Singer Katie Melua is reportedly enjoying a �close relationship� with a lesbian photographer.

The Closest Thing To Crazy star, 22, is said to have become inseparable from 25-year-old Lara Bloom after meeting her in Los Angeles two months ago � and has even been introduced to the snapper�s parents.

A source tells the News Of The World, �It's true that Katie and Lara are very close. Katie's very upfront and frank about herself and is completely comfortable about it, even though she's dated men in the past.

"She thinks of Lara very fondly and it's obvious they're supportive and loving toward one another - it's very sweet. One thing's for sure, people who thought Katie Melua was boring have got something to talk about now."

"Katie's made no great effort to hide her feelings about Lara - they've obviously found something with each other."

Whatever could that mean? Melua�s previous relationship was with The Kooks singer Luke Pritchard, after they met lusting after fame at stage school.