Katy Perry Faces Backlash for 'Cringe' Tour Performance, Cancelled Shows

Katy Perry is facing widespread criticism as she launches her Lifetimes tour, with social media users mocking her choreography and pointing out numerous empty seats at her concerts. Many fans found her dance moves awkward and unpolished, labeling them 'cringe' and 'robotic,' while some questioned whether her recent space flight with Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin distracted her from adequately preparing for the tour. The tour's kickoff in Mexico City also stirred controversy due to the absence of female backup dancers during her performance of the feminist anthem 'Woman's World,' prompting debates about the authenticity of her feminist messaging. While several U.S. venues report sluggish ticket sales and thousands of resale tickets, some international dates are reportedly selling well, necessitating added shows in Europe and Australia. Amid the backlash, some supporters defended Perry's artistic choices and pointed out her history of featuring women in her band. The singer has also been forced to cancel two shows in Guadalajara due to unfinished venue construction, assuring fans that she plans to make it up to them.