Katy Perry (born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, 1984) is an American pop singer and songwriter who broke into the mainstream with "I Kissed a Girl" (2008) and cemented her status with the album Teenage Dream (2010), which produced five consecutive number-one singles - a feat previously matched only by Michael Jackson. With over 70 million adjusted album sales and 115 billion cumulative streams, she ranks among the best-selling recording artists of all time. Her seventh studio album, 143 (2024), was followed by The Lifetimes Tour (2025), her first major world tour since 2017-2018.
Perry performed at the FIFA 2026 World Cup Opening Ceremony at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, 2026.
The concert film 'The Lifetimes Tour - Live from Paris' had its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival on June 8.
Perry released the single 'Bandaids' in November 2025, addressing the end of her relationship with actor Orlando Bloom.
Perry flew to space aboard Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket on April 14, 2025, as one of six passengers on the NS-31 mission.
The Lifetimes Tour launched on April 23, 2025 in Mexico City and concluded December 7 in Abu Dhabi, grossing over $134 million from 91 shows.
Cinema screening of Katy Perry's "The Lifetimes Tour" concert filmed in Paris - a spectacular live performance on the big screen.
A recording of Katy Perry's concert from the Paris leg of "The Lifetimes Tour", broadcast in cinemas.
A recording of Katy Perry's concert from Paris, broadcast in cinemas.
Cinema screening of Katy Perry's "The Lifetimes Tour" concert filmed in Paris - a spectacular live music event.