Katy Perry’s ‘comeback’, Zara McDermott and PR relationships exposed

Straight Up

18-07-2024 • 55 Min.

What was Katy Perry thinking making a female empowerment anthem with one of music’s most problematic men, Dr Luke? We discuss the absolute flop that is the pop star’s comeback song Woman’s World. Much more inspiring is Zara McDermott’s courageous statement following the shocking abuse she endured on last year’s Strictly from her dance partner Graziano di Prima. Why does the performing arts world normalise extreme behaviour? Also this week: a snappy but hilarious tangent on the rumours that profesh celebrity BFF Derek Blasberg had an accident in Gwyneth Paltrow’s bed. Apparently, their friendship may never recover. And finally, we investigate the ‘cheating’ slash ‘PR relationship’ drama between rapper Central Cee, TIkToker Madeline Argy and rapper Ice Spice: is it the best marketing ploy the music industry has seen in years?

Reccos discussed:

  • Katy Perry, Woman’s World review, Guardian
  • Katy Perry, Woman’s World review, Pitchfork
  • Scat’s Out the Bag, Popbitch
  • TAR
  • Whiplash
  • Black Swan
  • Did it First by Central Cee and Ice Spice
  • Madeleine Argy on Call Her Daddy podcast
  • 14 Celebs Who Admitted To Fake Relationships And Other Publicity Stunts For Attention, Buzzfeed
  • The Jetty, BBC One

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