Katy Perry reveals why she turned down singing 'Titanium' with David Guetta 🎶
It was released featuring Sia!
Katy Perry has made a pretty huge admission - she very nearly featured on 2011 smash hit 'Titanium'! The song, released by David Guetta, eventually featured singer Sia, who co-wrote the track with the French DJ - and Katy has revealed she was kind of instrumental in that decision.
The 35-year-old, who is expecting her first baby with Orlando Bloom, spoke about the moment with David as part of the virtual Tomorrowland Festival, held on 25th and 26th July, revealing that she very nearly sang on the monster hit.
She explained, "I was like, 'Oh my god, this song is so good!. Who is the person on the record?! They should stay on the freaking record! This is a hit record! Don't put me on the record- keep this person! Keep Sia on this record!'
"I wrote you back an email and I just said, 'You're crazy, I don't need to be on this record, keep Sia."
Fans were so impressed by Katy's insight, and many took to the comments section on Twitter. One wrote, 'This shows how she doesn’t jump on random collabs just to get a hit. She rejected songs like in the middle, black widow & titanium cuz she knew it could be useful for other artist to have their big moment ♥️ queen.'
Another added, 'Katy knew that taking titanium from Sia would be a crime, no one could've done it better than the songwriter herself.'
Scroll through to see Katy Perry's incredible hair transformation through the years:
Katy Perry's long, dark hair, 2008
After breaking out into the music scene with her iconic 'I Kissed a Girl' back in 2008, Katy Perry rocked a stunning dark brunette look.
Katy Perry multicoloured hair, 2010
Long before we were all getting bright colours put in our hair, Katy Perry was ahead of the times, completely nailing this look in 2010.
Katy Perry with blue hair, 2012
Pictured here during the Katy Perry Lashes by Eylure Meet and Greet at the Americana, California in 2012.
Katy Perry ponytail, 2013
Pictured here in November 2013 in Cologne, Germany, Katy donned an iconic sleek, high ponytail.
Katy Perry curly hair, 2013
Pictured here at the 2013 American Music Awards, Katy was seriously rocking the volumised look, with her dark brunette locks!
Katy Perry's two-toned hair, 2014
Katy went for a completely different look at the 28th Annual ARIA Awards 2014 in Australia, showing off an interesting two-toned look.
Katy Perry's black bob, 2015
It was back to black for KP the following year, when she attended the 8th Annual GO Campaign Gala at Montage Beverly Hills.
Katy Perry's long black locks, 2016
Katy chose to wear her hair long and in a slight curl whilst performing at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.
Katy Perry at the BRITs, 2017
Katy is pictured here at the BRIT Awards 2017, switching up her look to a some-what two-toned blonde style.
Katy Perry with short, blonde hair, 2017
Switching it up even further, Katy went even blonder and opted for a shorter cut - and it's safe to say she worked it.
Katy Perry short hair, 2017
With hoop earrings and short blonde hair, she served some serious looks at Paris Fashion Week! Taken on 4th July 2017 in Paris, France.
Katy Perry blonde hair, 2017
With her hair swept over, Katy looked truly beautiful whilst giving a speech at the Human Rights Campaign on 18th March 2017.
Katy Perry blonde hair, 2017
Playing around with her blonde hair a little more, Katy continued to look incredible in 2017!
Katy Perry blonde crop, 2018
Our Kate went back to the cropped 'do for her performance at the amfAR Gala Los Angeles 2018.
Katy Perry's retro curls, 2019
Katy was seriously rocking the retro look at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia in March 2019, with some super cute retro curls and a black hairband.
Katy Perry's short bob
In 2020, Katy kept a similar hairstyle to her retro curls, showing off a short bob during an appearance at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in March 2020.
Katy Perry's lockdown look
Just like the entire world, Katy was unable to get to the hairdressers between April-July, as the world went into lockdown due to the Coronavirus pandemic. This didn't stop her looking amazing though, rocking this cute headband whilst on video chats.
Katy Perry's brunette locks
Whilst amping up excitement on her Instagram for a new episode of American Idol, Katy debuted her brand new brunette hair-do, and we are obsessed.
The new hairstyle sparked fans to reminisce over her 'I Kissed a Girl' days, back in 2008.
'Titanium' appeared on David Guetta's fifth album 'Nothing but the Beat', peaking at Number 1 around the world including the UK. It scored 3X Platinum in the UK and 2X Platinum in the US.
You can hear Katy Perry's biggest hits on the Downtown Radio playlist!