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    Elon Musk defended Russell Brand over ‘witch hunt’ before rape charge

    Elon Musk defended Russell Brand over a media “witch hunt” back in 2023 after allegations were made against the Get Him To The Greek actor21:04, 04 Apr 2025Updated 21:09, 04 Apr 2025Elon Musk has previously defended and supported Russell Brand.In a 2023 interview with right-wing media campaigner Ben Shapiro, Elon discussed the Get Him To The Greek actor and how his content had been demonetised by YouTube at the time.Article continues belowMusk warned people that they should be cautious and not make any false accusations against the actor, who has today [4 April 2025] been charged with one count each of rape, indecent assault and oral rape as well as two counts of sexual assault, as reported by the Metropolitan Police.Elon said: “Obviously we’re just sort of in the witch burning phase here; just being declared a witch is enough to make you a witch and be burnt.”Musk defended Brand back in 2023The Tesla and X/Twitter boss also said that “anyone could be accused at any time of false charges” and explained that people “can’t be destroying their lives on the potential of false accusations”.Musk also believed that the action taken against Brand was down to him “rattling the cage” of the mainstream media.The businessman continued: “Seems like an odd coincidence that it’s happening when Russell is really gaining traction, questioning a lot of the conventional wisdom.”Musk discussed the claims made against the actor”I think we’re running out of conspiracy theories that didn’t turn out to be true.”Comedian and actor Russell Brand is known for his roles in Get Him To The Greek and Forgetting Sarah Marshall. The media personality has been charged after an investigation that began in September 2023.The official Met Police website has reported: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorised the Metropolitan Police Service to charge a man following an investigation by detectives.””The Met has issued a charge and requisition to Russell Brand, 50 (04.02.1975), of Oxfordshire, in connection with the following offences – one count of rape, one count of indecent assault, one count of oral rape, two counts of sexual assault.”Brand has posted a video stating that he was “never a rapist” following the charges(Image: More

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    Celebrity Big Brother’s new house – lavish bedrooms and diary room makeover

    As the next new bunch of famous faces prepare to head into the Celebrity Big Brother house, we’ve got a first look at the décor for 2025 as well as the brand new diary room20:00, 04 Apr 2025The famous faces have finally been revealed for Celebrity Big Brother, and now we’ve got a sneak peak at the décor of the 2025 series house, including a look at the iconic diary room chair.Stars including Patsy Palmer, Mickey Rourke, Jojo Siwa, Angellica Bell and more are rumoured to be entering the house, but who will be the first to have a meltdown in the vibrantly coloured diary room chair? The house looks to be incredibly vibrant with many bright colours and a paint drip theme throughout.Article continues belowThe house features stunning marble style walls in shades of pink and grey, plus a deep teal shade around gilded sinks. A sunken bath tub takes centre stage in the whopping bathroom, with a row of sinks under Hollywood style vanity mirrors.There’s a lot of colour going on(Image: More

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    Only Fools and Horses star’s son is now beloved A-list Hollywood actor

    Only Fools and Horses has an all-star cast, including David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and Roger Lloyd Pack, and one of the beloved actors has son who is now a Hollywood icon19:12, 04 Apr 2025An Only Fools and Horses star has a Hollywood legend for a son.Wanda Ventham and Dennis Lill were cast as Pamela and Alan Parry, appearing in four episodes over three years during series six and seven of Only Fools and Horses, and fans are only just discovering the identity of their child.Article continues belowAlan was the proprietor of a thriving printing business where Rodney worked from 1989 to 1991, and he eventually became chummy with Del Boy. His frequent overindulgences during meals and drinks with the legendary character often left the haughty Pamela seething.Wanda has a son who has since ascended to Hollywood stardom – none other than Benedict Cumberbatch. She shares Benedict with fellow actor Timothy Carlton.Wanda’s son is Hollywood star Benedict Cumberbatch(Image: More

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    Top Gear’s James May concerns fans with graphic health issue after horror crash

    The Grand Tour star James May has opened up about a ‘worrying’ health symptom he has been experiencing after he was involved in a horror 75mph car crash18:24, 04 Apr 2025Updated 18:31, 04 Apr 2025James May’s health is suffering after a brutal car crashThe TV presenter took to social media to explain that his neck is making a crunching noise every time he turns his head. Despite his wild days on Top Gear and The Grand Tour being behind him, May is still suffering from his injuries.Article continues belowHe said: “When I move my head around, my neck feels and sounds as if cornflakes have been inserted between the vertebrae. Should I worry about this or just have a gin?”In true May fashion, he added with a wink: “Tbh I’m already having the gin,” reports the Express.James took to social media to ask about his unusual ailment(Image: More

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    Every prediction our celeb astrologer got right after nailing Kanye split and Trump

    Molly-Mae, Tommy Fury, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, Kanye West and Bianca Censori all have something in common – that’s because celebrity astrologer Inbaal Honigman predicted their futures, kind of16:09, 04 Apr 2025Updated 16:09, 04 Apr 2025While some people might think horoscopes are a load of codswallop, even the sceptics will have to keep their mouths shut on this one.That’s because our resident celebrity psychic and astrologer has correctly predicted three massive events over the last couple of months. And we’re really blown away.Article continues belowTo get some insight into what is written in the stars for some the biggest celebs and prominent figures at the moment, we quizzed Inbaal Honigman on her predictions.We looked at those with relationships on the rocks, jittery political partnerships and ‘will they or won’t they’ exes. The celeb astrologer has been spookily on it with three particular pairings.Here, we take a look at what Inbaal correctly predicted with her reading of the horoscope….Inbaal managed to predict the futures of some famous faces…(Image: More