Katy Perry shares her excitement over 'wild' Las Vegas residency
"It's the craziest show I've ever put together."
Last updated 14th Jan 2022
Pop sensation Katy Perry joined us on the Hits Radio Breakfast Show to talk about her incredible Las Vegas residency, including how she balances the show with motherhood, and what she thinks of Adele's Las Vegas residency.
Katy started her Las Vegas residency on 29th December 2021, and the show is set to run until 19th March 2022. Titled Play, the show sees Katy as a doll performing on a huge, upscaled set. She described the show saying: "It's pretty wild, it's the craziest show I've ever put together".
Katy talked about putting on such a crazy performance: "I guess we're making people smile, especially when you pop out of a 30ft toilet. It's pretty funny, it's very irreverent I would say. I like to be a little bit more self-deprecating, maybe even more than my peers, because life is short, so why not laugh about it."
She went on to talk about the theme of the show: "I play a doll in this show, and everything on stage, the props are larger than life, they're three times my size. Theres a giant, healthy fibrous looking poo dancing next to me and we’re singing 'California Gurls'. Who knows what stupid thing I'll think of next?"
Fleur East asked about the possibility of her unbelievable show coming to the UK, and Katy explained: "As all the props were being carted over in pieces, I was like, 'can we fit this into any semi trucks?' and everyone's like 'no'. So, this toilet will not travel, and that's why you have to come to Vegas."
Katy also shared her excitement for LA neighbour Adele's own Las Vegas Residency: "I'm looking in my schedule, looking for my day off where I'm going to drink my Sauvignon Blanc, or my Sancerre and cry.
"I'm just excited to actually go to the show and see it". Katy added: "She's going to be at the stage Celine was at forever, and you know if anyone can fill those shoes, it's her."
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The 'When I'm Gone' singer also opened up about juggling her career and motherhood. Katy and her husband Orlando Bloom welcomed their daughter Daisy Dove in August 2020, and she explained: "The thing about having a Vegas show and living in LA, you can just fly in and out. So that means I get to take her to pre-school, and then I get to see her in the morning, because everyone tells me it goes by so quickly.
"I've gotten the opportunity to check off so many things in my life, and now I get to keep performing while simultaneously being a proud mother, and that makes me feel very whole."
Take a look at Katy Perry's hairstyles 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.
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