"Sexual Assault Allegations Surround Russell Brand and UK Comedy Circuit"

Paramount+ has removed Russell Brand's stand-up comedy special, "Russell Brand in New York City," from its streaming platform following multiple sexual assault allegations against the comedian. The removal comes after YouTube suspended monetization of Brand's channel and the BBC removed some of his content from its platforms. Brand's management agency has also terminated all professional ties with him. The allegations, including one of rape, were detailed in a joint investigation by The Times of London and the Sunday Times of London. Brand has denied the allegations, and no criminal charges have been filed against him.