Katy Perry is facing significant backlash recently, stemming from various incidents, including her current tour, past actions, and perceived disconnect from her fans. This has led to criticism and poor ticket sales for her tour.
The "Cringe" Lifetime Tour and Low Ticket Sales
Katy Perry's current tour is being widely criticized, with many describing it as "cringe-worthy." Performances include questionable elements, such as dancing next to a performer in a "poo costume" on a giant toilet. These shows have been charging fans between $750 and $1,000. This price point is considered outrageous, especially given current financial struggles for many.
The tour is described as a disturbing mix of fantasy and a kindergarten concert, leading many to believe Katy Perry is out of touch with her fans. The high ticket prices combined with the perceived low effort have resulted in poor ticket sales. Arenas are struggling to sell tickets, leading to price drops as low as $89 to fill seats. The internet has widely mocked the performances.
Overpriced Merchandise and Pizza-Throwing Incident
Adding to the criticism, Katy Perry is selling a doll of herself for $175 on her website, seen as another example of an outrageous pricing scheme. While a Katy Perry lunchbox is comparatively cheaper, the doll's price is viewed as out of touch.
Furthermore, a video has surfaced of Katy Perry throwing pizza at her fans. This has been interpreted negatively, with critics saying it makes her look like a wealthy celebrity throwing scraps to the "peasants." The act is considered disrespectful and potentially messy for the fans involved. It's been noted that she has done this more than once.
Climate Change Hypocrisy and Space Travel
Katy Perry's flight on Jeff Bezos's rocket has resurfaced an old video of her lecturing on climate change. This has been highlighted as hypocritical, given the significant carbon emissions associated with space travel and her general celebrity lifestyle.
Critics have pointed out that wealthy celebrities often lecture others on climate change while contributing significantly to pollution through private jets and other activities. The 11-minute space flight is considered a PR stunt that ironically contributed a lifetime's worth of pollution.
The Lawsuit Against the Nuns and a Tragic Death
An older story has resurfaced about Katy Perry's legal battle over a property purchase involving a group of nuns. In 2018, one of the nuns tragically died in court during the proceedings.
Background of the Dispute
In 2015, Katy Perry sought to purchase an estate previously bought by the nuns in 1972. The nuns resisted selling to Katy Perry and instead wanted to sell it to a restaurateur. The archdiocese, however, favored Perry's offer.
Legal Battle and Tragic Outcome
The nuns sold the property to the restaurateur, leading to a lawsuit from Katy Perry and the archdiocese. Katy Perry ultimately won the case, acquiring the property and winning millions of dollars from the restaurateur, who then declared bankruptcy. One of the nuns collapsed and died while attending court in support of the restaurateur.
Attempts to Win Over the Nuns
Before winning the lawsuit, Katy Perry reportedly tried to win over the nuns by showing them her tattoo of Jesus and singing a hymn. This tactic is seen by some as similar to her perceived shallow PR attempts following her space flight.