Prepare to witness Katy Perry unleash her thunderous roar as she celebrates yet another monumental achievement. Having successfully sold out Madison Square Garden during her Aug. 11 stop on the Lifetimes Tour, the vibrant 40-year-old had some poignant words for her detractors who doubted her capabilities.
"They scoffed, 'No way! MSG? It's impossible,'" Katy recounted to the packed house of 19,500 enthusiasts inside the iconic NYC arena, according to People. "And I admit, I was petrified too."
As she rolled into the bustling metropolis, the air was thick with that unmistakable New York scent. "You know the drill," she shared with the crowd. "It was late, we had just arrived from Philly, and the cityscape was a chaotic symphony—drunken revelers puking on one corner, lovers entwined on another. That, my friends, is New York City, and I adored every chaotic bit of it."
Despite her numerous visits to the city, Katy confessed that she had finally grasped the allure of the Big Apple. "Why, you ask? Because New York City is the very essence of life," she mused, her voice resonating with the wisdom of motherhood, shared with her four-year-old daughter Daisy Dove from her former relationship with Orlando Bloom. "The peaks, the valleys, the murky in-betweens, the messy yet beautiful tapestry of existence—perfection here is but an illusion. I understand this intimately, for authenticity is a word that resonates deeply within me. And New York? It's the epitome of authenticity."
Since launching her tour in April, Katy has remained unwaveringly true to herself, clapping back at her critics with unabashed candor. Recall, during her May 13 concert in Chicago, the "TGIF" crooner addressed the chatter surrounding her online reputation. "They labeled me the most hated person on the Internet," she quipped to her fans, captured in a viral video. "I believe that's quite a stretch."
Just days prior, Katy didn't shy away from rebutting doubts about her dancing prowess. While addressing her detractors, she also took a moment to express heartfelt gratitude to her fans for their unwavering support amidst her separation from Orlando.
"Thank you, Australia, for always being my rock," she emotionally declared on June 30, her hand resting tenderly on her heart. "It means the world to me."
