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The one fan of Katy who works for Billboard finally got his time to shine after 12 years

nahh TUDUM was fun but too corny and very typical of Gaga. The GRAMMYs performance of Abracadabra is far superior. The mature simplicity of it, the rock and analogue remix (actually featuring Andrew Watt and NIN drummer Josh Freese!), the emphasis on, and celebration of, music tech and the female as the main producer, the beloved McQueen archive fashion, the camera work, the overall dark atmosphere and electrifying presence of Gaga.. all came together as something so classic Gaga yet also so new, fresh, sophisticated, artistic and innovative.

Ngl The change around in dates being so short does genuinely point to a production issue imo

They say timing is everything when it comes to putting on a show and Katy Perry was right on time last month for her FIFA World Cup performance, as the singer dazzled a sold-out SoFi Stadium crowd as part of the global soccer tournament’s official U.S. Opening Ceremony on June 12. The singer took to the pitch just before kickoff to perform “Wonder,” an euphoric EDM cut from her much-maligned 2024 album, 143, which is seemingly back in the zeitgeist two years later. Official on-demand U.S. streams of the album have been steadily climbing virtually all year, and reached a new weekly peak for 2026 in the tracking week ending June 18, with nearly 10.9 million streams, according to Luminate. 143 debuted at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 albums chart when it was released in September of 2024, it marked one of her lowest-performing album debuts to date. The album was generally panned by reviewers, with critics bemoaning what they believed to be uninspired production, while even longtime KatyCats cringed at lead single “Woman’s World,” which saw the singer re-team with writer-producer Dr. Luke. But almost two years after 143 was first released, and with the promotional tactics and lead single a more distant memory, it may be time to give the album a second spin — and a second opinion. The anthemic refrain and buoyant lyrics of “Wonder” were a joyous party starter to welcome the World Cup, but the rest of Perry’s dance-pop record is similarly ready for a rose-colored revival, as an adrenaline shot to help ease the nerves of a weary nation, and as a frivolous anecdote to some of the more tepid confessional releases currently on the charts. Picture a drive up the PCH on a postcard-sunny California day, as the beat drops on 143’s rapturous second single, “Lifetimes,” with sunroof open and windows down. The soulful house vibe of “Lifetimes” gives way to the Crystal Waters-samping (and Doechii-assisted) “I’m His, He’s Mine,” which failed to hit the Billboard Hot 100, but is a guaranteed groove at balls and block parties alike. The Eurodance appeal of “Crush” would well, crush, at Nikki Beach (or any beach for that matter), and it’s impossible not to wind your hips around the slinky pulsating beats on “Truth.” While fans were divided over many of 143’s album tracks, “All the Love” and “Nirvana” were consistently name-dropped as favorites, and the synthy electronic cuts float in the air as two songs destined for a night out in Ibiza — or the gay village. In the right settings — and with measured expectations — Perry’s album is also just plain damn fun. 143 isn’t a groundbreaking album, but it can still make for a great summer soundtrack. The weather is balmy, spirits are high and the country feels ready to rally. Maybe we’re just feeling optimistic, but 143 seems primed to finally have its time in the sun.

YALL, YOU KNOW WHAT WE SHOULD DO?! COMMENT ON HER BODY WEIGHT

I feel the energy of Abracadabra in TUDUM was unmatched (tied with GRAMMYs but i think TUDUM surpasses it)...the BIG hair, the lipstick smear, that red dress.... Even the Zombieboy performance was amazing, I hoped she would've inculcated it more in TMB

God, I miss the egg-shaped bar soap most of all The body wash was good too... but something about THE SOAP itself was extra potent/longer-lasting than even the perfume itself FAME needs to make a bold return in the future

Subtle sneak peek of TS wedding look ? (a joke, but bookmark, because probably not far off)

I was lurking on x just to see and someone posted : Confessions 2 hasn’t leaked because Madonna fans have been trying to fax copies between them

I think this is the answer, tbh. All of the promo stuff with Abra was probably on lock well before the release (Mastercard cross promo for MV as well as Grammys release plan), so I think they would’ve liked Disease to succeed, but knew Abra was the real hit of the album

oh i’m about to start slapping my cookie crazy style when i see #that

Not when Applause exists

well this just shows that you've completely missed the point of it all. But I'm not surprised. This kind of higher art is wasted on most pop fans.

I mean, Rio mops Coachella and the final version of TAOPC mops the OG, so I don’t see how that’d be possible

Wha- no? It was good but I would put the entirety of the tour ahead of it. She really went to the hilt with this era tbh

Abra mops all of AP with ease tbh

I'm a TDD apologist, but John Wayne wins this easily

To the person who wrote that article: I want to let you know that I’m already coordinating help with the drug dependency center, we won’t leave you alone in this, bro.

Oh f*ck yes! Robert Eggers is back with another arthouse masterpiece! Fresh from the triumph that was Nosferatu. This one looks absolutely feral I can't wait If you haven't seen his films - The Witch (2015), The Lighthouse (2019), The Northman (2022) and Nosferatu (2024) - I strongly advise you do as he is by far one of the most exciting and innovative filmmakers around.

MJH Sex Dreams GUY and AURA exists sorry

What’s basic about the performance? The arrangement was excellent, the look was excellent, the vocals were excellent, her performance and physicality were excellent…

Mine would go: 1. Just Dance 2. Poker Face 3. Paparazzi 4. LoveGame 5. Bad Romance 6. Telephone 7. Alejandro 8. Born This Way 9. Bloody Mary 10. Judas 11. Yoü and I 12. The Edge Of Glory 13. Applause 14. Million Reasons 15. Shallow 16. Always Remember Us This Way 17. I'll Never Love Again 18. Rain On Me 19. Abracadabra 20. Die With A Smile (not necessarily in this order, did this to be comprehensible)

Who on her team paid for this late contractually obligated promo for her old album?

Abra one of her best songs, but till this day im still blasting Applause, was in my top 5 spotify wrapped for so many years, so its a hard choice

ARTPOP easily

I wasn't expecting it to be 100% similar but omg how come nobody really noticed this before....

I kinda wanna order it omg bitch it wasn't even available and now I just refreshed it and they're sold out... absolut you will suffer and burn

Christmas Tree Cake like Lady Gaga SOFU Christmas Tree (remix) Cake like Lady Gaga (remix) SOFU (remix) Christmas Tree (extended mix) Cake like Lady Gaga (extended mix) SOFU (extended mix) Christmas Tree (tiktok mix) Cake like Lady Gaga (tiktok mix) SOFU (tiktok mix) Christmas Tree (Polka mix) Cake like Lady Gaga (Polka mix) SOFU (Polka mix) Christmas Tree (4 hour mix) Cake like Lady Gaga (4 hour mix) SOFU (12 hour mix) The Marina Abromovic Method screaming uncut edition Jewels & Drugs

It’s a cult classic, her best music video by far, GP loves it, more chances for Beyonce to join her on tour and perform it with her (yes I’m delusional), it’s a fun moment etc etc. I think it does need to be revitalised of sorts, maybe elements of the Electrolightz or Alphabeat remixes added & Bey’s verse played on playback. But it should absolutely be part of the next tour, it is a staple of Gaga’s career.

The one with the serpent tongue, of course!

the "do the dead dance" line alone is iconic

This isn't even something anyone's gonna have to think about

Don’t you f*cking DARE send anything to me, you filthy pig!

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Boochie cat getting fingered down when that drops! Yup. Yup!!!

And not just that, but during world cup AND independence day? She must think she's THAT important

just imagining the concept of combining joanne and chromatica to give us the generational smash: Jomanica

Benson Goon... hear our prayer

I remember back in the days I will just typing sth like "Confession II mp3 download" and clicking every suspicious website.

I like his films. I’m a fan. I do wonder how long he can keep doing these folk horror before it becomes one note. Not that I’m complaining. And this looks really good.

Eggers’ schtick is getting a little tired to me, tbh. The VVitch was great, the Lighthouse had its moments (excellent performance from Dafoe, the film itself feels a bit derivative for me/didn’t really live up to the hype), The Northman was a fun Vikingsploitation flick but a touch too pretentious for its own good, and Nosferatu, while atmospherically strong and, at times, a really great fleshing out of the OG, petered out toward the end for me.

I hope this genuinely is a production issue and not her health. i wish her all the best shes a great artists.

It's a good song, but she is at that stage of her career where she's going to have to start omitting hits in order to make room for new material. She has performed Telephone really well (at the Chromatica Ball in particular), but frankly, it's never been one of those songs that produce her most memorable tour performances—despite it making an appearance at the Joanne World Tour, it might as well have not even been there. It's a bit of a crowd-pleaser, but not a necessity. I'd rather it gets cut than continues to act as little more than a bridge between more interesting performances.

You think it can't get any worse, but then .........a key change

yeah 3/4 of the album is just different covers of Born this way in different languages

main character syndrome