In case you haven’t heard the news, Katy Perry’s newest single "Woman's World" — her first since her fifth studio album Smile in 2020 — was released today (with the music video to drop tomorrow). And here at Woman’s World magazine, we can’t help but be thrilled to share our name with the upbeat, sassy anthem that is all about the incredible power of women.
Listen to the new single, "Woman's World," here:
Leading up to today's release, in typical Katy Perry fashion, the 39-year-old former American Idol judge hasn't been shy about teasing the lyrics — going so far as to incorporate them into her wardrobe: check out the train of her red hot dress ensemble below that she wore while heading into Paris’ Vendôme for Fashion Week.
A snippet of lyrics read, “She’s a winner, champion/ Superhuman, number one/ She’s a sister, she’s a mother. Open your eyes, just look around and you’ll discover/ You know/ It’s a woman’s world and you’re lucky to be living in it.”
Then, on Instagram, she offered up a video sneak peek in which we can hear her singing part of the lyrics and doing her take on World War II lady of inspiration, Rosie the Riveter.
To celebrate “Woman’s World," we're celebrating with a round-up of some of Perry’s biggest hits.
Charting out of the gate at number one, "Teenage Dream" was the second single issued from the album of the same name, which also was a number one seller. Perry said of the emotions behind the song, “When you’re growing up and you’re falling in love for the first time, it’s such an amazing feeling that sometimes you can’t recycle again later on in your life.
This song peaked at number three on the charts when it was released in 2008. Second single from Perry's One of the Boys album, "Hot N Cold" gained a lot of traction, earning her a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
3. “Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F)” (2011): Katy Perry's 'Woman's World'
"Last Friday Night" became the fifth consecutive number one single off of Teenage Dream and a record-breaker for the artist: she was the first woman in the 53 years of Billboard to send five songs from the same album to number one.
4. “Firework” (2010)
Teenage Dream spawns yet another number one hit with "Firework," Perry explaining that the song was inspired by something she read in a Jack Kerouac novel. “That is exactly why I wrote that song, because I want people to feel like they have the potential to go Awe” [referencing her lyric, “Make 'em go, "Awe, awe, awe”].
“California Gurls” hit the top of the Billboard Hot 100, where it remained for six weeks. The song also features Snoop Dogg, who offers his own lyrics on the track. Perry explained that she wanted to release a California themed song after the then-recently released song about New York, “Empire State of Mind,” from Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
6. “Wide Awake” (2012)
A bit different from her usual pop hits, Perry released “Wide Awake” in 2012, which was inspired by her divorce from ex-husband Russell Brand. The song was a part of her 2012 album, Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection, which features multiple new songs as well as her Teenage Dream hits.
7. “I Kissed a Girl” (2008): Katy Perry's 'Woman's World'
One of Perry's best-known hits is this debut single, released on One of the Boys and bringing her massive success. This was the singer's first number one hit, staying at the top of the charts for seven weeks. “I Kissed a Girl” also earned the artist her first Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
8. “The One That Got Away” (2010)
As the title says, the song is an ode to a former lover who "got away." Topping out at number 3, it was on the Hot 100 chart for a total of 24 weeks. At one point Perry identified just who the one that got away was: singer Josh Groban, revealing this in a game of “Spill Your Guts or Fill Your Guts” with James Corden.
“Dark Horse” arrived as the third single off of Perry’s 2013 fourth studio album PRISM, initially released as a promotional single, but soon becoming her ninth number one hit.
10. “Roar” (2013)
"Roar" is the lead single off of PRISM. Though very different from her songs on Teenage Dream, "Roar" presents itself as an anthem of self-empowerment and was just as big a success as the rest of Perry's hits.
The Grammy-nominated "Firework" singer, 39, is facing terrible reviews for her new song "Woman's World," the first single off her upcoming album "143," and its accompanying music video. After the Thursday release, she defended the video in an Instagram post, telling fans it was intended as satire.
Katy Perry is known for being a very successful pop star, and after returning to music in 2024 with her new single 'Woman's World', she's now confirmed her sixth album '143' will land in September! However, the singer is also a talented songwriter, having written or co-written most of her own songs.
Nonreligious music was forbidden in the Hudson household, and she grew up singing church hymns and gospel tunes. As a teenager, she learned to play the guitar and sought a musical career in Nashville with a Christian record label, but her debut album, the gospel-influenced Katy Hudson (2001), sold poorly.
While Perry's music incorporates pop, rock, and disco, Katy Hudson contains gospel. Her subsequent releases, One of the Boys and Teenage Dream, involve themes of sex and love. One of the Boys is a pop rock record, while Teenage Dream features disco influences.
Raised as a Christian, she was baptized in a Southern Baptist church before moving to Hollywood in 2005. She attended church regularly while growing up and wore a purity ring. In 2001, when Cyrus was eight, she and her family moved to Toronto, Canada, while her father filmed the television series Doc.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are planning a huge wedding. The 39-year-old pop star and fiance Bloom, 47, had originally planned to marry in 2020 but had to postpone due to the Covid-19 pandemic and they are busy making plans for the rearranged event. Perry told the UK's Heart Radio Breakfast: "We are engaged, yes.
In her 2014 Rolling Stone cover story, Swift revealed that “Bad Blood” was written about a fellow female pop star, a year after Perry had supposedly poached three of her dancers from Red World Tour to bring on her own California Dreams tour.
Then known as Katy Hudson, she released a Christian album named after herself. It had the single "Search Me". She was discovered by Glen Ballard, who is known for his work with musician Alanis Morissette.
In August 2020, Perry and Bloom welcomed their daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, into the world. When she was born, the couple gave the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) the honor of announcing the news. “Welcome to the world Daisy Dove Bloom!
Thus, Perry went back to the drawing board when it came to her stage name. The singer was afraid her name was too similar to well-known actress Kate Hudson, so she decided to change her last name first.
Katy Perry's Sanskrit Arm Tattoo With Russell Brand
The phrase reads "अनुगच्छतु प्रवाहं" (Anugacchatu Pravaaham), which translates to "going along with the flow." The singer got this design sometime in 2010 as a matching piece with her then-husband, Russell Brand, who has an identical ink on his right bicep.
The hitmaker is now known for pure pop smashes like “Roar” and “Teenage Dream,” but started out taking cues from rockers like Incubus and Queen. Her girl-power spirit was inspired by foremothers such as Alanis Morissette, Gwen Stefani, and reigning Queen of Pop Madonna.
Katy Perry as Elastigirl — May 14, 2023 (Season 21)
In honor of Mother's Day, she dressed up as Elastigirl, aka Mrs. Incredible from “The Incredibles,” and joked at one point that she was the Daniel Day-Lewis of becoming one with her characters every time Disney Night rolled around.
Introduction: My name is Chrissy Homenick, I am a tender, funny, determined, tender, glorious, fancy, enthusiastic person who loves writing and wants to share my knowledge and understanding with you.
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