Katy Perry stepped down from her role as a judge on “American Idol” earlier this year.
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Katy Perry’s Controversial Comeback: A Timeline of Turmoil
The return of Katy Perry has been marred by a series of controversies.
It began with the release of “Woman’s World,” the lead single from her perry-143-tracklist-lifetime-video-release/” title=”Katy Perry Unveils ‘143’ Track List with a Sun-Kissed Twist in New 'Lifetimes' Video!”>upcoming album “143,” which was met with ridicule.
This article outlines key events in the tumultuous journey surrounding her career revival.
The relaunch of Katy Perry’s music career appears clouded by relentless controversy.
Perry is poised to unveil her new album, titled “143,” which was anticipated to reclaim her position in the pop music landscape following a lackluster reception to her previous two albums. However, both fans and critics have not held back their scorn for the initial releases from this collection.
Public relations consultant Eric Schiffer indicated that Perry is currently facing “a crisis” in her career due to the barrage of negative publicity she has encountered. There has yet to be an official statement from any representatives for Perry regarding these matters.
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June 17, 2024: Initial Reception of “Woman’s World” is Unfavorable
Cover art for “Woman’s World.”
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On June 17, Katy teased “Woman’s World,” releasing its cover art and a short snippet. The response on social media was harsh as listeners deemed its lyrics outdated and reminiscent of artificial intelligence creation. Additionally, criticisms emerged about the cover design itself; some accused it of trying too hard to mimic emerging trends popularized by artists like Charli XCX in order to capture Gen Z audiences.
June: Backlash Against Collaboration With Dr. Luke Emerges
Katy alongside producer Dr. Luke at the Grammys in 2014.
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Shortly after introducing teaser content for “Woman’s World,” revelations surfaced that controversial producer Dr. Luke co-wrote and co-produced the track. This marked their first collaboration since 2013 when she faced difficulties in her career path post-collaboration with him following allegations made by Kesha against Dr. Luke concerning abuse types including sexual misconduct—claims he vehemently disputes; they reached an undisclosed settlement last June amidst heightened scrutiny across social media platforms.
Perry faced discontentment among fans who criticized working with someone tied controversially while promoting feminist themes through tracks such as “Woman’s World” and another title named “Lifetimes.” Notably, she chose not to respond publicly concerning this backlash mentioned above.
July 12: Release Day Brings More Criticism
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