Katy Perry Appears To Throw Shade At Orlando Bloom Days After Viral Appearance Backlash
Katy Perry's new music video sparks speculation about a subtext involving ex Orlando Bloom
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📍 How it ended
Katy Perry released a new single and video titled Watch It Burn, which fans selected as the week's favorite new music. The video featured a demonic scorpion tail and appeared to take aim at ex Orlando Bloom following backlash regarding Perry's appearance.
Epilogue added 13d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Katy Perry has released a new single and music video titled "Watch It Burn." The video features Perry with a demonic scorpion tail, which has drawn significant attention. Coverage emphasizes a potential subtext in the video, with some outlets suggesting that Perry is throwing shade at her ex, Orlando Bloom.
This speculation comes days after a viral appearance by Perry sparked backlash. Effingham Radio, Stereogum, AOL.com, Yahoo and Bored Panda are among the outlets covering the story.
Watch for reactions from Orlando Bloom and further analysis of the video's imagery. Coverage does not yet specify whether Perry or her representatives have addressed the speculation.
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Quick answers
What is the title of Katy Perry's new single?
"Watch It Burn."
What unusual feature does Katy Perry have in the music video?
A demonic scorpion tail.
Which outlets are covering the story?
Effingham Radio, Stereogum, AOL.com, Yahoo and Bored Panda.
Coverage (5)
- Katy Perry Opens a New Chapter With Emotional Single Watch It Burn Effingham Radio · 23d ago
- Katy Perry Acquires Demonic Scorpion Tail In "Watch It Burn" Video Stereogum · 23d ago
- Days After ‘Implants Going Bad’ Backlash, Katy Perry Takes Aim At Ex Orlando Bloom In ‘Horrifying’ New Video AOL.com · 23d ago
- Fans Choose Katy Perry’s ‘Watch It Burn’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music Yahoo · 23d ago
- Katy Perry Appears To Throw Shade At Orlando Bloom Days After Viral Appearance Backlash Bored Panda · 23d ago
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