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The Eurythmics star recalls the ‘I Kissed a Girl’ hitmaker reaching out to him to seek help to produce a hit after her Christian rock-inspired album flopped.
Nov 16, 2020
AceShowbiz – Katy Perry’s breakout hit “I Kissed a Girl” was inspired by a conversation with Eurythmics star Dave Stewart.
The British star reveals he worked with the relatively unknown Perry at his studio in Surrey, England, and it was during that period he urged her to write the 2008 single from her album, “One of the Boys”.
According to Stewart, the singer was looking to kickstart her pop career after her first solo album, the Christian rock-inspired “Katy Hudson”, was a commercial failure.
She turned to the “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” star in hopes of producing a hit – but, according to Stewart, she was trying too hard to strike gold.
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“You know a lot of young songwriters, they start off trying to write a song about the world and they try to fit everything into the song,” he tells Deep Hidden Meaning Radio With Nile Rodgers on Apple Music 1.
“And I said, ‘You should just write about whatever you’re feeling and things that happened that blew your mind.’ ”
Perry allegedly quickly shot back, “I kissed a girl and I liked it,” to which he told the star, “You’re talking my language there!”
“I Kissed a Girl” has gone on to become the 10th best-selling single of the 21st century.
Ten years later in a 2018 interview, she regretted the stereotypes in the song. “We’ve really changed, conversationally, in the past 10 years,” she told Glamour. “We’ve come a long way. Bisexuality wasn’t as talked about back then, or any type of fluidity. If I had to write that song again, I probably would make an edit on it. Lyrically, it has a couple of stereotypes in it. Your mind changes so much in 10 years, and you grow so much. What’s true for you can evolve.”
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The upcoming festive holiday event will also feature Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Chloe x Halle, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., and Kerry Washington.
Nov 16, 2020
AceShowbiz – Katy Perry, BTS, and Pink are among the stars lending their voices to Disney’s Holiday Singalong.
New mum Katy will deliver a rendition of the classic “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” along with her original holiday tune, “Cozy Little Christmas”, during the event on 30 November.
She’s the only star on the line-up to perform their own original composition, with K-pop sensations BTS covering “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town” and Pink belting out “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)”.
Also appearing is Andrea Bocelli, Michael Buble, Chloe x Halle, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert, Leslie Odom Jr., and Kerry Washington.
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The event will also host Disney on Broadway as it returns to the New Amsterdam Theatre, where the casts of “The Lion King”, “Aladdin”, and North American touring companies of “Frozen” will team up for a performance of “Let It Go”.
The one-hour event will include animated on-screen lyrics for viewers to sing along to and the special will raise awareness about Disney’s Feed the Love campaign.
Tune in from 8 pm ET on ABC.
Katy Perry has been gradually back to work after giving birth to her first child in August. “Popular misconception: being a mom isn’t a full time job,” she previously said. “when a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do) it’s not like they been coming from months of ‘time off…’ she’s coming from a full time job… of being a mom, lol.”
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The ‘Smile’ singer admits to struggling being apart from her baby daughter as she is back to work as one of the judges on the upcoming season of the television singing competition.
Oct 9, 2020
AceShowbiz – Katy Perry found leaving newborn daughter Daisy home tough as she returned to work on the forthcoming season of “American Idol”.
The “Roar” star welcomed baby Daisy Dove with fiance Orlando Bloom in August (20) and, just over a month later, she’s already back to work on the U.S. TV talent show.
Speaking about her return to the small screen in an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Katy admitted she struggled to leave Daisy and her new mum bubble behind.
“It’s amazing. I’m so grateful for this opportunity and for this job, and to be able to continue to inspire other people to go after their dreams,” she said.
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“I mean, my life just feels very full and whole. And you know, it’s hard a little bit these first couple of days away and not being able to be there.”
However, Katy needn’t worry, as Orlando is well-versed in parenthood – given that he’s dad to nine-year-old son with ex-wife Miranda Kerr – and he’s keeping his wife-to-be updated by sending pictures as she gets busy at work.
“Daddy’s doing a great job. Daddy has stepped in,” she smiled. “I’ve seen the Bjorn (baby carrier) on him, I’ve seen him with the bottle, I’ve seen all the pictures. It’s all good.”
Katy previously slammed the “popular misconception” that “being a mom isn’t a full time job.” She explained on Twitter, “When a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do) it’s not like they been coming from months of ‘time off…’ she’s coming from a full time job… of being a mom, lol.”
She urged fans to “call your mom and tell her you love and appreciate her and advocate for paid family leave,” before clarifying, “I love my job.”
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The ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ singer is working on a new documentary that is expected to give an intimate look into her life and journey as a first-time mother.
Sep 9, 2020
AceShowbiz – Katy Perry will give fans a behind-the-scenes look into how she juggles life as one of the worlds biggest pop stars and as a new mum in a “juicy” docu-film.
The “Smile” hitmaker is set to let fans in on the highs and lows of the past few years in the tell-all film, according to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper, which she’s been working on since the release of her album “Witness” in 2017.
“At first there was a thought about putting something out, but as time goes on the story gets juicier,” she said. “I say that because I think that Witness time of my life is just one chapter in a very large book that is yet to be finished.”
“We’re only really five chapters in and it’s maybe eight chapters, nine chapters, 10 chapters and I have incredible footage – I’m always documenting stuff.”
According to the star, she was inspired to compile the footage after watching Taylor Swift’s Netflix film “Miss Americana”, gushing she was “really impressed” by the project.
Katy released her last documentary, “Katy Perry: Part of Me”, in 2012, with the film documenting her California Dreams Tour, along with ongoing marital struggles with then-husband Russell Brand. The new project, she teased, will tell the “bigger story.”
Further information surrounding the movie has yet to be confirmed.
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The ‘Roar’ hitmaker, who welcomed her baby girl named Daisy Dove Bloom with fiance Orlando Bloom, casually boasts about the achievement on her Twitter account.
Aug 28, 2020
AceShowbiz – Katy Perry could not help but casually brag about what she has recently achieved. Just two days after it was announced that she has given birth to her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom, the “Roar” hitmaker released her sixth studio album, “Smile”, and was not hiding the fact that she was proud of it.
On Thursday, August 27, the 35-year-old took to Twitter to boast about how she managed to handle delivering her baby girl and launching a new record within a period of less than one week. “Delivering a baby and a record in the same week. Dont f**k with mama aka #whatmakesawoman #smile,” she tweeted, referencing to her album’s closing track, “What Makes a Woman”.
Katy Perry tweeted her pride on her delivering baby and album in the same week.
Katy’s tweet was quick to garner supportive comments. Fellow singer Ashe responded by exclaiming, “BAAADDDAAAAA*******,” while a fan gushed, “that’s queen shit right there congratulations katy.” Another raved, “10th anniversary of Teenage Dream + Daisy Dove Bloom + Smile aka Album Of the Year. YOU DID THAT IN A WEEK. Congratulations for your beautiful baby!”
Katy Perry received positive comments on her achievements.
Shortly before “Smile” was made available, the “Firework” songstress joked that she has appointed her fiance to cover the baby duty. Turning to Instagram, she posted a picture of a woman throwing the baby to her man, and hilariously wrote, “me after feeding all day handing Daisy off to daddy bout to deliver this 2nd child #SMILEISCOMING lezzgo.”
A short while later, the ex-wife of Russell Brand celebrated the release of her new record. Claiming to write the Instagram post from her “hospital bed,” she announced, “IT’S HERE! IT’S REALLY HERE! I finally got back my smile! Hope this record puts one on your face #SMILE IS OUT EVERYWHERE NOW! LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH ENJOY.”
News about Katy and Orlando welcoming their first child together was brought forth by UNICEF on Wednesday, August 26. Sharing a black and white picture of the couple’s hand holding onto their newborn’s, the organization, for which the couple served as Goodwill Ambassadors, wrote on Instagram, “Welcome to the world, Daisy Dove Bloom! We are honoured to introduce Goodwill Ambassadors @KatyPerry and @OrlandoBloom’s new bundle of joy.”
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The ‘Roar’ singer is recognized for her empowering songs at the event that feted past honorees such as Gayle King, Naomi Watts, Amy Poehler, and Michelle Williams.
Aug 27, 2020
AceShowbiz – Mother-to-be Katy Perry is set to be honoured with the Gracies Impact Award in recognition of her powerful pop anthems.
The “Roar” star, who is due to give birth to her first child imminently, will be feted virtually at the annual Gracie Awards on 10 September (20), organised by officials at the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF).
The prize is presented to an artist who has made a positive impact on society through her music, and was previously awarded to “Fight Song” hitmaker Rachel Platten in 2017, reports Billboard.
Other famous faces to be celebrated for their contributions to media over the past year include actresses Naomi Watts, Michelle Williams, Amy Poehler, Danai Gurira, and Natasha Lyonne, country singer Trisha Yearwood, comedienne Niecy Nash, the producers behind “Grey’s Anatomy”, and U.S. newswoman Gayle King, for her headline-grabbing interview with R. Kelly in the wake of the damning sexual misconduct allegations made in the “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries.
The Gracie Awards, named after late comedy icon Gracie Allen, will also include tributes to frontline journalists covering the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement, and a double performance by country singer Mickey Guyton.
Fans can tune into the event from 7pm ET on 10 September via the AWMF’s Facebook and YouTube pages.
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The pregnant singer chronicles her personal journey of overcoming depression and finding hope in her new album ‘Smile’ while also reminding fans to keep positive outlook during today’s depressing times.
Aug 24, 2020
AceShowbiz – It’s hard to find joy and keep smiling during today’s challenging times, but Katy Perry is nothing if not bursting with optimism. After struggling with depression following the release of her 2017 album “Witness”, she gathers her strength to make a space in her life for healthy and happy relationships with herself and the people she loved and cared about.
Due August 28 Stateside, “Smile” is her sixth studio installment. It’s a collection of songs that offer a glimpse into her personal journey to rediscover herself. “It’s been two-and-a-half years of trying to find my footing. It’s so easy for me to work, work, work and avoid, but I had to go on a mental and spiritual journey,” she said in an interview.
In the upbeat title track, Katy expresses her gratitude for “finally getting back that smile.” She describes her journey as a “long hard road to get that redemption.” While it’s full of trials with “no shortcut to a blessin,” she notes that it’s rewarding to finally overcome her obstacles, find balance in her life, and be able to “shine from a mile.”
In another single called “Daisies”, the chart-topping pop star belts out hopeful, empowering lyrics to encourage fans to dream big and never let the opinion of another person crush their aspirations. She asks fans to ponder these questions, “When did we all stop believing in magic? Why did we put all our hopes in a box in the attic?”
As the world is gripped with uncertainty amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the singer also asks fans not to give up hope. “No, not the end of the world,” she sings a different song. “You might see a cliff but I see a way to fly.”
Katy additionally touches her on-and-off relationship with fiance Orlando Bloom as she reflects on the difficult times during their romance in song “Champagne Problems”. She said, “You can hear that we’re not flaunting how in love we are. We have been through f**king hell. We have been down to the mat and come back up again so far.”
Now that she’s healing, Katy is ready for a new beginning. While celebrating her personal growth with her new album, she’s looking forward to motherhood as she’s expecting her first child with Orlando. The mom-to-be can’t wait to meet her daughter and experience “unconditional love.”
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