Katy Perry has compared the divorce speculation surrounding her to a television soap opera.

Yesterday, the internet and social networking site Twitter were rife with reports that the American songstress was separating from her husband of 13 months, Russell Brand.

The break-up speculation follows rumours that Katy was expecting her first child with Russell.

Katy took to her personal Twitter page earlier this morning to refute such claims. The star compared the stories surrounding her personal life to those featured on American soap Opera All My Children.

"First I'm pregnant & then I'm divorced. What am I All My Children?!

Katy and Russell tied the knot in a "private and spiritual ceremony" in India last October. Their relationship has been dogged with rumours of an impending break-up over the past few months, with many sources reporting that their conflicting work schedules are driving a wedge between them.

Meanwhile, Katy has added a new tattoo to her body. The stunning star had a smiling peppermint sweet inked on her foot, while Russell Brand had the name of his favourite soccer team, West Ham United, tattooed on the back of his arm.

The body art was created after one of Katy's concert in Los Angeles last week by artist Bang Bang.

Katy, 27, then gave the tattoo guru real name Keith McCurdy the same design on his leg.