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Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by UK court of rape and sexual assaults

A jury at Southwark Crown Court convicted the 51-year-old comedian of one count of rape and three of sexual assault, acquitting him of two other rape charges; he will be sentenced Monday.

British actor and comedian Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court, during the fourth week of his trial on charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women between 1999 and 2009, which he denies, in London, Britain, November 3, 2026.
British comedian, actor, podcaster, and media personality, Russell Brand arrives at Southwark Crown Court on October 14, 2026 in London, England.

UK woman accuses British comedian Russell Brand of rape, says he ignored pleas to stop

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Jewish writer barred from London group over Zionist beliefs, UKLFI warns of Equality Act breach

HANOCH DAUM in "Life Is a Difficult Age."

Hanoch Daum speaks out about hilltop youth


Why are Jews so funny? Exploring Jewish humor and comedians

The Jewish tribe has a right to be glum, and yet it has produced some of the funniest people.

 An exhibit on the Marx Brothers at ANU-Museum of the Jewish People.

US comedian Erica Rhodes comes to Israel for Comedy for Koby

The half-Jewish-on-her-father’s-side American comedian is about to make her first visit to Israel as part of Comedy for Koby.

 ERICA RHODES: I must be wired differently than normal people.

Israeli comedian leaves US after being questioned by ICE over tweet

He had tweeted about his wife's arrival in the US and how they could expect to have an American citizen born to them soon.

ICE agents make drug bust in Arizona desert

IL MAKIAGE invests in the future of AI cosmetics


Israeli immigrant comedians bring humor to Zionism in new book

Israel 201, their first formal collaboration, is an often hilarious tribute to the country’s 75 years of existence, aiming to educate both Zionists and people without any knowledge of Israel.

 JOEL CHASNOFF (left) and Benji Lovitt at a book launch event.

Jewish comedian Modi Rosenfeld says he has Orthodox fans after opening up about being gay

Rabbi Bashevkin said he felt nervous about speaking onstage with Rosenfeld now that the comedian’s sexual orientation is public knowledge

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The other side of Richard Belzer - the mensch

The writer shows the other side of Jewish actor and comedian, Richard Belzer.

 DIANE NEAL and Richard Belzer

Richard Belzer, eminently recognizable Jewish comedian and character actor, dies at 78

The Jewish actor and comedian finally succeeded after many years of perseverance – by the time his career took off, he was nearly 50 years old.

 A photo of Richard Belzer taken at the White House Correspondents Dinner on May 9, 2009.

Over 40 years after the original, here comes History of the World, Part II

Jews in Space does appear to be in the works, as a character in a Star Trek-type costume with a Star of David can be seen in the trailer.

 Mel Brooks poses at a premiere of the HBO documentary "If You're Not In the Obit, Eat Breakfast" in Beverly Hills, California, U.S. May 17, 2017.

Jew jokes: What's funny and what's antisemitic? - explainer

Jokes about Jews have been found throughout history, many made by Jews themselves, who are no strangers to self-deprecating humor. However, antisemitism in comedy is alive and well.

A FLOAT with an effigy of a Jew is seen during the carnival at Aalst, Belgium, on February 23.