MSNBC just reported from a press release from Brand's publicist.

http://todayentertainment...-divorcing

Rumors have been swirling for some time, but now it's official. Comedian and actor Russell Brand and singer Katy Perry have filed for divorce. Brand cites "irreconcilable differences" in the petition, filed in Los Angeles.

The 36-year-old British comedian told AP on Friday: "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

The couple wed Oct. 23, 2010, in a traditional Hindu ceremony near the tiger sanctuary in India where Brand had proposed.

Brand starred as alcoholic playboy "Arthur" in the 2011 remake of the Dudley Moore classic, which hit theaters last spring. Perry, 27, recently provided the voice of Smurfette in the big-screen movie "The Smurfs." On Dec. 15, she was chosen as MTV's Artist of the Year.

Gossip sites had been buzzing that the couple was about to split, pointing to photos of the two of them... locations over Christmas, and noting when one of the other was seen publicly without a wedding ring.

[Edited 12/30/11 12:04pm]

Color me unsurprised.

^Maybe this will be the boost needed to get that single to number 1.

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lazycrockett said:

^Maybe this will be the boost needed to get that single to number 1.

[Edited 12/30/11 12:01pm]

Somebody better tell TMZ....

Katy Perry & Russell Brand NO Plan to Divorce

Love both of them. Sad to hear it.

Nevermind!!!!

banks said:

Nevermind!!!!

• Russell Brand Files for Divorce from Katy Perry

Russell Brand has filed for divorce from Katy Perry ... TMZ has learned.

In the docs, filed in L.A., Brand cites "irreconcilable differences." The two were married Oct. 23, 2010 in India. They have no kids.

Russell has released a statement, claiming, "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

Sources had told TMZ the couple was having problems, evidenced by the fact that they spent Christmas apart and neither was wearing a wedding ring.

Although it's not 100%, based on what we now know it appears Brand may have blindsided Perry by filing the divorce petition.

Russell appeared on "Ellen" just this month, slamming divorce rumors -- claiming, "I'm really happily married ... I’m married to Katy. Perpetually, until death do us part was the pledge. I’m still alive."

@ TMZ playing catchup.

She repeatedly denied there were problems in their marriage.

How could it have gone wrong, did she finally ask him to take a bath and wax his chest hair?

I like both but I always pictured they'd have the most insane/scary fights ever.

Well thats not a big surprise...

Katy deserves better anyway...he is a bit of a tool

She must have a new album due and he must have a new book.

Happy new year fucktards.

Yes like everyone else... not suprised. And don't care

They always seemed like a blah couple any who

TheDigitalGardener said:

She must have a new album due and he must have a new book.

Happy new year fucktards.

Katy's still promoting Teenage Dream. Don't know about Russell though.

Identity said:

She repeatedly denied there were problems in their marriage.

How could it have gone wrong, did she finally ask him to take a bath and wax his chest hair?

She had him shave his beard. He actually looked halfway decent (I'm a sucka for long haired men). He probably couldn't massaged those tig ass bitties right though.

It's reunion time. Go get her, Travis.

This is incredible promo for TOTGA. Capitol isn't playing games.

So close to #1.

musicjunky318 said:

This is incredible promo for TOTGA. Capitol isn't playing games.

So close to #1.

Not if Adele can't help it.

Will someone post the picture of Prince sitting next to Bria looking at Russell sitting next to Katy. Prince looking like.....yeah,,,,,,right!

Identity said:

It's reunion time. Go get her, Travis.

I liked them together but I hear he wasn’t the best boyfriend ….But not my life.

I'm devastated over the news of my friends impending divorce! Please everyone respect their privacy at a delicate time in their lives!

WhatdoUwantme2do said:

Will someone post the picture of Prince sitting next to Bria looking at Russell sitting next to Katy. Prince looking like.....yeah,,,,,,right!

Militant said:

Love both of them. Sad to hear it.

you mean both of Katy's breasts?

This is incredible promo for TOTGA. Capitol isn't playing games.

And think of all the material she'll have for her next album.

Identity said:

WhatdoUwantme2do said:

Will someone post the picture of Prince sitting next to Bria looking at Russell sitting next to Katy. Prince looking like.....yeah,,,,,,right!

gotta say when I first saw this photo, I said.....hmmmmmnnnnn, Princey knows something we don't.

pathetic

Identity said:

Prince looks like he is checking out Katie

Yeah, he's got his eyes on that rack of lamb. Blocked shades normally allow you to discretely perve on women in large crowds, but he must have gotten totally mesmerized in that instance and got caught staring at the mountains ("annnnd the seaaaaa"). Happens sometimes.