Perry 'to introduce Brand to her parents'

Katy Perry is to introduce new boyfriend Russell Brand to her parents, it has been claimed.

The 'Hot N Cold' singer is said to be worried that her Christian mother and father will not approve of her romance with the controversial comedian.

A source told The Sun: "Katy is as besotted with Russell as he is with her. Katy is sure that, after they get used to him, they would approve of Russell, but she wants to get that initial meeting out of the way as early as she can. Keith and Mary are devoted to the church and hold the institution of marriage as a central core of their beliefs.

"They are genuinely happy for their daughter, but want to give Russell the once-over to check that he is suitable."

The 24-year-old - whose parents run a ministry near Los Angeles - apparently wants to arrange the meeting as soon as possible so that she can continue working on her new album.

The insider added: "Katy is really keen to get the meeting out of the way early on, so her and Russell can get on with their relationship without anything hanging over their heads."

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