Katy Perry is reportedly preparing to reveal private details about her marriage to Russell Brand in a forthcoming book and documentary series, according to reports. The pop star has been in 'active discussions' to present her account of the marriage, which ended in 2011, after waiting until Brand's trial concluded before agreeing to any contracts.
Convicted rapist Brand is set to receive a significant prison term on Monday after his conviction for raping a fan and sexually assaulting three women on Thursday.
Sources close to the pop icon
Sources close to the pop icon told the Mail on Sunday that she had been waiting until Brand's trial finished before agreeing to any contracts. However, the chart-topping performer has reportedly been in 'active discussions' to present her account of their marriage.
An insider disclosed: "Katy has received multiple offers over the years to tell her story but would not consider anything until after the trial. She has a lot to say.
"At the moment she's considering a Netflix-type series and an autobiography. She and her team have been in active discussions.
"There is a lot about that marriage which people don't know. It was a very dark period in her life."
Streaming platform talks
Reports indicate that her representatives have been in contact with streaming platforms including Netflix and Hulu.
Perry, addressing fans in July this year, told supporters that she believed her former husband 'should be in jail.' On the opening night of the popstar's Out of Office UK tour, Perry, 41, told the audience at the venue - which holds 10,000 people - "I hope my ex isn't here, he should be in jail."
BBC response and sentencing
While Brand awaits sentencing, inmates are said to have been prohibited from communicating with him. This comes as the BBC declared "there can be no place for the abuse of power" while reiterating its public apology following Brand's conviction.
A spokesperson said: "Firstly, the thoughts of everyone at the BBC are with the brave women who came forward and told their stories which led to a conviction in this case. There can be no place for the abuse of power.
"Across the industry, we must work together to ensure that anyone who suffers at someone else's hand feels able to report it, that their concerns are taken seriously and that they are listened to. We published a detailed report in January 2025 into how complaints about Russell Brand's conduct were handled.
"This looked at eight allegations of misconduct while he worked here between 2006 and 2008. It was of great concern to us that some people felt unable to raise concerns about Brand's behaviour. We apologised to those impacted, for both the culture and failings at the time, and we reiterate that apology again today."
Prime Minister Andy Burnham also weighed in on Brand, stating: "His crimes are horrific. He's rightly been held to account, justice for the victims and that is the right course that's been taken here.
"It's not always the case that people know everything about people in public life, but what is important is that where there is wrongdoing, it is exposed.
"And as I say again, credit to the victims, huge credit, the courage that it's taken, but also the journalists who have exposed this."
Brand is due to be sentenced on Monday.
