Russell Brand: Live shows postponed and YouTube channel demonitized after sexual assault allegations

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YouTube has suspended adverts on the comedian's videos, while tour promoters postpone upcoming live dates. The comedian has also been dropped by his talent agency.
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00:00 YouTube has suspended British comedian Russell Brand's channels from making money from adverts for violating its creator responsibility policy.
00:09 The news comes after five women accused the actor of raping or sexually assaulting them between 2003 and 2013.
00:16 Brand denies the allegations, claiming his sexual relationships were all consensual.
00:21 However, he has since been dropped by his talent agency,
00:25 promoters have postponed his live gigs and his publisher has paused future collaborations until further notice.
00:32 (laughing)

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