The Independent: Two controversial figures have spoken out in support of Russell Brand — The Independent Hiding in plain sight? Russell Brand’s conviction poses tough questions for UK entertainment industry CNN Russell Brand to…
• The Times: Russell Brand was protected by a cloak of progressive virtue

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