Katy Perry kicked off Independence Day with a bang, sharing a snap of herself in an American flag bikini. The pop superstar flaunted her fit figure in a rhinestone-studded top and a red bandana with white polka dots, channeling a modern-day Rosie the Riveter. Flexing her muscles and staring off into the distance, she captioned the shot with a nod to her hit song, “Firework”: “BB UR A FIREWORK. And speaking of work, WOMAN’S WORLD IS GOING TO WORK IN ONE WEEK HAPPY 4TH.”
But why does everyone think it’s empowering to strip down? You don’t see men parading around in speedos to show their empowerment. If you want to make a statement, do something meaningful instead of making a spectacle by baring skin. Nobody’s putting this poster up in their bedroom; it’s more off-putting than inspiring.
As always, the internet was quick to speculate. “Body by Ozempic?” some skeptics questioned, suggesting that the American Idol’s physique might be the result of more than just hard work and a healthy lifestyle.
Her comeback track, “Woman’s World,” intended to be a female empowerment anthem, has been mired in controversy due to Perry’s collaboration with the infamous Dr. Luke.
For those who need a refresher, Dr. Luke was embroiled in a highly publicized legal battle with Kesha, who accused him of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. Kesha even claimed that Perry was also a victim, a charge Perry denied. Despite the scandal, Dr. Luke’s name appears as a co-producer on Perry’s new single, sparking outrage among fans.
Insiders revealed that Perry was advised against working with Dr. Luke but chose to ignore the warnings. “So many fans are already turning on Katy before she’s even released new music because Dr. Luke worked on this album with her,” according to the insider. “She is trying to promote it on female empowerment—but working with Dr. Luke screams the opposite.”
Sources claim Perry’s decision to release new music now is financially motivated. After bowing out of “American Idol” and selling her back catalog for $255 million, the Teenage Dream singer is reportedly looking for a paycheck rather than artistic growth. “This album isn’t about her showing how she is growing as an artist or her ‘new era’—it’s about a paycheck now that she’s done with ‘American Idol,’” the insider dished.
The backlash has been quick and fierce. “Katy, it’s bad for you girl and from the snippet that I heard the music isn’t even good to be worth all this,” one fan commented on Reddit. Another chimed in, “Why on earth did she think working with Dr. Luke would be a good look for her comeback? Aside from it being a disgusting choice on a personal level, on a PR level it’s just monumentally stupid.” Ouch.
Well, it wouldn’t be a true pop comeback without a little controversy, right? As the release date for “Woman’s World” approaches, all eyes will be on Katy to see if she can weather the storm and prove her critics wrong.
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