Katy Perry has some stellar Vegas reviews. Let's talk about it!

[dr35]

After hearing all the negativity thrown towards Katy Perry from this community, I feel like taking a few minutes of my week to shout out some positivity towards Ms. Perry. 🥰

First off, before I get into Vegas.... let's talk about Katy's career, which seems to constantly be invalidated here. The 2000s were such an interesting time for pop music. The decade started off with the bubblegum era, then morphed into a mix of styles. By 2005 we had pop music that stretched from the Britney's to the Avril Lavigne's... and in 2008, Katy Perry crash landed center stage with her debut 'One of the Boys'. Looking back, I  remember every moment of Katy's rise to fame. I was 21, closeted, deeply lost and confused in a religious community, and here comes this bubbly chick who walked away from all of that, singing about kissing girls. I was floored. Now, don't get me wrong, the singles from 'One of the Boys' are brilliant. 'Hot N Cold' is one of my favorite pop moments from the entire decade. That being said, that album packed so much more depth than the singles. Songs like 'I'm Still Breathing' and 'Lost' will always have a lasting impact for those who needed them. In 2010, as Katy's fame was blasting into the global stratosphere, she got nothing but flack upon the release of 'Teenage Dream'. Sell out... that was the common thread. But you know something? Katy never let that distract from the art. She made that era into a bubbly, confectionary dream....  and two years later, nearly every media outlet changed their tune, recognizing that 'Teenage Dream' would go down in the books. Katy never lost sight of being a little bit weird, and owning her image exactly as she wanted it, and she never apologized for it. That's an artist... whether you like the art or not. 

Now, she's not the only one, but I credit Katy as one of the LGBT trailblazers. Christina Aguilera was one of the first in the 2000s to incorporate LGBT themes directly into her image on 'Stripped', but ultimately Katy and Lady Gaga would drive it full force through the 2010s. Today, it's common to see LGBT focus in music and art, but it wasn't so in the early 2000s. Let's not forget Katy's focus on this community from day 1. She's always been an ally and an incredible force for change, despite the entire global religious community putting a huge target on her back. 

So, let's talk Vegas. While I'd love to see Katy Perry evolve as an artist in 2022 and on... perhaps with a more mature style more kin to my current taste (being selfish here), I  won't use that to deny how brilliant her turn in Vegas really is. For those on here stating it's crazy that Katy would have a residency, and that she doesn't belong, I'm baffled. I would pose this valid question... what warrants a Vegas show? 

As you ponder that question... let's think about this. Rolling Stone, the Independent, Variety, NPR, Billboard ... the Reviews keep coming in, and they've been stellar for Katy's "campy" production. It's classic Katy Perry, and nostalgic like her California Dreams Tour. In a time like we're in, isn't it exactly what we need? The show has choreography, tons of clever and quirky outfits, an out of this world stage design, and a clever theme of a doll coming to life. It couldn't be more campy... it couldn't be more Katy Perry... and that to me flies directly in the face to the bull crap I hear on exhale in regards to Katy not knowing who she is as an artist. She knows EXACTLY who she is. 150+ million records sold, 4 massive world tours .... I  have no problem believing Vegas shelled out the money, and I have no problem seeing her as a perfect fit for a limited run. 

I'll close my op-ed by saying this. 😂 I'll never be the person to defend everything an artist does in a desperate attempt to label them "iconic", or something along the lines. Katy has done tons of things I'm not the biggest fan of, but there's no question in my mind that Katy Perry's career is just beginning. We've only witnessed (pun intended) the first decade of her evolution. She has the talent to do so much more, and I have no doubt she's got surprises up her sleeve for the future. And hey, if she doesn't, if 'PLAY' is really more of a bookend, then well, Katy was a legendary piece of the 2010's, one who's success is very rarely duplicated. 

 

 

[Jordan Miller]

Since there was a Katy Perry's show is awful topic featured for a week, it's only fair this one gets some homepage love as well.

[jordeezy river red]

I watched it again today. Honestly, the opening of the show is VERY strong. The bathroom scene is where it gets a little rough...the remix of Waking Up In Vegas is HORRIBLE. The mushroom sequence is a little better and then the final sequence is okay but the vocals just....IDK why she is yelling so much but her technique needs a little work. Overall, its really good but a few tweaks could make it a little better. 

[Arthurfleck]

[bitbitboi]

ugh thank you SO much for your post, it was written brilliantly, concise and true but also heartfelt. I feel the same way about her, she IS a creative force and she needs to be recognized and respected for that. You don't have to love everything she does, of course, but no pop music fan can deny her impact and everything that she brought and keeps bringing to the table. This Vegas show is SO her. People ranting about how she talks to a puppet piece of ish as something crazy clearly have not been paying attention to her because that is SO Katy. You can like it or not, but the woman has been true to herself and consistent from day one.

[Freakshow__]

I loved it tbh. It's a KP show. 

Maldita sea mi pobreza que no puedo ir a verla. 

[S0ggyBiscuit]

I've always like KP from afar but performance wise she never did it for me...

[BritneyWiki]

Everything you said is true...
But I think many people are disappointed her new show looks tacky as heck when it could have been much better. "Campy" is the only positive way to try to describe it. But she could have had a campy show done much much better looking. She has a solid setlist of hit songs. Nobody is denying her talent. The video I saw she called DVF up on stage to sing Happy Birthday to her...I kept thinking this fashion designer icon must think this show is trashy AF.

[Borja]

Ew.

Go to a Katy Perry forum, or twitter.

Let us hate thet *****

[Moscow]

I think you are not familiar but this forum hates everyone. 

[ElenaB]

I don't hate her I just think she's basic and hollow. her show looks like something she would have done 10 years ago. that's not a bad thing tho, if her fans like it. I would have loved a POM show similar to DWAD or Onyx

[icybaby]

I saw opening. Singing was bad. I would choose lip syncing and great dancing or production. And i think production wise her show is good. Toilet thing is too much but still it is her idea.

P.s. i like her 1st album. Hot n cold and i kissed a girl r bops certainly here to stay in pop music history. Still i think that show is just for a fans who like and understand her artistry but i can be wrong. We'll see the numbers then. I would prefer more mature Katy too. 

[returcus]

Britney fans speaking about bad singing? World is ending.

I saw her show and i am impressed - its not looking like anything else. So much visuals and things. Pretty good. 

[MidnightEgyptianSheet]

I want Katy to fist me !

[thebritmaster]

I think the show looks amazing! I wish I could go 

[DearBritney00]

It's a better show than GaGa's was. I wish she played more songs from OOTB.

[ROL]

I've seen some videos and they looked good and fun, I'd definitely go see her if I could.

[Stefani]

14 minutes ago, Crazyyy said:

I've seen some videos and they looked good and fun, I'd definitely go see her if I could.

You'd pay however many hundreds of dollars to travel to Vegas and book lodgings, and then pay an additional $1000 to see what is essentially a small arena concert? 

[ROL]

1 minute ago, Stefani said:

You'd pay however many hundreds of dollars to travel to Vegas and then pay an additional $1000 to see what is essentially a small arena concert? 

Haha well I guess if she toured I'd go see her instead in my city but otherwise, if I could (as in had enough money for it) I'd deffo do a vegas trip (not just for her ofc) and see a few of the Vegas shows, is Bruno Mars still there? Seeing him would be such a vibe lmao.

[Jayjukebox]

I cannot wait to see Ms. Perry. So much hate for her here, but meanwhile she is riding Orlando Bloom. I call that winning.