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The Star
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Katy Perry survives scary concert moment in San Francisco: 'Not today, Satan'
A scary moment occurred late in Katy Perry's sold-out concert at Chase Center in San Francisco on July 18. Photos: Reuters A scary moment occurred late in Katy Perry's sold-out concert at Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday (July 18). It happened during one of the Perry's (roughly) 278,433 aerial/high-rise sequences in the show, as the superstar boarded a giant black mechanical butterfly and soared off high above the crowd during the anthem Roar . Suddenly, the butterfly lurched downward, as if one of its cables holding it aloft had come loose, drawing gasps from KatyCats (aka, Perry's fans) as it appeared that the superstar could fall or otherwise be in danger. Fortunately, the vocalist was OK and would finish her ride on the none-too-steady butterfly back to the stage. Disembarking from the creature, Perry would utter a memorable response to the mishap – one that fans would immediately begin quoting. 'Not today, Satan,' said the singer, who started off her career in Christian music before going on to find massive fame in the mainstream pop world. The dicey butterfly ride was the exclamation point on what had been a technically challenged show – so challenged, in fact, that it almost didn't happen. Organisers didn't open the doors on time, leaving many KatyCats – dressed in their glittery best – outside while crews worked on the problems with the elaborate set. It was only moments before opener Rebecca Black took the stage that it was even decided that there would be a concert on Friday. Yet, Perry wasn't about to disappoint her Bay Area fans. 'I was like, 'No we are doing the show,' she told the crowd. 'This is my biggest show in America, so thank you San Francisco!' She'd thank fans by putting her all into this stop on her Lifetimes Tour, her fifth trek overall and first road show since 2017-18's Witness: The Tour. Since Bay Area KatyCats last saw her at SAP Center, Perry had a child, spent several seasons as a judge on American Idol , released two albums that hardly lit up the charts and, yet, somehow still managed to grow her fan base to include KatyCats who weren't even born when the singer landed her last top 10 pop single. She also broke up with her longtime beau Orlando Bloom and, oh yeah, went on a controversial space flight with Lauren Sanchez and Gayle King aboard Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket. Having gone seven years between tours, Perry is making up for lost time by throwing everything she can at fans – which, as it turns out, is way too much – on this current trek in support of her seventh studio album, last year's mildly entertaining 143 . – The Mercury News/Tribune News Service
Hype Malaysia
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Katy Perry Nearly Falls From Mid-Air After Prop Malfunction During 'Lifetimes Tour'
More and more cases of stage malfunctions that could have gone horribly wrong have been coming up recently. Whether it be the stage falling under performers or props hanging onto the ceiling by a thread, the stage is unpredictable. One recent case happened on 18th July (Friday) during Katy Perry's 'Lifetimes Tour' in San Francisco. This spectacular tour is the icon's first full-scale tour since her 'Witness: The Tour' back in 2018. Not only was this a night many KatyCats (Katy Perry's fans) had been waiting for, but it was also a celebration of her entire musical journey. However, the night didn't go exactly as planned, and what started as excitement soon turned into concern. The pop superstar had been sitting atop a butterfly prop, circling the crowd while performing her 2013 anthem 'Roar,' when things took a turn. Whilst performing, Katy suddenly jerked forward as the wires attached to the prop came loose, causing it to drop slightly. Thankfully, the singer had been holding on tightly and was leaning to one side of the butterfly. That quick instinct helped her stay on and avoid what could have been a serious fall. Despite the scare, she bounced back almost immediately and carried on with the show as if nothing had happened. The mother-of-one kept her energy high, smoothly transitioning into the next song without missing a beat. The crowd responded with cheers, showing their support and admiration. Her quick recovery reminded everyone why she's still one of pop's most reliable performers. Even in a tense moment, she delivered exactly what fans came for. While the mishap was a scary accident, it wasn't the first time Katy Perry used the butterfly prop. Back on the 23rd April (Wednesday), during her stop in Mexico City, she performed 'Roar' atop the same butterfly as the final song of the night. The prop had been a striking centrepiece, adding a magical touch to the performance and thrilling fans. Whether it was a rigging error at the venue or just a simple accident, the malfunction posed serious safety risks. Not only was Katy Perry in danger, but fans below could have also been harmed if the prop had fallen. This incident raises important questions about the safety measures in place for large-scale shows and highlights the need for stricter checks to protect both performers and audiences. Here is the viral clip: @itssteefunny Malfunction during Roar at Katy Perry concert in San Francisco. My heart literally dropped and was so scared for her. I'm so glad she is okay omg 🥺 such a good concert though! Will post more later! ♬ original sound – Tiffany Sources: Eonline, Tiktok Zaima Humaria contributed to this article
Perth Now
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Katy Perry poses with fans at RAC Arena while incognito
She's known for her futuristic outfits, big personality and even bigger voice, but pop star Katy Perry turned her volume way down on Monday afternoon as she moseyed around RAC Arena to surprise unsuspecting fans. Ahead of her second Perth show in as many nights, the Dark Horse singer grabbed a takeaway coffee incognito, posing outside of the venue dressed in a warm jacket, hoodie, cap and sunglasses as she left very little of herself exposed. The singer was blessed with a rare window of sunshine on an otherwise cold and blustery winter's day, offering a soft grin as the sun's warm glow kissed her shoulder. Katy Perry poses with fans outside RAC Arena on Monday afternoon. Credit: Katy Perry / IG Sharing her exploits on Instagram, the 40-year-old made her way to the ticketed venue's entry gates and met fans who had arrived early. 'Walked to work. Ran into some KC'S! (KatyCats)', she said, offering a peace sign to the camera. Continuing her antics inside the arena, the pop star ventured over to the merchandise desk to surprise her supporting act Kinder and staff who did not seem to be expecting her. 'Walked to work, ran into Kinder at the merch station,' she teased. Perry was joined by her husband, actor Orlando Bloom, and their daughter Daisy in Perth — with the father-daughter pair spotted strolling through the city on Sunday. The singer's two local shows were largely well-received — headlined by flashy visuals, sky-high acrobatics and fan cameos on stage. Katy Perry stops by the merch station and meets her supporting act Kinder (right). Credit: Katy Perry / IG Inviting fans dressed as bananas, sharks and other quirky figures to join her under the spotlight, one Armadale 16-year-old caught the star's attention with a very obscure reference to one of her musical credits. Teenager Archie Richards attended both nights of Perry's concert dressed as a Menu Log 'sandwich board', inspired by Perry's 2022 food delivery commercial. After sharing the stage with his idol on Sunday night, Archie told PerthNow that the experience 'didn't feel real'. 'I think she was a bit taken aback. It's not every day you see a teenage boy dressed up in a Menu Log sandwich board,' he joked. Perry is set to perform four shows in Adelaide before the end of June to round out her Australian leg of The Lifetimes Tour.
West Australian
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- West Australian
Global pop sensation Katy Perry arrives in Perth for The Lifetimes Tour at RAC Arena
Global pop sensation Katy Perry has arrived in Perth, just hours before her show at RAC Arena. The 40-year-old is in Australia on her The Lifetimes Tour and is set to delight WA's adoring fans across two shows on June 22 and 23. On Sunday afternoon, the American singer landed at Perth Airport and was seen stepping out of her private jet. Perry attempted to make a stealthy exit with a swarm of black umbrellas escorting her into a black van parked on the tarmac. She kept her ensemble cosy and casual ahead of the highly-anticipated show, wearing a grey hoodie and black leggings, with a camel coloured trench-coat on top to keep out the cold. She accessorised with black sunglasses and sneakers. Perry announced her Lifetimes Tour five days after the release of her new album 143 and just days before she took the stage for the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment. Her tour originally included one concert each in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth but due to huge demand from her 'KatyCats', Perry added extra shows for all cities. Sunday's show will be Perry's tenth concert in Australia this month and comes after an overly enthusiastic stage invader interrupted her Sydney show on June 10. She was singing her 2008 hit Hot N Cold when a man crashed the Qudos Bank Arena stage and wrapped his arm around her. Perry quickly moved out of the man's reach as he kept jumping and dancing. Two security guards quickly rushed the stage, while the man tried to escape. Katy quipped: 'Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney.' Whether similar scenes will play out in Perth, only time will tell. As of Sunday afternoon, tickets to both Perth shows were still available.
Perth Now
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Global pop sensation lands in Perth ahead of RAC Arena show
Global pop sensation Katy Perry has arrived in Perth, just hours before her show at RAC Arena. The 40-year-old is in Australia on her The Lifetimes Tour and is set to delight WA's adoring fans across two shows on June 22 and 23. On Sunday afternoon, the American singer landed at Perth Airport and was seen stepping out of her private jet. Perry attempted to make a stealthy exit with a swarm of black umbrellas escorting her into a black van parked on the tarmac. She kept her ensemble cosy and casual ahead of the highly-anticipated show, wearing a grey hoodie and black leggings, with a camel coloured trench-coat on top to keep out the cold. She accessorised with black sunglasses and sneakers. Katy Perry lands at Perth Airport. Credit: 7NEWS The American hit-maker is set to perform two shows in Perth at RAC Arena. Credit: 7NEWS Perry announced her Lifetimes Tour five days after the release of her new album 143 and just days before she took the stage for the AFL Grand Final pre-game entertainment. Her tour originally included one concert each in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth but due to huge demand from her 'KatyCats', Perry added extra shows for all cities. Sunday's show will be Perry's tenth concert in Australia this month and comes after an overly enthusiastic stage invader interrupted her Sydney show on June 10. She was singing her 2008 hit Hot N Cold when a man crashed the Qudos Bank Arena stage and wrapped his arm around her. Perry quickly moved out of the man's reach as he kept jumping and dancing. Two security guards quickly rushed the stage, while the man tried to escape. Katy quipped: 'Well, there's never going to be another show like this. So just enjoy it, Sydney.' Whether similar scenes will play out in Perth, only time will tell. As of Sunday afternoon, tickets to both Perth shows were still available.
