31. (Sort of) Off Topic: Katy Perry's Biggest Controversies - (Sort of) The Story | Lyssna här

Send us Fan Mail

Welcome to another Off Topic season! This week, Janey is going to deep-dive into all the craziest things mega-pop star Katy Perry has ever done. From performing in yellow face to killing a nun, we're discussing all of it! Enjoy!

Sources:

“Katie Perry vs Katy Perry: Australian designer wins trademark over popstar” by Lex Harvey and Angus Watson for CNN
“Why all the fuss over Katy Perry's geisha performance at the AMAs?” By Patricia Park for The Guardian
“Katy Perry Acknowledges Her Past Cultural Appropriations” by Madison Madeiros for Refinery29
JACL Statement on Katy Perry’s AMA performance
“'American Idol' contestant didn't love Katy Perry kissing him” by Lisa Respers France for CNN
“Katy Perry’s Convent Purchase Now Awaiting Vatican Approval” by Peter Kiefer for Hollywood Reporter
“Katy Perry tried to buy a convent. It ended with lawsuits, bankruptcy and a dead nun” Liran Friedmann for Ynet News.
“Son of Veteran In Lawsuit With Katy Perry Over $15 Million Montecito Mansion Lays Bare Toll of ‘Exhausting’ Case on His Ailing Father”, by Charlie Langston for Realtor.com (2025)
“Katy Perry’s Never Met an Elderly Person With Property She Didn’t Want to Bully” by Lauren Tousignant for Jezebel
“What we know about 85-year-old disabled veteran ordered to pay $1.8 million to Katy Perry” by Jen Thomas for Tyla
“KATY PERRY AND ORLANDO BLOOM’S MONTECITO MANSION WAR: NEUROLOGIST SAYS ‘LUDICROUS’ TO CONCLUDE HOME OWNER WAS DELIRIOUS” by Nancy Dillon for Vice
The PERRY Act
“Katy Perry Responds to Outrage Over Working With Dr. Luke by Saying New Album ‘Comes From Me’ and ‘My Experience’: ‘He Was One of Many Collaborators’” by Zack Sharf for Variety
“Katy Perry Defends Decision To Work With Controversial Producer Dr. Luke On New Album” by Conor Murray for Forbes
“Katy Perry Under Fire for Abortion Rights Tweet After Endorsing Rick Caruso” by Megan Cartwright for Newsweek
“Katy Perry and Lauren Sánchez jet off on a controversial trip to space. Why their ‘glam’ getaway isn’t a giant leap for womankind” by Leanne Delap for The Toronto Star
“Blue Origin faces backlash ahead of historic all-female spaceflight with Katy Perry” by Samantha Mathewson for space.com
“Why Is Blue Origin Facing Backlash? Inside the All-Female Space Trip's Controversy — and How Its Crew Is Responding” by Christopher Rudolph for People
“The Blue Origin flight showcased the utter defeat of American feminism” by Moira Donegan for The Guardian
“Katy Perry and Blue Origin's all-female rocket crew get Monse designer flight suits” by Tariq Malik for Space.com
Katy Perry’s HRC Gala speech

Support the show

Check out our books (and support local bookstores!) on our Bookshop.org affiliate account!

Starting your own podcast with your very cool best friend? Try hosting on Buzzsprout (and get a $20 Amazon gift card!)

Want more??
Visit our website!
Join our Patreon!
Shop the merch at TeePublic!

If you liked these stories, let us know on our various socials!
Instagram
Tiktok
Goodreads

And email us at sortofthestory@gmail.com

Rss Apple Podcaster