Katy Perry lands charity hero award

Katy Perry is set to be honoured by a top suicide prevention organisation for her efforts championing gay rights.

The I Kissed a Girl hitmaker has long backed The Trevor Project, a non-profit group dedicated to crisis support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender youngsters, and bosses have revealed she is the latest recipient of their Hero Award.

Perry will receive the prize at a Hollywood gala, directed by Adam Shankman, on 2 December (12).

Lady Gaga, Daniel Radcliffe and Susan Sarandon have previously been honoured with the award.