Katy Perry Appears To Throw Shade At Orlando Bloom Days After Viral Appearance Backlash
Katy Perry releases a new single and video following social media backlash over her recent public appearance.
📍 Aftermath
Katy Perry released a new single and video titled "Watch It Burn" following backlash regarding her appearance. The new video featured a demonic scorpion tail and appeared to take aim at her ex, Orlando Bloom.
Fans selected the song as the week's favorite new music.
Epilogue added 82d ago, after coverage quieted.
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Katy Perry has released a new emotional single titled "Watch It Burn." The accompanying music video features a demonic scorpion tail and has been described as "horrifying." Coverage from AOL.com and Bored Panda emphasizes that the release follows viral backlash regarding Perry's appearance, specifically claims of "implants going bad." These outlets report that the new video appears to target her ex, Orlando Bloom. Fans have selected "Watch It Burn" as this week's favorite new music, according to Yahoo.
Other outlets including Stereogum and Effingham Radio are focusing on the song's imagery and emotional themes.
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Questions people are asking
What is the name of Katy Perry's new song?
The new single is titled "Watch It Burn."
What specific imagery is featured in the music video?
According to Stereogum, Perry acquires a demonic scorpion tail in the video.
Why is the release being linked to a public backlash?
The release follows a viral appearance backlash involving claims that Perry's implants were "going bad."
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