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British television personality Russell Brand received a sentence of more than ten years imprisonment following his conviction on multiple sexual offence charges including rape. A court in Southwark heard evidence that Brand exploited his celebrity status to evade accountability.
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Russell Brand — Sentenced to over ten years in prison after conviction on charges including rape and sexual assault. The judge described him as a "sexual predator" who acted with "stunning arrogance" and disregard toward his victims, whose harm was deemed severe and long-lasting.Megan Markle and Prince Harry — Made a joint public appearance at the European Parliament in Brussels, where Prince Harry delivered remarks on child protection online. Markle attended without speaking to press, following allegations against her father Thomas Markle regarding possession of materials related to child sexual abuse.Yousra and Bahrain Film Festival — The Egyptian actress received recognition at the Bahrain Cinema Club's sixth edition festival, which ran from November 5 to 10. The event convened regional film figures including Syrian actor Ghassan Masoud on the red carpet.Perla Harb, Miss Lebanon — Departed for Puerto Rico to compete in Miss Universe's seventy-fifth edition, scheduled for November 24 in San Juan. Her evening gown was designed by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran.Ahmed Saad Album Removed from YouTube — YouTube removed Ahmed Saad's new album "Electro" following a formal complaint from a graphic designer claiming unpaid fees for visual design work. The dispute has moved from the digital platform to Egyptian courts.Sebastian Lelio — The Chilean film director died at age 52. His filmography centred narratives of women resisting social constraints, including works Gloria, A Wonderful Woman, and The Wave.Coming Up:
Ariana Grande appears on NBC's Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon alongside Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller to promote the upcoming film "Focker-in-Law," set for theatrical release on November 25. Theatre Monnot presents the performance "Aman Terelli" at the Soap Museum in Sidon on November 16, featuring actors Tariq Tamim and Sameh Hamdan, directed by Maya B. Saeed with music by Yuri Marqadi.