Katy Perry Performs High-Flying Medley of Hits While 'on the First Day of My Period' as She Accepts 2024 VMAs Video Vanguard

Mar. 15, 2025

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Katy Perrylit up the VMAs stage like afirework.

Doechiialso joined the honoree onstage for the live debut of their collaboration “I’m His, He’s Mine,” which is set for release on Friday, Sept. 13 and will appear on Perry’s forthcoming album143.

To start her set, Perry entered the arena flying above the stage and amid a laser light show. The visuals varied throughout the nearly 10-minute performance, and also included floating butterflies and Perry, herself, in butterfly wings.

Upon accepting the Video Vanguard Award, Perry revealed that she delivered her performance under some extreme circumstances.

Katy Perry performs during the 2024 VMAs.Mike Coppola/Getty

Mike Coppola/Getty

“There are so many things that have to align to have a long and successful career as an artist,” Perry said. “There are no decade-long accidents. My team, who have been with me for over 20 years, direct management and my label, Capitol Records, trust me. It takes a village of strong people, a lot of healthy discourse and a lot of group chats.”

During her speech, Perry also gave a special shout-out to herfiancé Orlando Bloomfor keeping her “grounded” and for “doing the dishes,” referencing herrecent interview onCall Her Daddywhere she said knowing her spouse took care of that chore arouses her. She also paid tribute to herdaughter, Daisy Dove.

Katy Perry and Doechii during their 2024 VMAs performance.Mike Coppola/Getty

This award also marked her first time back on the VMAs stage since2017 when she hostedand performed during the star-studded evening.

Perry won her first VMA in 2011, taking home three moon persons for best visual effects and best collaboration(“E.T” featuring Kanye West)and video of the year (“Firework”). She also took a Moon Person home in 2012 for best art direction (“Wide Awake”) and in 2014 for best female video(“Dark Horse” (featuring Juicy J).

Though she isn’t up for another Moon Person this year in addition to the Video Vanguard, it’s sure to be a memorable evening for Perry.

Katy Perry at the VMAs.Arturo Holmes/Getty

Arturo Holmes/Getty

“Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,” Paramount’s president of music, music talent, programming and events and Paramount+’s chief content officer for music, Bruce Gillmer,said in an August statementwhen announcing Perry would receive the video vanguard.

“With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages,” he continued. Katy’s prowess will be on full display LIVE on the VMAs with a can’t-miss, career-encompassing performance celebrating her biggest moments and chart-topping hits."

This award comes days before Perry’s album143(her first to be released in four years). The first single off the album, “Woman’s World,” was released on July 11.

source: people.com