Rebranding Russell Brand

Neck deep in outraged Americans, Russell Brand and his people have been forced to unleash a PR beast, in a desperate attempt to undo middle America's outrage following on from last week's abysmal MTV awards.

Apparently Russell and his runaway mouth haven't slept a wink, such is the panic surrounding Camp Cock Up. Hair akimbo, eyeliner running down to his nipples and suffering with a serious case of shame, it looks like Brand may have cooked his own Thanksgiving turkey.

Amusingly, MTV are refusing to publicly acknowledge the shit soup they find themselves flailing in. The Daily Mail reports an insider as saying:

"Nobody wants to admit they screwed up by hiring Russell. Russell has to be backed publicly. But there's no way he'll be hosting the show next year."

That'll learn 'em. Of course it's not the first time the man peddling a gag-graveyard has screwed up for MTV. Remember the 2001 Bin Laden stunt?

Now all that remains is for Brand to style out the storm and wait to see what's left when the American media go back to lambasting their presidential candidates.

"Russell's saying there is no such thing as bad publicity, but he's rattled. Despite his shambolic act, he is one of the most driven people I have ever met."

You betcha. We can see him now, driving all the way to Shitsville, population one.

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JoBros On Russell Brand

The Jonas Brothers have spoken exclusively to MTV News about Russell Brand’s comments at the Video Music Awards.

The British comic made jokes about the Disney stars’ ‘purity rings’ during our ceremony on Sunday night.

Nick Jonas said: “I don’t know if there is really a positive (to come out of Russell’s comments)- he was kind of running out of material after a little while.”

And when our presenter Laura asked if the brothers had a message for Russell Joe said: “I’d give him a hug. I think he needs a hug!”

Talking to us at the Camp Rock premiere in London the boys also talked about meeting celebs backstage at the VMAs.

Joe revealed: “We met a lot of people there- we met Britney Spears and she was incredible!”

Kevin added (sincerely): “It was an honour to lose to her as well.”

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It Was A British Sense Of Humor People... Get Over It Already!!!

MTV Video Music Award host Russell Brand zeroed in on George Bush during his opening skit last night, but it apparently didn’t go over all that well with the Disney crowd.

Certain members of the audience were left stunned when the British comic cracked: “In England, George Bush wouldn’t be trusted with a pair of scissors” and remarked about the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings. He also urged the crowd to “Please elect Barack Obama!” Oh, and he called President Bush a “retarded cowboy fella.”

The least pleased of the stunned stars was none other than Miley Cyus. The Hannah Montana starlet reportedly did not “crack a smile” as she watched Brand’s Bush-bashing monologue.

Not everybody is laughing at Russell Brand at this year's Video Music Awards.

Jordin Sparks spoke out against the British comedian's jokes about the Jonas Brothers and their purity rings before introducing T.I.'s performance.

"I just have one thing to say about promise rings. It's not bad to wear a promise ring," Sparks, 18, told the crowd, off-the-cuff, "because not everybody – guy or girl – wants to be a slut."

The former American Idol's comments were met by an audible cheer from the crowd.

During his opening monologue, Brand had poked fun at the Jonas Brothers, suggesting that they should be taking advantage of their celebrity to win dates. (Brand, himself, is a famous lothario in his native England.)

Sparks has long spoken publicity about holding onto her virginity. She, too, wears a purity ring.

Later, Brand returned to the stage to offer an apology of sorts.

"I didn't meant to take it lightly," the host said about his purity ring remarks. "I don't want to piss off teenage fans." Still, Brand, whose apology soon morphed into a series of off-color jokes, said, "Promise rings, I'm well up for it. [But] a bit of sex, it never hurt anybody."

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I personally enjoyed his performance and besides he just said what we all were thinking anyways..... lighten up people!!! Where's your sense of humor????

Boy George Is The Best Queer

A catfight has broken out between Little Britain star David Walliams and Boy George.

Sparks flew when the former Culture Club singer asked Walliams about his comedy partner Matt Lucas's nuptials.

Boy George, 45, a special guest on Channel 4's The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year, asked Walliams: "How was Matt's wedding?"

Stony-faced Walliams, 35, replied: "Very nice thank you. It was great you weren't there."

Russell Brand, 31, who was also on the show, told the audience: "There's a bad atmosphere here now and I want to go home."

Walliams defended his actions following the recording, saying: "There's a background to this. I wouldn't be mean for the sake of it."

Brand explained later: "Apparently Boy George thinks that Matt Lucas isn't a good example of homosexuality."

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