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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Purr-fect in pink: Katy Perry opts for a demure look at Meow perfume launch (but STILL manages to show off her curvy figure)

By Eleanor Gower


Purr-fect: Katy Perry goes for a demure look in a knee length pink dress with black pussy bow but still manages to show off her curves at The Grove mall in Los Angeles


She may be well known for her array of revealing stage outfits, but Katy Perry was looking unusually demure today.

The 27-year-old singer plumped for a more conservative knee length pink dress with a black pussy bow neck line as she arrived at The Grove Mall in Los Angeles to launch her new perfume Meow!

However, the star's famous curves were still very much on show in the pretty pale satin number.


Teamed with a pair of ornate black open toe shoes, the singer looked happy and relaxed in the more covered up style.

However, her only concession to her normal revealing look was a split in her skirt to the thigh.

Katy also wore her newly blonde hair in a bobbed style with a hair grip holding it back on one side as she appeared on Entertainment TV show Extra.


Taking a break: The star told the audience today that she wants to 'live a little' before recording a new album


Promotional: Katy appeared alongside Mario Lopez on entertainment show Extra to discuss her perfume

Revealing: The singer's covered up outfit showed a split in the skirt to mid thigh


She answered questions from the audience and host host Mario Lopez, and also discussed her ever changing hair colour and plans for a new album.

'I know you guys want a new record, but I have to live a little so all the songs will be something worth listening to,' she said. 'I think that maybe I'm going to just think about enjoying Christmas and New Year's.'


Ride of her life: The singer took a ride on the mall's old fashioned trolley


Need a hand? Katy is helped down from the trolley after a ride along the outdoor mall

The star has recently sported hair in red and pink colours before becoming blonde.

'I'm having fun with my hair colour because I was black-haired for 10 years,' she said. 'That was a long time, so I just decided to change things up, try new things and see what worked.'

She added, jokingly. 'Who knows? I'll probably have to shave my head one day because of it.'

Katy's appearance at the outdoor mall in West Hollywood, also involved a ride on the old fashioned trolley, which goes travels at a slow pace on the mall's main street.

She also signed bottles of her perfume for eager fans outside Nordstrom department store, meeting one youngster who sported blue hair in a tribute to one of Perry's famous on-stage looks.


Holiday cheer: Katy revealed to her fans she was looking forward to the festive season

The bows have it: The singer looked happy as she launched her second fragrance


Katy also put her pen to copies of the poster in front of a festive pink and silver Christmas tree.

The fragrance is the star's second, having released a perfume named Purr last November.


O Christmas tree: Katy spoke to her fans in front of a festive silver and pink Christmas tree


Pink Christmas: Katy signed promotional posters of her perfume for fans in front of a pink and silver Christmas tree

Fan tribute: Katy met a young fan with blue hair in tribute to one of the singer's on-stage looks


'The first fragrance was more floral, by a long while, and this one is a lot more edible,' she told People about the new scent which incorporates smells of pear, vanilla and honeysuckle.

She said, 'I think that you can hear a song, and it'll take you back to that moment, or that person, or that time in your life. Same thing with your sense of smell - it's really powerful.

'So I thought I could make memories with people with Purr or Meow.'


Meet and greet: The star answered questions from her fans during her appearance on Extra

Scent of a singer: The singer showed off glittering fingernails as she brandished her new perfume


She also explained where the idea for the perfume’s pink cat-shaped bottle came from.

'I grew up going to flea markets, and all the vintage stores and the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles,' she said.

'I'd always look for milk glass - that beautiful, vintage milk glass that held candles, or salt and pepper. I definitely wanted to use it for Meow.'

Back to black: Katy's husband Russell Brand went clothes shopping in Los Angeles today while his wife promoted her perfume


Meanwhile, Katy's husband Russell Brand was looking a little less well put together than his pop star wife as he went shopping in Los Angeles today.

The 36-year-old British actor and comedian stuck to his trademark black outfit, sporting jeans, jacket and grey scarf as he shopped at All Saints clothing store.

At one point the star, who appears alongside Tom Cruise in forthcoming musical drama film Rock of Ages, appeared to get one of his friends to carry his bulky shopping bags.


Carry on sir: Russell and a friend strolled through Beverly Hills with his friend carrying two bulky shopping bags



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See, we are happy! Russell Brand and Katy Perry can't keep their eyes off each other (as they continue to defy divorce rumours)

By Daily Mail Reporter


The look of love: Russell Brand and Katy Perry couldn't keep their eyes off each other as they stepped out on the red-carpet for a charity event at the LACMA in Los Angeles this evening


Earlier this week Russell Brand insisted that he was 'happily married' to his wife Katy Perry after the couple were consistently being plagued with divorce rumours.

And the pair were intent on showing just how in love they really are as they stepped out on the red-carpet this evening.

The 36-year-old comedian and his 27-year-old pop star wife couldn't keep their eyes off each other as they attended the 3rd Annual Change Begins Within Benefit presented by The David Lynch Foundation at the LACMA in Los Angeles.


Gazing at one another, the two appeared smitten.

Cheek-to-cheek, the couple, who have been married for just one year, beamed as they posed happily for pictures.
Katy also took the opportunity to show off her more golden hairdo.

Her pink hair colour appears to have faded and she was flaunting a more brighter blonde shade.

Striking pair: Katy and Russell cuddled up close as they posed for pictures


The Teenage Dream star was glowing as she slipped her stunning curves into cream leather shift dress adorned with gold studs.

She paired the look with some gold stilettos and wore a matching gilded shadow on her lids.

Russell wore his usual attire, showing off his chest with an open-neck white shirt, a pair of black trouser and a vest.


Locking eyes: Russell looked smitten with his wife of one year

Glances: Katy and Russell just couldn't stop staring at each other


He also wore what appeared to be an Indian-style sash around his waist, perhaps a nod to the couple's favourite destination, India, where they got married in October of last year.

The couple have been a constant target of divorce rumours, after speculation that their marriage was struggling, largely because they were spending large amounts of time apart on opposite sides of the Atlantic.

But this week the British comedian denied there was trouble in paradise on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.


Cute: Cheek-to-cheek, the couple looked the epitome of marital bliss

No problems here: The couple's loved-up demeanor was in the face of rumours they were splitting after one year of marriage


Russell appeared on the programme, saying he was 'happily married' and 'until death do we part'.

After Russell gave Ellen a bunch of flowers in recognition of seven years since she met her wife Portia de Rossi, the pair got talking about Russell's own marriage.

Asked whether a break-up was on the cards Russell joked: 'What? She should’ve of told me. Yeah, there are always rumors aren’t there.

Special guests: The pair were special guests of famed director David Lynch, who was hosting the 3rd Annual Change Begins Within Benefit


'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! But they’ve had to go.'

He stressed: 'I’ve treated the whole Internet now like it’s a wicked little liar. I am really happily married.'

Russell appears to take the gossip with a pinch of salt, adding: 'Just keep me informed. Being famous is like a little bit of you is taken away and goes off and lives on it’s own and does what it wants.

Golden girl: Katy took the opportunity to show off her more golden bob


'I wish it would do more interesting things. I’m married to Katy. Perpetually, until death do us part was the pledge.'

Russell continued on the positive theme, even suggesting that babies might soon become a possibility.

'I would like one. I love those little babies in the beginning. Me and Katy are godparents to two twin boys. They’re called Sam and Donovan.


No problems: Earlier this week Russell insisted to Ellen DeGeneres that he was 'happily married' to his wife Katy Perry after the couple were consistently being plagued with divorce rumours

Rubbishing rumours: Katy refuted speculations of a divorce on her Twitter page


'They are just a year old. At first they were boring. They were just essentially little fluid factories. Generating fluids. No regard for what I was wearing.'

'Now, they're interesting. They smile and look at me and wonder. I’m observing them like a scientist, so I can learn from them. Me and Katy are their godparents, which means we're responsible.'

Also this week, the offbeat pair showed their love in a characteristically original way, getting new tattoos in a fun joint inking session during the Los Angeles stop of Katy's tour.

They treated themselves after Katy performed to a sell-out crowd at LA's Staples Center last week.

The pair had a got creative backstage, proudly showing off their body art, inked by legendary tattoo artist 'Bang Bang'.

Whatever it takes? Amidst rumours of a marriage in trouble, Katy Perry and Russell Brand treated themselves to tattoos backstage after the singer's Staples Center concert


Russell got a badge of his favourite football club, West Ham United, while Katy went for a 'smiling peppermint' on her foot (complimenting a previous strawberry tattoo on her other foot).

They noticeably avoided any romantic theme to their choices however, not opting for any Beckham-style referenced to each other in the new additions.

Showing she's a dab hand with the laser pen, Katy proceeded to tattoo the peppermint onto 'Bang Bang', who traveled with Katy for a week and inked the symbol onto around 50 members of her entourage.

Job well done? Russell Brand had the West Ham football team badge inked by legendary tattoo artist 'Bang Bang'


Katy has dismissed the latest speculation of a split from Russell, insisting reports that suggested she has filed for divorce are not true.

Katy and Russell have been hit by speculation their marriage is in trouble ever since they headed down the aisle in India last October.

It was rumoured yesterday that Katy had filed divorce papers in Los Angeles, but The One That Got Away hitmaker took to her Twitter page to deny the story.

Lighthearted theme: Katy went for a 'smiling peppermint' on her right foot, complimenting a previous strawberry tattoo on her other foot


Katy even jokingly compared herself to All My Children character Erica Kane, who has been married and divorced numerous times in the US TV soap.

She wrote: 'First I'm pregnant & then I'm divorced. What am I All My Children?! Erica Kane... pshhh. If I had a dollar for every time.'

Soon after her tweet, Katy headed to the Grammy Nominations concert in Los Angeles without her husband.



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