Katy Perry, along with other team members from the latest Blue Origin space mission, expressed that their journey outside Earth’s orbit for approximately 11 minutes earlier this month was a profoundly transformative experience. However, many people in the general public haven’t shared the same exhilaration. Notably, Perry has faced significant criticism for what some view as a publicity stunt, with the flight being televised by CBS on their 2025 schedule and requiring a Paramount+ subscription. It seems that during her recent concert, Perry responded to her critics, addressing the negative sentiment surrounding this event.
As a movie critic, I found myself transported to an interstellar realm on April 23rd, 2025, in Mexico City, as the “Teenage Dream” artist kick-started her Lifetimes Tour. The show was a cosmic spectacle, with Katy Perry channeling her inner astronaut. According to the Daily Mail, she danced space choreography, shared the limelight with men sporting NASA uniforms, and even levitated at various moments. A surprising twist came when she seemed to address the criticism head-on, engaging the audience with a question that suggested she was ready to speak up.
Has anyone ever called your dreams crazy?
Over the past fortnight following Katy Perry’s ride on the New Shepard rocket (belonging to Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin team), there have been criticisms that she was insensitive. Some people claim that the spectacle of the all-female crew did not bring any significant progress for women and girls in STEM fields. Regardless, it seems she’s not letting the criticism affect her, and she stands firm on her decision to participate in the space flight without issuing any apologies.
Apart from Katy Perry, the team also included Jeff Bezos’ fiancée Lauren Sánchez. Upon her return, she was given a $7,000 gift by her Kardashian friends. The team also consisted of CBS journalist Gayle King, NASA rocket scientist Aisha Bowe, civil rights activist Amanda Nguyen, and film producer Kerianne Flynn. This crew marked the first all-woman spaceflight since 1963 on April 14.
Many individuals, including celebrities, have raised doubts about whether the funds and resources invested in the Blue Origin flight provided significant value given its brief duration. This 11-minute New Shepard mission took place only a few weeks after NASA astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned from space in March. Initially planned for an 8-day voyage to the International Space Station, their mission was prolonged due to technical issues, leaving them stranded for over 9 months.
Some found the situation amusing, particularly Katy Perry’s ex-colleague from American Idol, Luke Bryan, who playfully mocked her emotional post-flight comments. Additionally, social media enthusiastically joined in on the fun when Gayle King, a close friend of Oprah Winfrey, appeared scared before the launch.
In a playful manner, even Wendy’s joined the fray, aiming jabs at the “Roar” artist, which eventually led to them having to respond to criticism for their comments about the pop sensation.
As Katy Perry infuses a cosmic motif into her upcoming tour, set to commence in Mexico and then hit U.S. stages starting May 7 in Houston, it remains to be seen if she’ll keep responding to her critics or share more about her space journey as the tour unfolds.
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2025-04-26 02:07