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VarietyLeans left
Truth score 42
Left 100%100%
VarietyLeans left

Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Russell Crowe Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Bluefly’ Adds ‘Beast’ Star Daniel MacPherson (EXCLUSIVE)

Daniel MacPherson, who recently starred opposite Russell Crowe in “Beast,” has signed on for “Bluefly,” a science-fiction action thriller toplined by Crowe and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. “Predators” filmmaker Nimród Antal is directing....

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Avg reliability78
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 42 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 78 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 8 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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ReutersCenterAssociated PressCenterBBC NewsCenterPBS NewsHourLeans leftThe New York TimesLeftNPRLeans leftABC News (Australia)CenterThe GuardianLeftThe Wall Street JournalLeans rightDW NewsCenterCBC NewsLeans leftCBS NewsLeans leftFRANCE 24 EnglishCenterThe Globe and MailCenterSky NewsLeans rightABC News (US)Leans leftNBC NewsLeans leftLos Angeles TimesLeans lefteuronews (English)CenterThe Japan TimesCenterVarietyLeans leftThe HillCenterCNNLeftThe Sydney Morning HeraldLeans leftUSA TODAYLeans leftAll 70 outlets
Truth score 9040
Left 27%27%Centre 53%53%Right 20%20%
BBC NewsCenter

Channel 4 documentary and journalists 'poisoned the well' against Russell Brand, court hears

Brand's defence barrister told jurors that Brand "had an immense amount of sex", but that "none of it was unlawful". Defence barrister says earlier allegations about comedian’s sexual conduct ‘poisoned the wells’ of justice as trial...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate73%
Private13%
Public broadcaster9%
Nonprofit1%
Nonprofit trust1%
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United States40%
United Kingdom27%
Canada11%
India9%
Australia4%
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Independent59%
Penske Media Corporation8%
Comcast5%
Fox Corporation5%
News Corp5%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share2%
Fact / opinion263/0
State media1%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Medium Sources: 70 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 13 Risk: 2Sentiment: -11Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
19 sources

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BBC NewsCenterThe GuardianLeftABC News (US)Leans leftSky NewsLeans rightVarietyLeans leftGlobal NewsCenterDeadlineCenterMetroCenterFilm-News.Co.UkCenterStandardCenterJournaldemontrealCenterOxfordmailCenterNzheraldCenterFox NewsRightIbtimesCenterDaily MailCenterDaily ExpressLeans rightVultureNo political leanDaily express uk newsLeans right
Truth score 904
Left 18%18%Centre 65%65%Right 18%18%
BBC NewsCenter

Russell Brand's wife tells his rape trial he is 'kind and a wonderful father'

Laura Brand tells the jury at his trial she feels "very seen by him" and "I love him very much". Laura Brand, who shares three children with the actor, appeared in the witness box at Southwark Crown Court. Covered by 18 outlets: 3 lean...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Corporate89%
Public broadcaster5%
Nonprofit trust5%
Countries
United Kingdom58%
United States26%
Canada11%
Australia5%
Media ownership
Independent53%
Penske Media Corporation11%
Walt Disney Company5%
BBC (UK Government)5%
Comcast5%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion33/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 90 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 19 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -6Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
7 sources

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VarietyLeans leftDeadlineCenterNzheraldCenterIbtimesCenterManchestereveningnewsCenterDaily ExpressLeans rightTMZNo political lean
Truth score 77
Left 17%17%Centre 67%67%Right 17%17%
VarietyLeans left

Russell Brand’s Marriage to Katy Perry Blocked From Being Mentioned by Prosecution in Rape Trial

Katy Perry was largely airbrushed from Russell Brand’s rape trial after the prosecution agreed to omit mention of the I Kissed A Girl singer from its opening argument. Katy Perry's name was removed from the prosecution's opening case...

Lean: Leans left Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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Corporate100%
Countries
United Kingdom43%
United States43%
Australia14%
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Independent57%
Penske Media Corporation29%
Fox Corporation14%
Avg reliability68
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion12/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 77 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 7 Reliability: 68 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Times of IndiaCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
Times of IndiaCenter

Inside Saif Ali Khan's Rs 800 crore Pataudi Palace: 150 rooms, grand verandas

Saif Ali Khan's ancestral home, the Pataudi Palace, spans across 10 acres and features nearly 150 rooms. Built in 1935, the palace was designed by Robert Tor Russell and showcases a blend of European neoclassical and Indian...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: IndiaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
8 sources

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ESPNCenterUSA TODAYLeans leftGoogle NewsCenterNewsweekCenterYahoo NewsCenterFox NewsRightDoseCenterCBS SportsCenter
Truth score 801
Left 12%12%Centre 75%75%Right 12%12%
Yahoo NewsCenter

Russell Wilson names the NFL team Jonathan Taylor should be pushing to secure trade to before the deadline

The Colts now are open to trading Jonathan Taylor, sources told ESPN and NFL Network, and multiple teams have reached out to Indianapolis. One mystery NFL team reportedly made the Indianapolis Colts a big offer for RB Jonathan Taylor,...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Apollo Global Management
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Corporate88%
Private12%
Countries
United States88%
Canada12%
Media ownership
Independent25%
Newsweek Media Group12%
Fox Corporation12%
Apollo Global Management12%
Walt Disney Company12%
Avg reliability71
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion39/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 80 (Strongly corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 8 Reliability: 71 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -18Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
4 sources

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NzheraldCenterMetroCenterDaily MailCenterDaily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 62
Centre 75%75%Right 25%25%
NzheraldCenter

Russell Brand’s father-in-law Bernard Gallacher accompanies him to rape trial

The former professional golfer arrived with Brand and his daughter Laura. Russell Brand's father-in-law once "begged" his daughter Laura Gallacher to end her relationship with the star, it has been claimed. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: AustraliaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Corporate100%
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United Kingdom75%
Australia25%
Media ownership
Independent75%
DMGT25%
Avg reliability64
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion6/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 62 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 64 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 17Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Truth score 652
Centre 50%50%Right 50%50% Full coverage
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United States50%
Australia25%
United Kingdom25%
Media ownership
Penske Media Corporation25%
Australian Government25%
Breitbart News Network25%
Comcast25%
Avg reliability72
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion0/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 65 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 4 Reliability: 72 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sensationalism: 1 Amplification: 0

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World
3 sources

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BBC NewsCenterThe GuardianLeftMetroCenter
Truth score 64
Left 33%33%Centre 67%67%
BBC NewsCenter

Russell Brand is being investigated over two new rape complaints, police say

Det Supt Andy Furphy said he hoped other potential victims would gain "courage" and "confidence" from the guilty verdicts. Detective urges other potential victims to come forward and says: ‘Our work’s not done’ The lead detective in the...

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Public broadcaster33%
Nonprofit trust33%
Corporate33%
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United Kingdom100%
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BBC (UK Government)33%
Scott Trust33%
Independent33%
Avg reliability80
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion3/0
State media0%
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Truth score: 64 (Corroborated) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 3 Reliability: 80 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Sports
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WinnipegfreepressCenterSkysportsNo political lean
Truth score 48
Centre 100%100%
SkysportsNo political lean

Russell to take grid penalty at Sao Paulo GP

George Russell will take a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's Sao Paulo Grand Prix for use of a fresh Mercedes engine.

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Truth score: 48 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 2 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Daily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 37
Right 100%100%
Daily ExpressLeans right

Russell Brand given chilling nickname in prison as rapist 'petrified' behind bars

Grim details about the disgraced comedian's life behind bars are emerging.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Avg reliability62
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Crime and Justice
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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
StandardCenter

Russell Brand’s actions ‘horrifying’, says Burnham as he praises victims

The Prime Minister hailed the women affected by the rapist’s offending for having ‘the courage to speak out’.

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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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DeadlineCenter
Truth score 41
Centre 100%100%
DeadlineCenter

International Insider: Russell Brand Guilty; AFM Fires Up; Trudie Styler Interview

As the nights draw in over here in Europe, the International Insider stays strong. Jesse Whittock with you this week, in a week full of drama in the worlds of TV and film. Don’t forget to sign up for the full Insider experience here....

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: HighCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: Penske Media Corporation
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United States100%
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Avg reliability75
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 41 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 75 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
StandardCenter

'Russell being Russell': TV bosses accused of 'enabling' Brand's vile behaviour

Entertainment industry chiefs under fire over how Brand was allowed to get away with his offending for so long

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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World
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Toronto SunLeans right
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
Toronto SunLeans right

London police chief expects ‘many more’ complaints against Russell Brand

Domestic abuse charity Women's Aid said "high-profile, influential men must be held accountable for their actions".

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Postmedia Network
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Canada100%
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Postmedia Network100%
Avg reliability60
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Entertainment
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Daily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 37
Right 100%100%
Daily ExpressLeans right

Russell Brand’s creepy fantasy over Helen Mirren ‘soaping my unmentionables’

Russell Brand told fans about his creepy fantasy about Dame Helen Mirren in his 2011 book, after working with the actress on two films

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Independent100%
Avg reliability62
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Science
1 source

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IbtimesCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
IbtimesCenter

Russell Brand's Christian Image Questioned After Rape Conviction as Social Media User Calls It 'Performative'

Russell Brand's Christian image faces scrutiny after his rape conviction, as a social media user questions his religious reinvention

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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United Kingdom100%
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Avg reliability65
Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily express uk newsLeans right
Truth score 34
Right 100%100%
Daily express uk newsLeans right

Russell Brand's £15m fortune at risk as solicitor advises victims ‘go for compensation’

The disgraced comedian was remanded in custody on Thursday after his barrister's plea for bail so he could say goodbye to his children was rejected.

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Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily express uk newsLeans right
Truth score 34
Right 100%100%
Daily express uk newsLeans right

Russell Brand: Andrew Sachs’ granddaughter breaks silence on rape verdict - ‘I'm shocked’

The former burlesque performer, who was at the centre of the infamous "Sachsgate" scandal in 2008, said she found it difficult to associate Brand with the allegations because he had previously treated her well.

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Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily express uk newsLeans right
Truth score 34
Right 100%100%
Daily express uk newsLeans right

BBC accused of 'enabling' Russell Brand - 'incredibly tolerant'

DISTRESSING CONTENT WARNING: The disgraced comedian faces years behind bars after a jury convicted him of four sex attacks.

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Low-credibility share0%
Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 37
Right 100%100%
Daily ExpressLeans right

Russell Brand being 'watched around the clock' in cell as he awaits sentencing hearing

Russell Brand has been remanded in custody until his sentencing hearing on Monday and is reportedly being "monitored around the clock" from his prison cell

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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StandardCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
StandardCenter

How did Russell Brand evade scrutiny for decades? TV execs accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse claims

Women’s charities have slammed the media industry for facilitating a toxic work environment

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Fact / opinion1/0
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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SkysportsNo political lean
Truth score 34
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SkysportsNo political lean

Russell questions frequency of 'atrocious luck' during 2026 F1 season

George Russell has questioned the frequency of the "atrocious luck" he believes he has suffered during the 2026 Formula 1 season.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily MailCenter
Truth score 37
Centre 100%100%
Daily MailCenter

Russell Brand's strange entourage of God-fearing misfits who attended court with him every day

The strange band of misfits were seen having regular pow wows in a disabled toilet or openly praying in corridors for some kind of divine intervention.

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Avg reliability63
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 63 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Daily ExpressLeans right
Truth score 37
Right 100%100%
Daily ExpressLeans right

Russell Brand freshly accused of raping 16-year-old girl after bombshell verdict

The comedian faced further accusations today.

Lean: Leans right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United KingdomFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 37 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 62 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 12 Amplification: 0

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BBC NewsCenter
Truth score 46
Centre 100%100%
BBC NewsCenter

The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court - ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Very highCountry: United KingdomFunding: Public broadcasterOwner: BBC (UK Government)
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Avg reliability90
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Truth score: 46 (Limited corroboration) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 90 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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New York PostRight
Truth score 36
Right 100%100%
New York PostRight

Real reason Oprah pulled out of Russell Simmons HBO ‘abuse’ doc weeks before premiere revealed in court docs

At the time the daytime legend cited "inconsistencies" in stories for the hammer-blow decision.

Lean: Right Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: United StatesFunding: CorporateOwner: News Corp
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Truth score: 36 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 60 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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WinnipegfreepressCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
WinnipegfreepressCenter

Russell offers ‘speak from the heart’ post after wordless exit from Mexico City GP

Lean: Center Fact-focusedFactuality: Mostly factualCountry: CanadaFunding: CorporateOwner: Independent
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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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CBS SportsCenter
Truth score 38
Centre 100%100%
CBS SportsCenter

Russell Westbrook number retirement: OKC Thunder to hang No. 0 from the rafters in February

Westbrook's number will go in the Paycom Center rafters on Feb. 7 when OKC hosts the Knicks

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Truth score: 38 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: 65 Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: 0Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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Russell Brand’s Defense Comes to a Close in His U.K. Rape Trial

His lawyer says he can’t be guilty because “you would have to be a psychopath” to do what Brand is accused of.

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Truth score: 34 (Weakly supported) Propaganda risk: 0 Trending: Low Sources: 1 Reliability: Not rated Bias severity: 0 Risk: 0Sentiment: -100Sensationalism: 0 Amplification: 0

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