Katy Perry Dealt Humiliating Career Blow As Vegas Residency Is Labeled A 'Failure' After Blue Origin Spaceflight
Katy Perry is facing mounting career setbacks following backlash from her Blue Origin spaceflight and a poorly received world tour promoting her album "143."
Her "Lifetimes" tour suffered low ticket sales, delays, and criticism for allegedly copying other artists.
Now, it's being reported that Resorts World Las Vegas has dropped plans to renew Katy Perry's "PLAY" residency due to financial losses.
In the latest setback to hit singer Perry since her return from space, her Las Vegas chapter may be coming to a quiet close, as sources say Resorts World has no intention of bringing her back for another residency.
Insiders revealed to NewsNation's Paula Froelich that Perry's "PLAY" residency ultimately failed to meet financial expectations.
"The residency was a disaster for Resorts World, a complete failure," the source claimed."
Launched on December 29, 2021, PLAY ran in select engagements through 2022 and 2023.
The show, known for its vibrant, over-the-top aesthetic, drew inspiration from quirky favorites like "Pee-wee's Playhouse," "Honey," "I Shrunk the Kids," and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure."
Perry herself described it as "larger than life" and "the kookiest, most camp show I've ever put together."
The 19-song setlist featured fan favorites like "Teenage Dream," "Roar," "California Gurls," and "Firework," delivering a high-energy experience for fans.
Despite the high production value of Perry's Vegas residency, it allegedly struggled to fill seats and proved financially disappointing for the venue.
According to sources, "there was a bidding war between Resorts World and Caesars … and Caesars technically lost out."
While Resorts World won the bid, the decision ultimately backfired, as ticket sales reportedly fell short of expectations and the venue took a financial hit.
"Katy was getting paid between $750,000 and $900,000 a show because of the bidding war, and the entire run she underperformed and Resorts World lost money," a source said.
Perry's career has been facing various challenges following the fallout from her recent spaceflight and underwhelming world tour.
The pop star, who joined Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez for an 11-minute Blue Origin space mission in April, has been met with backlash over the trip, and things haven't improved since.
Soon after her 11-minute space flight, Perry launched her Lifetimes tour to promote her seventh album, "143," which received a lukewarm response from critics.
The tour's rocky start, including a delayed Minnesota show that left fans waiting for hours, has contributed to low ticket sales and multiple cancellations.
In addition to logistical issues, the tour has come under fire for alleged unoriginality, with critics pointing out similarities to the styles and staging of pop stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter.
Still, Perry appeared unfazed during her May 12 performance at Chicago's United Center.
According to E! News, Mid-show, in a moment captured by fans, Perry remarked with a smile, "Well, I thought I was the most hated person on the internet. I think that's false," as fans cheered in support.
Perry faced intense criticism after her highly publicized trip aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission.
The pop star, who joined an all-female crew including Gayle King and Lauren Sánchez, was seen floating inside the space capsule holding a daisy, a tribute to her daughter, Daisy, whom she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom.
Upon landing, the 40-year-old theatrically emerged with the flower, lifted it toward the sky, then knelt and kissed the ground, a moment that quickly became a target for online ridicule.
Her emotional display was followed by a post-flight interview where she described feeling "super connected to love" and graciously accepted a reporter's mistaken reference to her as an astronaut.
"It's not about singing my songs," she said at the time. "It's about a collective energy in there. It's about us. It's about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging."
Perry added: "And it's about this wonderful world that we see right out there, and appreciating it. This is all for the benefit of Earth."
Despite facing intense criticism, Perry made it clear she's standing strong, with her fans firmly behind her.
Responding to online backlash, the pop star shared a heartfelt message in the comments section of a fan post on April 30.
"Please know I am ok," she wrote. "I have done a lot of work around knowing who I am, what is real, and what is important to me."
Perry continued: "When the 'online' world tries to make me a human Piñata, I take it with grace and send them love, cause I know so many people are hurting in so many ways and the internet is very much so a dumping ground for unhinged and unhealed."
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