Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom split after nearly a decade together: What went wrong?
9 years in, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have called it quits. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have reportedly split: But what went wrong?(Photos: X)
The news was confirmed by PEOPLE, putting an end to the star couple's six-year-long engagement. The speculations had been going strong for months on end, though both Katy, 40, and Orlando, 48, kept up public appearances and social pleasantries. As a matter of fact, for her Rolling Stone interview earlier this year, the pop star, had positively affirmed the life that she and Orlando had built together with their daughter Daisy Dove: "I'm proud of my family life, my home life...and the foundation I have", she said.
Official news of their split comes amid Katy being busy on the Australia leg of her Lifetimes tour while Orlando has just touched-down in Venice to be party to Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's larger-than-life wedding weekend. Neither have officially addressed this development.
The two officially began dating in January 2016, though they chose to (briefly) split just over a year into the relationship. A year apart however, brought them slowly back into each other's fold with the pair reconciling by early 2018. Orlando popped the question to Katy Perry on Valentine's Day, 2019. A gleaming Katy Perry had even shared details of the wholesome proposal later that year, during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel: "It was very sweet. It was Valentine's Day...we went to dinner and I thought we were going to go see some art after dinner but we pulled up to a helicopter...We landed on a rooftop — my whole family was there, and all my friends. He did so well", she gushed.
In March 2020, Katy spilled the news of her first pregnancy, calling it, ""probably the longest secret (she's) ever had to keep". Orlando and Katy's daughter Daisy Dove was born later that year, on August 27. There were reports of a wedding being planned the very same year, though of course movement restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 waves, sullied prospects.
Since then, Katy had on several occasions, addressed the wedding-to-be, also indirectly referring to herself as Orlando's 'new wife', whilst posing with Orlando's ex-wife, Miranda Kerr. As per a PEOPLE report, she said on stage, "Some of you might be confused about why I'm introducing Miranda, that doesn't play into the antiquated narrative of ex-wives and new wives. And yes, it's true, most of the media would like to see us mud wrestle, including (her husband) Evan, but we are here to lead by love because Miranda is love".
Reports of trouble in paradise however, started overtaking this dreamy narrative earlier this year, with the backlash from Katy's space trip and the pressures of her Lifetimes tour, compounding into their dynamic, as per an ET report. News of their split has now officially made it's way to the public in June.
So is Orlando 'the one that got away'?
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News18
22 minutes ago
- News18
Rihanna's Front-Row Glow Up With Son Is The Cutest Scene From Paris Fashion Week
Rihanna glows with joy as she awaits her third child with A$AP Rocky, making a stylish appearance at Rocky's AWGE fashion show in Paris with their son, Riot Rose. Rihanna is glowing with joy as she is eagerly awaiting the arrival of her third bundle of joy with husband A$AP Rocky. During her pregnancy, the singer and actress is spotted out and about giving major fashion goals. Now, she made a rare but memorable appearance on June 27 at Rocky's AWGE fashion show in Paris, accompanied by their youngest son, Riot Rose. The 37-year-old star turned heads at the venue holding her one-year-old, Riot, while confidently showing off her baby bump in a bold, partially unbuttoned striped shirt, a pleated navy mini skirt, and stylish grey scrunched socks paired with pointed heels. She completed the oh-so-stylish look with a yellow Dior Dracula tote that added a pop of colour to the minimalistic outfit. Riot Rose made his statement in a black Harley-Davidson moto jacket, purple joggers, and tiny Vans. Seated on his mother's lap in the front row, the toddler beamed as he spotted his father walking down the runway. The shutterbugs, stationed at the venue, quickly flashed on the soon-to-be mom and little Riot. Watching this, she sweetly smiled down at her son. According to the media outlet People, Rihanna kept Riot entertained during the show by watching models pass by with a small purple fan. But the real excitement came when A$AP Rocky, dressed in his signature streetwear style, took over the stage. Rihanna pointed excitedly as the rapper walked by, prompting Riot to flash a big smile. In a heartwarming moment captured on video, Rocky scooped up his son mid-show, sharing a sweet embrace that had the crowd smiling. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WWD (@wwd) Rihanna and A$AP Rocky embraced parenthood for the first time in May 2022 when they welcomed their son, RZA. Just over a year later, in August 2023, they became proud parents of their second son, Riot Rose. Rihanna announced this happy news about her pregnancy during her iconic performance at the 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show. Just ahead of her big Met Gala debut this year, the Diamonds singer revealed she's expecting baby number three. At the prestigious event, Rocky expressed his happiness for his growing family, saying, 'We are happy." First Published:
Hindustan Times
37 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Taylor Swift's epic ‘Love Story' performance with Travis Kelce and George Kittle goes viral: Watch
Taylor Swift delighted fans and NFL stars alike this week when she led an impromptu performance of her 2008 hit Love Story alongside her boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, as well as San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle. The trio performed during a lively bar party tied to Tight End University, according to a People report. On Friday, June 27, Kittle posted a now-viral Instagram video showing him and Swift belting out the lyrics to Love Story with unfiltered joy. Taylor Swift surprised fans at the Tight End University event in Nashville, performing her hit Love Story with NFL stars Travis Kelce and George Kittle. - Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images(IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect) Also Read: Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez wedding: From Kim Kardashian to Ivanka Trump – Best and worst dressed celebrities | Photos In the clip, filmed at a buzzing Nashville bar, Swift and Kittle enthusiastically sing, 'Beggin' you, 'Please don't go…' The singer-songwriter then jumps with excitement, hands raised, as the chorus kicks in. Kittle then panned the camera to Kelce, who was seen smiling and mouthing the lyrics before returning to Swift and Kittle's impromptu duet. The trio was then seen singing the iconic line: "You'll be the prince and I'll be the princess / It's a love story, baby, just say yes." Captioning the video, Kittle wrote, 'Tight ends & lots of new friends!!!' The footballer tagged the Tight End University's official handle and added, 'Shout-out to everyone who made it possible and to the TEs for showing up.' Taylor Swift performed Shake It Off earlier this week As per the report, the sing-along capped off a thrilling week at the Tight End University, an annual NFL event founded by Kelce, Kittle, and sportscaster Greg Olsen in 2021. Held in Nashville, the three-day camp blends football drills with charity events and musical performances. On June 24, according to People, Swift had made a surprise appearance at the 'Tight Ends & Friends' benefit concert held at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. The Blank Space crooner joined country star Kane Brown on stage for a rousing rendition of her 2014 anthem Shake It Off. A source was quoted in the People report saying that Taylor surprised the crowd, and the audience was ecstatic to see the Cruel Summer singer. The source added that the musician hugged each member of the band afterward and was spotted singing with Kittle and having the best time. She performed on June 24, which was just a day after she and Kelce showed up together at the opening of Tight End University on June 23. FAQs Q: What is Tight End University? Tight End University is an annual NFL summer training camp co-founded by Travis Kelce, George Kittle, and Greg Olsen to support tight ends through drills, mentorship, and charity events. Q: When did Taylor Swift perform at Tight End University? She made a surprise appearance at the Tight Ends & Friends concert on June 24, 2025, in Nashville. Q: What song did Taylor Swift sing with George Kittle and Travis Kelce? They sang her 2008 hit Love Story in a Nashville bar party on June 27, with a video posted by George Kittle going viral. Q: Who else was at the event? NFL players, country music stars, and Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, were present throughout the three-day event.
News18
an hour ago
- News18
M3GAN 2.0 Trailer Is A 'Gateway Horror' For Kids And Families
M3GAN 2.0 director Gerard Johnstone shared some thoughts about whether this sequel is suitable for a family audience, especially kids. M3GAN surprised everyone in 2023 with its fresh story and exciting action scenes. Now, two years later, M3GAN 2.0 is here with the same bold robot character in a sequel that mixes horror with intense action. In the first film, the killer robot used various weapons to take down her targets. Fans are curious if the new movie focuses more on fight scenes or scary moments. Director Gerard Johnstone has shared some thoughts about whether this sequel is suitable for a family audience, especially kids. Believing that the film can be enjoyed with the whole family, speaking with People, Johnstone said, 'Some of my favourite horror movies, Insidious, Drag Me to Hell, are PG-13, so you can do it. It's like a gateway horror movie for parents to take their kids to. I'm a parent myself, and it sucks when you have to split the family up and figure out getting a babysitter and stuff like that just so you can go out to the movies. It's awesome when a movie can actually reach a wider audience." Johnstone said that to make it PG-13, 'there were a few things that we had to tone down for this. Some things were really hard to let go of and other things it was like, 'Oh, that actually works better when we make that cut.' So it's like a two-edged sword in a way." Director Gerard Johnstone believes that M3GAN 2.0 is suitable for children. But according to The New York Times review, the PG-13 rated film includes quite a bit of cartoon-like yet intense violence, along with some strong language. As per the official synopsis, 'Two years after M3GAN, a marvel of artificial intelligence, went rogue and embarked on a murderous (and impeccably choreographed) rampage and was subsequently destroyed, M3GAN's creator Gemma has become a high-profile author and advocate for government oversight of A.I. Meanwhile, Gemma's niece Cady, now 14, has become a teenager, rebelling against Gemma's overprotective rules. Unbeknownst to them, the underlying tech for M3GAN has been stolen and misused by a powerful defence contractor to create a military-grade weapon known as Amelia, the ultimate killer infiltration spy." As Amelia starts to think more for herself, she no longer wants to follow human commands. She even begins to question if humans should exist at all. This puts everyone in danger. To stop her, Gemma decides that the only solution is to bring back M3GAN and improve her skills. As both advanced AI robots come face to face, the original robot now has a real challenge ahead. M3GAN 2.0 features Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Brian Jordan Alvarez, Jen Van Epps, Amie Donald, Jenna Davis, Ivanna Sakhno, Aristotle Athari, Timm Sharp and Jemaine Clement. First Published:
