Katy Perry and Russell Brand to Divorce

After 14 months of marriage, Katy Perry and Russell Brand are getting a divorce.

According to TMZ, Brand has filed for divorce in Los Angeles, citing “irreconcilable differences.” The Associated Press has confirmed that the couple is splitting, with Brand announcing in a statement, “Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.”

Perry and Brand started dating in late 2009. The couple married on Oct. 23, 2010 in India.

Rumors of a possible split were flying over the Christmas weekend after the couple allegedly spent the holiday apart, and were both photographed without their wedding rings. Brand and Perry do not have any children.

Ellen Quits Idol!

Ellen DeGeneres just released the following statement –

A couple months ago, I let FOX and the “American Idol” producers know that this didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn’t leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next. It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on “Idol” and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be.

Ellen DeGeneres Launches Her Own Record Label!

Ellen DeGeneres has launched her own record label and naturally the first artist she signed is YouTube sensation, Greyson Chance.

Greyson Chance uploaded a video of him performing Lady Gaga’s hit song, “Paparazzi” during a 6th grade talent show a few weeks ago. Shortly after he uploaded the video to YouTube, Ellen saw the video and flew Greyson to Los Angeles and he made his TV debut on her talk show earlier this month and he’ll return on Wednesday to help DeGeneres launch her latest project, eleveneleven Records. He will be performing a song he wrote called Broken Hearts, which will also be his first single.

Ellen DeGeneres says, “Greyson inspired me to start a record label called eleveneleven. He is my first artist and we are making a record together.” The youngster has some impressive names behind him – Madonna’s manager Guy Oseary and Lady Gaga’s Svengali Troy Carter will co-represent Chance.

Greyson is pretty excited by all of this success. He says, “It’s crazy thinking about 30 million people (checking it out). It just makes me happy. It really just hasn’t sunken in yet… It’s awesome.”

If you are one of the few people who have not seen his video, check it out below!