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Katy Perry Says Her Film Is “Tasteful,” Genuine

In July this year, fans of Katy Perry who weren't lucky enough to score tickets to her live shows, will get the second best thing there is: a 3D concert movie, which will also include footage from her marriage to Russell Brand. It will also show how the marriage came undone and perhaps even offer an explanatio...

23 May 2012
11:46 GMT

Pink, Carey Hart Bash Chris Brown for Lip-Syncing at Billboard 2012

One of the performers at this Sunday's 2012 Billboard Awards was Chris Brown, who took to the stage to showcase one of his more recent hits, “Turn Up the Music.” If fans at home and in the audience loved it, Pink and husband Carey Hart certainly didn't. Shortly after the awards show, Carey Hart...

22 May 2012
04:58 GMT

Katy Perry Brings Grandma as Date to 2012 Billboard Awards

Whenever she's on the red carpet, Katy Perry makes sure all eyes are on her, either by revealing a lot of skin or by showing off her curvaceous body. Last night was the exception to that unwritten rule. The singer walked the red carpet at the 2012 Billboard Awards hand in hand with her 91-year-old grandmother,...

21 May 2012
15:41 GMT

Katy Perry Is “Wide Awake” at 2012 Billboard Awards

You can't say that Katy Perry isn't fearless. At last night's 2012 Billboard Awards, she put on a bold and amazing aerial show, as part of her live performance of “Wide Awake,” her brand new single. Lifted off “Teenage Dream,” the song is about falling out of love – and ...

21 May 2012
08:12 GMT

2012 Billboard Awards: The Winners

Last night, at the 2012 Billboard Awards, the world got confirmation of what it already knew: Adele and Justin Bieber were among the biggest, most successful and popular stars of today. They were the big winners of the night. During the 3-hour, performance-heavy gala, members of the audience felt all sorts of mixed...

21 May 2012
04:39 GMT

Russell Brand Regrets Divorcing Katy Perry, Wants Her Back

Half a year after deciding that being married to Katy Perry wasn't the best thing for him, comedian Russell Brand is having second thoughts. “Seething with jealousy,” he sent Katy a very long email admitting that divorce was a mistake and asking for a second chance, it has emerged. Katy and Russell ...

10 May 2012
04:35 GMT

Katy Perry Turns American Idol Stage into a War Zone

In the official video for her latest single, “Part of Me,” Katy Perry plays a heartbroken girl who joins the Marines when her boyfriend dumps her. As such, it was only natural to have that girl go to war. This is precisely what happened on stage at the American Idol results show, where Katy put on an in...

27 April 2012
14:41 GMT

Katy Perry Steps Out with New Man – Photos

Katy Perry's divorce from Russell Brand isn't final yet, but she's already moved on from the failed relationship. The pop star is now seeing the guitarist for Florence and the Machine, as photos snapped at Coachella 2012 clearly indicate. The pop star and Robert Ackroyd have been photographed at...

24 April 2012
08:44 GMT

Katy Perry Plotting Successful Movie Career

Katy Perry might be one of the hottest pop stars of the moment but, as far as she's concerned, it's not enough: she wants to break into film as well. This will happen very soon, a new report suggests. Crossovers are not uncommon but, as it's common knowledge, they're rarely successful. Katy want...

23 April 2012
04:23 GMT

Katy Perry Is Already Disgusted by Fame

Though there was a time when she could only dream of one day being as famous as she is today, Katy Perry is already disgusted with the whole fame game, as she reveals in her latest interview with Teen Vogue magazine. The singer, who is now promoting a new music release, says it's her art what she holds most i...

10 April 2012
10:44 GMT

Trailer for Katy Perry's “Part of Me in 3D” Is Here

Whether you love or hate her music, there's absolutely no denying that Katy Perry is huge right now, even knocking down some old world records with her releases. She's now preparing a massive surprise for fans. Just recently, Katy announced that she too would be coming out with a 3D documentary / concert ...

4 April 2012
04:56 GMT

Katy Perry Performs at Kids' Choice Awards 2012

The 2012 issue of Kids' Choice Awards took place over the weekend. During the ceremony, which saw Heidi Klum and Taylor Lautner get slimed, Katy Perry performed her latest single. Video of it is below, embedded at the end of this blog post. Katy performed her latest single “Part of Me” but she ma...

2 April 2012
09:09 GMT

Katy Perry Owns the Night at Echo Awards 2012

One day after the release of the official video for her latest single, “Part of Me,” Katy Perry hit Berlin, at the Echo Awards 2012, for a live performance. Since she's promoting the new track, believed to have been inspired by her split from Russell Brand, her husband, it was no surprise that she ch...

23 March 2012
12:27 GMT

Katy Perry Is Tough Marine in “Part of Me” Video

Most women drown their sorrows after being cheated on by their boyfriends in a large bowl of ice cream or an entire bar of chocolate, or perhaps a shopping trip and a night out. Then again, Katy Perry is no regular woman. The pop star has just released the video for her latest single, “Part of Me,” the ...

22 March 2012
09:24 GMT

Katy Perry Disses Beyonce, Confirms Rihanna Duet

Good pals Rihanna and Katy Perry are finally ready to take that step fans have been dreaming of for some time: make music together. Katy has confirmed a duet is in the works and, in the process, dissed Beyonce and Shakira. In a new interview cited by AOL Music, Katy says that, indeed, the rumors are true: she and R...

21 March 2012
10:02 GMT

Katy Perry Covers Jay-Z Track “N*ggas in Paris”

If there's one thing that stands out about Katy Perry, aside from her banging body and earworm music, that must be that she never takes herself too seriously. Further proof of that is above. While in London to perform at a BBC Radio 1 concert, Katy paid tribute to another successful artist of the day, Jay-Z. ...

20 March 2012
11:43 GMT

Watch: Katy Perry “Part of Me” on BBC’s Let’s Dance for Sports Relief 2012

When Katy Perry debuted a new track shortly after announcing her divorce from Russell Brand, many were convinced it was about their failed relationship. Even if it’s not, it’s still an anthem of independence. Katy landed in London the other day especially to perform on BBC’s Let’s Dance for Sp...

18 March 2012
07:23 GMT

Grammys 2012: Katy Perry Debuts New Song

Katy Perry has perfect timing, because she found the perfect venue to introduce new music: the Grammy Awards 2012. The pop star performed at the awards show – check out the video above to see her segment. Perry, dressed in an eye-catching latex suit, kicked off her number with her chart-topping “ET.&rdquo...

13 February 2012
05:16 GMT

Russell Brand Doesn't Want Katy Perry's Money in Divorce

When Katy Perry and Russell Brand got married a little over a year ago, they were so convinced it was for life that, unlike other celebrities, they didn't even consider signing a prenup. Even so, Brand doesn't want her money. Katy and Russell announced they were ending their 14-month marriage before the yea...

8 February 2012
12:25 GMT

Rihanna Is Helping Katy Perry Get Over Divorce

Over the weekend, Katy Perry made her first public appearance since Russell Brand filed for divorce, ending their 14-month marriage. However short-lived their romance might have been, Katy is still heartbroken over it – so it's a good thing she has plenty of friends to offer her proper support. Hollywood L...

1 February 2012
06:07 GMT

Katy Perry Releases Acoustic Version of 'The One that Got Away'

Katy Perry has just released another version of her chart-topping single “The One that Got Away,” off her album “Teenage Dream.” This is the second remix so far.You can check it out in full above.“The One that Got Away,” which sees her singing about a love long lost and a life of r...

18 January 2012
06:32 GMT

Katy Perry Brings Style and Music to The Sims 3 Showtime

Video game publisher Electronic Arts and music superstar Katy Perry have announced that they are starting a long term relationship which will see a number of Sims projects benefit from the presence and the music of the singer.The first of these will be the Showtime expansion for The Sims 3, which is set to get a Katy...

18 January 2012
05:37 GMT

Katy Perry's Parents Say Divorce Was Gift from God

Ever since Russell Brand filed for divorce before New Year's Eve after 14 months of marriage, Katy Perry has been keeping a very low profile, saying nothing about the reasons that led to it. Her parents, though, are not as tight-lipped as she is. Keith and Mary Hudson, known for using their daughter's name ...

9 January 2012
03:16 GMT

Katy Perry to Document Divorce on Next Album

Russell Brand filed for divorce from Katy Perry right before the New Year, while she was vacationing in Hawaii, admittedly so she could get away from the press. More details about the split will emerge once her next album is out. Katy is known to include some details about her personal life in her music, since she...

7 January 2012
04:44 GMT

Russell Brand Could Take Half of Katy Perry's Money

The 14-month marriage to Russell Brand may cost Katy Perry more dearly than she believed: because they did not sign a prenup before getting married, he could be entitled to half her money, various reports in the media suggest. As we also informed you earlier today, Russell filed for divorce from Katy last Friday but,...

3 January 2012
08:36 GMT

Katy Perry 'Made' Russell Brand File for Divorce

As speculated for a couple of months now, Katy Perry and Russell Brand are getting a divorce. He filed the papers right before New Year's Eve, as the rumor mill went into overdrive when they spent Christmas 7,000 miles apart. Fresh reports about what went wrong in the marriage are now starting to surface. One of...

3 January 2012
04:15 GMT

DJ Earworm Introduces 'United State of Pop 2011'

If you want to know what 2011 had best to offer in music, you can read one of the many stories available online, or you can let the music speak for itself and just check out DJ Earworm's annual mashup of the best of the best in pop. “United State of Pop” 2011 is here and, as always, paints a very acc...

30 December 2011
17:51 GMT

Russell Brand Photographed Without Wedding Ring

Russell Brand and Katy Perry spend Christmas 7,000 miles apart, which, in itself, would have been enough to send divorce rumors swirling. Now, he's also been photographed without his wedding ring, which has only added more fuel to the fire. As we also informed you yesterday, it's been confirmed that the two...

30 December 2011
04:50 GMT

Katy Perry Is a Legend, Says Rihanna

Often criticized for her onstage persona and especially for her stage outfits, Rihanna has said before that it's more an act than who she really is in real life. In a new interview, she reveals the inspiration behind all the outrageousness. Speaking with the latest issue of Glamour magazine, as cited by CapitalF...

29 December 2011
10:11 GMT

Katy Perry and Russell Brand Spend Christmas Apart After Massive Fight

They have been plagued by reports of marriage trouble just hours after they tied the knot but, this time, things seem to be really glum for Katy Perry and Russell Brand. The two spent Christmas miles apart. The other day, word got out in the press that the two spent the holiday on different sides of the pond, even th...

29 December 2011
08:12 GMT

Friends Are Worried About Rihanna's Drinking

That Rihanna is exhausted is a bit hard to deny right now, given her recent performance at the 2011 Jingle Bell Ball in London. However, a new report claims this might be the least of her problems. Star Magazine claims in its latest print issue (story via here) that good friends Katy Perry and husband Russell Brand...

5 December 2011
11:00 GMT

Harvey Weinstein Wants Katy Perry as Marilyn Monroe

If “My Week with Marilyn” with Michelle Williams fares well with audiences and critics, producer Harvey Weinstein has plans to bring the story to Broadway. And he has just the person for the part: Katy Perry. After ditching some criticism about choosing Williams for the role of the ultimate blonde icon Ma...

28 November 2011
09:47 GMT

Katy Perry Is Old, Defeated in 'The One That Got Away' Video

Katy Perry is almost unrecognizable in her latest video, for the single “The One That Got Away.” The pop star plays a much older version of herself: sad, lost, defeated. Since the song is about “the one that got away” and the regret of not saying the right thing before it's too late, it w...

14 November 2011
06:02 GMT

Katy Perry Wants to Have Many Babies

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have been married for a year, even though many said they wouldn't last six months. Speaking with Ellen DeGeneres on one of her recent shows, the singer admitted she wants a large brood. Still, the time is not right now just now, Katy told the talk show host, as the video below will c...

14 November 2011
04:33 GMT

Katy Perry Releases Trailer for New Video, 'The One That Got Away'

“In another life, I would do things differently,” Katy Perry says in voiceover in the official “trailer” for her upcoming video, for “The One That Got Away.” Without a doubt, it will be her artiest yet.In preparation for the release of a brand new video, the pop has debuted a &ldqu...

7 November 2011
10:31 GMT

Katy Perry Performs ‘The One that Got Away’ on X Factor

Fans are probably not that accustomed to seeing Katy Perry on stage in anything but cartoon-inspired outfits, singing pure pop tunes. Last night on X Factor, she showed them just how versatile she can be if she sets her mind to it. Dressed in a classic shirt with an untied bowtie, black flare pants and with a guitar ...

17 October 2011
05:46 GMT

Katy Perry Covers Adele’s ‘Someone Like You’

There’s no denying that Adele is one of the biggest, most popular and most loved pop stars of the moment. She’s so huge that even celebrities are crazy for her – and rush to cover her songs in their own concerts. Katy Perry is the latest singer to honor the British songstress, singing a few line...

15 October 2011
05:08 GMT

Just Dance 3 Sponsors Katy Perry's California Dreams United Kingdom Tour

Video game publisher Ubisoft has announced that it will sponsor the upcoming California Dreams tour that Katy Perry will take in the United Kingdom through its Just Dance brand, in an effort to promote the third title in the series.The company has launched “Just Dance Your Way to Katy Perry”, a contest th...

13 September 2011
08:45 GMT

Talk of Marriage Trouble for Katy Perry and Russell Brand Denied

At Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards 2011, Katy Perry and Russell Brand seemed less than the loved-up couple they were some months ago, before her tour. A new report comes to deny talk of marriage trouble for the two, saying they’re just as in love as ever. In all fairness, even before Katy and Russell were...

31 August 2011
06:09 GMT

Katy Perry Is No Longer a Vegetarian, Says Report

When she started dating her now-husband British comedian Russell Brand, Katy Perry swore off meat, in a bid to embrace his lifestyle. She is now no longer a vegan and, as a recent report hints, Russell probably doesn’t even know it.Brand, voted just recently PETA’s hottest vegetarian of the year, talked K...

22 August 2011
15:51 GMT

Linda Perry Slams Katy Perry: She Makes Microwave Popcorn, Not Music

Famous singer, songwriter, composer and producer Linda Perry is taking aim and firing a heavy load at pop star Katy Perry, of whom she says in a new interview she makes microwave popcorn, not actual music. Linda, who is known for once fronting the band 4 Non Blondes, and who worked with Christina Aguilera, Pink and G...

22 August 2011
10:30 GMT

Teen Choice Awards 2011: Ashton Kutcher Does Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’

What better song is there for an impromptu live performance at the Teen Choice Awards 2011 than Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” – this seems to have been the question on Ashton Kutcher’s mind, as he took to the stage to accept an award. At last night’s awards ceremony, which took plac...

8 August 2011
05:11 GMT

Justin Bieber Remains One of the Most Popular Women on the Web

If there was some confusion when androgynous male model Andrej Pejic was voted FHM’s 98th hottest woman in the world, there’s bound to be some in this case as well: COED Magazine says Justin Bieber is, according to Google, the second most popular woman online.What’s even more interesting is that the...

3 August 2011
03:05 GMT

Katy Perry, Russell Brand Deny Breakup Rumors

They were, at the time they started dating, one of the most unlikely couples in showbiz, and they remain so to this day. However, contrary to ongoing rumors, Katy Perry and Russell Brand are still very much together. The two announced their engagement only months after going public as a couple, and actually tied the ...

19 July 2011
11:44 GMT

Katy Perry Drops Star-Studded ‘Last Friday Night’ Video, Starring Rebecca Black

Internet sensation Rebecca Black doesn’t make just a simple cameo in Katy Perry’s new video for “Last Friday Night (TGIF),” as speculated before: she’s actually the main star after Katy herself. Check out the video below. After lots of teasing her fans with everything from a YouTube ...

13 June 2011
06:13 GMT

Rebecca Black Makes Cameo in Katy Perry’s ‘Last Friday Night’ Video

Hate her or love her but Rebecca Black doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. While working on her follow-up single and debut album, the Internet star has also found the time to shoot a cameo in Katy Perry’s latest video. Perry has released a teaser for the video for “Last Friday Night (TGI...

8 June 2011
10:16 GMT

Russell Brand Got Deported from Japan over Criminal Past

Russell Brand was once a wild man, and proof of that is his track record of arrests. It was precisely this that got him banned and deported from Japan the other day, as he tried to enter the country to be with wife Katy Perry on her tour.Even before news of the ban got out in the press, Katy and Russell were tweeting...

24 May 2011
06:49 GMT

Katy Perry Does Vanity Fair: Religious Upbringing, Makeup and Her Hidden Side

A while back, Katy Perry’s religious mother revealed that she was not ok with her daughter’s saucy stage outfits and even saucier lyrics. In the latest issue of Vanity Fair magazine, the pop star talks about that, her religious upbringing and how people only think they have her all figured out. Striking a...

4 May 2011
10:09 GMT

Katy Perry Lights Up American Idol Stage with ‘E.T.’ Performance

Even though she’s out on tour, Katy Perry still found the time to pre-tape a live performance for the latest American Idol eliminations show – and even got Kanye West to show up for a surprise cameo halfway through the song. The stage at American Idol went up in bright lights the other night, as Katy m...

23 April 2011
08:31 GMT

Adele on Her Weight: I Make Music for the Ears, Not for the Eyes

British singer Adele is breaking record after record with her latest album, “21,” and she couldn’t care less what people are saying about her weight. Or, as she says in her extensive interview for Rolling Stone, she makes music for the ears, not for the eyes. At just 23, Adele is definitely one of t...

15 April 2011
16:01 GMT


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