Katy Perry’s downward spiral: From a comeback flop and embarrassing ‘mom moves’, to her split from Orlando Bloom and THAT bizarre space mission – as the singer faces legal battle with disabled veteran

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She was once one of the biggest popstars in the world with her hits I Kissed A Girl, California Girls and Teenage Dreams the soundtrack to the early 2000s. 

Katy Perry is one of the most successful musicians ever, having sold over 151 million records globally. She’s received numerous awards, including five American Music Awards, fourteen People’s Choice Awards, and a Brit Award.

Lately, the singer’s career has been declining, and her newest music hasn’t been able to recapture her previous success.

She received negative media attention in April when she unexpectedly kissed the ground after landing back on Earth from a space mission. One public relations professional even warned that this could seriously damage her career.

After the excitement surrounding her space trip faded, Katy experienced personal sadness when she and her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, broke up.

I seriously don’t know how she does it. Even with everything going on in her personal life, Katy just keeps going. She’s been all over the world with the Lifetime Tour, putting on the most incredible shows. It’s like she pours all her energy into her fans, and honestly, it’s inspiring. I’m just so proud of her for pushing through everything!

However, it was recently discovered that she is suing the veteran who sold her a $15 million home in Montecito, California, for nearly $5 million. She bought the property over five years ago, and the veteran has a disability.

The celebrity purchased the house from Carl Westcott in 2020, but shortly after, Westcott—the founder of 1-800-Flowers—attempted to cancel the sale. He argued he wasn’t mentally capable of signing the contract because of pain medication he was taking.

Oh my gosh, when he tried to go back on the deal, it was a total mess! It ended up in court, but thankfully, the judge totally sided with Katy! I knew she was right all along, and it was amazing to see justice served. Seriously, I was glued to the updates – Katy deserved the win so much!

The singer is now requesting the court order Westcott to pay her nearly $4.7 million to cover the costs and damages resulting from his lengthy legal battle over the property sale.

So as Katy finds herself caught up in legal woes – where did it all go wrong for the star?

Comeback Flop

The singer’s latest album, ‘143,’ didn’t perform as well as she expected. Released in September, it received the lowest Metacritic score of any of her albums since 2011.

Katy Perry’s 2010 album, Teenage Dream, was a massive success, selling over 12 million copies. However, her album sales have decreased over time, with her 2020 release, Smile, selling around 1.5 million copies.

Katy’s efforts to reinvent her style weren’t well-received. Fans disliked her new fashion choices and strongly criticized her decision to work with Dr. Luke, a producer known for controversy.

Kesha accused music producer Dr. Luke of sexual assault in a lawsuit, but the case was ultimately dismissed. Dr. Luke has always maintained his innocence.

Backlash over the star’s new ‘era’ began with the albums lead single, Woman’s World.

Although the song was promoted as a powerful feminist statement, many people found it to be uninspired, insincere, and predictable.

It was also clear that Katy was losing fan support at the 2024 Jingle Ball. People started leaving Madison Square Garden during her performance.

A source close to Katy Perry has revealed that the launch of her new music, album, and tour hasn’t been as successful as she’d hoped.

‘Some have joked that her Lifetimes tour should be called the Lifeless tour.’

They added that her decision to begin the tour outside the US is a smart one. She’s receiving a lot of positive feedback and tickets are selling quickly, but they anticipate this success might not continue when she starts performing in the US, as her popularity seems stronger internationally than it is domestically.

Split from Orlando

Katy’s personal life also took a turn this year after she split from her fiancé Orlando Bloom. 

Although the Hollywood couple never got married, they were engaged for six years and have a five-year-old daughter named Daisy.

Oh my gosh, can you believe it? It all started at the Golden Globes in 2016! They totally connected over In-N-Out burger – can you even imagine a more perfect meet-cute?! They just bonded over it, and then, well, the rest is history! I knew from that moment they were meant to be!

Three years after they started dating, they got engaged on Valentine’s Day in 2019, and then they had a daughter named Daisy.

The couple had to delay their wedding because of Covid. As time went on, with the singer busy with her career and becoming a new mother, planning the wedding took a backseat.

Their relationship began to struggle, and with her extensive world tour scheduled to last until December, marriage wasn’t something they were considering, according to a source.

After news of their breakup in July, a source told Us Weekly that Katy and Orlando separated on good terms, and the split hasn’t been dramatic so far.

Katy is understandably upset, but she’s thankful she won’t have to experience another divorce, which she says was the most difficult period of her life.

According to a source close to the couple, the split wasn’t a surprise, as they’d been drifting apart for a while and had been experiencing difficulties for months.

Katy recently hinted at her breakup in the music video for her new song, “Bandaids.”

The music video features Katy in a series of mishaps – like injuring her hand in a garbage disposal, getting tangled in an escalator, and being hit by a falling log – all while singing about a struggling relationship.

Her foot became trapped on the train tracks just as a train was rapidly approaching. In that moment, she noticed a daisy, a poignant reminder of their daughter.

She sings, ‘Even if I could relive everything, I would. The love we shared made it all worthwhile,’ just as she manages to pull herself free from the train tracks.

Space Trip 

No one expected it, but Katy Perry went to space in April, joining the crew of a Blue Origin flight, which has faced some controversy.

Her brief trip to space, lasting just 11 minutes, caused a strong backlash. Many former supporters criticized it as a publicity move and dismissed the women on board the New Shepard rocket as simply ‘space tourists’.

The singer traveled on a spaceship with Gayle King, Lauren Sanchez, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, film producer Kerianne Flynn, and activist Amanda Nguyen – an entire crew of women.

Although the mission was meant well, people thought it looked bad and was insensitive. It came across as embarrassing.

Katy Perry recently made news when she playfully kissed the ground after landing, following a gesture of holding a daisy towards the sky as a sweet tribute to her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom.

Honestly, it was so moving hearing Katy talk about feeling incredibly connected to love. She was so sweet thanking the reporter who playfully called her an astronaut, and she really emphasized that this whole experience, being a team of all women, has always been rooted in love and a sense of belonging. It just felt so genuine and heartfelt.

She explained that her concerts aren’t just about her performing her music; they’re about the shared energy and connection between everyone there. It’s about creating a supportive environment for women now and in the future, and feeling empowered to be themselves and belong.

It’s about recognizing and valuing the beauty of the world around us, all to help protect our planet.

After facing criticism, Katy Perry reportedly began to question her decision to fly with the space travel company created by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos.

Someone close to the situation said they were surprised by the criticism aimed at the former American Idol judge, and it was upsetting for the entire female team.

Katy has no regrets about the space trip itself, calling it a transformative experience. However, she wishes she hadn’t drawn so much public attention to it, a source told DailyMail.com.

The source revealed that the celebrity now feels embarrassed about her actions immediately after the flight, specifically kissing the ground and posing for close-up shots inside the spacecraft. During those moments in zero gravity, she had held up a daisy to the camera, advertised her next tour, and sung “What a Wonderful World.”

Tour mishaps 

She’s always been known for putting a show with elaborate costumes and set designs. 

Katy Perry’s current Lifetimes tour continues her tradition of elaborate performances, featuring futuristic, space-themed costumes and impressive aerial displays as she’s flown around the concert venues on different devices.

The tour hasn’t been completely smooth sailing, as the singer has almost fallen into the audience a few times.

While performing in Adelaide, Australia, in July, a problem with a floating metal sphere left her suspended in the air.

Once the glowing orb lifted Katy, it tilted, and she quickly grabbed on to keep from falling into the crowd below.

I was so worried! She was clinging to the bar for what felt like forever, and everything just stopped – the lights, the music – as everyone ran to help her. It was a really tense moment, and I was just relieved when the crew finally got to her.

While suspended by a crane in Sydney, Katy suddenly found herself tilting headfirst towards the onlookers when the crane unexpectedly shifted.

Katy let out a surprised “Oh dear!” which briefly startled the crowd, but she quickly recovered and continued her energetic performance.

During her San Francisco concert, she had a frightening moment when the mechanical butterfly carrying her through the air unexpectedly fell a short distance.

Katy sang to the audience, fighting back tears after a sudden fall nearly caused her to stop.

People online have teased Katy Perry about her dancing, calling it stiff and awkward, and jokingly referring to it as ‘mom moves’.

One person complained that the mother wasn’t moving, and another jokingly suggested she should have practiced more instead of spending so much time in space.

People online had strong reactions to her performance. One person joked it reminded them of a cat grooming itself, while another harshly called her robotic and lacking emotion. Others were shocked that some fans actually considered her a better performer than Lady Gaga.

She also faced negative comparisons to Taylor Swift, with one user on X commenting dismissively, ‘Seriously, what is this? Even Taylor is a better dancer.’

One fan urged Perry to retire with dignity, saying, “Please don’t do that to yourself.” Another playfully commented on her choreography, joking that it seemed like it was designed by elementary school students who won a contest.

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2025-11-26 14:23