Russell Brand’s convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked away

As reported by WTOP · Updated 7 Nov, 04:49 · Archive

LONDON (AP) — For three straight years while he worked at BBC radio stations, Russell Brand was awarded a notable distinction by The Sun, Britain’s largest tabloid: “Shagger of the Year.” It was, of course, in perfect alignment with the bad-lad image Brand cultivated that rode a thin line between outrageous and offensive, as he...

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• Russell Brand’s convictions renew spotlight on media — and a culture — that may have looked awayLONDON (AP) — For three straight years while he worked at BBC radio stations, Russell Brand was awarded a notable distinction by The Sun, Britain’s largest tabloid: “Shagger of the Year.” It was, of course, in perfect alignment with the bad-lad image Brand cultivated that rode a thin line between outrageous and offensive, as he...WTOP · 7 Nov, 04:49