Katy Perry backs out of People's Choice Awards

(CBS) Katy Perry is skipping this year's People's Choice Awards.

The show would have been the singer's first public appearance following husband Russell Brand's divorce filing last month.

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Two days before the awards ceremony, Perry tweeted: "Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the People's Choice Awards. I want to thank u all for voting for me, fingers crossed! #KATYCATS."

She did not provide a reason for why she was backing out.

The People's Choice Awards will air Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET on CBS. Other stars expected to attend include Robert Pattinson, Demi Lovato, Ashley Greene, Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Vanessa Hudgens and Julianne Hough. "The Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco will host.