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Katy Perry is an American singer and songwriter born in 1984 in Santa Barbara, California. Perry has released the albums Katy Hudson, One of the Boys, Teenage Dream, and Prism during her career. Some of her hit singles include I Kissed a Girl, California Gurls, Teenage Dream, E.T., Firework, and Last Friday Night. She has been honored with five MTV Music Awards, four MTV Europe Awards, six Teen Choice Awards, and 14 People’s Choice Awards. Perry was married to actor Russell Brand from 2010 to 2012.

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14 Aug, 2014

Rolling Stone cover

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Katy-Perry-Rolling-Stone-Magazine-UNIF-Dress-Tom-Lorenzo-Site-TLO-1Katy Perry appears on the cover of the August 2014 issue of Rolling Stone. She defends herself over accusations of cultural insensitivities.

As far as the mummy thing, I based it on plastic surgery. Look at someone like Kim Kardashian or Ice-T’s wife, Coco. Those girls aren’t African-American. But it’s actually a representation of our culture wanting to be plastic

31 Jul, 2014

This Is How We Do video

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Perry releases the music video for her single How We Do, which was shot and directed by Joel Kefali. How We Do is Perry’s fifth single from PRISM.

Katy Perry - This Is How We Do (Official)

1 Jul, 2014

Reveals new fragrance

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katy-perry-royal-revolution-fragrance-twitterPerry reveals her new fragrance Royal Revolution on her Instagram. In the ad campaign, Perry wears a black military-inspired, embellished ensemble with a feathered headpiece while posing next to a knight’s armor. Royal Revolution will be available in four sizes and retail between $29 to $59.

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Sued by Christian rappers

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A group of Christian musicians sue Perry, her production team and Capitol Records.  The suit filed by rappers: Marcus Gray, Emanuel Lambert, Lecrae Moore and producer Chike Ojukwu in St. Louis claims Perry’s song, Dark Horse, is a copy of their song, Joyful Noise.  The plaintiffs added that their song has now been damaged by “witchcraft, paganism, black magic and Illuminati imagery.”

In the past, Perry was also accused of copying Sara Bareilles’ song, Brave, in her song, Roar, due to the similarities in the two songs.

25 Jun, 2014

RIAA’s All-Time Top Digital Artist

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The Recording Industry Association of America names Perry its highest-selling digital act in the history of Gold and Platinum awards in a ceremony at Washington, D.C.’s Verizon Center. Perry currently boasts 72 million digital-single sales to her name, counting downloads and on-demand streams.

RIAA Chairman and CEO:

Katy Perry is a force to be reckoned with in music. She embodies all that makes a true global superstar: the musical talent, the extraordinary drive and genuine charisma, and an intrinsic connection with her fans.

17 Jun, 2014

Metamorphosis Music

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Perry starts her own record label titled Metamorphosis Music and announces her first signed artist Ferras. Perry says that she is so excited about her new label and artist Ferras that she will be taking on tour with her.

Ferras - Legends Never Die (Audio) ft. Katy Perry

 

5 Jun, 2014

Cosmopolitan cover

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1401990094_katy-perry-articlePerry appears on the cover of the July 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan. She talks about her ex’s and how long she has gone without sex.

It feels like a hundred lifetimes ago, so it’s like digging up an old grave. A lot of therapy has happened and a lot of understanding and growth. Sometimes you have to go through all this s–t to get your grips on life and figure out what the next boundaries in your love life are going to be. You have to go through the mud in order to find that peaceful place. In the long run, it was necessary for me to have more of a teammate.

1 Jun, 2014

V cover

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madonna-katy-perry-v-magazine-summer-2014Perry and Madonna appear on the cover of the Summer 2014 issue of V magazine. They both talk about provocative showmanship, the V magazine shoot, and going on tour. Madonna:

I would always say, ‘Dad, I’m an artist, I have to express myself. You don’t understand.’ I think he’s finally come to terms with it. It’s only taken 30 years. He’s like, Do you have to simulate masturbation on the bed? Do you have to? Yes, Dad, I do.

31 May, 2014

Billboard cover

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katy-perry-kacey-musgraves-billboardPerry and Musgraves appear on the cover of a May 2014 issue of Billboard magazine. They talk about pairing up for the Prismatic tour and Perry seeing Musgraves naked.

She struck a chord in me. I feel like we have the same eyes. Not in a physical sense, but in a way of perception.

28 May, 2014

Cosmopolitan global cover

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katy-perry-cosmopolitan-cover-inlineKaty Perry appears on the cover of 62 editions of the July 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan. She talks about if she will get back together with her ex, why she wants to wear less makeup, and what alcohol she’d never want to drink again.

If you’re secretly reading the mag and not really allowed to, don’t worry, I did it too.

6 May, 2014

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Seacrest interviews Perry during On Air With Ryan Seacrest and questions her about her style for the Prismatic tour.

I like movies, like Clueless, The Craft, Empire Records. All those movies kinds of inspired my style currently. But you know, it’s just kind of whatever I feel like when I wake up.

24 Apr, 2014

Birthday video

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Perry releases the music video for Birthday, which was directed by Marc Klasfeld and Danny Lockwood Birthday is Perry’s fourth single from PRISM.

Katy Perry - Birthday (Official)

4 Mar, 2014

Sunrise Interview

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Perry sits down to an interview with Australian TV show Sunrise and talks about diet, dating life and her kiss with Miley Cyrus.

I just walked up to her to give her like a friendly girly kiss, you know, as girls do, and then she like tried to move her head and go deeper and I pulled away.

18 Feb, 2014

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Seacrest interviews Perry during On Air With Ryan Seacrest and questions her about her Prismatic Tour. 

I’m actually building stamina right now [for the tour.] It kicks off in May it goes from May 2014 until probably summer 2015 we are kicking it off in the UK and then we come to the U.S. all summer long. I’m in the middle of all the different plans and costumes and there are so many fun parts of the show. There’s about five or six sections and one of my favorite sections is the Cat-ture‘ section [like couture] you know me, queen of cats it’s so fun, visual, and vibrant.