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Katy Perry condemns White House Firework use; rights complicate

Katy Perry condemned the White House for using her 2010 hit Firework in a TikTok video depicting military strikes, saying she didn’t approve it and that it misrepresents the song’s message of hope and unity. Her objections sit within a broader outcry from other artists over unauthorized use of music by the administration, reflecting a wider backlash against politicized licensing of songs.

Katy Perry Ariana Grande

Jul 27, 2026

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Wembanyama Spotted Playing Pickup Soccer Across Texas

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama joined a casual pickup soccer game in Katy, Texas, wearing a Paris Saint-Germain jersey and reportedly scoring multiple goals while showcasing impressive footwork. The appearances, captured in videos and posts, generated widespread social-media buzz about the 7’4” rookie’s off-season soccer forays and the mystery behind his visit.

Victor Wembanyama

Jul 26, 2026

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Katy Perry Lifetimes Tour Film Worldwide Sept ReleaseKaty Perry’s Lifetimes Tour – Live From Paris will get a limited worldwide theatrical run starting September 2 in 70 countries, with IMAX screenings and 150 UK cinemas, filmed over two Paris nights with 60 cameras and including behind-the-scenes footage and a fan-favorite setlist. The release follows its Tribeca Festival premiere, supports charitable causes tied to Perry’s Firework Foundation and the Music Venue Trust, and is distributed by Trafalgar Releasing.7 src · Jul 23, 2026