Katy Perry
Katy Perry is an American pop singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 2000s with hits like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Firework." Known for colorful, campy aesthetics and catchy hooks, she became one of the best-selling music artists of her era.
Her name sometimes appears in casual speech as shorthand for mainstream pop: That song is very Katy Perry.
Public recognition, widespread
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
- American IdolBroadcast singing contest
judge · Russell Brand · Orlando Bloom · publicist · stardom · Hollywood · A-lister · fanbase
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- popFizzy drink, regionally
chart-topping · hook · chorus · melody · synthesizer · producer · album · single
Full of varied hues
- candySugary edible treats
- whimsicalPlayfully fanciful or erratic
- playfulInclined toward fun
- costumesClothes for assuming roles
eccentric · cotton candy · glitter · wigs · theatrical · cartoonish · eye-catching · bold
Official song of praise
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- upliftingEmotionally encouraging
courage · strength · liberation · triumph · defiance · perseverance · determination · self-expression
Custom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- Met GalaMuseum fashion fundraiser
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
- runwayPaved path for planes
Moschino · accessories · transformation · iconic · style · trendsetter · red carpet looks
fame
Public recognition, widespread
- paparazziAggressive celebrity photographers
- red carpetCeremonial welcome flooring
- tabloidsSensational gossip newspapers
American Idol · judge · Russell Brand · Orlando Bloom · publicist · stardom · Hollywood · A-lister · fanbase · gossip
singer
Vocal music performer
- songwriterOne who composes music
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
pop · chart-topping · hook · chorus · melody · synthesizer · producer · album · single · tour
colorful
Full of varied hues
costumes · eccentric · cotton candy · glitter · wigs · theatrical · cartoonish · eye-catching · bold · vibrant
anthem
Official song of praise
- inspirationSource of creative impulse
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
uplifting · courage · strength · liberation · triumph · defiance · perseverance · determination · self-expression · bold
couture
Custom high-fashion design
- designerOne who plans appearances
- Met GalaMuseum fashion fundraiser
- avant-gardeInnovative cultural pioneers
runway · Moschino · accessories · transformation · iconic · style · trendsetter · red carpet looks
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- Pop Musicpop, pop rock, pop star, indie pop, Taylor Swift
- music legendsThe Beatles, Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Chuck Berry
- Pop StarsTaylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga
- TV JudgesSimon Cowell, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel, Sofia Vergara, Gordon Ramsay
- Stage NamesLady Gaga, Marilyn Monroe, Cary Grant, John Wayne, Cher
Katy PerryBillie Eilish
Nick Cave · Tom Waits · Lorde · PJ Harvey · Portishead
Katy PerryBjörk
Eccentric Icelandic vocalist
Patti Smith · Joni Mitchell · Kate Bush · Radiohead · Leonard Cohen
Katy PerryAdele
British singer, one name
Norah Jones · Sade · Enya · Sarah McLachlan · Tracy Chapman