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Russell Brand

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English comedian and actor Russell Brand was born on June 4, 1975 in Grays, Essex, England. He made a name for himself as a stand-up comedian and presenter. Brand has also worked on the radio and literature. He has appeared in television series like Cruise of the Gods and Blessed. Brand's big break came with his work in Forgetting Sarah Marshall in 2008. He will reprise his role ...

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Russell Brand is a little nervous about hosting this Sunday's VMAs, so he's called on Chris Rock for some help with his humor. He says of Chris' advice, "He said, 'Go in hard - no one cares about anything except you have to have a good beginning.' "So I might take my shirt off and have lipstick on my nipples." Well speaking of beginnings, now that Brit is confirmed to be in the opening act in some way, it'...

In the latest VMA promo spot, Russell Brand and Pete Wentz appear in the video shot to look like it's a behind the scenes look at before the commercial…but it is the actual commercial. The two of them together are freaking hilarious. We love Pete's genuine concern with which celebrities he is allowed to make fun of…always a ligit question!

The British are coming…to Hollywood that is! British import Russell Brand has been chosen to host the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. For those of you who are not familiar with this British import, he made audiences members laugh as he made his film debut in “Forgetting Sarah Marshall.” No doubt Brand will deliver with his British dry sense of humor and eccentric dance moves. Previous VMA hosts include Jack Black, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Chris Rock. We’re...