Katy Perry has broken her silence about the intense criticism she faced following her recent Blue Origin spaceflight, admitting she felt like a “human piñata” in the online world, per bbc.com. Despite the backlash, the “Roar” singer reassured fans she remains resilient, vowing to “keep looking to the light” as she kicks off her global tour.
The 40-year-old pop superstar
singer, who faced criticism for the short-lived, multimillion-dollar trip amid economic struggles, says she remains optimistic, telling fans in an emotional Instagram comment that she’s “OK” and committed to focusing on the positive.
Her supporters rallied behind her, funding a Times Square billboard with a heartfelt message: “Our love for her is boundless, unwavering, and eternal.”
The controversy followed Perry’s poorly received album and single “Woman’s World,” which many called regressive. Her in-flight serenade of “What a Wonderful World” during the Blue Origin mission also drew criticism, with some labelling it “tone-deaf.” However, even critic Lily Allen backtracked, apologising for “being mean” and joining the online pile-on.
As Perry embarks on her world tour, she thanked fans for their unwavering support, writing, “I have done a lot of work around knowing who I am… I keep looking to the light.” With dates spanning North America, Europe and the UAE through December, the pop icon is ready to rise above the noise—one high note at a time.
- Featured image: Katy Perry/EPA
