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Fox News
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Katy Perry, fresh off Blue Origin flap, admits she's 'bruised' by online backlash
Katy Perry has never been one to shy away from online criticism. On Tuesday, the "Roar" songstress - who has recently kicked off her "Lifetimes" tour - took to social media to address the ongoing backlash she has received from "unhinged" critics just weeks after embarking on an 11-minute flight to space on the Blue Origin spacecraft. "I'm so grateful for you guys," Perry, 40, wrote in the caption of an Instagram post, which featured a fan tribute displayed for her in New York City's Times Square. "We're in this beautiful and wild journey together. I can continue to remain true to myself, heart open and honest especially because of our bond. I love you guys and have grown up together with you and am so excited to see you all over the world this year!" Perry reassured her fans that she's doing "ok," despite the ongoing backlash she has endured. "Please know I am ok, I have done a lot work around knowing who I am, what is real and what is important to me," she wrote. "My therapist said something years ago that has been a game changer, 'no one can make you believe something about yourself that you don't already believe about yourself,' and if I ever do have any feelings about it then it's an opportunity to investigate the feeling underneath it." "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," she continued. "What's real is seeing your faces every night, singing in unison, reading your notes, feeling your warmth. I find people to lock eyes and sing with and I know we are healing each other in a small way when I get to do that." "I'm not perfect, and I actually have omitted that word from my vocabulary, I'm on a human journey playing the game of life with an audience of many and sometimes I fall but… I get back up and go on and continue to play the game and somehow through my battered and bruised adventure I keep looking to the light and in that light a new level UNLOCKS," she concluded. On April 14, Perry – who took the 11-minute trip on the Blue Origin New Shepard mission, NS-31, alongside Jeff Bezos' fiancée, journalist Lauren Sanchez, television host Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and civil rights activist and research scientist Amanda Nguyen – broke down in tears after an "incredible" trip to space. "I feel super connected to love," Perry said shortly after landing. "So connected to love. I think this experience has shown me, you never know how much love is inside of you, how much love you have to give, and how loved you are until the day you launch." While in space, Perry sang "What a Wonderful World" with her all-female crew in tow, and she took a moment to explain why the song came to mind. "It's not about me," she said. "It's not about singing my songs, 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, and it's about this wonderful world that we see right out there and appreciating it," Perry said. "This is all for the benefit of Earth." "This experience is second to being a mom," Perry, who shares 4-year-old daughter Daisy with husband Orlando Bloom, added. "That's why it was hard for me to go because that's all my love right there. And I have to surrender and trust that the universe is going to take care of me and protect me and also my family and my daughter, because I'm filled up from being able to get that gift of being a mom and to go to space is incredible, and I wanted to model courage and worthiness and fearlessness." Since returning to Earth, Perry and her fellow flight crew have faced backlash over the flight's 11-minute duration and estimated cost. While Blue Origin has not disclosed how much each passenger must pay for a ticket to space, the deposit is $150,000 per person. Perry seemingly shut down negative criticism during the opening night of her tour when she asked the crowd, "Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?" In a fan video, the pop star invited two men from the audience on stage who arrived in spacesuits. "I want these gentlemen to come on stage, because they are dressed like my most current timeline," she said.
Forbes
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Musk And Bezos Competed With Rockets, Now They're At It With Cars
The new Slate truck in minimalistic. The two richest men on the planet, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos—in that order—have been competing in the space-bound rocket industry for several years. SpaceX's CEO might have reached orbit first in 2008 with his manned Falcon 1 rocket, while Bezos's Blue Origin New Shepard vessel carried a crew to sub-orbital space in mid-2021. Each has since launched several follow-up rockets with Blue Origin opting for high profile passengers like William Shatner in 2021 and Katy Perry in early 2025. Now, as if to add an explanation mark to that Katy Perry flight in mid-April, and throw down the proverbial gauntlet to Musk's Tesla, a new Jeff Bezos-backed American startup automaker called Slate Auto has just debuted the potentially game-changing Slate Truck at the unheard price of $20,000 with federal EV incentives. This truck is not only affordable, and about two-thirds the size of a Chevrolet Silverado EV, but it's easily customizable and extremely analog boasting manual windows and no infotainment screen. Slate's strategy that buyers are looking for an affordable, practical EV without frills is bold and daring, given that virtually no cars have manual windows these days and many drivers use the smartphones as navigation devices. In contrast, the cheapest Tesla with power windows and a huge infotainment screen costs $41,000 with the tax incentive. The name Slate Auto appears innocent enough at first. In fact it seems like a strong, cool brand name until you think about the letters in Slate. Aha! An anagram! That's right folks, rearrange the spelling of 'Slate' and you get 'Tesla.' Now, of course no one from either company is offering a confirmation or denial of whether the name 'Tesla' was borrowed and respelled to form 'Slate,' but in a world of cut-throat competition, we would not be surprised. And with all the issues facing Tesla since Musk started collaborating with Donald Trump, including multiple vehicle recalls, boycotts, falling sales and vandalism, Bezos appears to be launching just at the right time. The Slate startup unveiled its compact electric truck during an event Thursday night in Long Beach, California, and said the first trucks would g ion sale for under $20,000 with the federal EV tax credit by the end of 2026. Interested buyers can go online and place a $50 refundable reservation on the company's website. In what was seen as a jab at Musk and his push away from more affordable EVs towards self-driving technology, Slate's chief commercial officer Jeremy Snyder commented that the industry 'has been so focused on autonomy and technology in the vehicle, it's driven prices to a place that most Americans simply can't afford. But we're here to change that.' The entry-level spec of Slate's truck will offer 150 miles out of a 52.7kWh battery pack, which employs a single 201-hp motor powering the rear wheels. For those who suffer from range anxiety, Slate has also prepared a larger 84.3kWh battery pack that it says will deliver 240 miles of range. And what will make it desirable for many is the fact that it will be able to charge using a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, the standard quick-charging Tesla setup that most major automakers now use. Indeed, the industry will be laser-focused on whether Tesla and Musk can bounce back from their myriad of issues as Slate and Bezos surge forward with a rather attractive-looking EV package at first glance and more EVs in the pipeline.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lily Allen apologizes for ‘mean' comments about Katy Perry's space mission, blames her internalized misogyny
Lily Allen apologized for her comments about Katy Perry and the controversial Blue Origin New Shepard space launch. On April 14, the 'Firework' artist took part in the first all-female mission to the stars in the last 60 years alongside TV show host Gayle King, journalist Lauren Sanchez (wife of Jeff Bezos), civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and aerospace engineer Aisha Bowe. Perry performed Louis Armstrong's 'What A Wonderful World' and promoted her Life Times Tour in space. When she returned to earth, she was filmed kissing the ground and told a press representative she felt 'super connected to love.' The 11-minute flight, led by Bezos' private aerospace technology company, garnered widespread criticism from various A-listers online, with many questioning the merit behind the supposedly feminist message. However, Allen, 39, doubled back on her original judgment in the most recent episode of her podcast, Miss Me?. 'I would actually like to apologize for being mean about Katy Perry last week. There was actually no need for me to bring her name into it, and it was my own internalized misogyny,' she said. 'I've been thinking about it a lot, and it was just completely unnecessary to pile on with her. 'I do disagree with what it was that they did, but she wasn't the only person that did it,' Allen continued. 'She was possibly the most famous and the one that divides people the most, and so, I don't know, there was something in me that decided to choose her as the person that should… Anyway, I just, I'm really sorry.' Allen first spoke out against the mission during the April 17 episode of her podcast. 'Do we want to talk about Katy Perry and her mates all going up to space for 12 minutes?' she said. 'I mean, what the frickin' hell was that all about? No, but in all seriousness, what? Why?' She continued: 'I just think it's so out of touch. We're on the brink of recession, people are really fucking struggling to make ends meet and get food on their table.' Allen's co-host, Miquita Oliver, added: 'And not really the most appropriate time to send Katy Perry into space.' The 'Smile' singer responded: 'For absolutely no f***ing reason! It's like… We send people to space to discover things, like scientific reason. 'And the fact that they have made it some sort of feminist thing,' she continued. The Independent has contacted Perry's representatives for comment.
Fox News
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Katy Perry ridiculed for space costume on Lifetimes tour following Blue Origin flight debacle
Katy Perry fans were "Hot N Cold" about the singer's out-of-this-world wardrobe on her Lifetimes Tour. Perry, 40, revealed a galactic ensemble to kick off her first tour in nearly seven years following her Blue Origin New Shepard space mission fiasco. The "Wide Awake" musician showed some skin in the futuristic outfit – which was complete with thigh-high boots and a heart cut-out along her chest – much to the dismay of social media users. Perry first debuted her custom Zaldy costume on the Mexico City stop of her fifth tour in support of her "143" album, which was released in 2024. On April 14, the "Roar" singer was part of an all-female crew, including journalist Lauren Sanchez, TV host Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, who journeyed to the stars on the Blue Origin New Shepard mission. The crew received intense backlash from climate activists and fellow celebrities following their 11-minute journey into space. "Can you please go back to space… and just stay there?" one user asked Perry on X, while another wrote, "Is this the astronaut version?" "Is this what happens after you go to space and back," another social media user asked. "Katy Perry and other 'divas' put on their skin-tight blue suits, applied their heavy makeup, fluffed up their hair, painted their lips, and then they went on a very expensive joy ride," one X user wrote. "Cringe. Desperate. Narcissistic. But still yesterday," a follower commented, with one user writing, "This made me less into 'space' and 'science.'" Comments were set to limited on Instagram, which showed mostly positive remarks for Perry's ensemble. "Love her!" one fan wrote, with others posting fire emojis and hearts. "You look fabulous in this costume, mom. Good show tonight! You are light! I love you," another fan wrote. Perry seemingly shut down negative criticism during the opening night of her tour when she asked the crowd, "Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?" In a fan video, the pop star invited two men from the audience on stage who arrived in spacesuits. "I want these gentlemen to come on stage, because they are dressed like my most current timeline," she said. TV host Gayle King, who was honored at the 19th annual TIME100 Gala on Thursday night, told Fox News Digital what it was like flying with high-profile women and described what their next mission will be. "It was Katy, and it was Lauren, it was names you know, but to me, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, Carrie Anne Flynn, these women who were rocket scientists … astrophysicists … filmmakers and all their backstories, that to me was such a bonding experience for all of us," King said. "We'll never forget it." She added, "We were on a text chain today saying, we need to all go to Katy's concert. Which city can we go and when? That's our next group activity."
Fox News
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Katy Perry shuts down Blue Origin space flight critics as Gayle King reveals crew's next mission
Katy Perry is placing zero gravity on her critics. After the "Firework" singer received major backlash for her high-profile seat on the Blue Origin New Shepard mission, she shut down the negative comments during the first night of her space-inspired Lifetimes Tour. "Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?" she asked the crowd in Mexico City as she appeared to hint at the space launch, according to People. In a fan video, the pop star was seen inviting two men from the audience on stage who arrived in spacesuits. "I want these gentlemen to come on stage, because they are dressed like my most current timeline." On April 14, the "Roar" singer was part of an all-female crew along with journalist Lauren Sanchez, TV host Gayle King, film producer Kerianne Flynn, former NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe and civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, who journeyed to the stars on the Blue Origin New Shepard mission. TV host King, who was honored at the 19th annual TIME100 Gala on Thursday night, told Fox News Digital what it was like flying with the high-profile women and what their next mission is. "It was Katy, and it was Lauren, it was names you know, but to me, Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, Carrie Anne Flynn, these women who were rocket scientists… astrophysicists . . . filmmakers and all their backstories, that to me was such a bonding experience for all of us. We'll never forget it." WATCH: GAYLE KING REVEALS KATY PERRY, BLUE ORIGIN SPACE FLIGHT CREW'S NEXT MISSION King was honored along with host Snoop Dogg, Blake Lively, Serena Williams, Scarlett Johansson and more notable members of the TIME100 Most Influential People list. The star-studded event was hosted at Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City. As King pulled back the curtain on the historic space mission, she revealed what the all-female crew's next mission was. "We were on a text chain today saying, we need to all go to Katy's concert. Which city can we go and when? That's our next group activity." When the TIME100 honoree was asked which celebrity she believes should fly to space next, she appeared to shut down critics and explained what the Blue Origin's goal was. "The beauty of what they're trying to do there is to make it more accessible, to encourage people. Just think about this . . . . When they built the plane years ago, nobody thought that we would be getting on a 747 these days and thinking nothing about it. Nothing," King replied. "The goal, I know, is to one day that everybody can experience it, who wants to, and I don't think that's such a far-fetched idea." Since returning to Earth, the women have faced backlash over the flight's 11-minute duration and estimated cost. While Blue Origin has not disclosed how much each passenger must pay for a ticket to space, the deposit is $150,000 per person. Last week, Martha Stewart uploaded a clip from a 2007 episode of "The Martha Stewart Show" in which she floated in a Boeing 727 G-Force One airplane. She said in a voiceover that she "experienced what astronauts feel when they reach zero gravity." "Do you ever feel like a plastic bag drifting through the wind?" the lifestyle guru wrote above the video, quoting the first line from Perry's 2010 hit song "Firework." The post's caption said, "In case you spaced out in 2007, Martha has always been ahead of her time." Amy Schumer additionally took to Instagram to poke fun at the mission, jokingly revealing that she had been chosen to be part of the crew at the last minute.
