Gossip: Katy Perry, John Mayer
Katy Perry and John Mayer have broken up—again.
Katy Perry and John Mayer have broken up—again. The pop singers, who began dating last summer, have decided to go their own ways and focus on their careers, sources tell Us Weekly. They broke up once before, and their relationship has been tumultuous. A friend of Perry’s said this split might also not be permanent. “She’s leaving the window open,’’ the source said.
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