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Taylor Swift Dominates 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

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Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for 'Fortnight' at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
- With seven new trophies, she became the most decorated solo artist in VMA history with 30 awards.
- Her Best Collaboration Award alongside Post Malone, also for 'Fortnight', prompted her to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks 23 years ago.
- Megan Thee Stallion hosted the VMAs and performed a medley of hits.
- Katy Perry received the Video Vanguard Award and also performed a medley of hits.
- Sabrina Carpenter won the Song of the Year Award for 'Espresso', making it her first at the MTV VMAs.
- Lisa from Blackpink won Best K-pop for her song 'Rockstar', while South Africa's Tyla won the Best Afrobeats Award for 'Water'.

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Katy Perry Investigated for Environmental Damage Over 'Lifetimes' Music Video

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Katy Perry filmed her 'Lifetimes' music video in the Balearic Islands without proper permits.
- The video, released on August 8, has sparked concerns from local authorities in Spain.
- Officials are investigating potential damage to S'Espalmador's protected dunes.
- S'Espalmador is part of the Ses Salines Natural Park, valued for its rich ecology.
- The Balearic Islands' Environment Department is probing if the video production harmed the ecosystem.
- The Department issued a press release about the investigation due to lack of permits.
- Perry's new album '143', featuring 'Lifetimes', is set to be released on September 20.

Carrie Underwood to Replace Katy Perry as 'American Idol' Judge

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Carrie Underwood is set to replace Katy Perry as a judge on 'American Idol' for Season 23, making a full-circle return to her roots on the show.
- Underwood won the fourth season of American Idol almost 20 years ago and has since become a multi-Grammy Award-winning superstar in the country music scene.
- The announcement was made on 'Good Morning America', confirming Underwood's role alongside returning judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie.
- Craig Erwich, president of Disney Television Group, expressed excitement about Underwood's return, citing her unique perspective and massive success.
- Megan Wolflick, the showrunner and executive producer, highlighted Underwood's significance as the first 'American Idol' alum to join the judging panel, emphasizing her 'Cinderella' story.
- Fans have expressed enthusiasm about Underwood's return, praising her experience and relatability to aspiring contestants.
- Perry, who had been a judge since the show's revival in 2018, announced her departure after Season 22 to focus on her music career.

Fans Aren't Buying Katy Perry's 'Woman's World' Satire Explanation

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Katy Perry has labeled her latest single 'Woman's World' as satirical after receiving a slew of criticism from her fans and the music press.
- The song, a feminist anthem accompanied by a video celebrating the power of women, was released on July 12 ahead of Perry's upcoming album '143'.
- Critics and online commenters have slammed the single for its superficiality, with one YouTube user calling it "a parody of feminism gone wrong."
- Perry herself has been lambasted for working with producer Dr. Luke, whom popstar Kesha accused of sexual assault in 2014.
- Sex and culture writer Ella Dawson wrote on X: "The new Katy Perry video is incomprehensible garbage, much like her choice to release a women's empowerment track produced by Dr. Luke, the man who drugged and raped Kesha."
- Amid the controversy, Perry has maintained silence on working with Dr. Luke, but defended the song and its creative approach.
- "You can do anything! Even satire!" she captioned a video message from the set of 'Woman's World'. "We’re kind of just having fun, being a bit sarcastic with it. It’s very slapstick, and very on the nose,” she says in the video.
- But many aren’t buying Perry's explanation that the release was satirical. One X user wrote, "One of the hallmarks of great satire is when you release a long followup video that explains in detail specifically how you are being satirical and why you chose to do it," while another said, "I think the satire just doesn’t work when you have to explain it this much."
- Perry's upcoming album '143' is set for a September release, promising 'the empowering, sexy, & provocative pop anthems you've come to love,' according to the singer's website.

Katy Perry Celebrates Fourth of July in Stunning American Flag Bikini

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Katy Perry flaunted her patriotism in a dazzling display of stars and stripes by sporting an American flag bikini top.
- The 39-year-old singer emulated the iconic Rosie the Riveter’s empowering “We Can Do It!” pose while celebrating Independence Day.
- The singer also promoted her upcoming single 'Woman's World,' set to release on July 11, in the Fourth of July post's caption.
- “BB UR A FIREWORK,” she wrote. "and speaking of work, WOMAN’S WORLD IS GOING TO WORK IN ONE WEEK HAPPY 4TH."
- Fans showered Perry's post with praises, with some calling her 'Queen of pop' and 'super powerful.'
- “Ok, now I’ll pledge allegiance,” said one fan, while another chimed in with, “Proud to be an American and stream our national anthem, Firework.”
- The singer has been teasing her forthcoming single with posts and snippets, building anticipation for the release.
- She also teased her song at the Paris Fashion Week by wearing a dress, featuring the lyrics of the track on a 200-yard long train.

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