Katy Perry, the renowned singer, has recently faced a setback in her career after her three-year residency in Las Vegas at Resorts World failed to meet expectations. The residency, named “Katy Perry: PLAY,” took place from 2021 to 2023 and resulted in financial losses for the luxury hotel and casino. According to a source, the entire venture was deemed a disaster by Resorts World, with Perry reportedly earning between $750,000 and $900,000 per show due to a bidding war between Resorts World and Caesars.
The Grammy nominee’s troubles did not end there, as her 2024 album, “143,” quickly disappeared from the charts after just two weeks. Additionally, her “Lifetimes” tour experienced poor ticket sales following public ridicule for her April journey to space. Despite these setbacks, Perry expressed her desire for more residencies in Las Vegas, stating her intention to return to the city periodically. However, her representatives did not respond to requests for comments on the situation.
It remains unclear why Perry’s residency and subsequent album performance fell short of expectations, leading to financial losses for Resorts World. Perhaps the competitive nature of the bidding war played a role in inflating Perry’s earnings, ultimately resulting in underperformance. As Perry navigates through this challenging phase in her career, the future of her music and potential residencies in Las Vegas remains uncertain.
