Twilight, Katy Perry among People's Choice winners

LOS ANGELES: "Twilight" again stole the limelight at the People's Choice awards on Wednesday, on a night that also saw big wins for singer Katy Perry and actor Johnny Depp at the start of the Hollywood awards season.

Organizers said a record 175 million votes were cast on social media and on the Internet for the favorite stars of television, movies and music in an awards show that is totally fan-driven.

Despite being the earliest of Hollywood's glittering awards shows, the People's Choice picks gave few clues this year to the likely winners of industry-voted honors such as the Oscars or the Screen Actors Guild honors.

"The Twilight Saga; Eclipse" the third installment of the popular vampire romance, won for favorite movie and favorite drama. "Twilight" star Kristen Stewart beat veterans like Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie and Julia Roberts to take the favorite movie actress trophy .

"I can't believe this. You guys are unreal! For movie number 3 already?" said "Twilight" actor Taylor Lautner, accepting the trophies. "Twilight" and its cast are not expected to be among Oscar nominees when they are announced on Jan 25.

"Alice in Wonderland" star Johnny Depp took home the favorite movie actor trophy for the second year running.

Television honors went to musical comedy "Glee" and its scheming cheerleader played by Jane Lynch, while medical drama "House" picked up trophies for best drama and best actress for Lisa Edelstein.

The remake of "Hawaii Five-O" and the Twitter inspired comedy "$#*! (Bleep) My Dad Says" won for favorite new TV shows.

Katy Perry, whose infectious pop hits "California Gurls" and "Teenage Dream" dominated the charts last year, picked up trophies for favorite female artist and favorite web celebrity, beating the flamboyant Lady Gaga. "I've had an incredible year!," she told the audience.

Taylor Swift, whose "Speak Now" album was one of the biggest sellers of 2010, won best country artist. Swift's award was presented by singer Sir Elton John, a new parent with his partner David Furnish. "Elton! Congrats to you! You're a dad now," Swift told him, before thanking her own fans.

More than 44 awards were given out including one for best talk show host to comedian Conan O'Brien. O'Brien started 2010 by being forced out of his job on "The Tonight Show" and ended it by launching his own show on cable channel TBS.

"I want to thank everyone who made what could have been a horrible year into the best year of my life," O'Brien said.

I have sexual magic tricks

Kathy Perry has explained the sexual "magic tricks" she performs on husband Russell Brand.

The 'Firework' singer, who married the comedian in October, revealed that she employs many special techniques to ensure that Brand is always surprised and satisfied.

She told Grazia: "I have secrets and magic tricks, of course. I can't share them because then you'd all know. But let's just say I'm not shy. And I never wear sweats. Ever."

However, Perry admitted that the couple struggle to break free from their hectic schedules and are planning a move to London in order to obtain more quality time together.

"We're both busy but this is a huge part of my life. I call the shots on my schedule. I put in breaks. There are weekends for Russ and weekends for me and my friends. Neither of us ever wants to lose ourself or the other in fame," she said.

"We have a place together in America but we want to find somewhere here. I want a British passport."

Katy Perry eyes burlesque photoshoot

Katy Perry has revealed that she is keen to do a burlesque photoshoot in the future.

However, the 'Firework' singer told Cosmopolitan that she would not pose for Playboy magazine again.

She explained: "I like to play that [sexy] card because it's fun and definitely in my deck, but I like to tease. I'm like a burlesque girl.

"I definitely won't be doing a Playboy spread but I will be doing a kind of Dita Von Teese style [session]."

Katy Perry, Russell Brand begin honeymoon

Katy Perry and Russell Brand have reportedly jetted to the Maldives for their honeymoon.

An airport official has confirmed to The AP that the newlyweds - who married in India on Saturday - left Jaipur on a chartered flight with friends earlier today.

They are reported to have tied the knot in a private ceremony at a resort in the country - where they became engaged in January - over the weekend.

Neither Perry or Brand has directly addressed the nuptials although the pair confirmed the wedding reports with identical messages on their Twitter accounts which read: "WE DID! (sic)" alongside a photograph of their names.

A spokesperson for the newlyweds later confirmed the marriage in a statement, saying that the stars were "overjoyed to confirm that they were pronounced Mr and Mrs Brand" and describing the ceremony - which was performed by a family friend of Perry - as "very private and spiritual".

The couple began dating after meeting at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009.

Brand, Katy tie nuptial knot, at last

NEW DELHI: Finally, the big, fat Indian jungle wedding of Russell Brand and Katy Perry took place as per plans at the tiger reserve in west India on Saturday.

In keeping with the Hindu tradition, which inspired the ceremony, the groom arrived on horseback - while the elephants, camels and more horses formed part of the wedding procession.

And while guests at a conventional wedding might be guided from the pulpit to reflect on life, love and marriage, throng were treated to the wisdom of a Hindu guru and a fortune-telling parrot.

No doubt much to everyone’s relief, the bird foresaw a long life, long marriage and long and successful careers for both bride and groom by picking out cards in response to guests’ questions - translated into Hindi for it by handler Pandit Rakesh Joshi.

There were fire jugglers and fire eaters, snake charmers and dance troupes, folk singers and drummers and several ‘costume’ changes for the henna-adorned bride and, less traditionally, similarly painted groom.

“It’s like somebody said “Throw your own wedding” to a couple of loved-up 14-year-olds who are a bit self-consciously cool and have just “discovered” Indian spirituality - and got it all jumbled up with mysticism and crystals and goodness knows what,” the Daily Mail quoted one source as saying.

Perhaps not quite the appraisal celebrity-wedding planner Mindy Weiss hoped for - but as long as the bride and groom are happy, her work is done.

The Mandap (wedding canopy) was erected in Aman-i-Khas’s central large pavilion tent, which was strung with orange, red and yellow ribbons rather than the mute, cream hues of the rest of the resort.

The gold wedding thrones were installed, the marigold garlands strung and the traditional Nagaras (Rajasthani drums) rolled into place ready.

Katy decided to give Russell a baby elephant as a love token. Russell presented his bride with a ruby imbued, he reckons, with protective powers.

Several dresses. But all designed with one, or perhaps two, key points in mind.

“Katy was determined that her sari-inspired dresses showed off her cleavage of which she’s very proud,” the source added.

The evening before the ceremony she wore a maroon sari, on the day itself she started off in blue but had several different colours and changed throughout the day.

Russell opted for a nude-tone kurta and pyjamas, later putting on a long, heavily-ornamented, fitted coat.

Katy and Russell wrote their own vows and guests must have envied the couple their wedding ‘thrones’ - as Katy’s lasted 30 rambling minutes.

A source said: “Katy was really looking forward to hearing ­Russell’s vows and his speech.

“She thinks that his Dickensian way of talking is just the most erotic, sexy, brilliant thing she’s ever heard.”

A local worker helps out with preparations yesterday

Later Katy sang to Russell - something many were nervous about as she was determined to do so ‘A Cappella’ - with none of her usual heavy production.

Reformed drug addict Russell is teetotal and, though Katy isn’t, they decided the wedding would be a dry one.

In the days before the celebrations kicked off, the local store was asked to order 1,380 cans of soft drink and 5,000 bottles of mineral water. The wedding feast was traditional Indian and vegan.

There were no fireworks as the proximity of the wildlife sanctuary rules out fireworks and forbids any noisy celebrations.

But Russell and Katy are unlikely to mind.

Katy Perry's engagement ring story revealed

Katy Perry's engagement ring story revealed
"The whole ring thing happened many months ago, when Russell was in Delhi on his way to Jaipur and I was referred to him through mutual friends, I don't necessarily do engagement rings, unless commissioned, and this came as a request, and there was urgency to it," Us magazine quoted Singh as telling RadarOnine.com.

"I showed him a design and my favorite stone -- the Golconda diamond -- the most magical of Indian diamonds from many hundred years ago when the Golconda mines were flourishing.

"And in a matter of minutes choices were made, He [Russell] requested privacy, and I was happy to oblige. I understand how some things must remain sacred and special, especially in momentous times like a wedding.

"Russell is extremely charming and a lover of our country. Good wishes to them both," Singh added.

Tight security for Brand-Perry wedding India

Tight security was in place on Saturday as British comic-turned-Hollywood actor Russell Brand and US pop star Katy Perry geared up to tie the knot at a luxury resort in western India.

A shroud of secrecy surrounded the marriage preparations of the couple who were expected to wed later on Saturday in a Hindu ceremony on the fringes of the Ranthambore tiger reserve in Rajasthan state, according to media reports.

The luxury Aman-i-Khas resort, where the nuptials were reportedly set to take place, was shielded by bamboo and grass screens to stop onlookers from peering into what the media has dubbed the couple's "jungle wedding."

Brand, 35, and Perry, 25, arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday and flew to Rajasthan.

Perry's dress will have an Indian theme and she will have traditional Indian henna tattoos on her palms as part of the wedding preparations, media reported.

Guests at the celebrations, 80 miles (130 kilometres) from famed tourist city Jaipur, were said to include pop princess Rihanna and rap mogul P. Diddy, who was expected to perform before the wedding pair.

Staff at three top-end venues booked for the couple and their guests -- the Aman-i-Khas, Sher Bagh and and the Oberoi Vanyavilas -- in the Ranthambore area enforced strict security to stop outsiders from entering.

On Friday, bodyguards clashed with photographers trailing Brand and guests in the wildlife park, punching two of the photographers and their driver, according to a photographer of a French news agency.

Brand, a recovering drug and alcohol addict with a reputation as a womaniser, was arrested last month for allegedly attacking a photographer at Los Angeles airport and was freed on 20,000 dollars bail.

The hirsute star who found fame as a comedian and later as a TV and radio presenter, proposed to singer-songwriter Perry while on a New Year's holiday in Rajasthan in a whirlwind romance, according to reports.

Perry is famous for her hit songs, "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold".

Ranthambore authorities have told the pair to keep festivities quiet, explode no fireworks and play no music after 10:00 pm so animals in the reserve are not frightened by the noise, India's Mail Today reported.

The couple were expected to host a reception on Sunday at the luxury Taj Rambagh Palace hotel in Jaipur.

Russell-Katy set to tie knot in Rajasthan

Hollywood heartthrobs 35-year-old Russell Brand and 25-year-old Katy Perry are set to solemnise their wedding, reportedly in Rajasthan by the end of this month.

The couple is learnt to have selected a five-star resort near Ranthambhore national park in Sawai Madhopur district for the momentous and fateful day.

Though the preparations have been kept top secret, sources said that the marriage is planned for October 28 and 29 and it would be followed by a six-day bash.

Brand had proposed to Perry at the Taj Rambagh Palace hotel in Jaipur on New Year's Eve last year. Though the couple has not disclosed the location of wedding, to ensure privacy, the sources say that Aman-e-Khas resort, Ranthambhore is the chosen location.

According to a US magazine Daily Mail, the couple has plans to wed in India but they have not confirmed the location. The couple, who have been dating since September 2009, have reportedly arranged for 85 guests among closest family members and friends.

The guests have reportedly been told to travel to “a secret location in India for the ceremony, which is expected to take place later this month” the magazine said. The wedding will be in traditional Indian style.

In the list of guests are expected Perry’s best friend and singer Rihanna, Brand’s friends Noel Gallangher, David Williams, and Jonathan Ross. Most of the guests will be flown out via private jet and accommodated in “luxury tents”. After wedding ceremony, some of the guests would be taken for tiger safari in Ranthambhore national park.

Katy Perry 'launching new nail polish line'

Pop singer Katy Perry is launching a line of nail polish, following the lead of teen star Justin Bieber.

According to Billboard, Perry is working with Nicole by OPI -- the same company that is releasing Bieber's One Less Lonely Girl collection of nail polish for teens in December -- to create the Katy Perry for OPI line.

Like Bieber's, the colors in Perry's line are named after her songs, including the pink glitter "Teenage Dream" and silver "Not Like the Movies," reports the New York Post.

Perry's collection will debut in January 2011. The singer has regularly used her Twitter account to show off photos of her elaborate manicures. Bieber, to date, has not.

Perry slaps pre-wedding sex ban on Brand?

Katy Perry has allegedly imposed a pre-wedding sex ban on her fiancé Russell Brand.
The 'Firework' singer is said to have slapped the restriction on her former sex addict partner in order to make the couple's first night as man and wife particularly meaningful.

A source told the Sunday Mirror: "Katy wants everything to be special for their wedding, including the first night. The sex ban was definitely her idea.
"Russell has reluctantly agreed, and they are sure it will be worth it after they have tied the knot."
The couple are reportedly heading to India later this month to wed in a traditional Hindu ceremony.

Katy Perry Gets Booted From Sesame Street

Katy Perry recently taped a segment for Sesame Street only to later have it rejected. The parents of toddlers and young children all over the United States banned together and got the singer’s guest appearnce on the show booted.

After the video showed up on Youtube, parents begin commenting on Perry’s costume. For many moms, it was a bit too much or actually two little. The top of her dress was a bit too revealing the neckline embarassingly plunging.

One person wrote “ “they’re gonna have to rename it cleavage avenue.” After thousands of comments and numerous complaints, Sesame Street decided to can the seg,emt. It wasn’t supposed to air until December 31st, so there is time to re-shoot the segment if both parties to desire to.

Hopefully, this time around, Sesame Street will pick more appropriate apparel. It doesn’t take much to dress up a guest on a children’s show in a t-shirt and jeans. Cover up! There is absolutley no need to wear a cleaving baring, mini dress on a television show aimed at toddlers. No reason at all!

It looks like it was a case of poor decision making all the way around. Hopefully, everyone will get it right next time.

Lady GaGa, Katy Perry lead MTV EMA noms

Lady GaGa and Katy Perry have secured five nominations each for this year's MTV Europe Music Awards.

The two performers will compete with each other for the 'Best Pop' and 'Best Female' prizes, as well as in the 'Best Song' and 'Best Video' categories. Perry's 'California Gurls' has received nods for 'Song' and 'Video', while GaGa's 'Bad Romance' and 'Telephone' featuring Beyoncé are nominated for both gongs respectively.

GaGa, who walked away from last year's ceremony with the 'Best New Act' trophy, will compete with rockers Bon Jovi, Muse, Kings of Leon and Linkin Park for the title of 'Best Live Act'. Meanwhile, Perry's fifth nomination sees the 25-year-old go up against Green Day, Muse, 30 Seconds To Mars, Gorillaz and Tokio Hotel for 'Best World Stage Performance'.

Kings of Leon, who were nominated for five awards at the 2009 EMAs, have a second nomination for 'Best Rock'. Jared Leto's band 30 Seconds To Mars are nominated for three prizes, including 'Best Rock' and 'Best Video' for 'Kings & Queens'.

Eminem's successful comeback continues with a total of four nominations, while RNB giant Usher appears in three categories.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke makes an appearance in the 'Best Push Act' category, competing with fellow Brit Professor Green and The Drums against US pop sensation Justin Bieber, ex-Disney star Selena Gomez as well as The Scene, Ke$ha, Jason Derulo and B.o.B.

Bieber is also nominated for 'Best Male', and joins Ke$ha, Derulo, B.o.B and Plan B in the 'Best New Act' lineup.

This year's MTV EMAs will be held in Madrid on November 7.

Katy Perry Calls Out Old Crush

Pop star, Katy Perry, made a visit to her former high school. She was there to perform and also as it turns out to get a bit of revenge.

She spotted one of her former classmates in the audience (a guy), who according to her, was the most popular boy in her class.

Well, supposedly, he wouldn’t give her the time a day in high school and upon seeing him, she was dead set on making him pay.

After calling him out, she reminded him of the fact that he wouldn’t date her in high school and then proceeded to mention that he obviously didn’t choose wisely.

After publicly berating him, she dedicated her next song to him, The title? “You’re So Gay.”

Katy wants Rihanna to strip

Pop singer Katy Perry has revealed that she wants pal Rihanna to strip at her bachelorette party.

Perry, who is set to tie the knot with British funnyman Russell Brand, has given the responsibility of organizing a pre-wedding party to Rihanna.

“Rihanna has all these ideas about everything. You see people coming and they strip at your bachelor party but I want her to strip at my bachelorette party. She’s going to get the message right now. She’s hot, I love her. She’s just the coolest chick and I want all of her clothes. We have a lot in common. We like to hang out every once in awhile; sometimes we’ll see each other at different events,” the Daily Telegraph quoted Perry as saying.

“I don’t know if she started this rumour that she’s going to do it (the bachelorette party) or if she just hopped on the bandwagon of the rumors like, ‘I’m going to do it!’ That’s the one thing that I don’t have to plan, which I’m really excited about,” Perry added.

Berlin Trade Fair Fabulous

Continuing along with her adventure through Europe before returning to the States for next weekend's MTV VMAs, Katy Perry was busily working away in Berlin, Germany on Sunday (September 5).

All dolled up, the "California Gurls" cutie attended the Deutsche Telekom booth at the IFA trade fair to promote the extended deadline to participate in her upcoming "Firework" video shoot.


Open to German fans, those interested can apply at Facebook.com/meet.katy from now until the new September 8th deadline.

The visit to Berlin comes after Katy spent time in Paris and London, as she tweeted about her UK hospitality, "Staying at Claridge's was like sleeping in a Tiffany's box! Divine, classic beauty. I love you London."

I'd have sex with Cheryl Cole

Katy Perry has heaped praise on fellow X Factor judge Cheryl Cole and teased that she would turn gay for her.

The 'I Kissed A Girl' singer, who met Cole during her guest appearances on the seventh series of the talent show, once again spoke of her admiration for the Geordie star after previously describing her as "gorgeous" and "edible".

"I adore Cheryl - she’s amazing," Perry gushed, before comparing the subject of her "girl crush" to fiancé Russell Brand.

"I'm very happy with my own English stud," she told Bang Showbiz. "But if I wasn't with him I’d be trying to date Cheryl."

"Nobody should be as beautiful as she is. I know people get turned on by Simon [Cowell]’s power but if I was single I’d rather sleep with Cheryl than Simon."

Katy Perry wants UK citizenship

The US singer - who is engaged to English comicRussell Brand - is planning to apply for dual citizenship as soon as she ties the knot because she feels so close to her fiance's home nation.

She said: "When I get married next month, one of the first things I'll do is apply for dual citizenship.

"I'm not too sure if I have to take a test as I've not had time to look into it. But England is like my second home."

Although 25-year-old Katy says she loves the UK, she also has another reason for becoming a citizen.

She joked to UK TV talk show host Alan Carr: "I can just pass through Customs real quick. You've already kind of adopted me so maybe I don't have to go through all the paperwork?"

Meanwhile it has been revealed that Katy is so close to Russell's mother Barbara that she has started to call her Mum.

A source close to the singer said: "Katy has become close to Russell's mum. She adores Barbara. They're in constant contact and speak on the phone most days.

"Barbara has introduced her to the UK way of life, hoping Katy won't feel homesick when she's over here.

"They try and see each other as much as possible when they're in the same country. Katy joked that she calls her own mother Mom and Russell's mother Mum."

Katy also buys Barbara presents from around the world while she's working.

The source explained to the Daily Star newspaper: "Sometimes they're fridge magnets or a tacky souvenir but on Katy's latest trip to Paris she brought her a very nice saucy night dress."

Katy Perry Areola Slip

It's been a long time coming, and here is Katy Perry's first nipple slip. It shows just a little bit of her areola but technically it's still a nipple slip, since she didn't intend for it to come out of her outfit.

After posing almost naked for Rolling Stones magazine while covering her boobs with her hands, and always being on the brink of showing her tits (but never actually doing it), celebrity lovers everywhere were betting it a fully nude Katy Perry pictorial was imminent.

Sadly, we're still waiting and the massively breasted singer keeps hiding her assets. So for those of you who love Katy Perry's tits as much as I do, here is her first nipple slip ever. Enjoy!

Teenage Dream Darling

Her new album Teenage Dream is already tearing it up with super sales figures, and Katy Perry looked quite pleased when spotted out in New York City on(August 24).

The “Hot N Cold” songstress donned a pink shawl along with a baby blue floral print dress as she made her way through Manhattan.

In addition, fans can also play along with Katy’s hits on the new Katy Perry Revenge game as part of the Tap Tap Revenge franchise.

Included in the song list are “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” “I Kissed a Girl,” “One of the Boys,” “Thinking of You,” “Waking Up in Vegas,” “Hot N Cold,” “Firework,” “Last Friday Night,” and “Circle the Drain.”

Katy Perry's new US radio record

Katy Perry has broken a US radio record for her new single 'Teenage Dream'.

The song, which is also the title of Perry's sophomore album, has been added to 87 radio stations over the course of a week - the highest number of adds for a song ever.

The track was released on Monday to US iTunes and has soared to number three, two places ahead of her last single 'California Gurls'.

Her debut album One Of The Boys is also on course to return to the US album chart after rising to number five on iTunes.

Last month, Katy Perry broke the US airplay record after 'California Gurls' received 11,816 plays in a week - an everage of 90 plays per radio station.