Katy Perry Announces UK Tour After $25M Loss on USA Tour, Calls Red Wave “Not Good for Me”

Katy Perry Announces UK Tour After $25M Loss on USA Tour, Says Red Wave “Not Good for Me”

Katy Perry is taking her music to the UK after facing significant financial setbacks on her recent USA tour. The pop star, known for her chart-topping hits and vibrant stage presence, reportedly lost $25 million during her series of concerts in the United States. Despite the financial difficulties, Perry remains upbeat about her career and has announced plans for a UK tour. However, she didn’t shy away from discussing the challenges she faced in the U.S., including her thoughts on the current political climate and its impact on her career.

Sources close to the singer reveal that her U.S. tour didn’t perform as expected, leaving Perry with a substantial financial loss. The concerts, which were meant to be a major part of her year, saw declining ticket sales and increasing production costs. While Perry’s performances were generally well-received, the economics behind the tour proved to be less favorable than anticipated. The logistics, the state of the economy, and changing tastes among concertgoers all contributed to the financial struggles.

In a recent interview, Perry expressed her frustrations over the situation, particularly with the “Red Wave,” a term she used to describe the influence of right-wing political movements in the U.S. She explained that she felt the political environment negatively affected her tour’s success. Perry, who has long been a vocal advocate for progressive causes, suggested that the shift in political discourse in the country created an unwelcoming atmosphere for her and her music. “The Red Wave is just not good for me,” she said, referring to the growing conservative sentiment that she believes has been a deterrent to her brand of pop music.

While the pop star has always been politically outspoken, her comments about the “Red Wave” reflect a more personal frustration. Perry has consistently used her platform to advocate for progressive issues such as LGBTQ+ rights, climate change action, and gender equality. With the rise of conservative politics in the U.S., particularly in the wake of political movements like the Red Wave, Perry believes that the cultural divide has made it harder for artists like herself to maintain their appeal to a broad audience.