8 times Katy Perry smashed it with her music videos
“I’ve been to a Sunday roast, babes!” – Katy Perry’s getting ready for Radio 1’s Big Weekend in Hull
Katy and Grimmy chat about British food ahead of her visit to Hull for Big Weekend.
The best news since 's Chained To The Rhythm dropped has just been announced: she's headlining the in Hull!
As if a new single and video wasn't enough, now we're counting down the days until her big performance, and imagining the super cool visuals KPez will no doubt bring to the show.
Speaking of visuals, let's take a look at Katy's best music videos, starting with newbie Chained To The Rhythm. Like the song, there's a subtle message about politics hidden behind the glossy facade. Here it is:
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Oblivia, the fairground in the video, looks like a fun place to visit but on second thoughts, we'll give it a miss thank you very much.
Here are eight more landmark vids from Katy's career so far, each of them absolutely nailing it.
Rise (2016)
Katy Perry dropped a one-off single in 2016 as part of the summer Olympics and it came with one of her most inspiring videos yet.
She was seen struggling in the desert with a giant pink parachute, which was a great big metaphor for overcoming your own struggles - something which seems more relevant now than ever.
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Hot N Cold (2008)
Katy Perry took bridezilla to new levels for her second global hit and she was using retro mobile phones long before Adele made it cool.
Only difference is, the handset in this one was state of the art at the time. *old-face emoji*
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California Gurls (2010)
There may have been some sexual innuendo in this video. We just can't be sure.
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Firework (2010)
In one of her most inspiring videos, Katy came to the rescue of troubled teens with a novel but effective way of signalling attention.
Sadly, exploding bras were not practical in real life and did not become 'a thing'.
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Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.) (2011)
There's a little bit of Kathy Beth Terry in all of us.
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Part Of Me (2012)
Katy's reaction to a break-up here may have been a little extreme, but whatever gets you through.
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Roar (2013)
Katy worked her charms on jungle residents for her Roar video, becoming at one with nature and making a new home in the trees.
We can't even go to the park without coming out in a rash.
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Dark Horse (2013)
Katy's Egyptian epic Dark Horse has been watched nearly 1.5 billion times on YouTube. No big deal then.
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