Katy Perry has been the subject of renewed scrutiny on social media after old concert and backstage videos resurfaced. The renewed attention comes shortly after Ruby Rose publicly accused Katy Perry, based on an alleged incident in 2010, of misconduct.
Katy Perry’s Resurfaced Moment On Stage With Teen Fan Sparks Online Debate
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According to the Daily Mail, the viral video, which is believed to have been taken at a 2012 appearance by Capital FM at their Summertime Ball, shows Perry “groping Justin Bieber,” who was 18 years old at the time. Katy Perry appeared to place her hand onto Justin Bieber’s backside at one point, while mouthing “Sorry Selena,” a reference towards Selena Gomez who was dating Bieber during that time.
Another recently resurfaced video shows Katy Perry interacting during her performance with a teenage girl fan. The fan introduces himself in the video as Robert. Perry asks a series questions including “Are You Nervous?” and “Are You Staying in School?” After he replies, she says, “That’s Good, you’re Going to Be Really, Really Popular on Monday.”
Perry continues the moment by asking, “This will be awkward in front your father (inside the audience). After Robert says no, she kisses him on the lips as the crowd reacts.
The clip shows a teen who appears hesitant, pulling away and avoiding the kiss. Perry continues the interaction, telling him “Honey, even though you’re too young to grasp this, when a woman kisses, you have to kiss her back”.
Perry then jokes and Robert kisses her on the cheek. She then refers to her husband of the time, Russell Brand. She tells the audience that he was there “to surprise me” before the fan leaves the stage.
Fans lash out over a resurfaced clip
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The resurfaced conversation has now become part of a broader online discussion about the singer. One user wrote, “She’s always been grabby, probably thinking that it was cool and HOT.” It wasn’t, and it still isn’t. “She’s creepy, and gross.”
One person wrote, “She’s disgusting and needs to leave.” Another said, “How embarrassing.” This should be her final nail. Another said, “She is abusive,” and another added, “Oh, everyone would like to take her down.” Silenced.”
Not everyone was in agreement with the backlash. Some users defended the singer by arguing that the situation was being blown way out of proportion. “She was being ridiculous and outrageous.” One commenter wrote: “Stop trying to convict this woman of something she is unlikely be!”
Ruby Rose Speaks On Alleged Incident
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Ruby Rose, as The Blast reported previously, said that she was inspired to speak out when she saw a post about Katy Perry’s Coachella performance. “Katy Perry sexually assaulted me in spice market nightclub, Melbourne.” Rose said, “Who cares what she thinks?”
She claimed that she tried to downplay the incident by framing it as “a funny little drunk story,” claiming she didn’t have the right words to describe it at the moment. Rose claimed that Perry offered to help her obtain a U.S. Visa, which she said influenced her decision to not speak out earlier.
Rose claimed that she had tried to hint publicly at Perry’s “unhappiness” but that her efforts were dismissed, resulting in a backlash against her.
Perry denies Ruby Rose allegations as investigation reports surface
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Perry has denied the allegations. A spokesperson for Perry said, “They are not just categorically wrong, but dangerous, reckless lies.”
They added, “Ms. Rose has a long history of making serious allegations against individuals on social media, which have been repeatedly denied by the named individuals.
Allegations against Katy Perry could still be investigated
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Ruby Rose’s claims about Katy Perry may still be subject to legal scrutiny. Rose claims the incident occurred in Melbourne in 2010. Under Australian law, such allegations are not subject to a statute of limitations. This means that authorities are not limited by time if there is enough evidence to proceed.
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