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

All she did was But you remembered it as

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.

She treated her like Honestly are we Crazy now. This Is in any way thread worthy. Get out the way, its slightly rude but not even. Please

Am I the only one that was expecting this to be about a person we collectively dont like and not an actual rat prop? My brain is so Popculture fried

gonorrhea

Well you’re a liar because plenty of people have told me that already

The songs are sped up

Reading all the GGD VS threads "Ohh, they've already gone insane," she said Between her thighs, she could feel Michael chuckle

You know what, this was a knee jerk reaction Maybe it’s the weed but she’s not as awful as I remembered her being in that clip Sorry Anne

I think this is Anne and her assistant

Unfortunately she did not find it in time for her performance

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

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.

Well considering people often need your registered permanent address, it's hard to avoid.

That’s Katy Perry but thank you for looking

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I don't understand people who keep wild dogs for "security purposes" and why do they always turn out to be careless owners?. what is a dog going to do against an actual attacker with a gun or a knife. Invest in proper security that fit the current times and stop putting these animals and people in harms way all in the name of "security".

Grammy's 2026: Lady Gaga - Best Pop Vocal Album (Mind you abra is here) Total: 1 Abracadabra - Best Dance Pop Recording & Best Remixed Recording Total: 2 2 > 1 Numbers don't lie.

"Culture is dead" but you have a Sombr profile pic.

Billboard should be ashamed of this article. Normalizing Luke and Katy despite everything they did is disgusting.

why not just... rent a readily available castle that's out of people's way and probably rich with history?

I hope I'm not alone in thinking this is gross Imagine being so rich you can rent an arena like this and shut down public parts of a city for your wedding. Like... Couldn't imagine doing something this out of touch while a single person in the world went hungry Meanwhile, my fave's two weddings were done at a private residence and a hotel ballroom respectively like a normal person and I bet we won't even know Gaga's married until weeks or months after it happens

Which is a better work of art? Lady Gaga’s song abracadabra? Or the painting Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci?

It’s not fair to compare Scheisse (a full song) to just one line of Abra

premiering August 13 on Disney Channel

On a break from all three of your jobs I see

She has two executives from Capital on her shoulders. One is trying so hard to get her back on her popstar pedestal, the other is trying to sabotage her entire career. She listens to both.

Nahh it's not rude to tell someone to stop interrupting you and talking over you while you're talking imo. I personally hate it when people do that. Diane Warren is notoriously rude anyway lol

I voted for abracadabra. Idgaf

Lifetimes is horrible too

Next thread: The Chicken or The Vessel? 🥚

excuse your mouth have a rare virulent case of syphilis not gonorrhea

it says it was written by someone called Katheryn Hudson

"You made a mess. I was the janitor"

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

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.

Sister if you knew how vindicating this thread is for me I ****ing HATE the Mona Lisa. So being able to say that finally we have a nuclear bomb vs coughing baby scenario.

also it's cringey that Paper did a Khia Asylum photoshoot now that it's being used in marketing we need to retire that phrase

what's next Gaga vs Gaga discography?

Doesn’t shock me one bit that a violent asshole has a violent dog tbh

Which is better? Lady Gaga’s song abracadabra? Or Lady Gaga herself?

Lady Gaga being rude

Her label probably paid for the article. Because the album is terrible outside of LifeTimes

I'm 100% sure that she will sell merch of the wedding, an album and a movie

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main character syndrome