Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and more warn against ‘predatory use of AI’ in open letter: ‘Will devalue the entire music ecosystem’

Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj and more warn against ‘predatory use of AI’ in open letter: ‘Will devalue the entire music ecosystem’

These artists will roar against AI. More than 200 artists including Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Bon Jovi, Billie Eilish, Kacey Musgraves and The Jonas Brothers have signed an open letter detailing the dangers of artificial intelligence used in the music industry. “We, the undersigned members of the artist and songwriting communities call on AI developers, … Read more

NYC, NJ singers to showcase their vocal chops on ‘American Idol’

NYC, NJ singers to showcase their vocal chops on ‘American Idol’

These local talents are hitting all the right notes. Singers from New York and New Jersey are showcasing their vocal chops on “American Idol’s” Hollywood Week episode, airing Sunday on ABC. Among the aspiring “Idols” who wowed celebrity judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan was Brooklynite Ajii Hafeez, who credits his keyboard teacher … Read more

Katy Perry cringes in horror as ‘American Idol’ contestant sings ‘I Kissed a Girl’

Katy Perry cringes in horror as ‘American Idol’ contestant sings ‘I Kissed a Girl’

This contestant sang “I Kissed a Girl” … but Katy Perry did not like it. “American Idol” judge Perry appeared to cringe after one contestant took a massive gamble and sang the pop star’s 2008 hit “I Kissed a Girl” during Sunday night’s episode. The bold and rather theatrical cover of Perry’s debut single came … Read more

How Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter fared while auditioning on ‘American Idol’

How Loretta Lynn’s granddaughter fared while auditioning on ‘American Idol’

She’s a Honky Tonk Girl.  Emmy Russell, 24, the granddaughter of the late country music legend Loretta Lynn, auditioned for “American Idol” on Sunday night’s episode of the ABC music competition show, surprising the judges.  Judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan seemed to be in the dark about her impressive family tree — at … Read more

Travis Kelce takes in girlfriend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show with Rita Ora

Travis Kelce takes in girlfriend Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour show with Rita Ora

Travis Kelce was in great company Friday when he supported girlfriend Taylor Swift during her first Eras Tour show in Sydney. The Chiefs tight end, 34, was seen in a VIP tent at Accor Stadium with actress-singer Rita Ora, who was joined by pal Katy Perry, in new photos shared Friday on Ora’s Instagram page. … Read more

Katy Perry dances to Taylor Swift’s diss track ‘Bad Blood’ at Eras Tour — snaps backstage reunion photo

Katy Perry dances to Taylor Swift’s diss track ‘Bad Blood’ at Eras Tour — snaps backstage reunion photo

There’s no more bad blood between them.  On Friday, Katy Perry was seen in the crowd during Taylor Swift’s Eras performance in Sydney, Australia, dancing to Swift’s song, “Bad Blood.”  This was especially noteworthy because the general consensus is that “Bad Blood” is a diss track that Swift, 34, wrote about Perry, 39.  “Bad Blood” … Read more

This ‘American Idol’ winner wants to take Katy Perry’s judging seat: ‘Putting my name in the hat’

This ‘American Idol’ winner wants to take Katy Perry’s judging seat: ‘Putting my name in the hat’

Can she bring the Sparks back to “American Idol?” Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks says she wants to return to the reality show as a judge after Katy Perry announced she’s leaving her role on the judging panel later this year. “Oh hiiii @AmericanIdol,” Sparks, 34, tweeted on Friday. “I hear a seat opened up … Read more

Katy Perry fights back tears as ‘American Idol’ singer meets birth family for first time: ‘It’s healing’

Katy Perry fights back tears as ‘American Idol’ singer meets birth family for first time: ‘It’s healing’

She was unconditionally moved by this meeting. Katy Perry got emotional during Sunday’s “American Idol” premiere as a contestant met her biological family for the first time following her live audition. Arizona native McKenna Breinholt stepped into the audition room and revealed to Perry and her fellow “Idol” judges, Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, that she was adopted. … Read more

Lionel Richie breaks silence about Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ exit: ‘I’m not mad’

Lionel Richie breaks silence about Katy Perry’s ‘American Idol’ exit: ‘I’m not mad’

Lionel Richie has broken his silence about his fellow “American Idol” judge Katy Perry’s exit.  During a Thursday appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Richie, 74, said, “It just made me run off the road when I first heard about it. My phone blew up.” But, he added, “I’m not mad.”  On Monday night, during her … Read more

Katy Perry recalls ‘running straight’ into King Charles, Queen Camilla — reveals bizarre coronation detail

Katy Perry recalls ‘running straight’ into King Charles, Queen Camilla — reveals bizarre coronation detail

Katy Perry made a royal mistake when she attended King Charles’ coronation in May 2023. The “Firework” singer, 39, revealed on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that she was staying at Windsor Castle at the time, and bumped right into the newly crowned monarch, 75, on the property. “I brought my mother because, I mean, that’s like … Read more

Katy Perry quits ‘American Idol’ after 7 seasons: ‘I need to feel that pulse of my own beat’

Katy Perry quits ‘American Idol’ after 7 seasons: ‘I need to feel that pulse of my own beat’

Katy Perry is leaving “American Idol.” Appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Monday night, the “Firework” hitmaker announced news of her departure to an unsuspecting audience. After host Jimmy Kimmel asked the singer how long she plans to remain as a judge on the hit ABC show, Perry said that the upcoming 22nd season will be her … Read more

Taylor Swift declined King Charles III’s coronation invite: book

Taylor Swift declined King Charles III’s coronation invite: book

Maybe she wasn’t ready for it. Taylor Swift allegedly turned down an invitation to perform at King Charles’ coronation concert in May, royal expert Omid Scobie claims in his new book, “Endgame.” Scobie did not specify why the “London Boy” singer declined the gig, but at the time she was performing the last of her three … Read more

Katy Perry’s daughter Daisy, 3, makes first public appearance at final Vegas residency show

Katy Perry’s daughter Daisy, 3, makes first public appearance at final Vegas residency show

That’s what she gets for waking up in Vegas. Katy Perry’s 3-year-old daughter, Daisy Dove, made her very first public appearance Saturday during the final show of the singer’s “Play” residency in Las Vegas. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter), Perry, 39, took a moment in between songs to give her child a … Read more

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make surprise appearance at Katy Perry show

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make surprise appearance at Katy Perry show

They made the crowd roar, roar, roar. Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, shocked onlookers Saturday night when they showed up to the finale of Katy Perry’s “PLAY” residency at the Resorts World Theatre in Las Vegas. A photo posted to X shows the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Céline Dion, 55, … Read more

John Mayer still listens to duet with ex Katy Perry: ‘I like the way she sounds’

John Mayer still listens to duet with ex Katy Perry: ‘I like the way she sounds’

John Mayer loves this track “Unconditionally.” The musician revealed Monday that he still listens to his 2013 duet with his then-girlfriend Katy Perry, “Who You Love.” “Isn’t that great? I’m glad we did that,” Mayer, 45, said on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” “I listen to that every once in a while and … Read more

‘Katy Perry Act’ proposed amid singer’s messy legal battle with retired vet

‘Katy Perry Act’ proposed amid singer’s messy legal battle with retired vet

People are finally fed up with her “Hot n Cold” attitude. Katy Perry has become the inspiration for a brand new piece of housing legislation called the “Katy PERRY Act,” which would mitigate “the risks of elder financial abuse, especially as it relates to property and real estate sales and transfers.” “The Act establishes a … Read more

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s messy Carl Westcott estate trial timeline

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s messy Carl Westcott estate trial timeline

She’s a “California Gurl,” but her “Teenage Dream” of landing this Montecito mansion is turning into a nightmare. Katy Perry, 38, and her fiancé Orlando Bloom, 46, have been entangled in a lawsuit for the past three years, with 83-year-old dying war veteran Carl Westcott, over a spacious mansion in Montecito, California they purchased for … Read more

Fans bash ‘scumbags’ Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom for ‘scam’ lawsuit against ‘dying vet’

Fans bash ‘scumbags’ Katy Perry, Orlando Bloom for ‘scam’ lawsuit against ‘dying vet’

Fans are Perry mad at Katy. Pop star Katy Perry is no stranger to controversy especially after the “I Kissed a Girl” singer’s year fighting off haters while judging “American Idol.” However, several fans of the pop diva are now attacking her on X (formerly known as Twitter) after it was revealed that Perry, 38, … Read more

Adele scoffs at Beyonce’s all-silver concert dress code: ‘I’m gonna look really cheap’

Adele scoffs at Beyonce’s all-silver concert dress code: ‘I’m gonna look really cheap’

“Rumor has it” that Adele defied Queen Bey’s proclamation. Like any good fan, the superstar was scrambling to follow superstar Beyonce’s instructions to wear all silver during the “Formation” singer’s birthday concert on Labor Day. After throwing a fit to find the perfect ‘fit, she reportedly opted for comfort over the Queen’s orders. According to … Read more

Meghan Markle parties with Kardashians, Kelly Rowland at Beyoncé’s show amid Hollywood return

Meghan Markle parties with Kardashians, Kelly Rowland at Beyoncé’s show amid Hollywood return

She’s bowing to a different Queen now.  Royally grooving the night away, Meghan Markle was spotted snapping flicks with Hollywood hotshots Kelly Rowland, 42, and Kerry Washington, 46, at Beyoncé’s third Renaissance World Tour stop in Los Angeles on Monday — Queen Bey’s 42nd birthday.  Her appearance alongside the superstars comes as yet sign of her suspected … Read more