Katy Perry’s influence on music began long before she became a judge. american idoleven inspires a young Halsey!
Perry, 38, celebrated the 15th anniversary of his breakthrough 2008 album. one of the children He thanked the fans who have followed him on Saturday and ever since. “He may be a young teenager but he’s always had some attitude,” Perry wrote on Instagram. “Thank you to all the KCs who have been around since the Warped and Hello Katy days… one of the children”
Sharing how important Perry’s debut album was, Halsey, 28, immediately commented on the post. “Katy, I’ve seen you stage dive on Warped and run around with your umbrella!!! I must have been 13 or 14,” the “So Good” singer wrote that she attended a Warped Tour show when she was younger. “That day changed my life! Really!”
The two singers have regularly shown their support for each other in interviews and social media in recent years. In June 2022, Perry defended Halsey when they voiced their support for abortion rights on tour. “The ‘People pay to watch you sing, not to hear your opinions’ argument is so stupid.” Halsey tweeted at the time. “No, you paid to see me use a scene as a form of expression in my own chosen way. Sorry, you lack the critical thinking to understand that the rhetorical power of music doesn’t always serve to escape reality.”
Perry retweeted Halsey’s post, “go away from the queen”
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Halsey praised Perry’s work, even while promoting their own music. In August 2021, Halsey told Apple Music’s Zane Lowe that Perry’s 2010 album youth dream It was the “perfect” pop album.
“Anyone trying to make a great pop album is wasting their time anyway because Katy has already done that with her. youth dream,” Halsey said. youth dream Again.”
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While the “I Am Not a Woman, I’m a God” singer and Perry didn’t record together – although they were both featured on American rapper Lil Dicky’s 2019 track “Earth” – they crossed paths at festivals and awards ceremonies. linked through years and experience of motherhood.
While expecting their first child from boyfriend Alev Aydın in February 2021, Halsey pondered the expectations for herself and the reality of pregnancy while sharing a few snapshots on Instagram and received a sweet message of support from Perry.
“February is the shortest month, but the days seem to last so long. But is it also going that fast?!” He started his writing. “I’ve thought a lot about my body. It’s strange to see yourself changing so quickly. I thought pregnancy would give me such strong, dualistic feelings about ‘femininity’ but it really flattened my perception of gender completely.”
“My sensitivity to my body made me extremely aware of my humanity and that’s all,” Halsey continued. “I’m doing something extraordinary. And it’s amazing. I hope that feeling lasts. I cook a lot, sleep more and read a lot. I miss my family. You guys too! 🧚🏼♂️ goodbye for now.”
Many celebrity followers supported the singer in the comment section of the post, including Perry’s mother who wrote, “You’re about to perform a real miracle, rest and be so! I love you! ♥️♥️♥️”.