Katy Perry’s opening performance of her Lifetimes Tour in Mexico City on April 26, 2025, sparked significant online criticism.
According to The Independent, Videos of the 40-year-old singer’s robotic dance moves during “Part of Me,” featuring a futuristic cone bra and thigh-high boots, went viral on TikTok. Commenters labelled the choreography “shockingly bad” and akin to a “school talent show.”
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— The Independent (@Independent) April 26, 2025Social media users criticised the stylised movements, including Perry dropping to the floor, lifting one leg and using dual microphones. Some mocked the high ticket prices, with remarks like, “I paid good money for this show,” and questioned the choreographer’s choices.
The performance also included Perry flying over the audience on a wire, addressing past Blue Origin spaceflight criticism, and posing with fans in NASA-branded suits.
Katy Perry's "Lifetimes" tour has officially blasted off, and it’s nothing short of intergalactic — 'cause she was straight back at it in Mexico City after her controversial all-female trip to space.
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— TMZ (@TMZ) April 25, 2025Despite the backlash, Perry remained upbeat, sharing an Instagram post about preparing lunch for her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, with Orlando Bloom. The tour, her first global outing in years, continues to spark debate, following scrutiny over her recent 11-minute Blue Origin trip with figures like Lauren Sánchez and Gayle King.
