Katy Perry has unveiled her custom-designed heart balloon costume for her upcoming album, 143, in a new video, following the underwhelming reception of her lead single, Woman’s World.
The 39-year-old singer, who was recently spotted filming a sultry music video with shirtless model Oscar Dorta, showcased her toned physique and glamorous makeup in the clip.
Katy’s appearance comes amid reports that she is “freaking out” over the poor performance of her comeback single, which has been criticized for its unoriginality, hypocrisy, and formulaic production.
Insiders claim that Katy is pointing fingers at everyone but herself, despite her team advising her against collaborating with Dr. Luke, the producer accused of sexual, physical, and emotional abuse by Kesha.
The singer released Woman’s World last week, but the track has failed to impress fans and critics, with many calling out the song’s sexualized nature and Katy’s decision to work with Dr. Luke.
As a result, Katy is said to be demanding that her team go “back to the drawing board” to salvage her album, which is now being adjusted to avoid a similar fate.
Katy Perry showed off her custom-designed heart balloon costume for her new album 143 in a new video this week – after the flop of lead single, Woman’s World
Katy’s fans have defended her decision to work with Dr. Luke, citing contractual obligations. However, Katy previously confirmed that she has no ties with the producer.
During her 2018 deposition for Kesha’s suit against Dr. Luke, Katy confirmed that she had only ever signed a three-album publishing deal with Dr. Luke’s Kemosabe Records and that the pair were no longer in a contractual relationship.
The singer also acknowledged the potential backlash of working with Dr. Luke amid his legal battle with Kesha, stating that it would not be “received well” due to the lawsuit.
The singer, 39, who was seen filming a raunchy new music video with hunky shirtless model and stuntman Oscar Dorta recently, wowed in a scarlet metallic heart shaped top as she prepared to shoot her album cover
According to insiders, Katy’s decision to work with Dr. Luke was a major risk, and her team had warned her against it. The producer’s involvement has been cited as a major factor in the song’s poor reception.
The source claimed that Katy is now “freaking out” over the song’s performance, which saw her team up with Dr. Luke once again, despite his highly publicized legal battle with Kesha.
Opening the clip by banging on the top, the glamorous star said: ‘This top was custom made for what I think is going to be the cover of 143. ‘What is 143? 143 is I love you. It’s my favorite code’
The singer’s team is now scrambling to devise a new plan to save her musical comeback, with some insiders suggesting that Katy’s celebrity bubble has left her out of touch with reality.
“She doesn’t identify with other women because she lives in her celebrity bubble. She knows nothing about what it’s like to be a woman in the real world,” the source stated.
“She’s not using her star power to make change in the world – she’s using it to make money.”