Katy Perry says divorce was the 'death of a dream'

Katy Perry has opened up on her "traumatic" divorce.

The singer married comic Russell Brand in 2010 before splitting in late 2011.

Speaking to Rolling Stone, the US star said that her divorce represented the end of a "dream" romance.

Perry said: "It was emotionally traumatic for me. It was the death of a dream. I was in fairytale land, and the reality of it wasn't so.

"But I don't really like talking about it anymore, because it feels like a thousand lifetimes ago, and also it makes me look desperate, like I need it for attention."

The 'Dark Horse' singer meanwhile added that she is keen on "colourful" characters:

"I'm interested in colourful personalities. Look, I can't be perfect. I don't know. I think you love who you love. You learn over time. I mean, each one has been different. I tweeted the other day that I'm just looking for the prince that fits my glass Jordans slipper."

Watch Katy Perry's 'This Is How We Do' video below: