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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Katy Perry's viral, quirky 'Lifetimes' tour has hits—and misses
I saw astronaut Katy Perry kiss the sky… and I liked it? Sorta. Actually, I'm kind of torn on my thoughts after seeing Perry's 'Lifetimes' tour in Las Vegas. That's because I was both equally amused and entertained as I was bewildered and frustrated by it. For a lot of reasons. Now granted, I'm comparing it to her Resorts World residency a few years ago, 'Play,' a production she referred to as Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Pee-wee's Playhouse. Yes, it was as odd as that sentence reads. Perry's performance found her singing out of an oversized toilet and dancing in a field of monster mushrooms with a lipsticked frog in a bikini. So that's why, when tickets for 'Lifetime' landed in my lap from a friend, I was intrigued by the opportunity. The night started when a wicked windstorm launched a plastic bag into the air near the Luxor light beam as I walked to the show and, of course, fittingly ended with Perry closing her show with that opening lyric from 'Firework.' Between those moments there was a lot going on. Perry was engaging and spoke to the audience quite a bit. Early on, she poked fun at herself in reference to the backlash from her recent Blue Origin spaceflight, saying she's the 'world's most hated icon.' Later on, Perry thanked the crowd 'for loving me despite all of my flaws.' Her 'Lifetimes' tour, which is crisscrossing the globe through the end of the year in promotion of her album 143, has received a lukewarm reception, with some observers calling Perry a copycat. They note that her opening monologue mimics the one from Taylor Swift's 'Eras' tour and how the portion of Perry's show calling on the audience to scan a QR code and pick a song for her to sing is oh-too-similar to what Sabrina Carpenter has done. But comparisons aside, Perry makes it her own with a five-act video game concept that involves her battling an AI robot. That's… not necessarily a good thing. The storyline is confusing but apparently Perry is half-human, half-machine (which explains the metallic costumes, cone bras and furry moon boots) and in a fight with a cyborg to save butterflies and spread love. It's The Matrix meets Star Wars. At one point, Perry even swings a red lightsaber to destroy her enemies. The stage for 'Lifetimes' is designed in a figure eight pattern allowing her to get closer to the crowd. There is a lot of airtime as well with artists performing Cirque du Soleil-like acrobatics and Perry suspended by wires flying and flipping above the audience on four separate occasions, including when riding on the back of a butterfly while performing 'Roar.' My history with Perry starts at the very beginning. I first heard her in 2008 performing songs off Teenage Dream at the New York-New York's long-closed Rok Vegas nightclub. Then, while working for Us Weekly, I covered the 'Waking Up in Vegas' singer whenever she hit town—including her bachelorette party with Rihanna and numerous appearances and award shows. I even witnessed one of her first flights (albeit above a stage, not into outer space) at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. And while the voice is different and some song arrangements have changed, the one constant from quirky Perry are the campy costumes and hit songs. At T-Mobile Arena, she performed 24 songs and judging from the devoted fans singing along, 'Lifetimes' works.
New York Post
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Katy Perry suffers near wardrobe malfunction after her bra pops off onstage in Vegas
You know what they say about California Gurls. Katy Perry came dangerously close to suffering a wardrobe malfunction when her bra broke during her Las Vegas show over the weekend. The 'Fireworks' singer, 40, was running around on the stage on Saturday, May 17, in a bejeweled bra top, matching underwear and thigh-high boots while singing her hit 'Part of Me' when her mic pack appeared too heavy for the tiny strap. Advertisement Seemingly popping open, Perry abruptly halted on the stage during her 'Lifetimes' tour. 9 Katy Perry's bra mishap happened on Saturday in Las Vegas. Justin Paludipan / 9 The singer had been running around on the stage when she suddenly stopped. alrod_182/TikTok Advertisement Thankfully, Perry was quick on her feet and grabbed the back of the rhinestone bra just in time to prevent an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction. 'Oh s–t, my bra is gonna come off,' Perry said into the microphone. The musician then summoned her assistant to the stage and asked for help fixing the wardrobe issue. Advertisement 9 Perry got assistance after declaring her bra was 'gonna come off.' Justin Paludipan / 9 She also teased the crowd that they didn't pay enough to see what's underneath. alrod_182/TikTok 'Put my bra back on, Patrick,' Perry quipped, per Us Weekly, before telling the audience, 'Sorry, guys, you didn't pay that much.' 'Wardrobe malfunction in Part of Me song by @Katy Perry in Las Vegas show 😱,' a fan who caught the near blunder captioned a TikTok video. Advertisement Fans loved the clip and left several comments praising the singer. 9 The singer kicked off her 'Lifetimes' tour in the US earlier this month. Getty Images for Katy Perry 9 The tour has been plagued with ridicule, from her costume choices to dance Katy Perry ''Sorry guys you didn't pay that much,'' one person laughed. 'This is the funniest thing I've ever seen,' shared a second. Perry started the US leg of her 'Lifetimes Tour' on May 7 after being launched into space as part of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin space mission. Her tour has been plagued with controversy, with haters accusing her of tailoring the outfits, choreography and several props as a homage to her highly-critiqued space voyage. Perry faced further backlash this weekend when it was claimed that she's allegedly no longer wanted in Sin City after her three-year residency at Resorts World reportedly tanked, losing the hotel and casino money. 9 People also accused her of tailoring the tour to pay homage to her controversial space Katy Perry Advertisement 9 Katy Perry was launched into space as part of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin mission. BLUE ORIGIN/AFP via Getty Images 'The residency was a disaster for Resorts World, a complete failure,' a source told Paula Froelich of NewsNation. 'There was a bidding war between Resorts World and Caesars … and Caesars technically lost out — but in the end, Caesars won,' the insider explained, before revealing how much Perry allegedly made during her stay. '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,' the source claimed. Advertisement 9 It's also been reported that Katy Perry's Vegas residence actually lost the casino and hotel Katy Perry The Post reached out to Perry's rep for comment. While the 'Last Friday Night' singer has yet to address the latest allegations, she did show gratitude to her die-hard fans after they launched a worldwide project to congratulate the hitmaker on her 'Lifetimes Tour' with a temporary billboard in Times Square, reading, 'Know that you are safe, seen and celebrated.' '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. 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,' she said in part. Advertisement She also shared that '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.' 'What's real is seeing your faces every night, singing in unison, reading your notes, feeling your warmth,' Perry concluded, referring to connecting with fans in ways other than at her shows.
Perth Now
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Katy Perry halted gig to fume at fan as part of tour promotional stunt
Katy Perry halted a gig to tell a fan to stop messaging her fiancé Orlando Bloom – as part of a promotional stunt. The 39-year-old singer is currently on her 84-date 'Lifetimes' world tour and paused her performance at the T-Mobile Arena to single out an audience member named Kyle during her concert in Paradise, Nevada, on Saturday (17.05.25) evening, with the event only now coming to light, While halting her set to address Kyle over private messages allegedly sent to her partner, Katy crouched on stage and told him: 'I know why you're here. Listen, if you keep DM-ing my man... you've been doing it for months, ever since the residency. You didn't come to see me play.' As the audience reacted with laughter and cheers, she continued: 'If you keep on DM-ing my man I'm going to have you removed – seriously, get your own life.' Raising her voice, she added: 'He don't want you, Kyle. I'm his wife. I'm his, he's mine... stay the f*** away.' Kyle appeared visibly shocked and turned to friends as Katy resumed the set. But the confrontation was later revealed to be a scripted segment of the performance, leading into her 2024 single 'I'm His, He's Mine'. Katy is eleven shows into her latest tour, which was launched in support of her seventh studio album, 143. The album, released in September 2024, was met with critical derision and has struggled commercially. Katy's tour has faced a string of challenges, including delays and low ticket sales. The opening night in Minnesota was postponed, leaving fans waiting for hours and several dates have since been cancelled. Further scrutiny has been directed at Katy after her controversial trip to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission in April, where she joined 69-year-old Gayle King and 54-year-old Lauren Sanchez for an all-female flight. On her return, Katy knelt on the ground, kissed the Earth, and held a daisy – referencing her four-year-old daughter Daisy, whom she shares with Orlando, 47. In a post-flight interview, 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. This is all for the benefit of Earth.' The backlash was swift. Many labelled her response 'tone deaf', especially coming days after NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, 58, and Butch Wilmore, 61, returned from a nine-month mission stranded in space. According to NewsNation's Paula Froelich, Katy has not been invited back to resume her Las Vegas residency. A source told the outlet: 'The residency was a disaster for Resorts World, a complete failure.'
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Katy Perry "not welcome" at Las Vegas hotel after residency deemed a 'complete failure'
Katy Perry's Las Vegas residency at Resorts World has reportedly come to an end with no plans for renewal, as insiders claim the hotel suffered financial losses due to underperformance. The singer's 'PLAY' residency, which ran from late 2021 through 2023, was known for its colourful production and eccentric themes. However, sources told NewsNation's Paula Froelich that the show failed to meet revenue expectations, describing it as 'a complete failure' for the venue. Despite a bidding war between Resorts World and Caesars that secured Perry's appearance, the high cost of her reported $750,000–$900,000 per show deal did not translate into sufficient ticket sales. As a result, Resorts World is said to have lost money, leading to decisions not to extend the partnership. The underperformance comes during a period of public scrutiny for Perry, following criticism over her Blue Origin spaceflight and a lukewarm reception to her 'Lifetimes' world tour. The tour faced delayed shows and complaints of unoriginal stage design, adding to the pop star's career challenges. Though Perry remains upbeat publicly, Resorts World's decision reflects a shift in how major venues evaluate celebrity residencies. As of now, she is reportedly 'not welcome' back at the luxury hotel.
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Katy Perry not welcome in Vegas after her residency there was ‘a complete failure:' report
She's been brought back to earth. Katy Perry is no longer wanted in Las Vegas, after her three-year residency at Resorts World apparently bombed — and actually lost the luxury hotel and casino money. 'The residency was a disaster for Resorts World, a complete failure,' a source told Paula Froelich of NewsNation. 'There was a bidding war between Resorts World and Caesars … and Caesars technically lost out — but in the end, Caesars won.' Perry, 40, who has a net worth of $400 million, was earning a hefty sum from the residency, dubbed 'Katy Perry: PLAY,' which ran from 2021 to 2023. The singer's Vegas residency, 'Katy Perry: PLAY,' ran from 2021 to 2023. Brian Prahl / '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,' the source added. To add insult to injury, the Grammy nominee's 2024 album, '143,' disappeared from the charts after a mere two weeks, and her 'Lifetimes' tour suffered from poor ticket sales after her April star-studded journey to space earned her immense public ridicule. The songstress had her heart set on more residencies in Sin City. Perry's 2024 album, '143,' disappeared from the charts after just two weeks. @cinperrymore / X 'I can see myself being in Vegas for periods of time for the rest of my life, especially since I live so close in California,' she gushed to Las Vegas Weekly. 'I'll still go on tours and be putting out records, but it's a great touchstone to come back to.' Perry's reps did not return The Post's request for comment.
