Katy and Russell Divorce

Late last night I received a text message from a very close friend of mine asking whether it was true that Katy Perry and Russell Brand were getting a divorce. There has been speculation for months and months that the high-profile couple were coming to an end.

I am very sad to say, that it seems these rumours are true, confirmed by Sky News:

Perry has spent 2011 on a year long, world tour; playing over 100 shows to her "Katy Cats" (Fans). She has had a phenomenal year: not only has she been nominated for 2 Grammy's for her number one hit 'Firework', but MTV have named her as "artist of the year". Her number one album "Teenage Dream" sold 192,000 copies in its first week, and has also seen 5 of its songs reach number ONE in the charts, including "California Girls" which featured sensational rapper: Snoop Dogg as well as "Last Friday Night", which was nominated for best video by numerous award ceremonies, and won best video at the Capricho awards in Brazil. 

Katy Perry on tour in Newcastle: 27th October 2011

The very attractive couple have had very little time together since their marriage in October 2010, which secretly took place in India; the same place where Brand proposed after just 3 months of them dating. 

Katy and Russell

With putting in such hard work with her sell-out,world tour,as well as creating high quality music videos and promoting her album and singles, Katy had spent some time partying and letting off some steam. (As anyone would want to!) Brand has been reported as being not too happy about her partying habits, however this does not seem to be a reason for them to split?

Perry on her 27th birthday

Earlier this month Russell appeared on the popular, American chat show "The Ellen DeGeneres show", where he told the host that he was "really happily married." 

Katy Perry also appeared on the same show, not long before Russell, telling Ellen how she'd love to start a family with her husband, saying that "If it doesn't hurt the first time, I'll keep popping them out!":

It does seem a little strange how they were both talking so happily about their marriage to each other, expressing their wanting of a family, and denying all rumours about a break up, only a few weeks before it was announced that Brand has filed for divorce.

Apparently, the two agreed to split a few weeks ago after a huge row; resulting in them spending Christmas apart. Katy spent it with her friends in Hawaii, whilst Russell was in Cornwall, photographed supporting a charity swim. (I know where I'd rather be!) She did not want to file for divorce, as she was brought up by Evangelical Christians that did not believe in divorce, so she asked Russell to do so instead.

I am the biggest fan of Katy Perry; I love her to pieces! She is a wonderful woman and I am in ore of everything she does; however maybe this shows the craziness of celebrity relationships. Getting engaged and married within a year of knowing each other is probably not the best of moves! Lets hope they do stay "good friends", as Russell explains they will.