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"This record is really about hopefulness. It's about resilience, it's about joy," says Katy Perry. "To me, it's not just about noise, it's about me walking through real hell." Christine Hahn/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Katy Perry On Expanding And Reframing Herself On 'Smile'

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Katy Perry, songwriter Sarah Hudson and Juicy J as well as producers Dr. Luke, Max Martin and Cirkut were all ruled to be liable for copyright infringement in a Los Angeles court on July 29. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption

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Katy Perry, Juicy J And Dr. Luke Liable For Copyright Infringement For 'Dark Horse'

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Beyoncé performs onstage during Coachella on April 14, 2018. Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Coachella hide caption

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Katy Perry's new album, Prism, is out now. Cass Bird/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Katy Perry On The 180 That Saved Her Career

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Painter Will Cotton, known for his lush, dreamlike candy landscapes, was the art director for Katy Perry's "California Gurls" music video. He also created the cover art for the album. Will Cotton / EMI Music hide caption

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Katy Perry: A 'Teenage Dream,' An Artistic Musician

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Beyonce as her onstage alter ego Sasha Fierce at the MTV Video Music Awards in 2009. Christopher Polk / Getty Images hide caption

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Pop Personae: Why Do Some Women Perform In Character?

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Katy Perry (left) and Snoop Dogg perform at the 2010 MTV Movie Awards in June. Christopher Polk/Getty Images hide caption

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Pop Off: He Raps, She Sings. Does It Still Count As A Duet?

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