Katy Perry faces criticism over her Lifetimes Tour, with fans accusing her of using cheap props as performances continue to disappoint.
Katy Perry’s much-anticipated Lifetimes Tour has quickly drawn widespread criticism.
Both fans and critics have voiced growing frustration over what many describe as a chaotic and underwhelming concert experience.
Katy Perry faces criticism over tour props amid growing chaos and fan disappointment
On May 13, fans at a Chicago show were left waiting outside the venue for more than two hours past the scheduled door time.
Some attendees reported feeling faint due to the lack of airflow and overcrowding in the lobby area.
The delay only added to a sense of confusion and disappointment surrounding the tour’s execution.
Once inside, fans expecting a spectacle were instead met with what some have called one of Perry’s most confusing shows to date.
The Lifetimes Tour, which follows a sci-fi storyline featuring Perry as a half-human, half-robot fighting a digital enemy called “the Mainframe,” has received mixed reactions.
Critics have described the concept as overly complicated and lacking coherence.
Music journalist Chris Riemenschneider dubbed the show “Las Vegas meets Battlestar Galactica,” suggesting it suffered from style over substance.
One segment that received particular ridicule involved Perry performing her hit song “Roar” while attached to a robotic butterfly.
Fans quickly noticed the wings moved manually as Perry subtly thrust her hips, leading to mockery of the performance’s low-budget appearance.
Perry tearfully responded to harsh online criticism.
Attempting to address the criticism, Perry paused during a recent show at the United Center to reflect on the negative reception.
Holding back tears, she told the audience, “I thought I was the most hated person online,” prompting cheers from supportive fans.
Still, online sentiment remained largely unsympathetic.
Controversial Origin spaceflight adds to public scrutiny
Adding fuel to the fire was Perry’s involvement in Blue Origin’s NS-31 mission last month.
Her participation in the space tourism flight drew sharp criticism, with many branding it an out-of-touch publicity stunt.
Her comment about feeling “more connected to love” post-flight was criticized as tone-deaf amid global struggles.
Insiders suggest that the backlash from the space trip prompted last-minute changes to the Lifetimes Tour.
Plans to incorporate space-themed elements into the show were allegedly scrapped, potentially explaining the perceived drop in production quality.
Declining ticket sales reflect waning interest
Reports indicate that ticket sales have lagged in several key U.S. markets.
In Dallas, tickets for an upcoming May 21 performance remain available at low prices, with premium packages remaining unsold.
Although demand appears stronger overseas, some Canadian venues have also reported sluggish sales.
Live Nation insiders have reportedly expressed concerns about the tour’s financial viability.
“There were already doubts before the spaceflight,” a source noted. “If attendance doesn’t improve, adjustments may need to be made.”
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