(FILES) British comedian and actor Russell Brand and his wife Laura leave Southwark Crown Court in south London on November 4, 2026, as his rape and sexual assault trial continues. Britain's world-renowned entertainment sector is facing mounting calls to usher in sweeping reforms and greater oversight, amid a fresh slew of rape and sexual abuse allegations against some of its powerful male stars. Comedian and ex-Hollywood actor Russell Brand was on November 9, jailed for over 10 years for rape and sexual assault against four women dating back to the 2000s, including raping a fan and abusing female staff from media organisations where he worked. A day later a Guardian newspaper investigation reported that his friend, fellow comic and bestselling children's author David Walliams, sexually assaulted a 15-year-old budding comedy writer, and harassed young female colleagues. He has denied the accusations. (Photo by Henry NICHOLLS / AFP via Getty Images)