History of Katy Perry in Timeline
Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, is a highly successful American singer, songwriter, and television personality. As one of the best-selling music artists globally, with over 151 million records sold, she's known for her significant impact on pop music and her flamboyant "camp" style. She has even been called the 'Queen of Camp' by notable publications such as Vogue and Rolling Stone.
1995: Alanis Morissette's Jagged Little Pill as musical inspiration
Katy Perry cites Alanis Morissette and her 1995 album Jagged Little Pill as a significant musical inspiration.
1996: Inspiration for "Dark Horse"
Katy Perry credits the 1996 film The Craft for inspiring her song "Dark Horse".
2008: Donated Plaster Cast for Keep A Breast Foundation
In 2008, Katy Perry donated a plaster cast of her breasts, painted by her then-boyfriend Travie McCoy, to raise money for the Keep A Breast Foundation.
2008: Alleged copyright infringement of "Joyful Noise"
In July 2019, a jury in California returned a verdict after a trial that Katy Perry's song "Dark Horse" had copied Flame's 2008 song "Joyful Noise", with the initial verdict ordering Perry to pay $550,000.
February 2009: Describes Fashion Style
In February 2009, Katy Perry told Seventeen that her fashion style was "a bit of a concoction of different things" and stated she enjoyed humor in her clothing.
June 2009: Designed Clothing for H&M's "Fashion Against AIDS" Campaign
In June 2009, Katy Perry designed an item of clothing for H&M's "Fashion Against AIDS" campaign, which raises money for HIV/AIDS awareness projects.
2009: Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana listed Katy Perry as the 98th most certified music artist
In Italy, the Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana (FIMI) listed Katy Perry as the 98th most certified music artist since the certification database became available in 2009.
May 2010: Began record-breaking streak on Billboard Hot 100
From May 2010, Katy Perry spent a record-breaking 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
September 2010: Helped Build Shelter for Youth in Baltimore
In September 2010, Katy Perry helped build and design the Boys Hope/Girls Hope foundation shelter for youth in Baltimore, Maryland, alongside other celebrities.
September 2010: Sesame Street Controversy
In September 2010, Katy Perry was scheduled to appear on Sesame Street, but the segment was pulled due to criticism of her exposed cleavage.
October 23, 2010: Marriage to Russell Brand
On October 23, 2010, Katy Perry married Russell Brand in a traditional Hindu ceremony near the Ranthambhore tiger sanctuary in Rajasthan.
November 2010: Proud of and Satisfied with her Figure
During November 2010, Katy Perry expressed pride and satisfaction with her figure, embracing her image.
November 2010: Purr Fragrance Endorsement
In November 2010, Katy Perry began to venture into business when she endorsed the fragrance, Purr.
December 2010: The Simpsons Appearance
In December 2010, Katy Perry played Moe Szyslak's girlfriend in a live-action segment from a Christmas episode of The Simpsons titled "The Fight Before Christmas".
February 2011: California Dreams Tour
In February 2011, Katy Perry embarked on her second tour, the California Dreams Tour, in support of Teenage Dream.
February 16, 2011: Release of "E.T."
On February 16, 2011, "E.T." featuring Kanye West, was released as the fourth single from Katy Perry's album Teenage Dream.
July 29, 2011: Film Debut in The Smurfs
On July 29, 2011, Katy Perry made her film debut in the 3D family motion picture The Smurfs as Smurfette.
September 2011: Continued record-breaking streak on Billboard Hot 100
Up to September 2011, Katy Perry spent a record-breaking 69 consecutive weeks in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100.
September 23, 2011: Rock in Rio Performance
On September 23, 2011, Katy Perry performed on the opening day of the 2011 Rock in Rio festival along with Elton John and Rihanna.
November 2011: American Music Award and Guinness World Record
In November 2011, Katy Perry received an honorary American Music Award and another Guinness World Record for being the second artist after Michael Jackson to have five number-one Billboard Hot 100 songs from one album.
December 10, 2011: Hosting Saturday Night Live
On December 10, 2011, Katy Perry hosted Saturday Night Live, with Robyn as the episode's musical guest, receiving positive reviews.
December 2011: Meow! Fragrance Release
In December 2011, Katy Perry's second endorsed fragrance, Meow!, was released through Nordstrom department stores.
December 30, 2011: Divorce Announcement
On December 30, 2011, Russell Brand announced that he and Katy Perry were divorcing after 14 months of marriage.
2011: Ranked third on Forbes' "Top-Earning Women In Music" list
In 2011, Forbes ranked Katy Perry third on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list with earnings of $44 million.
January 5, 2012: Sixth Best-Selling Digital Artist
On January 5, 2012, Katy Perry was named the sixth best-selling digital artist in the United States, with sales of 37.6 million units according to Nielsen SoundScan.
January 2012: People's Choice Award
In January 2012, Katy Perry won the People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Guest Star for her role on the How I Met Your Mother episode "Oh Honey".
January 2012: California Dreams Tour end
In January 2012, Katy Perry's California Dreams Tour ended, grossing $59.5 million globally.
March 2012: Guest Star on Raising Hope
In March 2012, Katy Perry guest starred as a prison security guard named Rikki on the Raising Hope episode "Single White Female Role Model".
June 2012: The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats Release
In June 2012, Electronic Arts released The Sims 3: Katy Perry's Sweet Treats, a stuff pack featuring Perry-inspired furniture, outfits, and hairstyles.
June 2012: Expressed hopes for LGBT equality
In June 2012, Katy Perry expressed her hopes for LGBT equality, commenting she hopes "we will look back at this moment and think like we do now concerning [other] civil rights issues. We'll just shake our heads in disbelief, saying, 'Thank God we've evolved.' That would be my prayer for the future."
June 2012: Planned darker elements for Prism
In June 2012, Katy Perry told L'Uomo Vogue that she planned to have "darker elements" in Prism following the end of her marriage.
July 5, 2012: Katy Perry: Part of Me Release
On July 5, 2012, Katy Perry's autobiographical documentary Katy Perry: Part of Me was released to theaters through Paramount Pictures.
August 2012: Relationship with John Mayer
In August 2012, Katy Perry began a relationship with singer John Mayer, the year her marriage with Russell Brand had ended.
September 2012: Dubbed the "Woman of the Year" by Billboard
In September 2012, Billboard dubbed Katy Perry the "Woman of the Year".
November 2012: Began Work on Prism
In November 2012, Katy Perry began work on her fourth album, Prism, with a clear vision for the record, artwork, coloring, tone, and tour.
December 2012: Awarded the Trevor Hero Award
In December 2012, Katy Perry was awarded the Trevor Hero Award by The Trevor Project for her work and activism on behalf of LGBT youth.
2012: Ranked fifth on Forbes' "Top-Earning Women In Music" list
In 2012, Forbes ranked Katy Perry fifth on their list of "Top-Earning Women In Music" with $45 million.
2012: Perry's statement on Jagged Little Pill
In 2012, Katy Perry stated, "Jagged Little Pill was the most perfect female record ever made. There's a song for anyone on that record; I relate to all those songs. They're still so timeless."
April 2013: Appeared in a video clip for the "Chime for Change" campaign
In April 2013, Katy Perry appeared in a video clip for the "Chime for Change" campaign that aimed to spread female empowerment.
April 2013: Joined UNICEF to Assist Children in Madagascar
In April 2013, Katy Perry joined UNICEF to assist children in Madagascar with education and nutrition, showing her commitment to children's welfare.
July 31, 2013: The Smurfs 2 Release
On July 31, 2013, Katy Perry reprised her role as Smurfette in The Smurfs 2, which was released in theaters.
August 10, 2013: Release of "Roar"
On August 10, 2013, "Roar" was released as the lead single from Prism. It was promoted at the MTV Video Music Awards and reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100.
August 12, 2013: "Who You Love" Release
On August 12, 2013, Katy Perry's duet with John Mayer titled "Who You Love" for his album Paradise Valley was released.
August 2013: Killer Queen Fragrance Release
In August 2013, Killer Queen was released as Katy Perry's third fragrance through Coty.
August 2013: Stated opposition to Tony Abbott's stance on same-sex marriage
In August 2013, prior to a performance in Australia, Katy Perry stated that she did not agree with conservative Australian opposition leader Tony Abbott's stance against same-sex marriage, telling him "I love you as a human being but I can't give you my vote".
October 16, 2013: Release of "Unconditionally"
On October 16, 2013, "Unconditionally" was released as the second single from Prism, and peaked at number 14 in the United States.
October 18, 2013: Prism Release
On October 18, 2013, Prism was released and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
October 23, 2013: Hosted and Performed at We Can Survive Concert
On October 23, 2013, Katy Perry hosted and performed at the We Can Survive concert at the Hollywood Bowl, with profits donated to Young Survival Coalition for breast cancer support in young women.
November 2013: Most Followed Person on Twitter
In November 2013, Katy Perry surpassed Justin Bieber as the most followed person on Twitter, marking a significant milestone in her social media presence.
December 3, 2013: Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
On December 3, 2013, Katy Perry was officially named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, focusing on engaging young people in improving the lives of vulnerable children and adolescents.
2013: Ranked seventh on Forbes' "Top-Earning Women In Music" list
In 2013, Katy Perry ranked seventh on the Forbes list for "Top-Earning Women In Music" with $39 million earned.
2013: Sexiest Woman of 2013
In 2013, Men's Health readers voted Katy Perry the "sexiest woman of 2013", recognizing her as a sex symbol.
2013: Top Global Recording Artist
In 2013, The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) ranked Katy Perry fifth on the list of Top Global Recording Artists.
2013: Labeled as "the most potent pop star of the day"
In 2013, The New York Times described Katy Perry as "the most potent pop star of the day," highlighting the relatability and experimental nature of her hits.
January 2014: Art for Freedom Curator
In January 2014, Katy Perry became a guest curator of Madonna's Art for Freedom initiative.
March 2014: Kroll Show Appearance
In March 2014, Katy Perry made a guest appearance playing herself in the episode "Blisteritos Presents Dad Academy Graduation Congraduritos Red Carpet Viewing Party" of the Kroll Show.
March 29, 2014: Helped Raise $2.4 Million for Museum of Contemporary Art
On March 29, 2014, Katy Perry helped raise $2.4 million for the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, along with other celebrities.
April 2014: Publicly supported Marianne Williamson's campaign
In April 2014, Katy Perry publicly supported Marianne Williamson in her campaign for California's 33rd congressional district by attending a political press event.
May 2014: Prismatic World Tour Launch
In May 2014, Katy Perry's third headlining tour, the Prismatic World Tour, began.
May 2014: Artwork Featured in Exhibitions
In May 2014, a portrait of Katy Perry by painter Mark Ryden was featured in his exhibition "The Gay 90s", and another portrait by Will Cotton was included in the United States National Portrait Gallery.
June 2014: Teamed Up with Staples Inc. for "Make Roar Happen"
In June 2014, Katy Perry teamed up with Staples Inc. for a project entitled "Make Roar Happen" which donated $1 million to DonorsChoose, supporting teachers and classroom resources in public schools.
June 17, 2014: Founded Metamorphosis Music
On June 17, 2014, Katy Perry announced that she had founded her own record label under Capitol Records, titled Metamorphosis Music.
June 26, 2014: Top Certified Digital Artist Ever
On June 26, 2014, Katy Perry was declared the Top Certified Digital Artist Ever by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for certified sales of 72 million digital singles in the United States.
November 23, 2014: Super Bowl Halftime Show Announcement
On November 23, 2014, the NFL announced that Katy Perry would perform at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show on February 1, 2015.
2014: Singles released from Prism
In 2014, "Birthday" and "This Is How We Do" were released as the fourth and fifth singles from Prism.
2014: Ranked fifth on Forbes' "Top-Earning Women In Music" list
In 2014, Katy Perry ranked fifth on their Forbes list with $40 million.
February 1, 2015: Super Bowl Halftime Show Performance
On February 1, 2015, Katy Perry performed at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show, garnering 118.5 million viewers in the United States.
March 2015: Documentary Appearances
In March 2015, Katy Perry appeared in Brand: A Second Coming, and released a concert film titled Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour.
June 2015: Madonna Music Video Cameo
In June 2015, Katy Perry made a cameo appearance in the music video for Madonna's song "Bitch I'm Madonna".
June 2015: "Dark Horse" music video reached one billion views
In June 2015, Katy Perry's music video for "Dark Horse" became the first video by a female artist to reach one billion views on Vevo.
September 2015: Documentary Appearances
In September 2015, Katy Perry appeared in the documentaries Katy Perry: Making of the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show and Jeremy Scott: The People's Designer.
September 27, 2015: Rock in Rio 2015 Performance
On September 27, 2015, Katy Perry performed at the 2015 Rock in Rio festival.
October 2015: Prismatic World Tour Conclusion
In October 2015, Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour concluded.
November 23, 2015: H&M Holiday Campaign
On November 23, 2015, Katy Perry starred in H&M's holiday advertising campaign, for which she wrote and recorded a song titled "Every Day Is a Holiday".
December 2015: Katy Perry Pop Release
In December 2015, Katy Perry released a mobile app titled Katy Perry Pop through Glu Mobile.
2015: Attempted to purchase a former convent in Los Angeles
In 2015, Katy Perry attempted to purchase a former convent in Los Angeles, which sparked a years-long legal battle involving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, members of the Sisters of the Most Holy and Immaculate Heart of Mary, and real estate developer Dana Hollister. Initially, she offered the archdiocese $14.5 million in cash to buy the eight-acre Los Feliz property.
2015: Ranked number one on Forbes' "Top-Earning Women In Music" list
With earnings of $135 million, in 2015, Forbes ranked Katy Perry number one on their "Top-Earning Women In Music" list as well as the "World's Highest-Paid Musicians" and declared her the highest earning female celebrity in 2015, placing her at number 3 on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list.
February 2016: Appeared in Zoolander 2
In February 2016, Katy Perry appeared as herself in the film Zoolander 2.
March 2016: Performed at a fundraising concert for Hillary Clinton
In March 2016, Katy Perry performed alongside Elton John at a fundraising concert for Hillary Clinton in New York City. Perry also spoke and performed at the 2016 Democratic National Convention in support of Clinton.
May 2016: Worked with UNICEF to Improve Child Care in Vietnam
In May 2016, Katy Perry worked with UNICEF to improve child care quality in Vietnam, aiming to break the cycle of poverty and improve children's health, education, and well-being. The following month, UNICEF announced she would receive the Audrey Hepburn Humanitarian Award in November.
June 2016: Signed an open letter demanding increased gun control
Following the shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in June 2016, Katy Perry and nearly 200 other artists and executives in music signed an open letter organized by Billboard addressed to United States Congress demanding increased gun control in the United States.
June 2016: Started writing songs for new album
In June 2016, Katy Perry started writing songs for her new album.
August 2016: Perry discusses her upcoming fifth album
In August 2016, Katy Perry discussed her approach to her upcoming fifth album, stating that she aimed to create material that connects, relates, and inspires. She also mentioned she was experimenting with different producers, collaborators, and styles and was not rushing the album's creation.
November 2016: Endorsed Kamala Harris and organized a fundraiser
In November 2016, Katy Perry endorsed Kamala Harris in the United States Senate election in California, and organized a fundraiser for Harris at her home in Los Angeles.
2016: Ranked number six on Forbes' list of "Highest-Paid Women in Music"
In 2016, Forbes estimated Katy Perry's net worth was $125 million, and ranked her number six on their list of "Highest-Paid Women in Music" with earnings of $41 million.
2016: Sale to Hollister ruled invalid
In 2016, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled the sale to Hollister invalid due to the absence of necessary church approval, clearing the way for Perry's purchase of the convent.
February 10, 2017: Release of "Chained to the Rhythm"
On February 10, 2017, Katy Perry released "Chained to the Rhythm" featuring Skip Marley as the lead single from her upcoming album. The song reached number one in Hungary and number four in the United States. It was also streamed over three million times on Spotify within 24 hours.
February 2017: Launch of Katy Perry Collections and split from Orlando Bloom
In February 2017, Katy Perry launched her shoe line, Katy Perry Collections. Also in February 2017, Perry and actor Orlando Bloom separated.
February 26, 2017: Co-Chaired Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party
On February 26, 2017, Katy Perry served as a co-chair for the 25th Annual Elton John AIDS Foundation Academy Award Party, a fundraiser for HIV/AIDS healthcare.
June 4, 2017: Performed at One Love Manchester Benefit Concert
On June 4, 2017, Katy Perry performed at the One Love Manchester benefit concert for the victims of the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing, alongside Ariana Grande and other artists.
June 9, 2017: Release of 'Witness'
On June 9, 2017, Katy Perry released her album 'Witness' to mixed reviews. It debuted at number one in the United States. To accompany the release, Perry broadcast herself on YouTube for four days with a live-stream titled Katy Perry Live: Witness World Wide, which concluded with a live concert on June 12.
June 15, 2017: Featured on Calvin Harris' 'Feels'
On June 15, 2017, Calvin Harris released the song "Feels" from his album Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which featured Katy Perry, Big Sean, and Pharrell Williams. The song went on to reach number one in the United Kingdom.
June 2017: First Person to Gain 100 Million Followers on Twitter
In June 2017, Katy Perry became the first person to gain 100 million followers on Twitter, solidifying her influence on social media. Time Magazine also listed her among the "25 Most Influential People on the Internet" for her live-stream for 'Witness'.
September 2017: Start of Witness: The Tour
In September 2017, Katy Perry embarked on Witness: The Tour to promote her album 'Witness'.
2017: Launch of Shoe Collection, Katy Perry Collections
During the 2017 launch of her shoe collection, Katy Perry Collections, Katy Perry discussed how she cultivated her style on a budget in L.A., shopping at thrift and vintage stores, and how fashion is a form of communication.
2017: First artist to have three Diamond-certified songs from the RIAA
In 2017, Katy Perry became the first artist to have three Diamond-certified songs from the RIAA. Her new certification for "Roar" joined her previously Diamond-certified songs "Dark Horse" and "Firework".
2017: Nation Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign
In 2017, Katy Perry received a Nation Equality Award from Human Rights Campaign for "using her powerful voice and international platform to speak out for LGBTQ equality". During her acceptance speech, she discussed having bisexual experiences, her fluid sexuality, and thanked the LGBTQ+ community.
2017: Included in Glamour's "104 Women Who Defined the Decade in Pop Culture"
In 2017, Katy Perry was included in Glamour's "104 Women Who Defined the Decade in Pop Culture" list and was also mentioned in a journal published by Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts. Additionally, she has been called a "gay icon" by Taylor Henderson of Out.
2017: Jury awarded damages in real estate deal interference
In 2017, a jury determined Hollister had intentionally interfered with Katy Perry's real estate deal and awarded $5 million in compensatory damages—$3.47 million to the archdiocese and $1.57 million to Perry's company. The judge later imposed an additional $10 million in punitive damages, divided between Perry and the archdiocese.
March 2018: Announced Witness: Coming Home Benefit Concert
In March 2018, Katy Perry announced Witness: Coming Home, a benefit concert to be held in Santa Barbara to support those recovering from the 2017 California wildfires and 2018 Southern California mudflows.
March 2018: Judge on American Idol
In March 2018, Katy Perry began serving as a judge on the sixteenth season of American Idol, with a $25-million salary.
May 19, 2018: Witness: Coming Home Benefit Concert
On May 19, 2018, Katy Perry held Witness: Coming Home, a benefit concert in her hometown of Santa Barbara to aid those affected by the 2017 California wildfires and 2018 Southern California mudflows.
August 2018: End of Witness: The Tour
In August 2018, Katy Perry concluded her Witness: The Tour.
November 2, 2018: Cover of "Waving Through a Window" Released
On November 2, 2018, Katy Perry's cover of the Dear Evan Hansen song "Waving Through a Window" was released for the deluxe edition of the cast recording.
2018: Topped Forbes' "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listing
In 2018, Katy Perry topped Forbes' "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listing and ranked at number four on the "Highest-Paid Female Celebrities" list, with earnings of $83 million.
2018: Sister Catherine Rose Holzman died in court
In 2018, during the ongoing legal battles, Sister Catherine Rose Holzman died in court.
2018: Unwanted Kiss on American Idol Contestant
In 2018, while serving as a judge on American Idol, Katy Perry gave an unwanted kiss to a 19-year-old contestant, Benjamin Glaze, leading to backlash and discussions about consent and gender dynamics.
February 14, 2019: Engagement to Orlando Bloom
On February 14, 2019, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom got engaged after reconciling in 2018.
June 2019: Appearance in Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down" Music Video
In June 2019, Katy Perry appeared in the music video of Taylor Swift's "You Need to Calm Down".
August 2019: Sexual Misconduct Accusation by Josh Kloss
In August 2019, Josh Kloss, Perry's co-star in the "Teenage Dream" music video, accused her of sexual misconduct, alleging an incident at a skating rink. Perry denied these claims after initially refraining from responding.
2019: Placed at number four on the "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listings
In 2019, Katy Perry was placed at number four on the "Highest-Paid Women in Music" listings, with $57.5 million.
March 2020: Announcement of pregnancy
Following the release of her single "Never Worn White" in March 2020, Katy Perry revealed in the accompanying music video that she was expecting her first child with Orlando Bloom.
May 15, 2020: Release of "Daisies"
On May 15, 2020, Katy Perry released "Daisies", the lead single from her sixth album.
August 28, 2020: Release of Smile and birth of daughter
On August 28, 2020, Katy Perry released her album, also titled Smile. Two days before, she gave birth to a daughter named Daisy Dove Bloom.
November 2020: Release of "Resilient" Tiësto remix featuring Aitana
In November 2020, the Tiësto remix of Katy Perry's "Resilient" featuring Aitana was released.
December 2020: Release of "Not the End of the World"
In December 2020, Katy Perry released the single "Not the End of the World", which had a music video in which Zooey Deschanel impersonates Perry.
2020: Supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
In 2020, Katy Perry supported Joe Biden and Kamala Harris during the United States presidential election, praising Harris as a leader with "experience we desperately need right now" and believing that Biden "choosing her as his running mate is already a testament to his decision making".
January 20, 2021: Performance at Celebrating America Concert
On January 20, 2021, Katy Perry performed "Firework" at the Celebrating America concert during the inauguration of Joe Biden.
April 2021: Release of "Cry About It Later" Bruno Martini remix featuring Luísa Sonza
In April 2021, the Bruno Martini remix of Katy Perry's "Cry About It Later" featuring Luísa Sonza was released.
September 2021: Honored in Variety's "Power of Women" issue
In September 2021, Variety paid tribute to and honored Katy Perry in their "Power of Women" issue, where she discussed her career, motherhood, and philanthropy. She also attended the Variety 2021 "Power of Women" dinner.
December 29, 2021: Start of Play residency
On December 29, 2021, Katy Perry began hosting her concert residency named Play at Resorts World Las Vegas.
2021: Donations from "All You Need Is Love" cover to Baby2Baby
In 2021, all Spotify streams of Katy Perry's cover of "All You Need Is Love" generated $1 in donations for the charity Baby2Baby.
2021: Heralded as a "gay icon"
In a 2021 Out interview, Katy Perry was heralded as a "gay icon" with "I Kissed a Girl" being called a "bonafide queer anthem". Perry continued to thank the LGBTQ+ community in the same interview, saying she came from a sheltered upbringing, where it wasn't okay to be friends with the LGBTQ community, but now that is her community, and she wouldn't have survived without them.
January 2022: Establishment of De Soi
In January 2022, Katy Perry and Morgan McLachlan established De Soi, a company which produces and sells non-alcoholic apéritifs.
April 1, 2022: Release of "Where We Started"
On April 1, 2022, Katy Perry and Thomas Rhett released a country pop duet titled "Where We Started" for his album of the same name.
June 8, 2022: Awarded the Key to Las Vegas and Katy Perry Day
On June 8, 2022, Katy Perry was awarded with the Key to Las Vegas, with the same day being marked as Katy Perry Day.
2022: Dubbed as "the kitsch-loving pop star"
In 2022, Elle dubbed Katy Perry as "the kitsch-loving pop star renowned for her uniquely experimental style", highlighting her distinctive fashion sense.
2022: Voted for conservative candidate Rick Caruso
In 2022, Katy Perry posted a picture of herself voting for conservative candidate Rick Caruso in the 2022 Los Angeles mayoral election, which Democrats heavily criticized her for.
2022: Referred to as "Queen of Pop"
In 2022, Katy Perry was referred to as the "Queen of Pop" by several media outlets and named "one of the last decade's most reliable and successful hitmakers" by the Official Charts Company.
May 2023: Performance at Coronation Concert of Charles III
In May 2023, Katy Perry performed at the Coronation Concert of Charles III at Windsor Castle.
September 2023: Forbes surmised her net worth was $340 million
During September 2023, Forbes surmised Katy Perry's net worth was $340 million.
November 4, 2023: Conclusion of Play residency
On November 4, 2023, Katy Perry concluded her concert residency named Play at Resorts World Las Vegas. It grossed $46.4 million.
February 2024: Announcement of exit from American Idol
During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in February 2024, Katy Perry announced her exit from American Idol following the conclusion of the twenty-second season.
May 2024: "Roar" music video reached four billion views
During May 2024, Katy Perry's music video for "Roar" reached four billion views, making it the most viewed music video by a female artist on YouTube at that time.
July 11, 2024: Release of "Woman's World"
On July 11, 2024, Katy Perry released "Woman's World", the first single from her seventh album, 143.
December 20, 2024: Release of 1432
On December 20, 2024, Katy Perry released a deluxe edition of 143, titled 1432. It contains four additional tracks.
2024: Endorsed Kamala Harris for office
During the 2024 United States presidential election, Katy Perry endorsed Kamala Harris for office, stating "I've always known her to fight for the most vulnerable, to speak up for the voiceless, and to protect our rights as women to make decisions about our own bodies".
April 14, 2025: Spaceflight aboard Blue Origin NS-31
On April 14, 2025, Katy Perry flew into space aboard Blue Origin NS-31, Blue Origin's eleventh crewed flight to space under the New Shepard program, along with Amanda Nguyen, Aisha Bowe, Kerianne Flynn, Gayle King, and Lauren Sánchez. It was the first all-female space flight since 1963.
June 2025: Included on Forbes' list of "America's Richest Women Celebrities"
By June 2025, Katy Perry's net worth increased to $360 million, where she was included on Forbes' 2025 list of "America's Richest Women Celebrities".
July 2025: End of relationship with Orlando Bloom
In July 2025, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirmed that they had ended their relationship the previous month.
September 2025: Second-Most Followed Woman on Twitter
As of September 2025, Katy Perry was the second-most followed woman on Twitter, with over 104 million followers, and the sixth most followed musician across social media with a combined total of over 377 million followers across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
November 6, 2025: Release of "Bandaids"
On November 6, 2025, Katy Perry released a new song titled "Bandaids".
November 2025: Garnered over 125 billion cumulative streams
As of November 2025, Katy Perry has garnered over 125 billion cumulative streams from various digital and streaming platforms.
2025: Ranked on Billboard's "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list
In 2025, Billboard ranked Katy Perry fifth on its "Top 100 Women Artists of the 21st Century" list.
January 2026: Attendance at World Economic Forum with Justin Trudeau
In January 2026, Katy Perry attended the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, with Justin Trudeau.
Mentioned in this timeline
Apple Inc founded in and headquartered in Cupertino California is...
Pepsi is a cola-flavored carbonated soft drink and the flagship...
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr professionally known as Snoop Dogg is...
Taylor Swift is a highly influential American singer-songwriter celebrated for...
Sir Elton John is a highly successful British singer songwriter...
Ariana Grande-Butera is a highly influential American singer songwriter and...
Trending
45 minutes ago Amazon Prime Video abruptly cancels 'The Runarounds' after one season despite plans.
46 minutes ago Angel Reese Traded to Atlanta Dream from Chicago Sky in WNBA Blockbuster.
46 minutes ago Supreme Court Overturns Conviction of Pardoned Ex-Cincinnati Councilman P.G. Sittenfeld
4 months ago Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump White House for using 'Juno' in ICE video.
2 hours ago Tim Buckley Joins Iowa State Basketball as Assistant Coach Under T.J. Otzelberger
2 hours ago Jeff Merkley Discusses War, Economy, and Mental Health at Sisters Town Hall.
Popular
William Franklin Graham III commonly known as Franklin Graham is...
Paula White-Cain is a prominent American televangelist and key figure...
XXXTentacion born Jahseh Dwayne Ricardo Onfroy was a controversial yet...
Eric Swalwell is an American lawyer and politician currently serving...
George Soros is a Hungarian-American investor and philanthropist with a...
Pam Bondi is an American attorney and politician She served...