MTV events have always been significant for Russell Brand and Katy Perry’s relationship. They first connected at the 2008 Video Music Awards, where their romance began. A year later, after Russell hosted the show, they officially became a couple when Katy jokingly tossed a bottle at him backstage. With Russell gearing up to host MTV’s movie awards in June, it’s bound to be a sentimental and thrilling occasion for the pair.
Russell Brand and Katy Perry were once the ultimate power couple at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards, but things have definitely changed since then. Brand is gearing up to host the show this year, but the burning question on everyone’s minds is whether Katy will make an appearance. Their whirlwind romance hit a major roadblock when Brand filed for divorce shortly after the holidays. The couple, who got engaged just three months after meeting, are now on rocky ground. Brand made it official on December 30, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’ after a little over a year of marriage. Rumors started swirling in January that Brand was not invited to the People’s Choice Awards, which Katy was attending to avoid any awkward encounters. Brand decided to sit out the Grammy’s in February, making sure to give Katy the spotlight as she rocked the stage with her breakup anthem ‘Part of Me’.
Russell and Katy were all smiles back in 2010, just months before their wedding in India. However, Katy’s upcoming performance looks doubtful now, as recent sightings show her getting cozy with Robert Ackroyd, the guitarist of Florence + the Machine, at the Coachella Music Festival. News of Katy’s new romance has seemed to stir up some jealousy in Russell, despite his composed demeanor in public. He even went as far as sending a heartfelt email expressing regrets about giving up on their marriage too soon. The fact that he remains close friends with Anouska De Georgiou adds to the speculation about his true emotions. Even after the split, Russell seems to have no regrets and is thriving in his live performances, TV career, and social life. He has gained recognition in the US, notably for refusing any financial gain from Katy in their settlement. In a playful comment, he hinted at the MTV Movie Awards outshining ‘The Avengers,’ promising a Hulk-like surprise without the long wait.
What a spectacle! A few years back, Katy Perry and Snoop Dogg teamed up for a show-stopping performance at an awards ceremony. The MTV movie awards marked Russell Brand’s exciting American debut as he took on the hosting duties in both 2008 and 2009. Previous hosts have included a variety of talented stars like Jason Sudeikis, Aziz Ansari, and Justin Timberlake. Don’t forget to mark your calendars for Sunday, June 3rd, as the live event coincides with Brand’s 37th birthday. The ceremony is set to be held at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California.
Is Russell feeling down? Despite the rumors, he seems to be in good spirits while in the UK. MTV head honcho Stephen Friedman is excited to have him as the host for the upcoming film awards, praising his edgy persona and fearless demeanor as the perfect match for the job. Russell is no stranger to controversy, having once referred to former president George Bush as a ‘retarded cowboy’ and poking fun at the Jonas Brothers’ purity rings back in 2008. The star-studded ceremony will also feature appearances from big names like Mila Kunis, Kristen Stewart, and Emma Stone. The Hunger Games and Bridesmaids are leading the pack with eight nominations each, including a shot at the coveted Movie of the Year award.
