Katy Perry Pop star Katy Perry has struck back at the hair-styling company that rushed into court April 11 in anticipation of being sued over an endorsement contract. Two weeks ago, Jemella Group Limited sued Perry's loan-out company, Killer Queen LLC, contending that it had paid the singer $4.5 million under a two-year deal to endorse GHD ("Good Hair Day"). JGL said that no more was owed despite the contention by Perry's agent at CAA that an oral agreement had been reached on an extension of the contract. It's now Perry's time to respond. In counterclaims filed in a California federal court Monday, the singer's lawyers say that if there was no deal, JGL had no right to continue to use Perry's image on the GHD website and refer to Perry as the company's "brand ambassador." The company allegedly did so. Her lawyers add that what really happened was that JGL didn't wish to repudiate the deal because an untimely rift with Perry would im...

Katy Perry at 'The Smurfs 2' photocall in Cancun, Mexico on April 22. Photo: Getty Images If there's one thing Katy Perry loves , it's a themed outfit, y'all. Yesterday, KP visited Cancun, Mexico (JEALS!) to promote her new Smurfs 2 film sporting, YEP, head-to-toe blue. The most amazing part, though, is that she wore THREE different (and equally-amazing!) azure ensembles in one day. WHEW. You might remember Katy's very literal Smurfs outfit homage from a couple years ago, but this time around she went for a more demure (but still on-theme!) approach. She kicked off the day in a GORGE sheer blue lace and white Monique Lhuillier spring 2013 frock paired with pointy metallic Jimmy Choo pumps and a skinny black belt. She risked the matchy-matchy accessories look, but we LOVE how it turned out! Katy Perry at 'The Smurfs 2' photocall in Cancun, Mexico on April 22. Photo: Getty Images We NEEDED to see this accessories situation up-close because it's ...

By Shyam Dodge PUBLISHED: 13:28 EST, 22 April 2013 | UPDATED: 13:28 EST, 22 April 2013 Katy Perry is known for her often flamboyant sense of style. But the pop sensation opted for something a little more cartoon friendly for a promotional appearance in Cancun, Mexico. The 28-year-old donned a blue themed outfit for the Summer of Sony annual event to pump her Smurfs 2 movie, on Monday. Smurfette: Katy Perry wore a Smurfy outfit promoting Smurfs 2 at the 5th Annual Summer Of Sony at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in Cancun, Mexico, on Monday Star showing: Katy was joined by Smurf castmates Neil Patrick Harris and Simpsons' veteran Hank Azaria Sporting a blue floral lace dress and a thin belt, the Firework singer was the picture of early 60s glamour as she posed for snaps in the highly coveted vacation destination. Her outfit featured Jackie O sunglasses, a blue floral headband, and statement earrings. Adorning her feet were a pair of shiny silver pumps, which placed the final touch on her...

Enlarge image i Actors Katy Perry and Neil Patrick Harris pose with Smurfette in Cancun, Mexico. Christopher Polk / Getty Images Actors Katy Perry and Neil Patrick Harris pose with Smurfette in Cancun, Mexico. Christopher Polk / Getty Images This is a photocall for Smurfs 2 . So you really can't blame any of these people who don't have felt heads for looking with their human heads like they're not having a great time. Katy Perry and Neil Patrick Harris will both return for the sequel, scheduled for U.S. release on July 31.

Katy Perry says performing her single 'Firework' at a charity fundraiser with autistic fan Jodi DePiazza, 11, is her career highlight. The 28-year-old singer shared the stage with Jodi DePiazza, 11, at a taping of Comedy Central's 'Night of Too Many Stars' last year, where Jodi played the piano and sang with Katy, who classed it as the most important performance of her life. Speaking at the ASCAP I Create Music Expo, Katy said: ''Firework' is the most important song I've written. Performing it with an autistic girl accompanying her on piano and vocal harmony at a fundraiser was the most important performance of my career.' Katy also spoke of her plans for her upcoming third album, saying that she will collaborate with producers and songwriters such as Max Martin and Dr.Luke on the album, both of whom previously worked with her on 'Teenage Dream''. She said: 'Max and Luke push me the most. As a team we have certain strengths. With ...

Yesterday (April 19), Katy Perry attended the ASCAP I Create Music Expo. The singer revealed at the event that she is halfway through recording her new album, and also spoke about reuniting with pop supremo Dr Luke. Sarah Jessica Parker could almost have been filming a scene from Sex and the City as she hailed a taxi in New York. The actress stood in the street against the city's backdrop as photographers snapped away. Mischa Barton, Paris Hilton and Jessica Alba attended the second weekend of Coachella, while Heather Graham and Zac Efron arrived for the premiere of At Any Price , a movie thriller directed by Ramin Bahrani. In London, Tamara Ecclestone and Jay Rutland dined at Nobu, Katherine Jenkins and Il Divo performed at the O2 Arena and The Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry signed copies of her book At Home . See all of today's pictures in our gallery below: Tamara Ecclestone and Jay Rutland leave Nobu Berkley restaurant. The model wore an Alexander McQueen dress...

WENN Katy Perry is known for her unusual fashion choices and she wowed us once again in a quirky outfit at the ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo, choosing a frock covered in phones. 28 year-old California Girl singer Katy has made a name for herself through her colourful stage outfits and still makes ripples in fashion world when she's not performing. Katy Perry Makes A Good Call In Pretty Phone Print Dress Katy Perry chose a white dress covered in mobile phones for the ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo (WENN 200413) The star chose a (bang on trend) graphic print sun dress for her appearance at the ASCAP 'I Create Music' Expo, covered in cartoon mobile phones. As you do... The quirky star made the bizarre outfit work (as usual!) choosing simple accessories that let the fun frock quite literally do the talking. The star opted for flat Aldo sandals covered in silver studs to complement the dress from Sunos Spring 2013 collection, wearing her hair in a loose down 'do t...

April 20, 2013 06:56:04 GMT The pop superstar is halfway into her third album which will also feature Sia, Max Martin and Greg Wells. Photo credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN has reunited with mega record producer Dr. Luke for her follow-up to her 2010 album "". The 28-year-old entertainer revealed this yesterday during her appearance at the ASCAP I Create Music Expo, adding that she's halfway finished with her forthcoming new album. "When I put myself on a timeline, when I tell the record company when I want to release the album, that's when the race starts. That's when I put pressure on myself," Perry said about her studio album-making process. Her upcoming LP is expected to churn out new hits especially since Dr. Luke gave Perry some of her biggest chart-toppers such as "Teenage Dream", "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)", "E.T.", "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot 'N Cold". Perry has also signed-up prolific song...

April 19, 2013 Katy Perry Speaking at ASCAP 's "I Create Music" Expo on Thursday, Katy Perry gave an update on the recording of her anticipated follow-up to Teenage Dream . According to Billboard , Perry said she is essentially halfway through the process, and added, "When I put myself on a timeline, when I tell the record company when I want to release the album, thats when the race starts. Thats when I put pressure on myself." Perryconfirmed she is working with many of the producers and songwriters she collaborated with on Teenage Dream , including Max Martin , Dr. Luke and Greg Wells . She joked that she isn't a fan of producers who use aliases, saying, "I wouldnt meet Dr. Luke for six months because I knew he wasnt really a doctor. Whats wrong with your first and last name? Why do they have to be from outer space?" Perry also said she has been collaborating with singer/songwriters Bonnie McKee and Sia as well, according to Billboard . She s...

Katy Perry doesn't do anything half-way. When she tours, she tours big and when she records an album, she's all the way in. And, from the sounds of it, the singer's follow-up to 2010's Teenage Dream is an intense, emotional affair. "When I put myself on a timeline, when I tell the record company when I want to release the album, that's when the race starts," she said on Thursday at ASCAP's I Create Music Expo, according to Billboard . "That's when I put pressure on myself." Perry said she's already halfway through what she described at the event as a "schizophrenic" album. Dream spun off five Hot 100 #1 singles, and so, not wanting to rock the boat, Perry is working with a number of the same songwriters, including Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Greg Wells and Bonnie McKee. "Max and Luke push me the most. As a team we have certain strengths," she said. "With Max, it's melody choices, Luke is production and I...

April 19, 2013 06:19:27 GMT The 'Firework' singer is facing a lawsuit against Good Hair Day after she plans to sue the U.K.-based hair beauty company for broken contract and defamation. Photo credit: Adriana M. Barraza/WENN is sued by Good Hair Day, a British hair product she formerly represented. Jamella Group Ltd., the owner of GHD, reportedly filed a lawsuit against Perry after she claimed that the company owed her $2 million for extending her contract based on a verbal agreement. In the suit which was filed on April 11, GHD clearly wanted to shoot down any oral agreement it allegedly made with the 28-year-old singer. "It is undisputable that the parties never entered into the required signed agreement," the suit stated. Back in 2011, Perry signed a $4.5 million written contract to promote GHD's product for two years. Later, Perry's agent said that the company orally agreed to renew her contract. However, GHD insisted that the agreement never existed, sayi...

Katy Perry is halfway through her third album, the follow-up to Teenage Dream, which spawned five Hot 100 No. 1 singles. She has yet to feel any pressure. When I put myself on a timeline, when I tell the record company when I want to release the album, thats when the race starts, Perry said during a session Thursday at ASCAPs I Create Music Expo. Thats when I put pressure on myself. So far she has collaborated with many of the producers and songwriters behind Teenage Dream, among them Max Martin, Dr. Luke and Greg Wells. Wells, she says, allows me to vomit words. Not that I cant find that with other but he just lets me [makes retching sound]. Max and Luke push me the most. As a team we have certain strengths. With Max, its melody choices, Luke is production and Im topline and melody. She has also written new songs with Sia and continues to work with Bonnie McKee, her collaborator on California Gurls and Teenage Dream. Working with Bonnie McKee "is like an emotional abuse session,...

Katy Perry's 1925 home in the Hollywood Hills is for sale at $6.925 million. This week at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com we take a look at one of Chicago's most important and historic mansions. Mayflower Place was a wedding present in 1917 from John G. Shedd, chairman of Marshall Field & Co, to his daughter Laura who married Charles H. Schweppe, from the Schweppe beverage company family. The home was host to many of the worlds most notable members of American and European society including the Duke of Windsor and Wallis Simpson. Unfortunately, Laura died of a heart attack in 1937 and Charles committed suicide at the home in 1941. The house stood empty for almost 50 years until the late 1980s when new owners did a two-year restoration by 70 craftsmen, including Italian artisans and Bavarian stonecrafters. The 24,500 square foot Schweppe Mansion on Lake Michigan is for sale at $12 million. In other home news: Whenever a famous American property goes up for sale, lots of people ge...

Katy Perry wearing sweatsuits in 2009, 2012 and 2013. Photo: Splash News Sure, you may know Katy Perry for her cutesy onstage ensembles and show-stopping red carpet looks , but have you ever peeped her style off-duty ? Over the years we couldn't help but notice that Katy has stayed true to one particularly comfy staple in her wardrobethe sweatsuit. And, guys, we're not talking about any ol' sweatpants and sweatshirt here, we're talking about one, solid matching hoodie and sweater combo that REALLY makes a statement. Throughout time, though, we've noticed her monochromatic sweatsuits had a fashion evolution in themselves she's transitioned from the standard Juicy Couture twosie to straight-up cozy couture (think: Chanel ), and we need to discuss it. Back in 2009, KP was spotted arriving at the Barbados airport in a classic chocolate brown, terry cloth Juicy Couture sweatsuit ensemble. She paired it with a gray tee, cherry rhinestone necklace, slouchy striped ...

Katy Perry is caught up in a multi-million dollar lawsuit with the makers of the ghd hair products. The singer signed a $4.5 million (2.9 million) deal with the Jemella Group - the firm behind the brand - in 2011, starring in a series of adverts to promote ghd. Katy Perry in her ghd advert She is now threatening to sue the company, claiming it owes her $2 million (1.3 million) based on an oral agreement to extend the two-year contract, TMZ reports. Jemella says there was no agreement, explaining that it decided against renewing the endorsement deal after market research suggested Perry's popularity in Europe had declined. Pre-empting the lawsuit, the firm filed papers against Perry in an attempt to block her taking legal action over the disputed $2 million. Perry said: "They're backing out of the deal because of an ownership change, and just throwing shade to hide their bad faith." Her rep added: "Jemella's attempt to embarrass Ms Perry by including defama...

We all saw the GHD adverts, which featured Katy Perry looking all glam and lovely. But now Katys been dropped as the face of GHD for not being as big a star as she used to be. Really? In 2011 Katy earned $4.5 million as an ambassador for the brand, but the Wide Awake star is still owed additional money from the Jemella Group the company behind the hair-care brand after orally agreeing to extend her contract, according to TMZ. But GHD are refusing to renew her contract, which would earn Katy $2 million, after market research proved that the 28 year old was growing unpopular. "Jemella's attempt to embarrass Ms. Perry by including defamatory statements about her in a public filing is shameful," Katy's rep told TMZ before confirming they will sue if the money remains outstanding. "They're backing out of the deal because of an ownership change, and just throwing shade to hide their bad faith," the rep claimed. Oh dear

Katy Perry is caught up in a multi-million dollar lawsuit with the makers of the ghd hair products. The singer signed a $4.5 million (2.9 million) deal with the Jemella Group - the firm behind the brand - in 2011, starring in a series of adverts to promote ghd. Katy Perry in her ghd advert She is now threatening to sue the company, claiming it owes her $2 million (1.3 million) based on an oral agreement to extend the two-year contract, TMZ reports. Jemella says there was no agreement, explaining that it decided against renewing the endorsement deal after market research suggested Perry's popularity in Europe had declined. Pre-empting the lawsuit, the firm filed papers against Perry in an attempt to block her taking legal action over the disputed $2 million. Perry said: "They're backing out of the deal because of an ownership change, and just throwing shade to hide their bad faith." Her rep added: "Jemella's attempt to embarrass Ms Perry by including defama...

By Sarah Fitzmaurice PUBLISHED: 17:29 EST, 15 April 2013 | UPDATED: 17:29 EST, 15 April 2013 Katy Perry is caught up in a multi-million dollar lawsuit with haircare brand ghd, according to reports. TMZ reports that Jemella Group have, the company behind ghd, have asked courts to block Katy Perry's team from filing a lawsuit after the singer claimed she is owed $2million. Katy earned $4.5million as an ambassador for the brand but the company wish to cut ties with her, the website reports. The Fireworks singer's camp are said to claim that Katy is owed an additional $2million, based on an oral agreement. Parting on bad terms: Katy Perry is said to be embroiled in a multi-million dollar lawsuit with hair care brand ghd according to reports Jemella are said to deny that an oral agreement was ever in place. TMZ reports that a representative for Katy said: 'Jemella's attempt to embarrass Ms. Perry by including defamatory statements about her in a public filing is shameful....