Katy Perry thanks the LGBTQ+ community ‘who I would not be here without’ in VMAs speech

Katy Perry has thanked the LGBTQ+ community, acknowledging that she “would not be here without” their support, as she accepted the Video Vanguard Award at the Video Music Awards 2024 (VMAs 2024). 

The internet hasn’t had the most glowing reviews for the “Teenage Dream” superstar following the release of her recent single “Woman’s World”, which received criticism for its on-the-nose feminist lyrics and having Dr. Luke credited as a producer.

Her follow-up track “Lifetimes” further sent the star into hot water over her music video for the song. Despite facing backlash over filming her latest music video in an area requiring authorisation, the 39-year-old was honoured on 11 September with MTV’s most prestigious award.

Perry gave a performance of her greatest hits, as well as a

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