
A photo illustration of Katy Perry.
Photo Illustration by Thomas Levinson/The Daily Beast/GettyPop iconKaty Perrywas reportedly “deeply frustrated” by the negative reception of her newest album and “Lifetimes” tour, causing a strain in her and fiancéOrlando Bloom’s relationship. The “Firework” singer released her album143in September to lackluster reviews, which an insidertoldPeopledeeply affected her. “It made her very stressed. Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension,” they said. Another source alleged that the singer was “also disappointed in some of thetour reviews‚” noting how “it’s put stress” on her and thePirates of the Caribbeanactor’s relationship. But PerrytoldPeoplein February that she didn’t mind negative reviews, saying that “you shouldn’t read it when it’s good. You shouldn’t read it when it’s bad.” She added, “My therapist said something that really changed my life. What anybody thinks about you is none of your business. It’s what you think about yourself.” Perry and Bloom have been together for almost 10 years. They got engaged in 2019 and had a daughter, Daisy Dove, one year later. Perry has also recently been under fire forparticipatingin Jeff Bezos’ all-female Blue Origin spaceflight, as well as for collaborating with music producer Dr. Luke on her143album after Keshaaccusedhim of raping her back in 2005.