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.

Katy Perry Named MTV’s First Artist of the Year

Katy Perry’s year of number 1 singles has earned her the honor of becoming MTV’s first ever artist of the year.

After much spirited debate, MTV decided to award Perry the distinction over Adele. Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” was chosen top song of 2011.

MTV also declared Skrillex its electronic dance music artist of the year over David Guetta.

Different parts of MTV would make “best of” lists in the past, but this year the network wanted to establish a franchise that brought all its online and TV arms together and emphasized MTV’s music roots. The network, hopes it becomes an annual thing

Seven panelists made the final choice, and their deliberations were featured in MTV programming this week.

A rep for MTV said, “You just really felt her presence in pop culture throughout the year.”

Katy Perry Ties Billboard Record

Katy Perry joins Janet Jackson and George Michael to tie for the record for having six top-five hits from a single album on the Hot 100 chart in Billboard history.

Thanks to Katy’s latest Teenage Dream single, “The One That Got Away,” jumping five spots from #9 to #4, she tied the two pop stars.

It’s been a while since anyone matched George and Janet. Michael did it in the mid-’80s with his album Faith, which included hits like the title track, “I Want Your Sex” and “Father Figure.” Jackson followed him several years later with Rhythm Nation 1814, which launched hits like “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “Escapade” and “Black Cat.”

This is hardly Perry’s first Billboard record. She previously tied with Michael Jackson and his Bad album when she notched five #1 singles from her 2010 album. Those five chart-toppers are “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),” “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework” and “E.T.” And now, she’s set her latest record with “The One That Got Away.”

“This song shows a very different side of me that I haven’t shown with my past singles on this record,” Perry has previously said about the Teenage Dream midtempo track. “I think that everyone can relate to this song. I wrote this song about when you promise someone forever, but you end up not being able to follow through. It’s a bittersweet story — hopefully, the listener learns from hearing it and never has to say they had ‘The One’ get away.”

Katy Perry Performs ‘Firework’ on X Factor

Katy Perry was over in the UK, on soon-to-be husband Russell Brand’s home turf, to perform ‘Firework’ off of her new album, Teenage Dream. We love this song!

Check out Katy’s performance –

Katie Perry Performs ‘California Gurls’ At 2010 MTV Movie Awards

Katy Perry turned the 2010 MTV Movie Awards into a big summer bash at the beach for her first televised performance of ‘California Gurls’. With beach balls being tossed around in the audience, dancers in bikini’s on roller skates, and Snoop Dogg rapping next to her, Perry delivered a great performance. But was the awkward close-up of Perry’s fiancé, Russell Brand, really necessary?

Check out Katy Perry’s performance of ‘California Gurls’ –

Katy Perry Calls Her Fiance A “Total Bridezilla”

Katy Perry is excited for her big wedding day! She just wishes her fiancé, Russell Brand, would stop being such a bridezilla!

Katy Perry told MTV News all about Russell Brand’s manic obsession with wedding their wedding planning.

“He’s a total bridezilla. He’s like a freak,” the pop star said. “He’s always buying bride magazines. Every time we go out for breakfast, he’s like, ‘Can we just stop and get a bride magazine?’ ”

Katy is currently working on her next album which has made it hard to find the time to focus on her wedding. She said: “I have to plan my record first and then I’m going to get my wedding,” Perry said. “But I’m really excited about that, too.”

They should have a very “interesting” wedding don’t ya think?

Katy Perry Isn’t Pregnant

Katy Perry took it to her Twitter to knock down the rumors that she’s pregnant with fiance Russell Brand’s baby after online critics took aim at her for planning to become a mommy.

Perry just got sick of all the comments about people saying she’s pregnant.

After reading one comment from producer/songwriter Lukasz Gottwald, Perry wrote, “ur gonna make me cry, maybe that’s my period tho. THAT’S RIGHT I’M BLEEDING.” She added, “Better luck next month peepz.”

After Gottwald (aka Doctor Luke) wrote, “Everybody please send a friendly poem to @katyperry on punctuality !!!” the pop star fired back, “Listen D–KLICK @thedoctorluke cut me some slack I have a f–kin parade on my a– at every corner.”

TOOOO MUCH INFORMATION!!

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