When did Russell Brand start performing in the US?
Brand began performing in the US, and recorded a special for Comedy Central titled Russell Brand in New York, which aired in March 2009. Brand began touring the UK, America and Australia from January to April 2009 on a tour called Russell Brand: Scandalous.
What happened to Russell Brand’s podcast?
Brand launched a twice weekly podcast called The Russell Brand Podcast on 25 February 2015, through audioBoom. The podcast reunited Brand with his radio presenting team of Matt Morgan and poet Mr Gee. The podcast ended after 24 episodes.
Where was Russell Brand’s Re Birth filmed?
Russell Brand: Re:Birth, which was filmed in London in April 2018, was released as a standup comedy film on Netflix on 4 December 2018. Over the years, Brand has named Richard Pryor, Bill Hicks, Peter Cook, Lenny Bruce, Tony Hancock, Jack Kerouac, Stewart Lee, Tenacious D, Eddie Murphy, and Monty Python among his comedic influences.
Why did Russell Brand host the MTV Awards in 2009?
Presenting. Brand claimed that MTV asked him to host the 2009 awards after the ratings for the 2008 show were 20 percent higher than the previous year. Also in 2008, Brand hosted a one-off stand up comedy show called Comedy Live Presents: Russell Brand and Friends, which was shown on Channel 4 on 25 January 2008.
When did Russell Brand start writing children’s books?
Brand made his children’s book debut in November 2014 with Russell Brand’s Trickster Tales: The Pied Piper of Hamelin. It is the first instalment of an intended series, featuring illustrations by Chris Riddell . [88]
What is Russell Brand doing in Temple Island Meadows?
On the 11th and 12th of September Russell will be performing and leading a meditation in Temple Island Meadows. The event is in support of One Can Trust, a charity in High Wycombe that provides foodbank services for families in need.