
Jul 14 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
MTV liked Russell Brand so much, they called him back for more.
Apr 3 - By Nancy Zuckerbrod, Associated Press Writer
Britain's broadcast regulator hit the BBC with a record fine Friday for lewd prank phone calls made to a veteran actor by talk show host Jonathan Ross and comedian Russell Brand.

Oct 29 - By Raphael G. Satter, Associated Press Writer
The head of Britain's most listened-to radio station resigned Thursday over a prank phone call made by two DJs to an elderly actor, the British Broadcasting Corp. said.
Oct 29 - By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer
The BBC indefinitely suspended two of its most popular broadcasters, Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, on Wednesday for leaving a series of lewd phone messages on an actor's answering machine.
Oct 29 - By Jill Lawless, Associated Press Writer
The BBC on Wednesday indefinitely suspended two of its most popular broadcasters, Russell Brand and Jonathan Ross, for leaving a series of lewd phone messages on an actor's answering machine.

Sep 4 - By Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer
Russell Brand seemed a little out of place as the host at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Jul 24 - By Erin Carlson, AP Entertainment Writer
MTV is staking its brand on a lesser-known one: Russell Brand.