Katy Perry claps back at critics with mind-blowing 8-figure payday from ‘Lifetimes’ tour

Pop superstar icon Katy Perry, 40, has faced significant criticism for her “Lifetimes” tour and latest album, 143. Critics made scrutiny for her space-themed outfits and choreography, with one X user asking, “People are paying to see this?” Another remarked, “This looks more like somebody who’s come out of retirement after 30 years and trying to pull the same moves off they did when they were young and popular.”

Perry was also criticized for taking part in the all-female Blue Origin space flight with Gayle King, Lauren Sánchez, Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyen, and Kerianne Flynn. Celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski, Olivia Munn, Olivia Wilde, and Jessica Chastain slammed the trip as an out-of-touch waste of money.

Despite facing criticism, the “Lifetimes” tour continues in Canada, including Vancouver, Edmonton, and Toronto, before concluding in London on October 14, 2025.

Perry Responds to Online Comments

Addressing the criticism on Instagram, Perry called her critics “unhinged and unhealed.” She wrote,
“Please know I am ok, I have done a lot work around knowing who I am, what is real and what is important to me. My therapist said something years ago that has been a game changer, ‘no one can make you believe something about yourself that you don’t already believe about yourself’ and if I ever do have any feelings about it then it’s an opportunity to investigate the feeling underneath it.”

She also added, “I know so many people are hurting in so many ways and the internet is very much so a dumping ground for unhinged and unhealed,” showing that when the online world treats her like a “human piñata,” she responds with grace.

Tour Success Amid Criticism

Apart from the negative feedback, Perry achieved around $10 million in the first week of her “Lifetimes” tour. Highlights include a Cirque du Soleil-inspired rendition of I Kissed a Girl and a heartfelt performance of Not Like the Movies. Some critics mentioned that fan favorites like California Gurls were reduced in the setlist.

FAQs:

Q1. Who is Katy Perry?
40-year-old, Katy Perry is a pop icon known for hits like I Kissed a Girl, California Gurls, and Not Like the Movies.

Q2. What is the “Lifetimes” tour?
It’s Katy Perry’s recent concert tour, promoting her album 143, with choreography, wide stage productions, and fan favorites.