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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Katy Perry suffers terrifying onstage mishap during Sydney concert of her Lifetimes Tour
Katy Perry stunned fans at the first Australian show of her Lifetimes World Tour in Sydney on Wednesday night with an aerial spectacle. The 40-year-old pop sensation was soaring high above the ecstatic audience at Qudos Arena when a dramatic mishap unfolded. Suspended by a crane, Katy found herself momentarily headfirst towards the crowd as it unexpectedly tilted. 'Oh dear!' Katy yelped, drawing gasps from the audience, before swiftly regaining her composure and continuing her electrifying performance. Despite the heart-stopping moment, the resilient star quickly reassured fans with a wave to show she was unscathed. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. The footage was shared to social media and fans took to the comment section to praise Katy's performance. 'I give her props for continuing to do this,' one person wrote. 'She has been to space. She's got this,' a second added, while a third wrote: 'Don't worry everyone. She's a professional.' The popstar is performing three shows in Sydney, bringing all of her iconic hits as well as some of her new tracks from her latest album 143 to Qudos Bank Arena on June 4, 9 and 10. Tickets to the pop icon's tour, which has received an onslaught of criticism over the last few months, have been in high demand, with the Roar hitmaker announcing two extra shows on the Australian run to accommodate all of her fans. Taking to Instagram in February, Katy revealed that she added an extra show at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena on June 4 to kick off the Australian leg, as well as an extra Melbourne show at Rod Laver Arena on June 7. The Grammy-nominated superstar revealed that she had been humbled with the success of her Australian tour, with all previous dates now sold out. Captioning the announcement, Katy said: 'I am so blown away by the incredible demand for THE LIFETIMES TOUR that I will be adding a final show in Sydney and a final show in Melbourne to make sure all my Australian fans have a chance to experience the incredible show I am bringing.' Katy will now play a hefty 15 Australian shows. She announced the Australian Lifetimes tour just prior to her turn at the AFL Grand Final in September. The original run included just one show each for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, however fan demand dictated Katy needed to add two extra Sydney and Brisbane shows. Crestfallen Adelaide fans expressed their frustration over missing out on their chance to see Katy in the flesh but they were not left out in the cold for too long. Listening to fan protests, Katy eventually added a run of four shows in the City of Churches. 'I heard you loud and clear Adelaide, I got you!' Katy wrote on Instagram. Extra shows were also added to Melbourne and Perth as demand for the Teenage Dream hitmaker continued to rise.
Daily Mail
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Grammy-nominated singer arrives incognito in Sydney ahead of highly anticipated tour Down Under - but there is no sign of her famous boyfriend after their public spat
A US hit songstress has gone undercover as she arrived Down Under ahead of her highly anticipated Australian tour, which is set to kick-off in Sydney on Friday night. Gracie Abrams, 25, went incognito at the airport on Wednesday, keeping her entire face hidden beneath a black mask and cap as she made her way outside with her entourage. However, there appeared to be one notable face missing from her side—actor boyfriend Paul Mescal who she recently had a tearful public spat with in North London at a trendy restaurant, sparking split rumours. Nevertheless, the hitmaker appeared to be focused on the upcoming Aussie leg of her The Secret Of Us tour, keeping rugged up against the cold with a grey jumper and black jacket. Tucking her short brunette locks beneath her hat, Gracie opted for casual black trackpants for her flight and sensible black sneakers. Carrying a designer bag over one shoulder, the Grammy-nominated performer had a pair of classic wire headphones hanging over the edges of her facemask. A US hit songstress has gone undercover as she arrived Down Under ahead of her highly anticipated Australian tour, which is set to kick-off in Sydney on Friday night The pop singer announced her upcoming series of stadium shows in September, revealing she has scheduled dates to play in Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Named after her latest hit album, The Secret Of Us tour also included one show in Auckland, New Zealand on April 29 ahead of the Australian gigs. Taking to her Instagram on Sunday, Gracie, who is good friends with Taylor Swift, announced the exciting news by sharing her Down Under tour dates and included the caption: 'I could cry.' The Aussie shows kick off in Sydney on May 2 at Qudos Arena, followed by a gig at Brisbane's Entertainment Centre on May 6. The I Love You, I'm Sorry hitmaker will then head to Melbourne for a show at the Rod Laver Arena on May 9. Gracie will then wrap up the tour with a show at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre on May 13, and Perth's RAC Arena on May 16. It's unclear if her boyfriend Paul, 29, will join her in Australia at some point, as the pair were seen making up in February just a few weeks after their public spat in North London. The Gladiator II star was spotted locked in a tearful argument with his singer girlfriend Gracie in January, before she stormed out of a trendy restaurant. It's unclear if her boyfriend Paul will join her in Australia at some point, as the pair were seen making up in February just a few weeks after their public spat in North London But just a few weeks later, Daily Mail obtained exclusive pictures of the young lovers kissing as they appeared to have made up. They were seen embracing outside the Noel Coward Theatre after Paul's appearance in A Streetcar Named Desire, before heading out to a romantic dinner in Soho. An onlooker said: 'Paul came out of the stage door to say hello to about 100 fans and was signing autographs. 'Gracie was standing on the street watching on but stayed very much back, in the shadows, so she was not noticed. She kept a very low profile. 'Paul then walked back into the theatre and, after the fans cleared off, he reappeared. She was waiting for him and they went round the corner to hide. They were kissing and hugging before walking off arm-in-arm to dinner.' The Normal People star wore his trademark Adidas Samba trainers, ankle-basher black jeans and a black jumper as he puffed on a cigarette. Grammy-nominated singer Gracie was also dressed down in a pair of blue jeans, and a beige jumper with another black jumper wrapped around her neck. Paul has been linked to the daughter of Star Wars director J J Abrams since July but the couple are very private. The Mail on Sunday revealed in January that Paul and the singer shocked diners at the restaurant Jolene in North London by having a public argument. A source said: 'They were sitting at a table opposite each other and Paul had his head in his hands as Gracie just sat there crying.
