Katy Perry has admitted that she has a "lot to say" on her next record.

The pop songstress has endured some tough times in her personal life recently, with a divorce from former husband Russell Brand a big blow.

Speaking to the Radio Times, Perry said that whilst she will still be the "candy queen" she is known to be, there will be more "meat and potatoes" on her future material. She said:

"I feel I have a lot to say on the next record. I have a lot to flush out of the system. I'm not saying that I'm not going to be the candy queen any more, but I think it's time for more meat and potatoes."

She continued: "With 'Teenage Dream', I created this cotton candy cloud with a kind of a wink and a kiss, and it was all cute and fun and playful. Now it's as if I have had to step off this cloud and face reality."