40-year-old Katy Perry is releasing a new album after a 4-year break. But just as recently happened with Jennifer Lopez, instead of her former delights, the singer received a massive wave of hate and irritation. Moreover, absolutely everything she does and says is criticized.
But what exactly happened? Why did the public stop loving Katy Perry?
Dummy
Even before the release of the disc, Katy Perry released a video with a new song “Woman’s world”, glorifying feminism. However, the song only peaked at number 63 on the Billboard Hot 100 and received a wave of criticism. The composition was called empty and secondary, accusing it of repeating Lady Gaga’s hit “Stupid Love” or even being written by artificial intelligence. And the clip itself was criticized for its sexualized images, which are unacceptable for feminism. “It feels like Katy Perry only knows about feminism what she managed to read on Google in five minutes,” write disappointed listeners.
HYPOCRITE
But what angered the public even more was not what they heard and saw, but who was behind the creation of Katy Perry’s new disc. The singer became famous in 2008 when she began collaborating with composer and producer Dr. Luke. Together they created her hits “I Kissed a Girl”, “California Gurls”, “Roar”, etc. But now this producer’s reputation has been significantly tarnished – singer Kesha accused him of rape in 2014 and went to court. The proceedings lasted almost 10 years and ended in an out-of-court agreement. Katy Perry, unlike many stars, supported the producer. But the public did not forgive her for this: “What could be dumber and more hypocritical than trying to promote a song about feminism from Dr. Luke?” – the audience asks.
REPEAT
Katy Perry is promoting her new album with a new image. If earlier she dressed up in colorful bright outfits and went out with a blue wig, now she has a completely different style. More sexualized and explicit. But the public is not delighted: “Yes, she stupidly copies the style of the Kardashians and the half-naked outfits of Bianca Censori,” hundreds of people write in the comments under her outfits.
LIAR
In the 2010s, Katy Perry had the status of a sex symbol and was constantly included in lists of the most beautiful celebrities. At the same time, the singer always presented herself as a representative of body positivity and said: “I’m curvy. I’m not a standard size and there are a lot of people like me. This is very important to me.” At the same time, in 2024, Katy Perry lost significant weight. Everyone believes that she achieved such a body thanks to the use of Ozempic and note that she already had a good body. But the star, who has a multi-million audience on social networks, does not comment on the changes in her appearance. She only proudly exposes herself in new photo shoots.
OLD WOMAN
40-year-old Katy Perry was a star of the youth audience. And in the 2010s, everyone was interested in watching her break up and then get back together with Orlando Bloom. But in 2019, they finally got married and became parents in 2020. The singer shares in her interviews that conversations with her daughter inspired her to create new songs. And the public notes that since she is a mother and a family woman, she should not expose herself and exploit her sexuality. She did not become a model of a family lady for an older audience. And the young audience is also not interested in the young aunt.
VARIOUS
Katy Perry has long had the image of a “mean girl.” She is famous for her long-term conflict with Taylor Swift – Katy Perry allegedly tried to steal her dancers from her colleague and harm her concert tour. Plus, the singer was criticized for numerous statements about stars like Britney Spears and Mariah Carey. Her behavior on the American Idol show often caused conflicting opinions from the public – for example, many were upset that she forcibly kissed one of the show’s contestants. Not to mention the fact that Katie Perry often sues – either with an Australian designer who sold clothes under the name “Katie Perry” before she acquired this pseudonym herself, or with an old man who sold her a house and then refused the deal .
FAKE
Katy Perry has accumulated many reasons for criticism. But the sudden change from praise to total censure is based on the fact that they do not see sincerity in it. Katy Perry presents each new disc as a reflection of a new chapter in her life. But the public doesn’t believe her. The singer just makes money. And I’m absolutely not ready to open up to the public. Just play the images – either a catchy bright girl, or a sexy feminist… Moreover, as in the case of Jennifer Lopez, the public suddenly realized that their idols were not at all distinguished by any special musical talent. They are just bright artists in bright clothes, bright outfits and bright looks. “If she really knew how to sing, she wouldn’t need to surprise the audience with her appearance,” critics write.
