Rihanna Comforts Katy Perry Following Split With Russell Brand

Katy Perry is set to join friend Rihanna in her hometown of Barbados, following her split with husband Russell Brand, it has been reported.

The singer is said to have reached out for support from Rihanna after news recently broke that her marriage to comedian Russell Brand had come to an end.

A source told The Sun: 'Katy is hardly speaking to anyone right now, but she called Rihanna as soon as she heard Russell was filing for divorce.'

 'Katy was embarrassed about calling her parents as they'd been so against Russell in the first place, but Rihanna was a great support for her and she really helped to calm her down.

When Rihanna told her the news, she suggested flying down to Barbados to stay with her and her family.'

The actor and comedian filed for divorce on Friday (December 30), blaming ''irreconcilable differences' on the split.

Online rumours that the pair were parting ways increased earlier this week after Brand and Perry spent Christmas apart from each other, pictured without their wedding rings.

Brand has issued a statement, which says: "Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage. I'll always adore her and I know we'll remain friends."

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