Nicole Scherzinger, Noel Gallagher for Russell Brand Comic Relief gig
Russell Brand will host an all-star concert featuring performances from Noel Gallagher, Nicole Scherzinger and Emeli Sand. 'Give It Up for Comic Relief' - to be held at Wembley Arena on Wednesday, March 6 - will unite stars from music and stand-up comedy in support of those affected by drug and alcohol dependency in the UK. Owen Humphreys/PA Wire/Press Association Images [ Russell Brand performs at the London 2012 Olympics ] Paloma Faith, Kasabian, Jessie J, Rizzle Kicks and Jake Bugg are among the first wave of musicians confirmed for the fundraiser. Jimmy Carr, Noel Fielding, Frankie Boyle, Simon Amstell, Doc Brown and former One Show host Jason Manford are among the comedians appearing, with other acts due to be confirmed in forthcoming weeks. [ Left: Jessie J / Right: Frankie Boyle ] "Comic Relief has funded work tackling substance abuse for many years," said Comic Relief CEO Kevin Cahill. "We were thrilled when Russell Brand offered to highlight the issue...