Russell Brand may have entered his interview with Piers Morgan hoping to gain support, but instead left facing widespread mockery.

The embattled comedian, who is currently facing multiple sexual offense charges, had attended one of his hearings carrying a Bible.

When confronted by Piers Morgan about it, Russell Brand struggled to find passages in the book, and his fumbling response drew sharp criticism from netizens.

On Friday’s episode of “Piers Morgan Uncensored,” embattled comedian Russell Brand appeared as a guest, an appearance that surprised many given his current legal troubles.

For much of the interview, those issues were discussed, with Brand also expressing remorse to viewers about his past promiscuous lifestyle.

However, at one point, the conversation took a turn when Piers Morgan confronted Brand about a stunt he pulled while attending his hearing in February.

“Can I go back to asking you a question about your Bible?” Morgan told Brand in the episode, per The Independent.

“Is that the one you took into court? What was your thinking of taking it into court, and you were seen looking at some passages – what were the relevant passages?”

While Russell Brand did respond with the name of a verse, he struggled to identify it in his bible, fumbling as he searched for it, much to the bewilderment of Morgan.

Ultimately, Russell Brand was unable to find the verse and instead quoted another one for his interviewer.

However, the damage from his earlier fumbling had already been done, as netizens took to the internet to mock the comedian.

“The way Piers Morgan just let Russel Brand twist in the wind for over a minute, trying to find the non-existent bible verse, then give this look, dead in the camera, was just brutal. I loved every second of it,” a user said, adding a snapshot from the interview.

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Another individual, who described the moment as “embarrassing,” criticized Brand for his on-air fumble.

“You bring the bible to court as part of your defense in sexual assault cases, but can’t pull a single meaningful verse on the spot? Real conviction shows in knowledge and consistency, not just carrying a book for optics,” the netizen wrote.

“I don’t often have nice things to say about Piers, but Big ups to Piers for just letting it hang and not moving the interview along so we can all see Russel got his Bible for the fashion,” one more user commented.

Russell Brand Is Facing Multiple Sexual Allegations

Brand’s appearance on Morgan’s show comes after his February hearing, where he appeared in court with a Bible and began reading from it.

It was eventually confiscated by a court officer as proceedings continued. Whatever the intent behind the stunt, it did nothing to stop prosecutors from filing two new charges of rape and sexual assault against Brand.

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The alleged rape reportedly occurred between February 7 and March 1, 2009, while the sexual assault is said to have taken place between August 31 and December 1, 2009.

The comedian also faces five other sexual offense charges from four different women, said to have occurred between 1999 and 2004, including allegations of rape, oral rape, and sexual assault.

He has repeatedly denied the claims, but has acknowledged living a promiscuous lifestyle during his Hollywood heyday.

Russell Brand’s Trial Will Start In October

At the time when Russell Brand was facing five charges, his trial was expected to begin in June at Southwark Crown Court.

However, the date was recently pushed back to October following concerns raised by Justice Bennathan.

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The judge said that starting the trial as originally scheduled could leave the court without enough time to properly hear all the charges.

He also pointed to potential difficulties in securing jurors who could commit through the start of the summer holiday period, given the extended duration the additional charges would bring.

Russell Brand Recently Admitted To Sleeping With A 16-Year-Old

For now, Brand is next expected to appear in court on June 16 and 17 for a pre-trial hearing to address relevant matters.

If he is ultimately found guilty on all counts, he could face a significant sentence, with the maximum penalty for rape in the UK being life imprisonment.

The comedian recently raised eyebrows during an interview with Megyn Kelly, where he admitted to sleeping with a 16-year-old while he was 30 in the UK.

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However, Brand insisted he did nothing wrong, emphasizing that the age of consent in the UK is 16.

Unsurprisingly, his remarks have led to deeper scrutiny of his past and the sexual assault allegations against him.

Tom Hanks rarely plays morally ambiguous characters; you can probably count on one hand the number of times he’s played an outright antagonist. However, one of Hanks’ most interesting performances came at a time when he was at the peak of his success. He could have chosen to make the kind of movies that audiences were accustomed to seeing him in, but he chose to star in the sophomore feature of a breakout director, where he played a Mafia fixer who goes on a revenge mission against his boss, with his son tagging along for the dangerous ride. The movie was released in 2002, the same year as the far more accessible crime caper Catch Me if You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg and headlined by Leonardo DiCaprio.

Hanks was coming off two highly acclaimed performances in Saving Private Ryan and Cast Away. A decade had passed since he won two back-to-back Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump, and was famously snubbed for his work in Apollo 13. Despite his prior recognition for Saving Private Ryan and Cast Away, Hanks did not receive an Oscar nomination for the 2002 movie. He wouldn’t receive another Oscar nomination until 2020’s A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. However, his 2002 movie has emerged as a cult classic in the last two decades, and his performance in it is now regarded as one of his finest.

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We’re talking, of course, about Road to Perdition. Directed by Sam Mendes as his follow-up to American Beauty, Road to Perdition remains one of the most unlikely comic book adaptations of all time. It also featured Paul Newman, Stanley Tucci, Daniel Craig, Jude Law, and Jennifer Jason Leigh. The film grossed more than $180 million worldwide against a reported budget of $80 million, with praise going to the performances, the cinematography by the late Conrad L. Hall, and the original score by Thomas Newman. Road to Perdition now holds a “Certified Fresh” 82% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the critics’ consensus reads, “Somber, stately, and beautifully mounted, Sam Mendes’ Road to Perdition is a well-crafted mob movie that explores the ties between fathers and sons.” The movie is currently streaming on Peacock in the United States, but it will be removed from the platform on May 1. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Looks like things might not be as tense as they once seemed. Social media is buzzing after NoCap surprised fans by bringing Summyah Marie onstage during a recent college performance, leaving many questioning where the two currently stand.

Related: Whew! NoCap Tweets Trippie Redd Over Rumors Involving Streamer Summyah Marie & She Claps Back (PHOTOS)

NoCap Serenades Summyah Marie Onstage During TSU Performance

On Friday, April 24, streamer and comedian Bendadon went live while attending NoCap’s performance at Texas Southern University’s Spring Fest. During the set, NoCap shocked both the crowd and viewers online with a surprise moment.

Mid-performance, NoCap briefly walked offstage before returning with streamer Summyah Marie by his side. As she took center stage, he began serenading her while performing one of his songs, with Summyah singing along.

Clips from the moment quickly circulated across social media, with Bendadon later adding his own reaction online, writing, “Aaaaahhhhhhh True Love Wins 😩🥹❤️‍🩹.”

A Look Back At NoCap & Summyah Marie’s Messy Online History And Viral Back-And-Forths

NoCap and Summyah Marie have had a rocky relationship in the public eye. The internet first began paying attention to their dynamic after a viral moment involving Summyah and a member of Floyd Mayweather’s entourage. At the time, Summyah mentioned she had a boyfriend, sparking speculation.

Shortly after, NoCap took to social media, posting, “Stay loyal to the game, not me,” which led to a back-and-forth between the two online.

In another instance, Summyah was later spotted on a trip to Turks and Caicos with Trippie Redd, prompting NoCap to respond on X  with a pointed message directed at the rapper, writing “Don’t act funny ’cause you with dat h** n****, still better be on that album.” Summyah quickly clapped back, referencing his earlier comment by writing, “Be loyal to the game f* n****.”

Social Media Reacts

Social media users reacted to Summyah Marie joining NoCap on stage in TSR Teens’ comment section.

Instagram user @takiyahhowardd wrote, “I was gone judge but den I realized I do the same shi so nvm 😭”

Another Instagram user @sbzly__ wrote, “oh no, the 2nd hand embarrassment is killin me thru the screen rn”

While Instagram user @jonellechristopher wrote, “Aww they love each other I think that’s cute. Tthey young no kids they can play around a lil bit”

Instagram user @s.sneakyyy wrote, “Ben like the messy big cousin 😭😂😂😂”

Another Instagram user, @shalexuz, wrote, “too many birds on the ground not enough in the sky”

While Instagram user @theywannabekaay2 wrote, “I truly think men get a kick out of embarassing women and the women take them back 😭”

Instagram user @baddielishha wrote, “Summyah girl he was talking about you bad but ima shut up 🤣”

Another Instagram user @heregirl3 wrote, “He way to disrespectful for her to still be lingering around”

While Instagram user @heregirl3 wrote, “Wdc we can’t help her she don’t wanna be saved”

Related: Let’s Be Clear! Summyah Marie Sets The Record Straight After Rumors Claim She’s On Vacation With London On Da Track (VIDEOS)

Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker might be divorced, but that’s not stopping them from clapping back at each other on social media. Kandi dropped a promo video for her one-woman show, ‘I Do, I Did, I’m…DONE,’ and brought in a very special guest — her mother, Joyce Jones. During the clip, Mama Joyce had a flashback to a past episode of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ in which she had words with Todd. Chile, Todd peeped the video and wasted no time calling Kandi out, but she came right back with a little shade of her own.

RELATED: Todd Tucker Sparks Reactions After Sharing Message For Kandi Burruss Ahead Of Her One-Woman Show (PHOTO) 

Todd Tucker Calls Kandi Burruss Out Over Promo Video

Okay, so BOOM! Kandi Burruss recently dropped a video on Instagram to promote her one-woman show. The clip shows Mama Joyce in the kitchen, singing the lyrics to ‘Ain’t No Mountain High Enough.’ Right in the middle of it, Mama Joyce flashes back to an old ‘RHOA’ moment where she told Todd Tucker that there’s “no river high enough, no ocean deep enough, and ain’t no desert hot enough to keep her off his a**.”

Kandi doesn’t appear in the promo, but she can be heard in the background trying to get her mom’s attention. After her attempt, Joyce finally snaps back to reality. Todd ended up peeping the clip, saw himself in it, and quickly called out Kandi for using him to promote her show. He jumped right in her comment section and wrote, “They will use me until I’m all used up! and I was suppose to be the opportunist! Damn get your tickets!”

But Kandi didn’t let it slide. She responded to him, saying, “@todd167 please stop playing victim… wrong road…wrong road.” 

Todd Accuses Kandi Of Using Their Marriage For Clout

Todd didn’t stop there. He spun the block in Kandi’s comment section again. He responded to her claims that he’s playing victim and accused her of using their relationship for clout.

“I’m not playing victim we exploited our relationship on the way in so we might as well do it on the way out. Get yall tickets!” Todd wrote.

The Roomies Seemingly Side With Todd

The Shade Room’s Instagram comment section was flooded with reactions after the screenshot of Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s responses went up. Plenty of folks agreed with Todd, saying if Kandi says she’s done, she needs to really mean it.

Instagram user @callherkyak wrote, “I’m on Todd side like why keep mentioning him.” 

Instagram user @bella.sylk wrote, “If Todd made a video about them Kandi would be crying with a mouth full of teeth.” 

While Instagram user @sheenadarae wrote, “He’s right though. Tables turned, he would be labeled an opportunist.” 

Then, Instagram user @tstubb1717 wrote, “I love you Kandi, but Todd is right on this one.” 

Another Instagram user @alexes_ciarra wrote, “Todd said this was not the scheme he set up 😂” 

Instagram user @lawyerbae206 wrote, “If y’all are done, be done!! SMH!! 😩 With all due respect, I never liked that scene. It was mean and disrespectful!” 

Then, another Instagram user @kinda.sorta.keetha wrote, “Realistically, Todd ain’t really said nothing too wrong here 🥴” 

Finally, Instagram user @mrsjmarielp wrote, “He’s not wrong…you can’t poke a person even if they were wrong. Just leave him alone.” 

Todd Previously Sparked Reactions With Message For Kandi

This isn’t the first time Kandi and Todd have addressed each other online. In March, Todd raised eyebrows when he made a lil’ jokey joke while promoting Kandi’s one-woman show. He slid into his ex-wife’s comment section, writing, “Yo a** aint done lol just kidding! Go Support your girl Kandi!!!! @citywineryatl on April 27th.” Kandi didn’t respond, but plenty of fans still questioned his intentions.

RELATED: Todd Tucker Has Social Media Cuttin’ UP With Reactions After Unveiling Fresh NEW Look (VIDEOS) 

Sydney Sweeney had a great view of singer-songwriter Ella Langley’s set at Stagecoach 2026 courtesy of her boyfriend, Scooter Braun.

Viral footage showed the Euphoria star, 28, sitting on Braun’s shoulders and rocking out while Langley performed at the Indio, California, country music festival on Friday, April 24. Sweeney sang along to the music and even smiled at the person filming the now-viral moment.

Sweeney was also seen taking in BigXthaPlug’s set at Stagecoach’s Mustang Stage on Friday, where she interacted with fans and posed for photos from the front row, per USA Today.

Us Weekly has reached out to representatives for Sweeney and Braun for comment.

The couple were first spotted together last June when they both attended Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s star-studded wedding in Venice, Italy. A source exclusively told Us in June 2025 that Sweeney was “not exclusively dating anyone right now but is having fun with Scooter.”

“It is not serious,” the insider added. “[She is] dating around and in her single era without having any pressure.”

The source indicated that Braun, 44, was “very into” Sweeney and had “been trying to see her in between her work commitments.” (Braun was previously married to health activist Yael Cohen Braun from 2014 to 2022. They share three children: sons Jagger and Levi, 11 and 9 respectively, and daughter Hart, 7.)

The romance seemed to heat up last autumn, when they attended a Halloween event together and Braun attended Sweeney’s space-themed birthday party.

Us exclusively learned in October that the new romance was completely different for Sweeney than anything she’d experienced with past partners.

“They are dating and it has become more serious. Still not putting a label on it, but Sydney has been having a lot of fun with Scooter,” an insider told Us. “It has been low-pressure for both of them and has been a different relationship for Sydney. Scooter has introduced her to new perspectives, especially when it comes to business.”

Earlier this month, Braun packed on the PDA with Sweeney when he accompanied her to the Euphoria season 3 world premiere at Hollywood’s historic TCL Chinese Theatre. Us reported at the time that Sweeney and the music manager had progressed to a “committed” relationship.

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“They are the real deal, and their relationship has become very serious,” a source told Us. “People around them thought that this would be just a fling, but they are committed.”

Related: Is Sydney Sweeney Dating Scooter Braun? What We Know So Far

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Sydney Sweeney and Scooter Braun sparked dating rumors after spending time together in Venice. Sweeney and Braun were first linked in September 2025 after a video of the pair attending Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s lavish Italy wedding that June started circulating online. At the time, a source exclusively told Us Weekly that Sweeney is […]

The insider added, “[Sweeney] really appreciates Scooter’s support with all her projects. [She] loves hearing his feedback. … [He is] emotionally invested in her career and wants the best for her.”

They finally went Instagram official on April 15, when Braun joked that he was a “lucky bastard” in the caption of a black-and-white photo of the two together.

Some shows arrive with a lot of noise, and some just sneak up on people until suddenly everybody’s talking about them at weird hours of the night. DTF St. Louis feels very much like the second kind. HBO Max’s darkly comic crime thriller has become one of the platform’s most-watched current shows, and it’s doing it with the kind of offbeat hook that makes viewers curious enough to keep going.

DTF St. Louis is sitting at No. 5 on HBO Max’s worldwide chart, and the day before it was even higher at No. 4. Its FlixPatrol title page also shows a strong overall run on the service, with the series spending weeks in the Top 10 and posting over 5,000 HBO Max points in its recent performance window.

That kind of momentum makes sense for a show that mixes mystery, dysfunction, and a little bit of pure “what on earth is going on here?” energy. It’s weird enough to feel different, but structured enough to stay bingeable, which is basically the perfect combo for late-night streaming. HBO Max has had no shortage of big-ticket titles lately, but DTF St. Louis has carved out its own lane by being messy, intriguing, and just unpredictable enough that stopping after one episode feels unlikely. At this point, it’s not just a niche favorite. It’s a real chart player.

Is ‘DTF St. Louis’ Worth Watching?

Collider’s review stated that DTF St. Louis is at its best when it leans into its nasty, awkward, dark-comedy side. The series follows a messy affair, a suburban unraveling, and a murder that throws everything into chaos. On paper, that sounds like a strong setup, and for a lot of the show, it is. Aidan Kelley felt that the series kept switching between a sharp dark comedy and a more standard murder mystery, and the second part is much less interesting.

It’s a shame that the show’s murder-mystery elements slip too far into by-the-numbers territory, as the large bulk of DTF St. Louis is another sharply written and consistently engaging miniseries that HBO should be proud of. It has all the risky, dark humor that the network has become so famous for, as well as three phenomenal performances, and both of those elements alone are enough to recommend the show as the next weekly binge for fans of awkward, appropriately mean-spirited humor like Curb Your Enthusiasm and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. It may have its quirks, but DTF St. Louis is still worth swiping right on.

DTF St. Louis is streaming now.

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2026 – 2026-00-00

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Steve Conrad

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