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Katy Perry has filed a lawsuit against Australian magazine NW for claiming she cheated on husband Russell Brand. The publication ran a cover story last month detailing Perry’s alleged affair with producer Benny Blanco.
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Perry’s lawsuit, which was filed against the magazine’s publishers on Wednesday in Australia’s Victoria Supreme Court, claims the singer has been “gravely injured in her reputation and feelings (and) has suffered distress, embarrassment and humiliation.” Perry is pursing damages for this defamation, as well as aggravated damages, which would be worth a six-figure sum if she wins, according to PopEater.
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NW’s March headlines read “World Exclusive: Katy’s Other Man—Split Fears After Shock Revelation,” stating that Perry had an “intimate relationship” with Blanco, who has produced songs for her as well as Britney Spears, Ke$ha and Mike Posner. The story cited Perry’s “friend” Angela Summers and “insider” Marlon David, both of whom Perry says she’s never heard of.
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As luck would have it, Perry is currently touring in Australia. It seems unlikely that NW will be covering that tour.
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