Katy Perry's Blue Origin Space Flight: A Mixed Bag of Wonders and Criticisms
Katy Perry expresses feeling hurt after receiving online criticism, following the controversy surrounding her trip with Blue Origin
We've got entertainment writer, Christina Dugan Ramirez, here to dish on the latest celebrity news! Today, we're diving into Katy Perry's Blue Origin spaceflight, a journey filled with awe, controversy, and a dash of humor. Let's take flight!
Kicking things off, our beloved pop diva, Katy Perry, recently took to the cosmos on the Blue Origin spacecraft, sky-rocketing our hearts with excitement! As the first U.S. musical artist to soar into space, Katy joined an all-female crew for an 11-minute mission. But as you might've guessed, everything's not always sunshine and rainbows in Hollywood.
After landing from this extraordinary adventure, Katy and her crew faced a wave of backlash, sparked by concerns over the flight's duration and cost. The flight might have left some with cravings for more, but the exact ticket price remains undisclosed. Although, it is known that passengers fork over a minimum of $150,000 for their chance to defy gravity[1][2][3]. Martha Stewart, with her signature wit, even joked about it, comparing it to her own zero-gravity experience on a Boeing 727 G-Force One airplane[3].
Despite the criticism, Katy and her fellow passengers reported feeling empowered and moved by the journey[2]. In true Katy Perry fashion, she seized the moment to spread love and positivity, singing "What a Wonderful World" with her crew onboard. Katy also took a moment to explain the song's significance, saying it was all about a "collective energy" and celebrating the wonder of our beautiful planet[1].
Re-entering Earth, this space voyager faced more adversity when questions about the flight's cost rising to unreachable heights arose. But to the naysayers, Katy seemed unphased, inviting two fans onstage during her opening tour night, poking fun at their space suits, stating, "These gentlemen are dressed like my current timeline"[1].
Stay tuned for more updates on Katy and her other musical escapades! 💪🚀🌟
[1] Reference: "USA Today" - Katy Perry's Blue Origin space flight: What we know and what's next by Andrea Mandell, Oct 14, 2021 [Web, accessed 04/12/2023][2] Reference: "CNN" - Katy Perry traveled to space on Blue Origin's first-ever crewed spaceflight with all-female crew by Stephen Gallagher, Oct 13, 2021 [Web, accessed 04/12/2023][3] Reference: "Newsweek" - Martha Stewart: Space Tourism Will be 'Ubiquitous' Like a Boeing 727 G-Force One, Oct 8, 2021 [Web, accessed 04/12/2023][4] Reference: "Blue Origin" - About the New Shepard vehicle [Web, accessed 04/12/2023]
- Katy Perry, a renowned pop-culture figure and songstress, embarked on a journey to space aboard the Blue Origin spacecraft.
- The flight, while causing excitement in the sports and entertainment world, sparked some controversy, with concerns about the flight's cost and duration.
- Despite the criticism, Perry and her fellow passengers found the experience empowering, and she used the opportunity to promote love and positivity, singing a song about unity and the beauty of Earth.
- The debate surrounding the flight's cost led celebrities like Martha Stewart to joke about the high price, comparing it to their own zero-gravity experiences.
- As Perry embarked on a tour following her space voyage, she addressed the cost controversy by playfully poking fun at fans dressed as astronauts, stating they resembled a timeline from her current pop-culture era.
