The 2012 MTV Video Music Awards are less than one week away, and if you're like me (a problem gambler), you've no doubt been checking out the rapidly-shifting odds in each of the VMA categories and positively freaking out. (Trust me, you've never truly watched the show if you haven't had a ton of cash riding on Best Hip Hop Video.) Because this year, it seems that there are no clear-cut favorites at the VMAs. The nominations are spread evenly across the board (Drake and Rihanna lead the pack with five apiece, followed closely by Katy Perry with four ... and a whole bunch of other folks with three), and the stars are struggling to separate themselves from the rest of the field. So what is the panicked gambler to do? How about reach out to two of the best oddsmakers in the business, Bovada.lv sportsbook manager Kevin Bradley and our friends across the pond at Ladbrokes , to get their picks for what's sure to be a wild show. As it turns out, even they're havin...

WENN Katy Perry doesn't exactly strike us as the shy type, she married Russell Brand after all and found fame with a song about kissing a girl, but the 27 year-old was reportedly anything but an extrovert on a night out in Hollywood earlier this week as she tried to chat up a mystery man. The 'Firework' star, who was most recently linked to the newly single Robert Pattinson was at Soho House in West Hollywood on Wednesday night when a group of businessmen caught her eye. But the star didn't march over and demand to know which lucky guy was taking her home, she reportedly asked to get introduced to them and spoke in a cute voice. 'Shy' Katy Perry Gets 'Turned Down By Business Man On Night Out' She doesn't seem shy to us, Katy Perry on stage (WENN) An eyewitness told People : "[Katy] looked timid and shy while standing there, like lingering to be introduced to everyone," "She waited patiently to get introduced to some members of the grou...

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Katy Perry handcuffs herself to Popchips forever! (Or at least to the cuuute photographer of her campaign.) Who woulda thought that when it comes to snacks Katy Perry would ultimately pick savory over sweet? We definitely had her pegged as a candy gal ! Turns out we were wrong, as the four-time 2012 MTV VMA nominee 's now the official spokeswoman for low-fat snack Popchips! So why is she she seen here in a bra and handcuffs? We have no clue, but it does look like Our Lady of Perpetual Wigs is not above joking around on set. While at her Popchips promo shoot, the " Wide Awake " singerposed for a jokey handcuff picture with photographerArthur Belebeau. Again, we're not quite sure what handcuffs have to do with promoting a healthy alternative to potato chips, but if it means we get to see Katy looking bomb while handcuffed to a cute dude, then we'll take it. Or perhaps this is all just a metaphor for her commitment to healthy eating? Handcuffing herself to the cau...

Published on 31 August 2012 Hits: 6 When Katy Perry invited two young filmmakers to document her life on the road during an epic, and grueling, world tourspanning a full year and playing to wildly enthusiastic sell-out crowds at 124 arenas all over the worldshe gave them access to all areas. Nothing, she declared, was off-limits and the resulting, revealing film, Katy Perry: Part of Me, is an intimate fly-on-the-wall portrait of a natural born performer hitting the very peak of global popularity. The film hits the highs (without glossing over the lows) of Perrys extraordinary journey, both personally and professionally. The initial plan to document her tour, and capture the excitement of her live shows, first came up in 2010, and quickly developed into a much bigger project. The idea was to catch everything on film, says Perry. I had a conversation with my management about the possibility of showing it as episodes on the Internet for my fan base, or maybe making it into a television pr...

Katy Perry can get away with things that no one else can, for instance, singing a chorus that goes peacock cock cock, wearing a bra that sprays actual whipped cream, even having Rebecca Black guest star in a music video. Recently, she has also gotten away with producing a movie called Katy Perry: Part of Me, a documentary about her first world tour which premiered in the United States in July and is premiered locally on August 29. From any other artist, this would come off as tacky, self-absorbed, or an annoying attempt to self-promote and milk their career highs for every penny theyre worth, but not from Perry. Of course, all but the young and most adoring fans will go to the cinema with the knowledge that the film is, of course, a cash cow and a giant Katy Perry advertisement besides. But that wont stop people from enjoying the show anyway, if not because of Perrys transcendent and undeniable charm, then because of the close-up view of a concert tour whose production value and high-p...

Looking good! Popchips revealed Wednesday that Katy Perry is the new face of the healthy snack food brand. Us Weekly has a sneak peek of the brand's first national ad-campaign, launching on Sept. 1, featuring the sexy 27-year-old star. PHOTOS: Katy's many hairstyles The "Part of Me" singer shows off her hot, toned bod in a purple polka-dot sports bra while lifting two bags of Popchips. "Love. Without the handles," the ad reads. "I curl Popchips straight to my lips. Good thing they don't go straight to my hips." PHOTOS: Her crazy cleavage "Nothing fake about 'em," another ad reads, with Perry, wearing a purple wig, holding up two Popchips bags over her chest. "I'm not into phonies. Good thing there's nothing fake or phony in Popchips. They only taste like they're bad for you." As a part of her national campaign for Popchips, the company has launched a sweepstakes where lucky fans have the chance to win a tri...

" Wide Awake " is Katy Perry s 9th single to reach the top 10. The track was specifically written for her "Part of Me" album, but with the release of her 3D concert film the single was included in the movies promotional rollout. Salt Lake City, UT (PRWEB) August 29, 2012 " Wide Awake " is Katy Perrys 9th single to reach the top 10. The track was specifically written for her "Part of Me" album, but with the release of her 3D concert film the single was included in the movies promotional rollout. This new track by the singer has one of the most controversial music videos ever made. MTV recognizes five key scenes that represent a lot of stages in Katys journey through the career world. It has a classically, creepy take Lewis Carrolls fairy tale that mixes the fantastical with the autobiographical. This means that this video is a treat to both fans and armchair analyst alike. In this video, there are five important moments that each rife with a psyc...

Katy Perry is a master of disguise. The 27-year-old "Wide Awake" singer covers the September issue of French fashion magazine L'Officiel . Photographer Cuneyt Akeroglu shot the singer wearing fiery a orange wig and an orange and black Louis Vuitton dress. PHOTOS: Katy Perry's many, many hairstyles ( Glee 's Dianna Agron , 26, wore the same dress during Paris Fashion Week in March, and Gossip Girl 's Leighton Meester , 26, was photographed wearing the frock in the July issue of Lucky .) Perry -- whose previous hair colors include blue, blonde, purple and pink -- is currently rocking a jet black bob. "Katy is the ideal client because she loves to be creative and unpredictable with her look," Perry's colorist, Rita Hazan , told Us Weekly earlier this year. PHOTOS: Katy Perry's crazy cleavage The pop star and John Mayer , 34, recently split after a couple months of casual dating, multiple sources confirmed to Us . One insider claimed Perry is ...

London, August 29 ( ANI ): Katy Perry has changed her look yet again, as she flaunts flaming orange tresses for her latest magazine shoot. The 27-year-old singer is virtually unrecognisable with the fiery hair on the cover of French magazine L'Officiel Paris, the Daily Mail reported. With the long tumbling locks and her porcelain skin which is made up with lashings of blusher, Perry's look is reminiscent of Ariel in 'The Little Mermaid.' The photo shoot was done for the publication by Cuneyt Akeroglu and sees the 'Hot n Cold' hitmaker offsetting her scorching hairdo by sporting a peach dress by Louis Vuitton with black detailing. It's unclear if the makeover will encourage Perry to adopt orange locks on a more permanent basis. The star is currently favouring jet-black locks in a simple bob hairstyle. This year alone she has modelled purple and blue locks, while last year she enjoyed a stint of pink hair while also going blonde. Katy is in fact a natural...

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson is the daughter of two Christian ministers who allowed only gospel music in their home. But Hudson's alter ego, 27-year-old Katy Perry , looks every inch the pop star, with her purple hair and pink ruffled dress, as she arrives at a Beverly Hills hotel suite to talk about her new movie, Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D. Perry invited two filmmakers to tag along as she circled the globe on her sellout 124-arena California Dreams Tour. The movie captures performances and real life, including a glimpse into her marriage to comedian Russell Brand at the beginning of the tour, and one painful moment depicted later when she is seen sobbing as the marriage unravels. ''There were some moments that made my tummy turn when I saw them in the final edit, because I'd already lived them and I really didn't want to live them again,'' Perry says. ''But I thought maybe if I shared that I got through the problem, other people wouldn't feel so ...

L'OFFICIEL She's been brunette, blond, blue, pink, purple and full-on rainbow. But now Katy Perry 's locks are taking on a new look: ginger! Yes, that is the "Part of Me" songstress on the cover of France's L'Officiel magazine. Don't fret if you had to do a double takewith her orange locks and goth-chic styling, Ms. Perry is a dead ringer for Florence Welch of Florence + the Machine . While John Mayer trimmed his formerly homeless-esque hair following his split from Ms. Perry (if that's what you'd call a breakup after five seconds, that is), Katy is continuing her voyage on the candy-colored hair express. So do you love it or should Katy leave the orange for someone more suited, like, say, the Great Pumpkin? Check out Katy's killer fashion in her Top 10 Red Carpet Moments!

While the Twilight Saga hunk was devastated when his co-star and girlfriend of four years cheated on him with married director Rupert Sanders, his close pal Katy has been trying to help him move on. A source told HollywoodLife.com: Last Thursday night (23.08.12), Katy and Rob met up at the Soho House in West Hollywood for a bite to eat. They are close friends and can just be themselves when they are with each other. Katy has been trying to be as supportive as she can for Rob. She understands what hes going thru and wants to help him. Katy has been urging Rob to go out and be silly and have fun! Although Katys ex-boyfriend John Mayer was also at the hotspot on the same night, they avoided an awkward encounter. The source added: Katy only stayed for about an hour and lucky for her because John Mayer ended up showing up to the Soho House about an hour later and was flirting with some girls. Rob left about 15 minutes after John arrived. The two did not interact.

Published: 10:45AM Tuesday August 28, 2012 Source: BANG Showbiz Robert Pattinson in Twilight. - Source: Summit Entertainment Related Robert Pattinson returns to spotlight after scandal Robert Pattinson worried about Kristen going through 'hell' Reese Witherspoon offers Robert Pattinson refuge at her ranch Katy Perry is encouraging Robert Pattinson to "go out and have fun" following his split with Kristen Stewart. While the 'Twilight Saga' hunk was devastated when his co-star and girlfriend of four years cheated on him with married director Rupert Sanders, his close pal Katy has been trying to help him move on. A source told HollywoodLife.com: "Last Thursday night (23.08.12), Katy and Rob met up at the Soho House in West Hollywood for a bite to eat. They are close friends and can just be themselves when they are with each other. "Katy has been trying to be as supportive as she can for Rob. She understands what he's going through and wants to hel...

Sexy pop singer Katy Perry seen enjoying an evening with her close friends attending a birthday party at the Shores bar in Santa Monica. Katy who is rumoured to be 'furious' after being dumped by recent boyfriend John Mayer was spotted wearing a see thru ripped flowered patterned dress showing her black laced underwear topped off with a black leather jacket. (Source: PacificCoastNews.com) more pics Katy Perry in a see-through dress Saturday night (PacificCoastNews.com) Katy Perry had an action-packed weekend in L.A in wake of her breakup with John Mayer . Sources say the star has been taking the split hard and she set out to distract herself from heartache with pals during her time off. The star spent the day at Disneyland Saturday, then threw a party for her pal at Shorebar. She wore a darling flowery outfit for her day at the Happiest Place on Earth, then went with a much edgier look for the evening. She rocked a see-through dress for the clubbing Saturday night, perhaps th...

Whats one way to get over a breakup? Head to The Happiest Place on Earth, of course. Katy Perry was recently left heartbroken after she and John Mayer, who she only dated a few months, broke it off. The Wide Awake singer is not letting herself get too down, though, she headed to Disneyland this weekend. Today I am promised happiness. Let's do this! the 27-year-old tweeted on Saturday. Accompanied by a friend, Katy seemed to enjoy herself. She later tweeted a photo from the Club 33 restaurant peeking over the menu wearing Mickey Mouse ears. Why, yes! WE will dine with you, Walt! she wrote. A trip to Disneyland may have been just what Katy needed. According to reports, although they dated briefly, the breakup with John Mayer ended in bitterness. "John did a real number on Katy," said a source, according to The Daily Mail She held off from his advances for the longest time, but he laid on the charm thick and promised her he was a changed man. She eventually gave in, fell h...

A source said: "Katy fell hook, line and sinker for John, so when he broke it off she was ultimately surprised and incredibly embarrassed. She's ashamed that she got played - it was the classic ladies man move, he added another notch on his bed post. He charmed Katy, got what he wanted and moved on. "But Katy really liked John, she thought their relationship was the real deal, especially after he told her he wanted to put an end to his womanising reputation and was thinking of settling down." Katy - who was previously married to funnyman Russell Brand - was warned off John by her friends and family as they didn't want her to get hurt. The source added to website RadarOnline: "Family and friends did their best to dissuade Katy from hooking up with John because they were concerned that he was going to treat her like his other conquests. "Now, Katy is keeping mum on the subject and won't have anyone tell her, 'We told you so.' "

British pop singer Katy Perry was offered $20million to be a judge on American Idol, but rejected the lucrative position. According to TMZ , producers of the hit showpursued Perry relentlessly for weeks, and were so eager to get her to sign that they increased their $18million offer to $20million for a one year contract. But the pop sensation, who recently split from John Mayer, decided against it. TMZ said Perry believes it might not be the right career move for her. As a result, producers continue their search to replace Jennifer Lopez, Steven Tyler and Randy Jackson as judges, US Weekly reported. Other names rumoured to be possible replacements include Nicki Minaj, Pharrell Williams, Keith Urban and Nick Jonas. In late July, Mariah Carey accepted an $18 million offer to be a judge, making her the highest-paid judge on any music competition show. http://www.globalpost.com/dispatches/globalpost-blogs/hollyworld/katy-perry-turns-down-20million-american-idol-offer

" American Idol " has reportedly been pushing hard to add Katy Perry to their roster of judges. According to TMZ , the FOX reality juggernaut initially offered the pop star $18 million (the same amount reportedly paid to newly-signed judge Mariah Carey ), but Katy turned it down. PLAY IT NOW: L.A. Reid: How Is Britney Spears As An X Factor Judge? "Idol" upped their offer to the "Wide Awake" singer to $20 million for a one-year contract, but she refused, the website reported. Sources reportedly told TMZ that money isn't the issue behind Katy's decision to turn down the offers, she just doesn't feel joining the long-running show is the "right career choice for her." VIEW THE PHOTOS: American Idol Team Over The Years: Then & Now As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, country star Keith Urban may be heading to "Idol" instead. VOTE: Who would be the best new "American Idol" judge? The Australian country c...

Snooki Gives Birth To A Healthy Baby Boy! | Home August 26, 2012 09:00 AM by Lisa Princ And yet another star turns down American Idol ! While we learned yesterday that Keith Urban could possibly be one of the new judges , rumor also has it that Katy Perry has turned a spot down, and a $20 million spot at that! American Idol is desperately trying to fill the judging seats left vacant by Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez, and we recently learned that Keith Urban and Nicki Minaj could be joining the panel. But, one person you wont see sitting next to Mariah Carey this season is Katy Perry, because apparently the Wide Awake singer turned the gig down! According to TMZ , American Idol has been pursuing Katy Perry weeks, giving her an offer of $18 million the same pay that Mariah Carey is getting, and rumor has it that they wanted Perry so badly, they upped the offer to $20 million. But even $20 million was not enough to get Katy Perry to sign on the dotted line, because it had nothing ...

WENN Rumours are circulating that Katy Perry donned a see-through dress when she went for a secret candlelit dinner with Robert Pattinson this week. Take THAT, John Mayer and Kristen Stewart! The Sun is reporting that Twilight actor Robert Pattinson and Katy Perry shared a candlelit dinner, but apparently cheeky Rob spent most of the meal ogling Katys chest. She wore a tight, sparkly top and Rob was looking at her breasts all night. He tried to avoid it when talking to her but as soon as she looked away to talk to someone else, Rob would sneak a peek. Well he's only human. At least he didn't fall back on his vampiric guise and sneak a suck of her neck... Luckily for Rob "Roving Eye" Pattinson, Katy Perry apparently LOVED the attention: She was sat across from Rob but later moved next to him. She was laying on the charm and playing the minx tossing her head back, laughing at his jokes, touching his arm and twirling her hair. We totally knew she had a crush on Kriste...

By Amelia Proud PUBLISHED: 12:30 EST, 25 August 2012 | UPDATED: 14:45 EST, 25 August 2012 It didn't take a genius to predict that falling into the arms of a notorious womaniser after having your heart broken by a former sex addict, would end in tears for Katy Perry. And though she wasn't crying last night, the 27-year-old was wearing the result of the recent break up all over her face. Not in a good place: Katy Perry looked sombre as she left a bar in Santa Monica with a mystery man The Firework singer looked sombre as she left a bar in Santa Monica wearing a diaphanous black dress that showed off her glorious figure and black underwear. The outfit screamed defiance; a glorious evocation of what the 34-year-old is missing. But Katy's face was showing the strain of this recent heartbreak keenly. Stunning: Katy looked lovely but fierce in the eye-catching outfit, but her face was filled with sorrow Friends: Katy was surrounded by her crew on the night out Mayer is said to ...

Robert Pattinson and Katy Perry reportedly went on a date together earlier this week. The pair were spotted at Soho House in Los Angeles shortly after the news broke that Perry had split from fellow singer John Mayer , according to Perez Hilton . Jimmy Kimmel / YouTube / ABC Robert Wallace/ WENN.com She apparently confided in Pattinson on Thursday after Mayer unexpectedly ended their summer fling. They have been friends for a while, with Perry supporting Pattinson when it emerged that Kristen Stewart had cheated on him. The actress admitted last month that she had been unfaithful to Pattinson with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Perry, who recently revealed that she likes the dating game , was first linked to Mayer back in July. Watch Katy Perry's video for 'The ! One That Got Away' below: > Kristen Stewart using self-help books? > Aiden Grimshaw: 'I cried at Robert Pattinson movie' > Robert Pattinson 'will join Kristen Stew...

What was she thinking? Katy reportedly turned down a $20 million deal to judge the 12th season of 'American Idol!' Read on for all the details. Katy Perry has reportedly turned down the chance to judge on American Idol -- a gig that would have placed her next to Mariah Carey . Idol pursued Katy for weeks, eager to get her to sign on for one season of the hit reality series. They started the offer at $18 million, but threw even more cash on the table -- $20 million, sources close to the production tell TMZ. Unfortunately, Katy reportedly made it clear that money was not the issue. Not only would her schedule make it impossible , but Katy simply was not interested. What do YOU think, HollywoodLifers ? Should Katy be a judge on American Idol ? --Christopher Rogers More American Idol News: Jennifer Lopez Confirms She Is Leaving American Idol Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj & More: Who Will Judge A! merican Idol? Steven Tyler Confirms He Will Leave American Idol [polldaddy poll=6...

London, August 25 ( ANI ): Katy Perry 's heart is broken after John Mayer dumped her, but most of all she's embarrassed and ashamed that she fell for his "womanizing" ways. The 27-year-old was dumped by the infamous ladies man this week after dating for around two months and she has told friends she can't believe she allowed herself to get mucked around by him. "Katy fell hook, line and sinker for John, so when he broke it off she was ultimately surprised and incredibly embarrassed," a source told RadarOnline. "She's ashamed that she got played - it was the classic ladies man move, he added another notch on his bed post. "He charmed Katy, got what he wanted and moved on. "But Katy really liked John, she thought their relationship was the real deal, especially after he told her he wanted to put an end to his womanising reputation and was thinking of settling down. "Katy - who was previously married to funnyman Russell Brand - was ...

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AKM-GSI Just as we were getting used to hearing about Katy Perry and John Mayer 's budding romance, they go ahead and call it quits. And they're certainly not sitting at home crying over each other. Only a few hours after US Weekly reported that the singing lovebirds had split, Perry, 27, was at the kickoff of Hollywood nightclub Bootsy Bellows' new music showcase. Katy Perry wanted to play Marilyn Monroe on Broadway She was spotted for a little more than an hour in the private room supporting her friend, singer-songwriter Ferras , during his live performance on the piano. "She was very into the performance and kept telling the rowdy table in the back to be quiet," an eyewitness tells us. Meanwhile, Mayer, 34, was just footsteps away across the street at Soho House with some friends. A source tells us he appeared to be checking out some women at the bar. Soho House is where Perry and Mayer first sparked rumors they were dating when, according to US Weekly , they...

Singer Katy Perry and musician John Mayer, who made their first public appearance together in June, are no longer an item. FameFlyNet An insider told Us Weekly Katy is not handling the break up well. "She is making it seem like it wasn't serious with John, but she is hurt." On August 4, the "Firework" singer and Mayer were spotted at a Beverly Hills pool party together, not holding back any affection. They "were all over each other, making out," one observer said. According to People magazine , a source said the pair "were honestly having fun. People made it out to be far more than what it was." Perry recently divorced actor Russell Brand, and briefly dated Florence + the Machine rocker Robert Ackroyd in the spring. Mayer's ex line-up includes: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift and more.

Published: 4:21PM Friday August 24, 2012 Source: BANG Showbiz Katy Perry and John Mayer. - Source: BANG Showbiz Related John Mayer 'desperate' to change his ways for Katy Perry Katy Perry's friends are worried about her new relationship After a couple months of casual dating, pop star Katy Perry and musician John Mayer have reportedly broken up. Multiple sources confirmed the split to US Weekly magazine, with one saying: "She's really upset about it." Another insider echoed: "She is making it seem like it wasn't serious with John, but she is hurt." The budding romance between Perry, 27, and Mayer, 34, was first reported when they made an "affectionate" appearance together at Soho House in West Hollywood in June. At a Beverly Hills pool party earlier this month, a recently-divorced Perry and the notorious lothario "were all over each other, making out," according to one observer. A friend said earlier this month that the Teen...

Pop singer Katy Perry, 27, and famous ladies man John Mayer, 34, have broken up after being linked as a pair this summer. A source told PEOPLE , Theyll end up as friends. They were honestly having fun. People made it out to be far more than it was. E! News reported the couples summertime fling after seeing the two musicians leaving a Los Feliz house party. The two hopped into the same car upon their exit. A source told E! the famous duo have been keping low profiles at Mayers home and having sleepovers. Other Perry-Mayer outings included a dinner date at Chateau Marmont and an animal themed birthday celebration in Hollywood. Katy Perry famously married the crazy, yet hilarious Russell Brand, but the couple filed for divorce in December 2011. Brand and Perry have remained friends and have since dated other people. Perry was linked to Florence + the Machine guitarist Robert Ackroyd earlier this year among other speculated romances. The Part of Me singer has taken a break from the music...