Katy Perry made a statement as she performed jaw-dropping aerial stunts as she took to the stage during the Rock in Rio Festival in Brazil on Friday.
The Dark Horse songstress, 39 – who recently celebrated the release of her new album 143 – belted out lyrics to a number of hits for fans in the crowd, such as Firework and The One That Got Away.
The mother-of-one wowed in a nude-colored, latex bodysuit that clung to her toned frame, and contained silver, chrome embellishments on the shiny material.
Perry slipped into a pair of over-the-knee, white shoes and allowed her dark locks to effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves.
At one point during the performance, Katy was lifted into the air above the cheering audience by various rope-like pieces that seemingly glowed with the stage lights.
Katy Perry, 39, made a statement as she performed jaw-dropping aerial stunts as she took to the stage during the Rock in Rio Festival in Brazil on Friday
The mother-of-one wowed in a nude-colored, latex bodysuit that clung to her toned frame, and contained silver, chrome embellishments on the shiny material
The ropes were hooked to a belt that wrapped around her lower waist, which was layered with a shimmering, silver fabric.
As she was lifted above the stage, Katy flashed a big smile on her face and lifted her arms into the air.
Smoke from a machine could be seen moving around her for a dramatic effect while momentarily in front of a black screen.
Perry was then seen performing another daring stunt as she went horizontal in front of a bright, circular light behind her.
Back on the spacious stage, the songstress was joined by backup dancers who sported silver ensembles and performed choreography with Katy.
Her makeup was glammed up for the festival, and comprised of voluminous lashes as well as a smoky, light purple shadow around her eyes.
She opted for a bold pink blush and highlighter for a radiant glow, while a pink-colored tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch.
Perry kicked off her performance by singing hit tracks including Woman’s World – which is found on her album 143 – as well as California Gurls and Teenage Dream.
At one point during the performance, Katy was lifted into the air above the cheering audience by various rope-like pieces that seemingly glowed with the stage lights
The ropes were hooked to a belt that wrapped around her lower waist, which was layered with a shimmering, silver fabric
Perry was then seen performing another daring stunt as she went horizontal in front of a bright, circular light behind her
Perry slipped into a pair of over-the-knee, white shoes and allowed her dark locks to effortlessly flowed down past her shoulders in light waves
Her makeup was glammed up for the festival, and comprised of voluminous lashes as well as a smoky, light purple shadow around her eyes
She opted for a bold pink blush and highlighter for a radiant glow, while a pink-colored tint was worn on her lips for a finishing touch
Back on the spacious stage, the songstress was joined by backup dancers who sported silver ensembles and performed choreography with Katy
She then brought a surprise guest onto the stage to join her and performed an acoustic version of Time After Time alongside Cyndi Lauper.
A lucky fan also had the chance to step onto the stage with Perry – who taught them the Swish Swish dance in front of the crowd.
Katy also performed an acoustic version of her 2010 song, The One That Got Away. The star had previously sang the track at the 2011 Rock in Rio festival.
During the past performance, she notably cried onstage after receiving a text message from ex-husband, Russell Brand, telling her he wanted a divorce shortly before she took to the stage.
Perry later further showcased her musical skills as she played the electric guitar during Hot N Cold.
While singing Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F), the star stepped off the stage to better engage with fans in the audience at Cidade do Rock.
And to close out the show, the award-winning songstress belted out lyrics to Firework.
At one point during the performance, Katy also gave a sweet shout out to Orlando Bloom as well as their daughter, Daisy, four.
Perry kicked off her performance by singing hit tracks including Woman’s World – which is found on her album 143 – as well as California Gurls and Teenage Dream
She then brought a surprise guest onto the stage to join her and performed an acoustic version of Time After Time alongside Cyndi Lauper
Katy also performed an acoustic version of her 2010 song, The One That Got Away. The star had previously sang the track at the 2011 Rock in Rio festival
Perry later further showcased her musical skills as she played the electric guitar during Hot N Cold
At one point during the performance, Katy also gave a sweet shout out to Orlando Bloom as well as their daughter, Daisy, four
And to close out the show, the award-winning songstress belted out lyrics to Firework
Earlier this week on Wednesday, Perry uploaded behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram during rehearsals for her concert in Brazil
The father daughter duo were watching the concert virtually, but Perry told the pair to ‘go to bed.’
Earlier this week on Wednesday, Perry uploaded behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram during rehearsals for her concert in Brazil.
She flaunted her toned frame in a cropped, white denim jacket as well as a pair of matching, denim shorts with silver, studded details.
Katy’s concert in Brazil comes shortly after she dropped her new album, 143, on Friday at midnight.
She also took to Instagram to announce to her devout fans – often referred to as ‘KatyCats’ – that the album is ‘out now.’
Flaunting her chiseled abs and famous bust in a skimpy top, Perry appeared in a brief video to showcase the many 143 vinyl copies that fans can purchase.
She had on a colorful butterfly-shaped top with a chainlink back strap and baggy low-rise denim jeans.
The 13-time Grammy nominee whipped around her waist-length black hair as she smoldered for the camera.
143 is Katy’s sixth studio album and her first in four years.
Katy’s concert in Brazil comes shortly after she dropped her new album, 143, on Friday at midnight
She also took to Instagram to announce to her devout fans – often referred to as ‘KatyCats’ – that the album is ‘out now’
Her last two albums – Witness (2017) and Smile (2020) – were critical and commercial failures after years of Katy dominating the Billboard charts.
143 was supposed to be her much-anticipated comeback after her beloved music of the 2010s found a resurgence on TikTok.
But the album’s rollout – which saw the release of three single: Woman’s World, Lifetimes and I’m His, He’s Mine – was plagued by controversy.
In July, it was revealed that Katy had worked with producer Dr. Luke on her new music, including the ‘female empowerment’ anthem Woman’s World.
This sparked backlash as Dr. Luke was previously locked in a decade-long legal battle with singer, Kesha , 37, who he sued in 2014 when she accused him of physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, which he has vehemently denied.
Earlier this month while appearing on Call Her Daddy, Katy defended her decision as she addressed the controversy for the first time.
‘I understand that it started a lot of conversations,’ she said of her choice to reunite with Dr. Luke. ‘And he was one of many collaborators that I collaborated with.’
The Wide Awake singer insisted Luke is simply someone who helps her ‘facilitate’ her music.
She went on: ‘But the reality is it comes from me. The truth is I wrote these songs from my experience of my whole life going through this metamorphosis, and he was one of the people to help facilitate all that—one of the writers, one of the producers.
But the album’s rollout – which saw the release of three single: Woman’s World, Lifetimes and I’m His, He’s Mine – was plagued by controversy
‘I am speaking from my own experience. When I speak about Woman’s World, I speak about feeling so empowered now as a mother, as a woman, giving birth creating life, creating another set of organs, a brain, a heart.
‘I created a whole whole heart and I did it. I’m still doing it. And I’m still a matriarch. And feeling really grounded in that, that’s where I’m speaking from,’ she concluded.
Early reviews for 143 have not been too kind to Katy, with Variety brutally stating that the album ‘strips away the remnants of the perky personality that catapulted Perry into early 2010s superstardom.’
They described the album as ‘flat’ and remarked that Katy ‘sounds disaffected and removed, as if she’d just punched in between “American Idol” tapings.’
Meanwhile, The Guardian gave 143 a two out of five stars, calling it ‘a common-or-garden mediocre pop album.’
Ahead of 143’s release, Katy was celebrated at the 2024 MTV Video Music Award as she received the coveted Video Vanguard award.
During the show, Katy took to the stage to sing a medley of some of her biggest hits, including California Gurls, Teenage Dream and Fireworks.
Early reviews for 143 have not been too kind to Katy, with Variety brutally stating that the album ‘strips away the remnants of the perky personality that catapulted Perry into early 2010s superstardom’
Ahead of 143’s release, Katy was celebrated at the 2024 MTV Video Music Award as she received the coveted Video Vanguard award
During the Rock in Rio Festival on Friday, Columbian singer Karol G also was seen taking to the stage
The QLONA singer turned heads wearing a black, bralette leather top that had a cutout on the front for a sultry flare
During the Rock in Rio Festival on Friday, Columbian singer Karol G also was seen taking to the stage.
The QLONA singer turned heads wearing a black, bralette leather top that had a cutout on the front for a sultry flare.
She slipped into a pair of low-waisted, black leather pants with tasseled details and also sported a black belt that had long, tasseled pieces.
Karol G – whose real name is Carolina Giraldo Navarro – opted for a pair of white sneakers to stay comfortable while moving about on the stage.
She slipped into a pair of low-waisted, black leather pants with tasseled details and also sported a black belt that had long, tasseled pieces
The star’s long locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly cascaded down straight past her shoulders
The singer was also seen belting out lyrics while standing next to a guitarist as fire lit up the large stage
The star’s long locks were parted in the middle, and effortlessly cascaded down straight past her shoulders.
She accessorized the look with a few necklaces, as well as a leather bracelet on her left wrist and flashy rings on each of her hands.
During the performance, Karol G was also joined by backup dancers wearing all-black ensembles – and had the chance to showcase her dance skills by taking part in the choreography.
The singer was also seen belting out lyrics while standing next to a guitarist as fire lit up the large stage.
