July 31, 2013 is the slated release date for the sequel to last year’s live-action adaptation of The Smurfs.

As of now, the entire cast that lent their voices to the Smurf characters in the first film are returning for the sequel, and some additional big names are throwing their names on to the cast list as well. Collider claims that talented actors like Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays, Hank Azaria, and Katy Perry will be joined by Brendan Gleeson (In Bruges), Christina Ricci (Black Snake Moan), and J.B. Smoove (Curb Your Enthusiasm).

The Hollywood Reporter explains what characters the three actors will play in the sequel. Ricci will voice Vexy, Smurfette’s (Perry) evil counterpart. Smoove will voice a character that will be introduced in the sequel named Hackus who is supposed to be much naughtier than the other Smurfs. Given Smoove’s film roles and writing credits, ‘naughty’ is definitely a fitting character attribute. Gleeson will be the only of the three new additions to provide himself as a physical actor. He will portray Victor Doyle, Harris’ character’s stepfather.

The Smurfs director Raja Gosnell is set to return for the sequel and the returning voices include; Sofia Vergara, Jonathan Winters, Alan Cumming, Fred Armisen, George Lopez, Anton Yelchin and John Oliver.

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The 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards have set a date. The annual Toronto block party is on for June 17 — so plan those alternate TTC routes, accordingly — and the first famous-person to submit their RSVP is Katy Perry.

The pop star, who’s the first performer booked for the show, last played the MMVAs in 2010, just as her ability to lactate Cool Whipbecame a delicious element of her pop legacy. This time, it seems she’ll be at the show to remind wristband-holders, TV viewers, and Queen Street gawkers to check out her upcoming 3-D concert movie,Katy Perry: Part of Me, which is due out July 5 — though we expect a few thousand pairs of specs won’t be required for an eye-popping MMVA spectacle. A nice dress — and maybe some pyrotechnic undergarments — should be adequate.

Further performers will be rolled out in the weeks leading up to the show, which will be broadcast live from MuchMusic’s Toronto HQ, Sunday, June 17 at 9 p.m. ET.

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I’ve added new high quality photos of Katy Perry arriving at 2012 Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 22, 2012.

I’ve added a new promotional shoot of Katy Perry in “Part Of Me” music video to the gallery.

I’ve added new additional performances photos of Katy Perry performs at the US Naval Academy in Maryland on April 20, 2012.

Katy Perry is set to play this year’s Capital FM Summertime Ball, it’s been announced.

The hottest music event of the summer will take place at Wembley Stadium in London on 9th June 2012.

The ‘Teenage Dream’ star will make a special appearance at the event just months after concluding her massive ‘California Dreams’ world tour.

That jaunt came in support of her critically acclaimed second album ‘Teenage Dream’, which dominated albums charts around the globe.

The album included the singles ‘California Gurls’, ‘Firework’ and ‘Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)’.

Katy joins a massive line-up of the biggest stars in hit music, including Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Usher, Pitbull, Flo Rida, Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran, Example, The Wanted and Jessie J. • Read full story…

Pop singer Katy Perry is gearing up to perform on next week’s American Idol!

This will mark the singer’s fifth time taking the stage to perform on the talent competition. Reportedly, she will be singing her newest single, Part Of Me on the results show next Thursday.

As you may already know, fan favorite Colton Dixon was eliminated on Thursday’s eliminationepisode. It was a shock to see Colton get eliminated, considering that he had never been in the bottom three before. Still, he took it like a champ.

Now, we are left with Elise Testone, Jessica Sanchez, Joshua Ledet, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and Phillip Phillips remaining in the competition.

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According to Billboard official site, they have recently announced official nominations. Katy Perry has receives several nominations at the awards. The nominations are catergorised below.

• Top Artist - Katy Perry
• Top Hot 100 Song - Katy Perry (E.T.: Katy Perry Feat. Kamye West)
• Top Female Artist - Katy Perry
• Top Hot 100 Artist - Katy Perry
• Top Digital Songs Artist - Katy Perry
• Top Radio Songs Artist - Katy Perry
• Top Pop Artist - Katy Perry
• Top Digital Song - Katy Perry (E.T.: Katy Perry Feat. Kamye West)
• Top Pop Song – Katy Perry (E.T.: Katy Perry Feat. Kamye West)

I’ve added new performances photos of Katy Perry performs at the US Naval Academy in Maryland on April 20, 2012.

Katy Perry recently performed a concert at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. While performing, she chose a third class midshipman from the audience to reenact the iconic picture proceeding World War II of a sailor kissing a random female. The kiss was given just before she sang “I Kissed a Girl”.