Russell Brand and Katie Perry file for divorce

31/12/11 09:44 CET

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British actor and comedian Russell Brand has filed for divorce from singer Katie Perry, his wife of about 14 months.

Rumours of a split spread after the couple spent Christmas apart.

The two wed in October 2010 in India.

Court papers cite irreconcilable differences.

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