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News.com.au
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Horrifying moment Katy Perry nearly falls off flying prop as it malfunctions mid-performance
Fans at a recent Katy Perry concert have been left gasping in shock when the singer nearly fell off a flying prop and into the crowd. The terrifying moment unfolded when she was performing Roar on Friday night in San Francisco while soaring above the audience on a giant butterfly machine, which abruptly malfunctioned, jerking her forward and nearly causing her to lose her grip. Gasps and screams could be heard around the venue, with Perry momentarily falling silent as she regained her composure, before quickly picking up the song again. The singer was able to poke fun at herself following the scary incident, taking to her Instagram Stories and posting a screenshot of herself, mouth hanging open, during the near-fall. 'Goodnight San Fran,' she captioned the picture. Perry's Lifetimes tour has already proven dramatic, with news of her split from Orlando Bloom confirmed during her run of shows earlier this month. The singer and Lord of the Rings star had been together on and off for almost a decade and share a four-year-old daughter, Daisy. Representatives for the famous pair confirmed months-long speculation that they had parted ways, insisting in a statement that their child would remain their 'focus'. 'They will continue to be seen together as a family, as their shared priority is – and always will be – raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect,' the joint statement read. Bloom and Perry were then spotted together in Italy last week, with the actor even posting a cosy family photo with his ex, their daughter, and the 14-year-old son, Flynn, whom he shares with Miranda Kerr.
The Independent
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Katy Perry nearly falls as prop malfunctions mid-air over crowd
Showing now | Culture 00:54 Holly Patrick Katy Perry almost fell from a butterfly prop after it malfunctioned while she was flying over the crowd singing "Roar" during her concert in San Francisco on Friday (18 July). The pop star was sitting on top of the machine when it dropped mid-performance, clinging onto it. Perry, who was rigged to the prop, appeared startled but continued with her set at the Chase Center arena. It comes after a flying car prop at Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour tilted midair during her Houston concert.
Malay Mail
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Katy Perry nearly thrown off flying butterfly prop after it malfunctions mid-air in San Francisco (VIDEO)
SAN FRANCISCO, July 20 — Katy Perry experienced a mid-performance scare on Friday night when a giant butterfly prop she was riding malfunctioned and jerked suddenly while suspended above the crowd in San Francisco. According to CNN, the incident took place during her performance of the 2013 anthem Roar at the Chase Centre, part of her ongoing Lifetimes Tour. Audience videos posted on social media show Perry mid-song as the winged platform she was rigged to gave an unexpected lurch. The singer immediately paused, looked up at the dangling rig, and briefly steadied herself before resuming the performance. Despite the sudden jolt, Perry appeared composed, smiling as she swung slightly and then continued singing, much to the crowd's relief and cheers. @itssteefunny Malfunction during Roar at Katy Perry concert in San Francisco. My heart literally dropped and was so scared for her. I'm so glad she is okay omgsuch a good concert though! Will post more later! original sound - Tiffany No injuries were reported, and CNN noted it had reached out to Perry's team for comment. The onstage hiccup is the second high-profile stunt mishap of the summer. Last month, Beyoncé faced a similar incident during her Cowboy Carter tour in Houston, when a flying car prop tilted midair. She, too, escaped unscathed and was promptly lowered to the ground, according to her management team.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Katy Perry nearly plummets from floating butterfly as giant prop malfunctions during her show
First Beyoncé, now Katy Perry. The 'Part of Me' singer was in San Francisco on Friday night performing as part of her Lifetimes Tour, when a giant butterfly prop she was riding malfunctioned as it hung suspended over the crowd. As seen in several video clips shared by audience members on social media, Perry was in the midst of performing her 2013 hit 'Roar' at the Chase Center when the prop – on which Perry was rigged – jerked and dropped suddenly. Perry immediately stopped singing and managed to regain her balance and composure, at first looking up at the contraption that connected the butterfly to cables above. As the prop swung, Perry soon began performing the song again. CNN has reached out to representatives for Perry for comment. The near-mishap is at least the second such incident at a major tour this summer, after a flying car prop feratured in Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour tilted midair during a concert in Houston last month. The singer was quickly lowered down and without injury, according to Beyoncé's entertainment and management company at the time. Solve the daily Crossword
RNZ News
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- RNZ News
Katy Perry nearly plummets from floating butterfly as giant prop malfunctions during show
By Dan Heching , CNN Katy Perry performs at the Kia Forum on July 15, 2025 in Inglewood, California. Photo: AFP / MONICA SCHIPPER First Beyoncé, now Katy Perry. The 'Part of Me' singer was in San Francisco on Friday night performing as part of her Lifetimes Tour, when a giant butterfly prop she was riding malfunctioned as it hung suspended over the crowd. As seen in several video clips shared by audience members on social media, Perry was in the midst of performing her 2013 hit 'Roar' at the Chase Centre when the prop - on which Perry was rigged - jerked and dropped suddenly. Perry immediately stopped singing and managed to regain her balance and composure, at first looking up at the contraption that connected the butterfly to cables above. As the prop swung, Perry soon began performing the song again. CNN has reached out to representatives for Perry for comment. The near-mishap is at least the second such incident at a major tour this (US) summer, after a flying car prop featured in Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour tilted midair during a concert in Houston last month. The singer was quickly lowered down and without injury, according to Beyoncé's entertainment and management company at the time. - CNN
