Katy Perry was photographed in New York with her puppy, Nugget. This was her first time out in public since admirers accused her of “gaslighting” them. The problem arose when Katy chose to collaborate on her upcoming album with Dr. Luke. Dr. Luke has been accused of serious misconduct by another artist, Kesha.
Katy’s new album’s focus on female emancipation infuriated some of her fans. They thought it improper for her to be working with Dr. Luke. On a podcast, Katy discussed this, stating Dr. Luke is only one of several people she interacts with. She said her own experiences form the foundation of the record.
Katy appeared glad to see her fans despite the criticism. She wore casual clothes and tried to keep low-key with a baseball cap and sunglasses. Readers still identified her and begged for signatures.
Katy’s new album will be out soon. Finding out how supporters respond to it will be fascinating.