Thread: Russell Brand, Katy Perry are divorcing

Rumors have been swirling for some time, but now it's official. Comedian and actor Russell Brand and singer Katy Perry have filed for divorce. Brand cites "irreconcilable differences" in the petition, filed in Los Angeles.

The 36-year-old British comedian told AP on Friday: "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

The couple wed Oct. 23, 2010, in a traditional Hindu ceremony near the tiger sanctuary in India where Brand had proposed.

Brand starred as alcoholic playboy "Arthur" in the 2011 remake of the Dudley Moore classic, which hit theaters last spring, and provided the voice of the Easter Bunny's heir apparent in the animated film "Hop." Perry, 27, recently provided the voice of Smurfette in the big-screen movie "The Smurfs" and hosted "Saturday Night Live" on Dec. 10. On Dec. 15, she was chosen as MTV's first-ever Artist of the Year.