Just a few short weeks ago, Russell Brand shot down rumors that he and wife Katy Perry were breaking up.  Looks like there was something to that gossip after all, however:  he filed for divorce in Los Angeles today.

Rumors of the couple’s split began flying this week when they were spotted spending the Christmas holiday apart.  Later, Brand was seen in London without his wedding ring.

Brand issued the following statement to People:

“Sadly, Katy and I are ending our marriage.  I’ll always adore her and I know we’ll remain friends.”

Brand and Perry were married in India in October 2010.

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