Katy Perry signs divorce papers with a smiley face... as Russell Brand agrees to walk away from her £28million

By Donna Mcconnell and Laura Schreffler


That's a wrap: Russell Brand seen arriving at a yoga class in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the day he filed final divorce papers to end his marriage to Katy Perry


Katy Perry and Russell Brand have signed on the dotted line to finalise their divorce.

The pair have agreed to split their assets, and her husband of 14 months has waived any claim to the chart-topping singers £28million ($44million) fortune.

But despite the sad circumstances, in court papers which emerged yesterday detailing the end of their marriage, the quirky pop singer signed the legal documents off with an upbeat 'smiley face.'


According to Forbes magazine Brand is worth a relatively small £4million in comparison to the Firework singer's £28 million fortune.

The couple who married in October 2010 didn't sign a pre-nup, and as a result, in the state of California everything they earned during their 14-month marriage is deemed community property - which means their each entitled to 50 per pent each.

However with Katy making a huge $44 million between May, 2010 and May, 2011 - according to Forbes magazine, Russell stood to gain considerably more.


Amicable: Russell has waived any claim to the singer's £28million fortune after the couple agreed a divorce settlement


Signed sealed delivered: Katy Pery is officially Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson again

A happy face: The singer signed her divorce documents with a smiley face

But the Forgetting Sarah Marshall star has waived any claim to the money the Teenage Dream singer made during their short-lived marriage.

However he will take a share of their assets, which may include a cut of the $6.5 million property, which he was seen moving out of a few weeks back.

Russell's lawyer filed final divorce papers yesterday. However the judge will make the divorce official on June 30, as there's a six month waiting period before the divorce is declared final.

Meanwhile the comic was seen heading to a yoga class the same day the papers detailing the end of his marriage emerged.


It's finally over: Katy Perry and Russell Brand have amicably settled their divorce


Moving on: The $6.5million seven bedroom Hollywood Hills mansion Russell and Katy bought together last summer

According to the papers filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court, Perry has gone back to her maiden name of Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson once.

In addition to keeping her money and her identity, the agreement also covers distribution of their property.

Perry's papers say, and she asks that the court not be involved in awarding spousal support to Brand.

In the paperwork filed by Brand, 36, he ticked a box saying that both parties 'agree this cause may be decided as an uncontested matter' and says they have waived their rights to a trial.

Irreconcilable differences: The British comedian filed irreconcilable differences

The couple two got married at an Indian tiger sanctuary tied the knot in October 2010 were taking some time apart when Brand allegedly surprised his wife by filing for divorce in late December.

Reports of marital discord haunted the couple in the months leading up to their very public split, but Brand has spoken out about his wish to keep things friendly.

'I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends,' he said in a statement.

And in a few cryptic tweets posted earlier in the week he opined: 'We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them' he wrote, citing a quote by Albert Einstein.

Then added: 'What a twerp.'


That's a wrap! Though they filed their documentation yesterday, the divorce wont' take effect for six months


That's a wrap! Though they filed their documentation yesterday, the divorce wont' take effect for six months


Dissolution of marriage: The legal term for 'it's over'


Having it all: The 27-year-old singer gets to keep all the wealth she made during her marriage



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Going it alone: Russell Brand dines by himself after arriving in LA for first meeting with Katy Perry since their split

By J J Anisiobi


Showdown: Russell Brand is to meet up with Katy Perry for the first time since their split was announced


Russell Brand dined alone late last night in Los Angeles while trying to gather his thoughts ahead of a meeting with his estranged wife.

The British comedian flew to America earlier this week and moved into his new $1.9million bachelor pad but he will meet up with Katy Perry for the first time since they announced their split.

The comic actor ate out at Boa Steak House last night, dressed in a smart grey blazer and black skinny jeans but was by himself in the restaurant.


The 36-year-old will have an emotional showdown with Katy, 27, to discuss their separation and finalise the impending divorce.

However, a source close to the Firework singer claims that she wants to fight to save her 14-month marriage and desperately wants to get back together with the long haired funnyman.

The source also said that Perry is not ready to start dating any other men and has not been influenced by her Christian parents, Mary and Keith Perry, who are keen to see her date someone more religious.


Walk like a man: The British comedian dined out late last night alone at Boa Steak House gathering his thoughts

Checking out: Russell was dressed rather smartly for dinner and wore a grey blazer

Russell is due to attend tonight's Golden Globes ceremony and so the timing to meet up with his wife was perfect as he was going to be in the area anyway.

But while Katy reportedly wants to sort things out, Russell is ready to move on and wants nothing more than to get some closure on the whole situation.

They will meet at a Beverly Hills hotel, where Katy has been staying, and a close friend told The Sunday Mirror they have very different aims for the rendezvous.


Healthy body and healthy mind: The actor headed to a yoga class but wasn't really dressed for the occasion

Getting ready to flex: Russell and a friend keep their minds busy by heading to a yoga class

The pal said to the newspaper: 'He has agreed to meet her one last time. He wants to sort things out and finalise the divorce.

'But Katy says she is still in love with him and she still has hopes they might get back together.'

Despite recent reports that her Evangelical parents have been pushing her to date Christian Denver Broncos NFL star Tim Tebow, 24, they have been in contact with their son-in-law.

The source said: 'Keith and Mary have also been reaching out to Russell and sent him a text telling him he is in their thoughts and that they love him.'

Russell, who once battled a drug addiction, has been continuing along with his wife as normally as he can.

Yesterday afternoon he was spotted heading to a yoga class with a friend, although he wasn't dressed for exercise.

Carrying a white towel and a bottle of water the comedian wore skinny jeans, boots and a leather jacket while hiding his face behind sunglasses and a beenie.

Katy has rarely been seen but was spotted sporting a new blue hair colour when she posed for a picture with a fan earlier this week.

While Russell will attend tonight's glitzy ceremony Katy avoided turning up to the People's Choice Awards on Thursday.

She won five awards and told fans afterwards: 'THANK U to every1 who voted for me for the @peopleschoice tonight! We won so many! Now I need to get more books 2 successfully display them!'

If the divorce goes ahead Perry will reportedly hold onto the $6.5 million property, which they bought together last July, just months after wedding in India.



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Pictured: The moment Russell Brand took off his wedding ring... a month before announcing his split from Katy Perry

By Sarah Bull


They announced their split in December after months of rumours surrounding the state of their marriage.

And now a video has emerged of Russell Brand taking off his wedding ring, just two weeks after his first wedding anniversary with Katy Perry back in November.

Brand posted the video on porn website Nudevista as he began a week-long tour of various universities in America.

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Pictured: Russell Brand is seen removing his wedding ring in a video posted in November, a month before he filed for divorce from Katy Perry

In the video, Brand is seen saying: 'I am going to meet people from sororities and fraternities. I don't know what a sorority is except for what I have seen on Nudevista - that they are sort of sex clubs for women.

'A week of revolution and, more importantly, I am going to learn first-hand about sororities.'

Brand is then seen taking his ring off in full view of the camera, before adding: 'I'm just going to place this somewhere very, very safe for the next week.'

Since filing for divorce from Perry on December 30, the British comedian has remained resolutely silent on his Twitter page.

However, estranged wife Perry came forward over the weekend to thank her fans for their support in the difficult times.

She wrote: 'I am so grateful for all the love and support I've had from people around the world. You guys have made my heart happy again.'

Perry also pulled out of what was scheduled to be her first public appearance since the split at the People's Choice Awards, writing her apologies on Twitter.

But new claims have suggested Perry is considering flying into the UK in a bid to resolve things with her former spouse.


Sending a message? Brand took off the wedding ring as he embarked on a tour of various universities in America

No chance of a reconciliation? Katy is now said to be planning to fly to the UK to talk to Russell about the possibility of giving things another go

A source told Grazia magazine: 'Katy was absolutely crushed by Russell's decision. She's furious after everything he's done, but still insists there must be a way to reconcile and try to work things out.

'She told Russell that if he'd agreed to marriage counselling, they wouldn't be in this mess and tried to persuade him to fly back to the States and meet her.

'She's now considering jetting to the UK as she's desperate to see him and talk to him.

'She said she can't stand that everything has been done over the phone and says she needs to see him before she can truly accept it's over.'




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Katy Perry's minister parents tell packed congregation her divorce was a gift from God to help them fill churches

By Alanah Eriksen


Happy families: Katy Perry's evangelical parents, Mary and Keith Hudson, pictured at a post-Grammy party in February, spoke about their daughter's divorce in an Ohio church


Katy Perry's religious parents have managed to see something positive in the breakdown of their daughter's one year marriage.

The pair spoke about their daughter's divorce for the first time - from the pulpit of their evangelical church which was unusually packed it seems.

And the ministers suggested her split with Russell Brand was a gift sent by God - to help them fill churches.

The service was held yesterday, as removal containers were seen in the grounds of the celebrity couple's $6.5 million Hollywood Hills mansion, ready to cart away their belongings.


Mary, 63, preached to the Church on the Rise congregation in Westlake, Ohio: 'I'm sure that Katy's trending on the Internet was to get you here to church tonight.

'I mean all over the world, who knows how God is bringing them in? The most important thing is you are here and God wants to put the fire in you in 2012.'

She and husband Keith, 63, billed themselves as 'Katy Perry's parents in marketing materials for the event, reported CNN.

Moving out: Removal containers were spotted outside Katy and Russell's $6.5 million Hollywood Hills mansion, ready to divide the couple's belongings

They spoke for about 90 minutes to 300 worshippers in the first service since Katy's split with the comedian on Friday.

A video was shown before the Hudsons took the stage in Ohio showed them at award shows with Katy.

Keith told the crowd he converted from a drug user to a Christian when he was 24 years old.

He added that his daughter's success had helped the couple share their beliefs with Hollywood superstars.

"What has taken place in my daughter's life has opened many opportunities to go in and be with guarded and gated people.

'God has given us a platform to go in and meet people — and they like us because we are cool. We are not threatening.'

Different worlds: Russell was not brought up religious by his mother Barbara, while Katy listened to gospel music and was banned from watching TV


Katy was brought up as a devout Christian in Santa Barbara, California. She listened only to gospel music and was banned from watching TV.

Keith also choked back tears when talking about his daughter's different lifestyle, reported The Sun.

'I love my daughter and I will always love her. Stop being judgmental and critical. Do not close the doors to your loved ones, especially your children.

'Just because they do not like what you do or what you are, they are still praying that you stay in the race. They are counting on you.

'I believe in God, for every one of my children.'

The service comes as it was claimed the 14-month marriage ended because Russell continuously mocked his in-laws' beliefs at family events.

Moving on: Russell was spotted leaving his manager's home in Primrose Hill, London, yesterday as removal containers were seen at his and Katy's LA mansion


Friends said the singer had asked Russell to file the court papers last month to avoid upsetting her parents, who are strongly opposed to divorce.

The comments were revealed by biographer Chloe Govan, author of Katy Perry: A Life of Fireworks.

A friend said: 'Russ was forever making lewd jokes at the dinner table and poking fun at her parents' beliefs.

'He managed to restrain himself in the beginning — just. But as the marriage progressed, he got worse and kept winding up her family.'

Another added: 'After the lust wore off, reality hit home about their differences and she was left thinking, 'What have I done?'

Other rumours say the split was because Katy couldn’t keep up with Russell’s appetite in the bedroom, and he disapproval of her party lifestyle.

Russell, 36, has reportedly been uninvited from the People's Choice Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday to avoid a confrontation with Katy.

She is expected to make her fist appearance since the split at the show where she is nominated for seven awards, including Favourite Female Artist.

A source told the Daily Mirror: 'It will be Katy’s big night, a prelude to the Grammys, and now Russell has been strangely left off the list of attendees for the high-profile event.

'It was always going to be awkward for organisers in any case after their shock decision to split. But in order to avoid any awkwardness or confrontation Russ is no longer on the list.'

She is said to be holed up in the LA home she shared with Russell, which they purchased in June.

The comedian-turned-actor has been seen on a number of occasions since releasing a statement about the divorce, and was yesterday spotted leaving his manger's home in Primrose Hill, London.

The couple, who were married in India October 2010, spent Christmas thousands of miles apart, with Katy in Hawaii and Russell in Cornwall.

They were both pictured without their wedding rings.

He filed for divorce on January 30.

Meanwhile, a new song has been leaked in which Katy sings about shooting bad lovers. Recorded before the split, Bullet, tells how her dad will gun down men who break her heart.

She sings: 'My mama warned me about boys like you,

'It’s the reason I wear these high-heeled boots.

'And let me give you a little piece of advice.

'My papa packs heat and he won’t think twice.'

Katy wrote it for US country singer Jessie James, 23, but it is her voice on the leaked version.




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Russell Brand emerges without his wedding ring after 'massive fight' ruins his Christmas with Katy Perry

By Daily Mail Reporter


Sign of trouble? Russell Brand stepped out for a shopping trip in London today without his wedding ring on


Russell Brand stepped out without his wedding ring today amid rumours of marriage trouble.

The comedian, 36, was spotted on a solo shopping trip in London after spending Christmas 7,000 miles apart from his wife Katy Perry.

He happily soaked up the love from fans during his outing and even posed up for a photograph with a delighted blonde shopper.


But the Arthur star's sparkling diamond band, which matches the singer's wedding bling, was noticeably absent from his left hand.

Katy was not wearing her ring either while holidaying in Hawaii over the festive season.

The couple decided to spend Christmas apart after huge argument, it has been claimed.

A source is quoted as telling Us Weekly magazine: 'They had a massive fight. She was like, "F*** you. I'm going to do my own thing."

Meanwhile the source said that Russell replied: 'Fine, f*** you too.'
The source added: 'They haven't split up just yet, but things are not good. The fighting is getting worse.'

Katy, 27, was seen lapping up the fine weather in Hawaii on December 25 with a group of friends while comedian Brand was seen in a pub in Cornwall, England.


Soaking up the love: The comedian was happy to pose with a pretty blonde fan on the street


Is it Katy on the line? The comedian looks deep in conversation with someone on his cellphone inside a store

What's on your mind? Russell looked a little preoccupied as he looked at clothes in a London shop


The couple were said to have planned Christmas together with reports Katy was going to jet her family in a private plane over to the UK to celebrate together.

In November, Brand's mother Barbara had tweeted she was looking forward to spending the festive season with her son and daughter-in-law.

She wrote on Twitter: 'Spoke to Russell and Katy, they are so happy, it's lovely. We will all be together for Christmas.'


Oceans apart: Katy Perry spent Christmas in Hawaii while her husband was in Cornwall

Getaway spot: The house in Coverack, Cornwall where Russell spent Christmas with David Baddiel


A spokesperson for the couple has not yet commented and neither Katy nor Russell have alluded to their relationship on Twitter.

The couple, who married in October last year after a whirlwind romance, have gone out of their way lately to quash speculation that their marriage is on shaky ground.

She has previously used Twitter to dismiss marriage rumours. She tweeted: ‘Just cause we don’t flaunt our relationship doesn’t mean there’s something wrong w/it. Privacy is our luxury. ’


Bling thing: The comedian was proudly wearing his wedding band while posing with his wife at the MTV VMAs in Los Angeles in August



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'We're not breaking up': Katy Perry and Russell Brand deny separation

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We're fine: Katy Perry has slammed recent reports which claim that she and husband Russell Brand were considering a trial separation, here the couple are seen last month


Katy Perry and Russell Brand have endured countless break-up rumours since they tied the knot in October last year.

And whispers of a split have increased in recent months because the piar have spent more and more time apart due to their busy schedules.

But after a recent report claiming the couple were trying a trial separation, Katy has hit out, insisting that her marriage of just eight months is just fine.


Keeping busy: Russell seen leaving the gym with his trainer sipping on a drink from Earth Bar in West Hollywood today


The 26-year-old, who married the 36-year-old actor in a ceremony in India in October last year, said that just because the couple kept their relationship private, it didn't mean there was trouble in paradise.

Taking to her Twitter page to put the rumours to rest, she wrote: 'Just cause we don't flaunt our relationship doesn't mean there's something wrong w/it. Privacy is our luxury. #tabloidsrtrash #gossipisgross.'

Brand later supported his wife and wrote a message on his own Twitter page.


Denial: Katy took to her Twitter page to put break-up rumours to rest


He wrote, referring to the current phone hacking scandal surrounding former tabloid newspaper, News Of The World: 'You tell em Mrs Brand! In Britain we're currently dismantling the scum media so I'm not tuned in to their brain-farting.'

The couple's statements come as it was claimed earlier this month that the pair were considering a trial separation in a bid to keep their relationship on the right track.

A source told Heat magazine that Katy had confided: 'We're thinking of taking a break from our marriage. I'm worried it could be the end of the road for us.'


'Here, here honey': Brand later supported his wife and wrote a message on his own Twitter page



Trust: Katy says she trusts Brand 'implicitly'


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Who's your friend, Russell? Brand relaxes poolside with a Katy Perry lookalike as his wife recovers from food poisoning

By Daily Mail Reporter


Who's your friend? Russell Brand relaxes poolside with a Katy Perry lookalike as his wife recovers from food poisoning


At first glance, Russell Brand looks like he is having a whale of a time relaxing poolside in Los Angeles with wife Katy Perry.

However, on closer inspection, the lady showing off her figure in a tight black swimsuit is not Katy, but a brunette who looks astonishingly like the Firework singer.

Perhaps Brand's new friend was just keeping him company by the hotel pool in Miami as Katy was struck down with food poisoning over the weekend - so much so that she was forced to reschedule two of her planned concerts.


She later promised: 'I am going to return in a few weeks to give them the very best show ever!'

Brand wore a pair of white patterned swimming shorts as he chilled out with his new friend on Sunday.

But Katy was clearly fully appraised of the situation as later in the day, the couple were seen out together stopping at a fruit stand in Los Angeles.

The pictures of the pair together, a rarity in recent months, are set to dismiss rumours their nine-month marriage it in trouble.

Chilling out: The pair looked comfortable in each other's company as they relaxed in the pool

Conversation: The brunette lady wore a black swimming costume while Brand wore a pair of patterned swimming shorts


It was even claimed the pair were considering a trial separation in a bid to keep their relationship on the right track.

A source told heat magazine that Katy had confided: 'We're thinking of taking a break from our marriage. I'm worried it could be the end of the road for us.'

However their spokesperson today vigorously denied the claim.

The couple have been plagued with reports their marriage isn't working ever since they tied the knot last October after a whirlwind one year long-distance romance.

Together again: Brand and Katy dispelled rumours of marital trouble as they were seen together on Sunday stopping at a fruit stand in Los Angeles


Vitamins: The fruit would no doubt have done Katy good, as she was hit with a nasty case of food poisoning over the weekend


But in an interview with Vanity Fair magazine earlier this year, Katy insisted she trusts her husband implicitly, despite his lothario past.

She said: 'There's never a dull moment. He has never lied to me once. I trust him; there’s just a level of trust that we’ve built up.'

However, in an interview on Piers Morgan's Life Stories at the beginning of the year, Brand said staying faithful for the rest of his life was a daunting prospect.

He admitted: 'I take it one step at a time - like with drugs, like with alcohol. Don't look at things as in "rest of life".

'Of course marriage is for life and that's what I wanted but anything for the rest of life can be daunting.'



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What will Katy say? After his wife adds yet more tour dates, Russell Brand reaches out to a pretty crew member on set

By Daily Mail Reporter


Tactile: Russell Brand can be seen holding the hand of a pretty blonde crew member on set in Miami today


He's known for his tactile manner but Russell Brand will raise more than a few eyebrows with these shots of him holding a pretty girl's hand.

The reformed lothario, 36 , is on set in Miami where he's filming new movie Rock of Ages, and the fair haired maiden is clearly a crew member.

Russell is given to such displays of warm affectionate towards people that such tender gestures largely go unnoticed.


But the fact that the pair of them were holding in hands today in a manner normally reserved for romantic couples is striking.

It comes hot on the heels of news that Brand's wife of eight months, pop sensation Katy Perry, is extending her tour well into November.

A source told the Mail: 'Katy has only four days off until the end of September, when she’s in Brazil.’

Friendly touch: Brand cuddles up to the blonde in a break from filming

Busy schedules: Perry and Brand at the MTV Europe Awards in Madrid last year


‘She hopes Russell will join her but isn’t sure whether he will be allowed entry because of his criminal record. She is taking a few days off for their first anniversary in October which they plan to celebrate in the UK.’


The pair are even have even put their L.A home in trendy Los Feliz on the market, with friends reporting it is empty most of the time.

When Brand delivered his best man's speech at rock legend Noel Gallagher's wedding at the weekend in England, Perry, 26 , was unable to be by his side.

Brand is said to have brought the house down by affectionately lampooning the former Oasis great, and telling stories about his new wife, Sara McDonald.

But there was no chance to relive fond memories of his marriage to Perry on a tiger reserve in India last October.

And with the comedian's commitments on the film - which is being adapted from the Broadway hit and stars Tom Cruise and Catherine Zeta Jones - destined to keep him in Miami for the foreseeable, it could be hard for the newlyweds to spend any quality time together.

But reports of trouble in paradise are unfounded, and it's likely that Brand is just being his usual touchy feely self.

Perry's tour takes her around the US and the UK over the forthcoming months, and Brand is so keen to see her despite their clashing schedules that he even flies with their pet cats.

She told the Daily Star: 'I miss my kitties. One time I asked Russell to bring the cats with him so we could all hang out. Putting a cat on a plane is strange, but I always make sure it’s in first class.'


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That's not Katy! Russell Brand cosies up to an Australian fan who looks just like his wife

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Perry similar: Russell Brand cosied up to an Australian fan who looked just like his pop star wife, Katy Perry, when he arrived at Sydney airport yesterday


At first glance it looks just like Russell Brand is posing for a photo with his pop star wife.

But this isn't Katy Perry, but a fan who bares more than a passing resemblance to the famous Mrs Brand.

With her long dark hair, red lipstick and quirky style looking a lot like Katy, Russell was quick to seize the opportunity and stopped to give his young female fan a hug.


Spot the difference: Brand with the real Katy Perry


Kobie Thatcher, 20, was definitely not disappointed by the star's arrival at Sydney Airport.

Clutching a copy of Russell's latest book, Booky Wook 2, she smiled happily as she had her photo taken with Russell, who is in Australia for the premiere of his new movie, Arthur.


Happy chappy: Russell looked pleased with himself as he left Sydney airport


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