ContactMusic — Katy Perry is proud of her "substantial" lyrics. The 25-year-old singer said although there is a fun side to her songs - such as the tongue-in-cheek 'I Kissed a Girl' - she is glad to have also penned more meaningful tracks,... more info

ContactMusic — Katy Perry, The Beach Boys, Chris Martin and Arcade Fire are among the stars who have donated memorabilia to a charity auction raising money for the relief effort in Japan. The Jonas Brothers, Kylie Minogue, Iron Maiden and... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — EMI artists like Katy Perry, Coldplay, Norah Jones and others launch charity for Japanese disaster relief more info

E! Online — Katy Perry's Mom wants to write a tell-all about her daughter?! Why do so many stage parents turn on their kids like this? --Kel82, via the inbox Oh, money, she is a... more info

ContactMusic — Russell Brand says marriage is an "emotional storm". The 'Arthur' star - who used to be famed for his wild ways - tied the knot with Katy Perry last October and while he admits married life has taken some adjusting to, he... more info

USA Today Music — Russell Brand says marriage to Katy Perry is "normal and real and gentle and loving." more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Pop songwriter Ester Dean’s Brentwood home is vibrating with heavy synths as the singer-songwriter lays down the vocals on one of the handful of demos she is completing that day. The first thing she does when she emerges from behind... more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — There is no shortage of celebrity wedding action this summer. If you were thinking Prince William's nuptials were shaping up to be the booziest, Lily Allen's the most debauched or Ed Miliband's the "must-have" invite - you'd be wrong. Former Oasis st... more info

NME — Russell Brand and Katy Perry are flying in for the wedding… more info

Unreality Music — Progression is important in an artist. If there was some kind of sheet that kept record of an artist's musical endeavours whereby boxes would be ticked if certain things had been done and left... more info