Katy Perry's stylist wanted her to look "odd" in her video for 'E.T.'

Carol Beadle - who worked alongside director Floria Sigismondi to create the singer's outlandish and unearthly look in the video - explained Katy's outfits were inspired by "jellyfish and amoebas".

Katy Perry has turned extra-terrestrial in her new video for forthcoming single 'E.T.'.

The 'Firework' hitmaker - who released the hotly-anticipated video earlier today (31.03.11) - floats around a starscape covered in extravagant make-up and hair creations, before landing on the moon and embarking on a romance with a robot.

Katy Perry found it "hard" having make-up put on for six hours at a time for her new music video 'E.T.'.

The 26-year-old beauty - who is well known for her love of extravagant stage costumes and loud make-up - didn't enjoy getting prepared for her new promotional work but taught herself to be patient.

Willow Smith is to perform at the Nickelodeon 2011 Kids' Choice Awards on Saturday (02.04.11).

The 10-year-old singer is joining the likes of the Black Eyed Peas and Big Time Rush and taking to the stage to perform a medley of her hits, including 'Whip My Hair' and '21st Century Girl'.

Katy Perry's mother believes she could be a preacher.

The 'Teenage Dream' singer's parents Mary and Keith Hudson - who are both Christian pastors - have conflicting feelings about her pop career but her mum can see her skill her gift for entertaining a crowd being used for a spiritual purpose.

Simon Cowell is having sleepless nights as he tries to pick the judging line-up for the US version of 'The X Factor'.

The music mogul has so far only announced that he will be joined on the show by record company chief L.A. Reid, and he admits the decision is being delayed because he and his production team keep changing their minds about the panel.