Katy Perry mocks internet sensation Rebecca Black

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

Mocking: Katy Perry sang an acoustic and tuneless version of Rebecca Black's Friday on stage in Melbourne last night


There are probably a lot of teenage girls who would be thrilled to bits if Katy Perry decided to sing one of their songs during her concert.

But not Rebecca Black, who will no doubt be feeling a little disappointed with the Firework star's 'tribute' to her.

Perry poked fun at the teenager when she performed her song 'Friday' at her gig in Melbourne yesterday.


You know the words: With a sarcastic look on her face, Katy led the audience into a rendition of the chorus


And Katy decided the only way to sing it was out of tune, mocking the fact that the 13-year-old used auto-tuning on her vocals.

As she started an acoustic set during the gig, Katy, 25, with a mocking wide-eyed look on her face, declared to the crowd: 'So I can't play the flute. But that's ok. Because everything magical happens on a Friday.'

She received loud cheers from the audience inside the Rod Laver Arena, with one, who was recording the performance, declaring: 'No way'.


Big Down Under: Rebecca Black, seen here arriving at LAX airport yesterday, had 15,000 Melbourne fans singing her song


Rebecca Black, who comes from California, shot to fame earlier this year after heavily auto-tuned video of Friday went viral.

But unfortunately for the teen, it attracted a barrage of criticism and even death threats after her video was viewed by more than 110 million times on YouTube.

And Black admitted she was shaken by the vicious comments she received online.

Speaking on Good Morning America last month, she said: 'When I first saw all these nasty comments I did cry. I felt like this was my fault and I shouldn't have done this and this is all because of me. Now I don't feel that way.'


Katy Perry singing Rebecca Black's Friday



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Golden girl: Katy Perry transformed into gladiator for new music video E.T.

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Going for gold: Katy Perry looks like a gladiator in her gold breast-plate in a promotional shot for her new single E.T.


She's already been transformed into an alien for her new video E.T.

But it looks like Katy Perry may be seeking inspiration from this world as well, as she becomes a female gladiator.

In a new promotional shot from her forthcoming new video, which premieres on Thursday, the singer wear a gold breastplate and dramatic make-up, inspired by the ancient Roman look.


Spaced out: With the help of some extreme make-up, Perry transformed herself into an alien in her new video


The new single, which is already in the top of the U.S. Billboard charts, sees Miss Perry team up with rapper Kanye West.

Over the last week, Perry has been leaking sneak peeks of the video shoot before the promo is seen in its entirety on Thursday.

Perry's other worldliness appearance is inspired by the lyrics of the song, about falling in love with a foreigner.

The song contains many extraterrestrial references, hence Perry's sci-fi appearance in another image.

Perry is currently on the UK and Ireland leg of her California Dream World Tour.

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Calvin Harris enters Twitter feud with Katy Perry after pulling out of UK tour

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Mobbed by fans: Katy Perry was greeted by fans outside her Dublin hotel yesterday ahead of her Irish gig as part of her UK tour


Katy Perry and Calvin Harris have had a very public bust up over Twitter after the Flashback star pulled out of her UK shows.

Calvin was scheduled to open for Katy’s gigs but cancelled last minute after being angered over set arrangements.

The furious I Kissed A Girl singer vented on Twitter, posting: ‘Calvin Harris will NOT be joining in on the fun and has CANCELLED last minute.’


Twitter rant: Katy Perry and Calvin Harris had an argument over Twitter after he pulled out of her UK tour


To which Calvin, 27, replied: ‘Sorry to all who wanted to see me with Katy – her team suddenly moved the goalposts and I was to appear on stage with no production.’

Russell Brand’s wife Katy hit back again with: ‘The goalpost seems to be perfectly fine for New Young Pony Club, Yelle, Robyn, Marina & The Diamonds, to name a few.


Cancellation: Calvin Harris, who cancelled on Perry's gig, was partying in Las Vegas with Jennifer Love Hewitt earlier in the month


‘Or how bout Janell Monae and her 16 piece band… It’s fine, I’m used to you cancelling on me, it’s become ur staple!’

Calvin then twisted the knife further by tweeting: ‘It would have looked s***, sounded s*** - trust me you would have been more disappointed SEEING the show than u are with me cancelling.’


Excited fan: One of Perry's fans waited outside her Dublin hotel with a photograph of her with no make-up on (hoping for an autograph)


But he later tried to back track by complimenting Perry, tweeting: ‘Her show is AWESOME, you’ll have an amazing time without me. (especially w/o me DJing on a cardboard box in front of a pink curtain)

And then apologised, posting: ‘I’m really sorry @katyperry I’m just upset because I really wanted to play but ur team made it impossible.

‘We tried really hard to sort it out, but playing side of stage for 30 mins, it seemed pointless me even being there. Didn’t intend to cause offence or upset anybody.’

But Calvin’s cancellation seemed to spark fury with Katy Perry fans also, who started sending abuse to the DJ.

Calvin retaliated by tweeting: ‘WTF are Katy Perry fans telling me to KILL MYSELF on twitter for? Seriously. I’m a producer making music. Leave me alone please thanks x’


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