Katy Perry has begun streaming the first single from hew new album online.

The track, entitled ‘California Gurls’, features Snoop Dogg and is available on the singer’s official website

Its release online comes after the song was one of three that leaked last week.

Perry has yet to announce a release date or title for the album, which she recently said had been inspired by ABBA and The Cardigans hit 'Love Fool’.

(by Jason Gregory)