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Katy Perry: Mom, Dad Don't Speak for Me

Tweets rebuke to folks after controversial sermon

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 9, 2012 9:36 AM CST | Updated Jan 9, 2012 9:57 AM CST

(Newser) – Katy Perry spoke out for the first time since her divorce from Russell Brand was announced, tweeting an apparent reprimand to her parents on Saturday. "Concerning the gossip, I want to be clear that NO ONE speaks for me. Not a blog, magazine, 'close sources' or my family," she wrote. (Her parents had said that her divorce was God's way of getting more people into church.) Perry also tweeted that the "love and support" from fans has made her "heart happy again."

TMZ reports that parents Keith and Mary Hudson abided by her wishes, making no mention of their daughter's divorce during yesterday's sermon. Keith Hudson did, however, make a joke about the paparazzi: "I know the bishop asked all the first-time visitors to stand, but I'd like to ask all the press to stand," he said. "We want to locate you. ... We want to get you saved, so you can write good stuff! Amen!" Click for more on the Hudsons' more controversial sermon last week.

Katy Perry and her mother Mary Hudson attend the Katy Perry record release party for 'One of the Boys'  at Capitol Records on June 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.
Katy Perry and her mother Mary Hudson attend the Katy Perry record release party for 'One of the Boys' at Capitol Records on June 17, 2008 in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
Keith Hudson (Katy Perry's father), recording artist Katy Perry and Russell Brand attend the Rolling Stone 2010 American Music Awards VIP after party on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.
Keith Hudson (Katy Perry's father), recording artist Katy Perry and Russell Brand attend the Rolling Stone 2010 American Music Awards VIP after party on November 21, 2010 in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
Katy Perry arrives at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry arrives at the 39th Annual American Music Awards on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011 in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Singer Katy Perry makes an appearance at Nordstrom at The Grove at Farmers Market to launch her new fragrance  'Meow!'
Singer Katy Perry makes an appearance at Nordstrom at The Grove at Farmers Market to launch her new fragrance 'Meow!'   (Getty Images)
Katy Perry launches her new fragrance, Meow!, at The Grove on December 14, 2011 in Los Angeles.
Katy Perry launches her new fragrance, Meow!, at The Grove on December 14, 2011 in Los Angeles.   (Getty Images)
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