London football club West Ham is to sell a new racier kind of replica kit modelled on the saucy basque that Katy Perry wore when hosting an MTV awards ceremony recently.

The 25-year-old pop star wore a claret and blue basque on stage as a tribute to her new fella, comedian Russell Brand - who is a big Hammers fan.

The saucy outfit had a club crest on each breast and Brand's nickname "Rusty" on the bum.

It's rare to see pop star Katy Perry out and about without her full face on, in fact we're not sure we'd have even recognised her if she'd walked past us like this.

The star was snapped with a lot less slap than usual as she left a friend's birthday party at the Phillipe Chow Chinese restaurant in LA.

Katy, 25, looked a bit tired - which is only to be expected now that she's dating Russell Brand - but otherwise still lovely in her sensible jumper-dress.

Songbird Katy Perry left Chris Moyles hanging after cancelling an appearance on his TV show to spend a night in with boyfriend Russell Brand.

The lanky comic apparently called in 'sick' on behalf of his missus, saying she was "tired".

The call came just hours before recording of the Quiz Night show was about to begin, when Brand called Moyles and told him that Katy wouldn't be appearing because they wanted to spend the evening together.

It seems all those reports of Russell Brand being a changed man since he hooked up with Katy Perry could be true, because he's even getting a sensible haircut.

The comic-turned-actor has said that his long hair was limiting the film parts he was being considered for - and that he hopes to broaden his appeal.

OK, so they've only been together for a month or so, but already the celebrity rumour mill is claiming that Russell Brand and Katy Perry might be about to tie the knot.

A source close to sex-mad funnyman Russell has been quoted as saying: "We've never seen him like this. He always has a woman on his arm, or in his bed, and hasn't been interested in monogamy.

"But this is different - we all think it won't be long before he marries Katy. I'm waiting for a call to say they are in that Little Chapel in Vegas and have run off to get married."

They're the hottest new couple in showbizland, and it seems Katy Perry and Russell Brand have no qualms about public displays of affection.

It almost looked like they were sharing the same seat as they nestled together on the front row of John Galliano's show at Paris Fashion Week.

Just last week we were speculating that singer Katy Perry and comedian/swordman Russell Brand had become an item.

Now it seems they've been caught red-handed, as she has been snapped leaving his house in London after staying the night there.

Comedian Russell Brand got an unexpected soaking while filming his new movie in Trafalgar Square - with a cheeky fan pushing him into a fountain.

The controversial comic was filming a scene for Get Him to the Greek with a group of fellow West Ham fans, and was standing on the edge of the fountain, when one of them ran up behind him and gave him a shove.

Security guards apprehended the man responsible, but Brand is reported to have seen the funny side and not wanted to pursue the matter.

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Russell Brand is dating Hugh Hefner's ex-girlfriend, it has been reported.

The British comic star has been spotted making late-night visits to the Hollywood home of Playboy Playmate Holly Madison, who split from the Playboy founder last year, according to BANG Showbiz.

Sharon Osbourne has confessed to having a crush on controversial funnyman Russell Brand.

The acid-tongued Former X Factor judge made the revelation in an interview with the Press Association prior to hosting the BAFTA/LA British Comedy Festival in Los Angeles.

Russell Brand has left a voicemail message for Barack Obama during his first show for talkSPORT radio.

Comic Brand and co-presenter Noel Gallagher called the US President during the recording of tonight's show and left him a message to ask if he is really a fan of West Ham F.C.

The message marks Brand's return to radio after he quit the BBC following Sachsgate, where he left an offensive message on Andrew Sachs' answerphone.

Russell Brand claims he sleeps with 90 women a month.

The comedian told GQ magazine that his addictive personality means he gets compulsive about anything sensual.

When asked how many women he beds in a month, Brand replied: "Work out how many days [in a month] and, here's a simple rule, TRIPLE it!".

Russell Brand is planning to give up sex.

The 'Forgetting Sarah Marshall' star - who has previously battled addiction to alcohol and heroin - says he is getting bored of meaningless sexual encounters and is considering curbing his womanising ways in order to make himself happier.

Dita Von Teese has vowed never to have sex with Russell Brand.

The burlesque beauty has been pursued by the British comic star since they met in Los Angeles earlier this year, but quickly learned to ignore his calls asking her out.

Russell Brand is reported to have spent the night with Che Guevara's granddaughter.

The British comic - known for his womanising ways - is claimed to have taken the legendary revolutionary's descendant Lydia to his hotel room at New York's Four Seasons hotel last week