Katy Perry, the flamboyant "Firework" singer and former American Idol judge, has never been shy about expressing herself. She proved that after she sold out Madison Square Garden in New York on August 11. Perry adamantly pushed back against critics. Some doubted she could fill every seat in the legendary Big Apple venue for her Lifetimes concert. She proved them all wrong. Each perch was taken in the 19,500-seat landmark, per People.
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Perry Candidly Addressed the Crowd During Her Show
Per the outlet, she said, "They said, 'No way! MSG, it couldn't be done.' And I was scared too." She added, "New York you're special and you know it. But you know what, New York? You're a beautiful hot mess."
The singer evidently loves the intense urban grittiness of New York City. "I rolled into New York, and it smelled like New York City. And you know what I'm talking about. It was late at night. We got in from Philly, and there were drunk people vomiting on the same corner as people making out. That was New York City! And I loved it."
She Went into Detail About Why She Loves NYC
Perry says she's in sync with this teeming city's vibe. "You know why? Because New York City represents life — the highs, the lows, the in-betweens, everything that is messy, everything that is beautiful, and it sure as hell is not perfect 'cause perfection is an illusion."
She provided some clarification. "I understood it because I resonate with it so much, because one of my favorite words is authenticity, and you know what New York is? Authentic!"
This Is Not the First Time Perry Got Slammed
Perry joined several other celebs for a Blue Origin flight four months ago. Some thought it was a pointless, expensive stunt. Per the outlet via Instagram, she retorted at the time, "When the 'online' world tries to make me a human Piñata, I take it with grace and send them love, cause I know so many people are hurting in so many ways and the internet is very much so a dumping ground for unhinged and unhealed."
