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Katy Perry and Russell Brand: Still Married, Perpetually, According To Him

Posted 12/2/11 12:54 pm EST by in Katy Perry


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Katy Perry and Russell Brand can’t seem to shake off those divorce rumors. In a new chat with Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show (airing Friday), the British funnyman is hoping to shut everyone up once and for all by explicitly saying he’s not getting divorced from his wife of one year.

"There are always rumors, aren't there? In the end you have to just not engage with Internet technology, which is difficult because a lot of the nude women websites I quite enjoy,” he joked, before going on to pledge his undying love for his pop star wifey.

"I've treated the whole Internet now like it's a wicked little liar. Yeah. I am really happily married,” he added. “I'm married to Katy. Perpetually, until death do us part was the pledge."

Russell’s comments come just one day (YES, THAT WAS ONLY YESTERDAY) after Grammy-nominee Ms. Perry (or Mrs. Brand, depending on how you view things) took to Twitter to slam all that split chatter. “First I'm pregnant & then I'm divorced. What am I All My Children?! #ericakane #pshhh #ifihadadollarforeverytime ...” she tweeted. Read More...

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Katy Perry Believes In Aliens, Is Headed To Space: The MTV News Quote Of The Day

Posted 4/1/11 3:00 pm EST by in Music


"I'm so into extraterrestrial stuff. ... It's very difficult for me to look up into the sky in the middle of the night and not think that our planet is one of ... a bajillion. It's really, really small. And Russell and I are interested in anything extraterrestrial. I mean, we're going to space!"

-Pop sensation Katy Perry, nothing that her interest in outer space has at least partially informed "E.T.," the newest number one single from her smash second album Teenage Dream. Perry discussed her interest in the cosmos during her conversation with MTV News' Sway on "MTV First: Katy Perry's 'E.T.'" on Thursday night (March 31).

Her promise to boldly go into the outer reaches of the atmosphere is serious, too. "There's a group of people that work with Richard Branson, and he does the Virgin flights, and for Russell's birthday, I got him a flight to space. Because I just thought, 'What else can I give this man? He's had every experience in the world, but not a trip to space!'" she explained. "And so he's also always searching for what is beyond this world, and we both kind of have this same vision and are always looking for more. It will be really exciting. It's like a half-a-day trip. I think there's a lot of people who are signed up for this experience."

The video for Perry's "E.T." premiered yesterday and features the singer in a variety of extraterrestrial looks. The makeup is stunning, but it took some work to get there. "It was, like, five and six hours, each makeup look," Perry said. "It was hard for me! It was really a patience thing for me on this video. But, you know, it's like when you're doing a film. Sometimes you have to do prosthetics, and you have to get really old or turn into an animal or a monster — and that's kind of what this process was."

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Spotted: Katy Perry And Russell Brand Party With David Lynch

Posted 12/14/10 1:30 pm EST by in Music


Every day a multitude of stars wander through the halls of MTV News to talk about their latest projects and goof around with our intrepid correspondents. But sometimes we catch stars elsewhere, and that's why we put together Spotted!, a daily compendium of stars in the wild.

If you were to put together a totally off-the-wall cocktail party, who would you invite? If your guest list included the likes of legendarily odd film director David Lynch, acclaimed actor Ed Norton, veteran star Kyle MacLachlan, sexy actress Rose McGowan, "House" hottie Lisa Edelstein and VIP couple Katy Perry and Russell Brand, then you missed the fete of a lifetime. On Monday night (December 13), all those people gathered together at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for the second annual David Lynch Foundation's Change Begins Within benefit. The director's organization seeks to provide help to young people via transcendental meditation, which Lynch has practiced for years. The foundation also sponsors a program called Operation Warrior Wellness, which seeks to provide help to veterans suffering from war-related stress disorders.

Perry and Brand weren't the only stars enjoying some city lights, as Paul McCartney played a huge show at the Apollo Theater in Harlem (attended by the likes of Martha Stewart, Alec Baldwin and Howard Stern, among others) and "Burlesque" stars Christina Aguilera and Kristen Bell were both seen in various spots in London while promoting their Golden Globe-nominated film. Click here for these photos as well as the entire "Spotted" archive, which features over 500 candid shots of stars like Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, Madonna, the Jonas Brothers, Rihanna and Kanye West!

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Spotted: Katy Perry And Russell Brand Stir It Up At 'The Tempest' Premiere

Posted 12/7/10 12:30 pm EST by in Music


Every day a multitude of stars wander through the halls of MTV News to talk about their latest projects and goof around with our intrepid correspondents. But sometimes we catch stars elsewhere, and that's why we put together Spotted!, a daily compendium of stars in the wild.

One of the best things about the marriage between Katy Perry and Russell Brand is the fact that they will always be hitting the red carpet together from now on. By themselves, the pair are quite lively and amusing, but when they come together, they are the Wonder Twins of premiere night comedy. They make just about everything more fun, including the red carpet premiere of "The Tempest" at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on Monday (December 6). The new version of Shakespeare's classic tale is directed by Julie Taymor (she of the Broadway productions of "The Lion King" and "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark") and features an incredible ensemble cast that includes Alan Cumming, Helen Mirren, Alfred Molina and Brand, among many others.

They weren't the only stars out and about, as some of the biggest stars in country music (including Carrie Underwood) came together at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas for the American Country Awards and the stars of "The Tourist" (including Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp) gathered for that film's premiere in New York. Click here for these photos as well as the entire "Spotted" archive, which features over 500 candid shots of stars like Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Eminem, the Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Adam Lambert and Madonna!

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R. Kelly, Oscar Hopefuls Dominate This Week's 'Late Night Lineup'

Posted 12/6/10 9:45 am EST by in Television


The holiday season is upon is, and though none of the talk shows appear to have booked Santa Claus or Frosty the Snowman, that doesn't mean that they aren't also getting into an extra-festive spirit. Oscar hopefuls, holiday movie headliners and bit-name musicians looking to shift copies of high-profile albums again dominate the lineup this week, though there are plenty of late-season surprises in store for anybody willing to sacrifice his or her bedtime in favor of after-hours entertainment.

There are some huge names on "The Late Show With David Letterman" this week, including Johnny Deep (Tuesday, December 7), Bill O'Reilly (Thursday, December 9) and Reese Witherspoon (Friday, December 10). "The Tonight Show" counters with comedian Russell Brand (Monday, December 6), country superstar Keith Urban (Tuesday), "True Grit" and "Tron: Legacy" star Jeff Bridges (Wednesday, December 8th), Oscar winner Halle Berry (Thursday) and "American Idol" runner-up Crystal Bowersox (Friday, December 10). As is always the case, Jimmy Kimmel throws a lot of curveballs on this week's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," including "Black Swan" star Mila Kunis (Monday) and "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest (Thursday). Kimmel also has some great musical guests this week, including Social Distortion on Monday and Crystal Castles on Thursday.

Of course, music is the bread and butter of "The Late Show With Jimmy Fallon," and this week is no exception. R. Kelly will spend both Monday and Tuesday night on the show playing songs from his upcoming album Love Letter. Fallon will also chat with the likes of Martha Stewart (Monday), "Dexter" star Michael C. Hall (Tuesday), Ben Affleck (Wednesday), Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino (Thursday) and Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider (Friday). That's an intense week for Fallon, who undoubtedly has one of the best shows on TV this week.

Of course, he has stiff competition from "Conan," which will feature the likes of Nicole Kidman (Monday), "The Office" star Rainn Wilson (Tuesday) and comedian Sarah Silverman (Thursday). "The Daily Show" also has a big week ahead, including interviews with Michelle Williams (Wednesday) and James Franco (Thursday). And don't forget to tune in to "The View" on Thursday morning, as it'll feature both Seth Green and Trey Songz. If that isn't the weirdest, most wonderful hour of television this week, we don't know what is.

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Kanye West, Conan O'Brien And Katy Perry's Wedding: This Week's Deep Cuts

Posted 10/22/10 5:30 pm EST by in Deep Cuts


The work week may be coming to an end, but it will hardly be the end of the action here at MTV News. There are two major events happening this weekend, and MTV News will be on the cutting edge of both. On Saturday night (October 23), Kanye West's hotly-anticipated short film "Runaway" will premiere at 8 p.m. Eastern on MTV. Following the film, MTV News will sit down with West for an exclusive interview about what the viewing audience just saw. The conversation will continue at MTV News, and if you want to get involved in the conversation, just tweet your question with the hash tag "askkanye."

Then on Sunday (October 24), tune in for the MTV News "Hottest MCs in the Game" special at 1:30 p.m. on MTV2. The top five will be revealed, and you can continue the conversation during a special airing of MTV's "RapFix Live," which will feature none other than Nicki Minaj (the number six hottest MC in the game, according to our panel of experts).

But before you jump into your weekend and get excited about these two huge events, why not catch up with everything you missed on the MTV Newsroom Blog this week?

» "Runaway" wasn't the only Kanye West art project to grab headlines this week, as the album cover for his upcoming album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy caused a bit of controversy.

» There was also a veritable bounty of new music videos this week, including "Whip My Hair," the debut clip from Willow Smith.

» Chris Brown also returned to the heavy rotation video fold with a dance-happy clip for "Yeah 3X."

» The music world was not without tragedy though, as we lost Minneapolis rapper Michael "Eyedea" Larsen.

» We heard another new deeply personal Taylor Swift song this week (from Speak Now, which will hit stores this Tuesday). It was called "Mean," and it joins a great legacy.
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Russell Brand Knows What It Takes For A Successful Marriage: Proper Etiquette

Posted 10/22/10 11:30 am EST by in Music


This weekend, Russell Brand and Katy Perry will be tying the knot after a whirlwind romance that saw its first spark at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. The pair have already arrived in India, where they will be joined by friends and family for what will likely be one of the best parties of the year. The pair make for a fascinating couple, as they both seem relatively unhinged in their public lives but quite grounded and level-headed in private.

It's the first marriage for both Brand and Perry, so they are each wading into uncharted waters. But Brand already knows the secret to a quality marriage: proper etiquette. The actor, comedian and writer recently sat down with MTV News' Josh Horowitz (ostensibly to discuss Brand's recently-released memoir "Booky Wook 2: This Time It's Personal") to chat about appropriate manners in a number of different social scenarios. Being an Englishman, Brand is well aware of the importance of proper comportment, and he was more than happy to share his secrets with Horowitz.

According to Brand, most situations can be remedied with a simple kiss on the lips. Also necessary: Having a proper solution when your date is in "that time of her cycle," being amenable to going the extra mile during a job interview (including allowing your prospective boss to throw popcorn at you) and eating strawberries out of another person's mouth. In fact, Brand even gets into proper marriage etiquette, which will serve him well this weekend and beyond.

So best of luck to those two crazy kids, and here's hoping that Brand takes all of his own advice.


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Spotted: Katy Perry And Russell Brand Head To India For Their Wedding

Posted 10/20/10 1:30 pm EST by in Music


Every day a multitude of stars wander through the halls of MTV News to talk about their latest projects and goof around with our intrepid correspondents. But sometimes we catch stars elsewhere, and that's why we put together Spotted!, a daily compendium of stars in the wild.

Katy Perry may have a line of nail polish and a new perfume coming soon, but her primary focus at the moment is fiancé Russell Brand. The pair have been planning their wedding in secret for some time, and it appears as though the two will be joined together in wedded bliss sooner rather than later. The pair arrived at the airport in Jaipur, India earlier today (Wednesday, October 20), trying to maintain a low profile (that's Perry in the middle, hiding underneath a coat) and rolling with a group of friends and presumed wedding guests. Rumor has it that Perry and Russell will be married at Taj Rambagh Palace, a gorgeous spot in Jaipur. No word on whether or not MTV will get a reference in their vows, as their relationship can be traced back to the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards in New York, which Brand hosted and at which Perry performed a cover of Queen's "We Will Rock You" (with Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry providing the assist).

Perry and Brand weren't the only stars moving and shaking, as Hilary Duff signed copies of her book "Elixir" at a book store in Los Angeles and the Black Eyed Peas filled the Parque de Exposicoes in Salvador, Brazil. Click here for these photos as well as the entire "Spotted" archive, which features over 500 candid shots of stars like Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Jay-Z, the Jonas Brothers, Madonna, Rihanna and Eminem!

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Chelsea Handler: The Latest Best-Selling Author To Host The VMAs

Posted 8/19/10 11:30 am EST by in VMAs


The 2010 MTV Video Music Awards had a city (Los Angeles), a date (Sunday, September 12), a time (live at 9 p.m. Eastern), nominees (lead by Lady Gaga) and a handful of performers and presenters (including Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Drake and B.o.B). But up until late last night, the show didn't have one of its most important elements: A host. But that all changed when "Chelsea Lately" host Chelsea Handler announced that she would be hosting this year's version of the show. Handler is only the second woman in history to host the VMAs by herself (Roseanne Barr took the reins in 1994; Bette Midler shared hosting duties with Dan Aykroyd at the very first VMAs) and is — amazingly — the latest best-selling author to helm the show.

Handler's three comedic memoirs — 2005's My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands, 2008's Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea and this year's Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang — have all made their way onto the New York Times Best Seller List, with two of them hitting the top spot. The run of Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea has been particularly impressive, with a print run of 350,000 and counting.

The late night host doesn't share a whole lot in common with actor and comedian Russell Brand (who hosted the VMAs in 2008 and 2009), but Brand also has a New York Times best-seller to his name. His 2008 memoir My Booky Wook also found its way onto the list. That makes three consecutive years that have seen a best-selling author host the Video Music Awards.

For more authorship, you have to go back to 2003 with Chris Rock (who also hosted in 1997 and 1999 and had a successful book with 2000's Rock This!). There was also Ben Stiller (hosted in 1998; co-wrote Feel This Book: An Essential Guide to Self-Empowerment, Spiritual Supremacy, and Sexual Satisfaction) and Dennis Miller (hosted in 1995 and 1996; wrote several books with the word "rant" in the title).

So who will be the next author to host the MTV Video Music Awards? Perhaps Dan Brown — he can talk Masonic practices with members of the Wu-Tang Clan.

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Katy Perry Says Russell Brand Loves Modern Bride: The MTV News Quote Of The Day

Posted 3/29/10 4:30 pm EST by in Music


"He's a total bridezilla. He's like a freak, man. You should see — he's always, like, buying bride magazines. Every time we go out for breakfast he's like, 'Can we just stop and get a bride magazine?'"

-"Waking Up in Vegas" singer Katy Perry, joking about fiancé Russell Brand and his obsession with making his wedding day special. Perry spoke to MTV News on the orange carpet before the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday night (March 27), prior to getting slimed later on in the evening. She and Brand got engaged at the beginning of the year, though Perry told MTV News' Matt Elias that she has some business to take care of before she can actually focused on getting hitched to the two-time MTV Video Music Awards host and "Get Him to the Greek" star. "I have to plan my [new album, due this summer] first and then I'm going to get to my wedding," she said. "But I'm really excited about that, too."

Perry is pretty pleased with her as-yet-untitled new album, which will be showing up within the next few months and will feature contributions from Rivers Cuomo, The-Dream, Dr. Luke, Ryan Tedder and a host of others. "It's so exciting. It's coming out this summer. It's a summer record," Perry told MTV News. "We nailed it: It's roller-skating! It's '90s! It's Ace of Base! It's Cyndi Lauper! It's like all these colors and more." No matter what, Perry promises that you'll walk away happy. "It's going to be fun," she said. "It's going to be one of those records that is everybody's favorite guilty pleasure."

Are you looking forward to Katy Perry's new album? Let us know in the comments!

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