Katy Perry wants to launch her acting career

Katy Perry wants to work on her acting career.

The 'California Gurls' singer is secretly taking acting lessons in the hope of landing a sitcom role.

A friend told the Daily Star newspaper: "Despite her pop success she knows her music career won't last forever. And as she found out with Russell, all that touring isn't good for maintaining a relationship."

Katy split from 37-year-old Russell in December and has since been coached in serious drama and comic acting.

The friend continued: "She'd love to be in a sit-com."

Katy recently enjoyed a romantic date with John Mayer at the Four Seasons hotel.

She was spotted heading into the luxury Beverly Hills hotel just minutes after the infamous womaniser - who she has been spotted with several times since last week - had stepped through its doors.

Katy was smiling and carrying a small wrapped gift as she entered the lobby to meet the long-haired singer.

The couple were first romantically linked last Wednesday (01.08.12) when they were spotted leaving exclusive Hollywood nightspot Chateau Marmont.