Katy Perry’s Parents Promote Perfume, No Comment on Divorce

Katy Perry’s parents, who are evangelical ministers, talked about their famous daughter at religious services in Ohio on Wednesday, but sidestepped the issue of her divorce from Russell Brand.

Keith and Mary Hudson, who arrived at Church on the Rise in Westlake, outside Cleveland, to host two nights of “prophetic services,” said they attend Perry’s concerts even though they don’t love the idea of people worshiping pop idols.

“I only go for one reason and one reason only … because I love my daughter and I will always love her,” Keith Hudson said.

The Hudsons billed themselves as “Katy Perry’s parents” on marketing materials for the event, but then told the crowd of about 300 that they don’t need help from anyone famous – or their relatives – to find God.

“I’m sure that Katy’s trending on the Internet was to get you here to church tonight,” Mary Hudson said in her opening remarks.

“You don’t need a verse or a scripture. You don’t need Katy Perry’s father,” Keith said later. “In the news they call us, ‘Katy Perry’s parents are religious.’ Do I look religious?”

Keith, who did most of the speaking, said he converted from a drug user to a Christian when he was 24 years old. He touched on the evolution of church, developing a relationship with Jesus, and keeping a relationship with one’s children.

“What has taken place in my daughter’s life has opened many opportunities to go in and be with guarded and gated people,” he said. “They like us because we’re cool. We are not threatening.”

He added: “The most important people on this Earth are your family. What would heaven be like without your children?”

The couple handed out samples of Katy’s new perfume, “Purr,” but did not mention the divorce.

Did Katy Perry and Russell Brand Have a Prenup?

After news of Katy Perry and Russell Brand divorcing, questions have been stirring as to whether or not there is a prenup and if not, who would walk away with more money.

According to Russell Brand, there was no prenup in this marriage.

According to Forbes, Katy Perry made roughly $45 million during the 14-month marriage.

Brand, meanwhile, made much less. Estimates are that he made between $6 and $8 million

California laws probably apply to their marriage. Which means that Brand is entitled to half of what Perry made from work done while married: perhaps half of $45 million.

Also, the couple may want to keep the details of their divorce a secret, which would be easy to do with a $22.5 million payday for Russell.

Russell Brand May See $20 Million of Katy Perry’s Worth if No Prenup

Russell Brand told New York Magazine last year that the couple did not sign a pre-nup, which could mean he’s entitled to half of Perry’s estimated $44 million net worth.

According to California law, the couple — who wed there in October 2010 — must split their earnings 50/50.

That could potentially score Brand at least $20 million. According to Forbes, the 27-year-old “Fireworks” singer is worth at least $44 million, but some reports suggest it could be more.

Brand is reportedly estimated to be worth around $15 million.

The couple, who surprised fans when they announced Friday they were getting divorced, had spent Christmas apart amid rumors of relentless fighting.

Brand submitted the divorce papers in Los Angeles, reportedly at the request of Perry, who did not want to upset her religious parents.

The superstar couple wed last October, and have been fighting off rumors of marital problems in the past few months. Earlier this month, the British comedian debunked reports about any problems in their marriage on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Despite the sad turn of events, Brand appears to be trying to stay positive. “I’m doing good. Everything is going to be better next year,” he told London’s Daily Star.

Russell Brand Files for Divorce from Katy Perry

Russell Brand has filed for divorce from popstar wife, Katy Perry, confirming the rumors. The comedian filed for the split in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences for the dissolution of their marriage. The pair tied the knot in October of 2010 in India.

After spending the holidays apart, rumors began to circulate about a breakup. Perry jetted off to Hawaii with friends for the Christmas holiday while Brand stayed in London’s West End. On Thursday, Brand was even spotted without his wedding ring and Perry was similarly seen on the beach in Hawaii sans one very important piece of jewelry.

“Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage,” Brand said, according to AP wires. “I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.”

Brand told Ellen Degeneres just weeks ago that his marriage to Perry was going strong. “I am really happily married,” Brand explained on the show.

Leona Lewis To Win An Oscar?

She’s already a talent show sensation, but songbird Leona Lewis is hoping she’ll soon be a double Oscar winner. The Grammy-nominated Brit has two soundtrack tunes in the running for the Best Original Song category.

Leona’s current single “Happy” is featured in the critically-acclaimed Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey-produced film Precious, the story of an overweight, illiterate teen who goes to an alternative school in search of a better life.

“I’m just so proud of it cos I wrote it, and to be associated with a film like Precious, which is about trying to overcome troubles and trials in your life,” Leona, 24, said of the song. “I’m glad that someone got that message.”

Leona’s “I See You” is also tapped for an Oscar nod. The song is featured in Titanic director James Cameron’s new sci-fi adventure Avatar.

“I only saw a half-hour clip of the film,” said Leona. “It’s not finished yet, and it’s insane, awesome. I heard the song – great lyrics, very, very epic. So I went in and I did it. And then they played it to James and he phoned me up and said: ‘Oh, my God. I love you!’ He’s so cool.”

“I had this perception that he was going to be totally untouchable and unreach-able. But he’s just like your nice uncle. He’s lovely.”

Leona could perform both songs at the 2010 Academy Awards bash in Tinseltown next March.

Leona Lewis Debuts At No. 1 On U.K. Charts With ‘Echo’

Leona Lewis scored a No. 1 debut on the U.K. album chart Sunday (Nov. 22) with her second album Echo.

The former X Factor winner sold 161,000 copies of Echo, compared to an opening of 375,000 for her first album Spirit almost two years ago.

Lewis’ debut pushed 2008 X Factor runners-up JLS down to No. 2 with their self-titled debut album.

Leona Lewis Performs On Semi-Finals Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’

Leona Lewis performed her current single ‘Happy’ on the semi-finals of Dancing With The Stars last night.

Leona’s sophomore album Echo is available in stores now.

Check out her performance –

Leona Lewis Grateful Fan Attack Wasn’t Worse

Leona Lewis is grateful an attack with a crazy fan at a London book signing this month didn’t turn deadly.
The singing sensation was left in shock after a fan reportedly lashed out at her during a book signing session in London.

Peter Kowalczyk, 29, the emotionally unstable singer accused of punching the star, was arrested at the scene, and later sectioned under the Mental Health Act.

Despite canceling several promotional appearances following the incident, Leona is eager to put the ordeal behind her.

“It could have been worse. I’m still alive, it’s just something you have to deal with when you have fame and the positives far outweigh the negatives. I don’t like to dwell on the negatives, I’m a very positive person.”

Leona is as loyal as she is positive; the songbird turned down the chance to make out with Chace Crawford.

The X Factor winner, 24, and the Gossip Girl star appeared together in her “I Will Be” video last year, but Leona didn’t want to upset her longtime boyfriend Lou Al-Chamaa by smooching with the hunk.

“They wanted me and Chace to kiss. But I said no way. I’d just have been too embarrassed, he’s my friend! He’s so beautiful, I mean, look at him – he could be a girl. He’d be a really pretty girl,” she laughed.

“But I just don’t think of him like that. And it wouldn’t be fair to Lou to kiss other guys.”

Leona Lewis ‘Happy’ Live In Holland

Leona Lewis continues her worldwide promotional tour for her upcoming album Echo, which will be out next month.

Leona recently appeared on Life For You in The Netherlands where she performed her new single “Happy” live. It’s great to see she’s doing well after being punched in the head a few weeks ago while at a book signing in London.

Check out her performance –

New Music: Leona Lewis ‘I Got You’

Leona Lewis’s new album Echo isn’t due out until November 17th, but we’ve got one of the reported tracks off the album, ‘I Got You’, for you to check out.

Listen to ‘I Got You’ –

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So what do you think of Leona’s new song? Are you excited for her new album?

I still can’t believe she got punched in the head…

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