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Russell Brand files for divorce from Katy Perry

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Singer Katy Perry and her former husband, actor Russell Brand arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles. UPI/Jim Ruymen
Singer Katy Perry and her former husband, actor Russell Brand arrive at the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles. UPI/Jim Ruymen 
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Published: Dec. 30, 2011 at 4:39 PM

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 (UPI) -- British comedian Russell Brand has filed for divorce in Los Angeles from American pop star Katy Perry, court records indicate.

The celebrities were married a little more than a year and have no children.

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Brand cited "irreconcilable differences" as the cause for the split, TMZ reported Friday.

"Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage," he said in a statement issued to People.com. "I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

Topics: Russell Brand, Katy Perry
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