Katy Perry says she has kissed a girl - but insists she isn't a lesbian.
Perry, 23, sings the lyrics "I kissed a girl and I liked it" in her smash hit single I Kissed a Girl -- but she is certain that women aren't to her taste, and she is happy with her boyfriend.
She says, "I have kissed a girl, but I'm not a lesbian. I have a boyfriend. I just didn't want to sing another typical relationship song. Nobody told me to sing the song.
"It wasn't done for anyone else's satisfaction. People have sung about all sorts of things in pop. Look at Prince and Madonna."
Despite reports to the contrary, Katy insists her parents are overjoyed at her success.
She added, "They have their opinions about some of my songs, but in general they are happy for me. They come to my gigs and show support.
"My upbringing was strict in that I wasn't allowed to listen to New Kids On The Block, but it wasn't horrible. There were just a few weird rules."
Katy is currently dating Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy.
