Katy Perry Said Russell Brand Struggled With Her Authority

Perry said Brand initially wanted an equal partner, but later could not accept what she called “the equalness.” She also said he disliked her “being the boss” on tour, describing his response as hurtful and controlling. The singer met Brand in 2009, and they married the following year.

Perry said the marriage ended by text. In the same Vogue interview, she recalled receiving a message from Brand on December 31, 2011, saying he was divorcing her, and said she had not heard from him since.

The article also revisits a November 2010 photograph of Perry, Brand and Justin Bieber at the American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. It says fans circulated the image again on November 9 amid renewed attention to Brand. The source further reports that Brand initially denied the charges, described himself as “promiscuous,” and acknowledged using his fame to “facilitate sexual access.”