Simran Joshi
This week, stars lit up stages and front rows across the globe, from music festivals to high-fashion runways. Katy Perry dazzled fans in Brazil with a headlining performance at the 2024 Rock in Rio Festival, marking the release of her new album *143*. Meanwhile, Milan Fashion Week saw a parade of A-list celebrities, including Daisy Edgar-Jones, Dakota Johnson, and BTS’s Jin, turning heads at Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2025 show. In Las Vegas, Dua Lipa and Gwen Stefani rocked the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Festival, making it a week of stellar performances and fashion moments.
Katy Perry’s Triumphant Return to the Stage and Music Spotlight
Katy Perry is once again making waves in the music industry with her latest album *143*, a vibrant and energetic return to her dance-pop roots. The album, packed with anthems of love, empowerment, and self-expression, features notable collaborations with artists like 21 Savage, Kim Petras, and JID. Drawing inspiration from the numerical code “143,” which translates to “I love you,” Perry’s sixth studio album reflects her iconic style while infusing it with a modern, celebratory twist. Her new singles, including “I’M HIS, HE’S MINE” featuring Doechii, have already garnered buzz, with critics praising the daring music video and the empowering message of the track.
To celebrate the album’s release, Perry headlined the 2024 Rock In Rio Festival, performing in front of over 100,000 fans in Brazil for the first time since 2015. The live-streamed performance marked a milestone for the global superstar, who recently received the 2024 MTV Video Vanguard Award. Her setlist featured a career-spanning medley, including new songs from *143*, signaling her continued dominance in the music world. With over 115 billion streams and 70 million albums sold, Perry remains one of the best-selling artists of all time, and her latest album solidifies her enduring place in pop culture.
Milan Fashion Week: Celebrities Shine at Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2025 Show
Milan Fashion Week’s Gucci Spring/Summer 2025 show was a star-studded affair, with A-list celebrities filling the front rows. Hollywood stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Dakota Johnson, both Gucci ambassadors, caught up in the front row, looking effortlessly chic in the brand’s latest designs. Daisy, fresh from her appearance at the Toronto International Film Festival, wore an ethereal ombre-toned Gucci gown, featuring accordion pleats and a flowing cape-like sleeve. Meanwhile, Dakota opted for a more understated yet elegant look, showcasing Gucci’s signature balance between timeless and modern fashion.
Model couple Lucky Blue Smith and Nara Smith also turned heads as they attended the show in coordinated outfits, both donning Gucci’s tailored looks. The duo, who are currently one of fashion’s hottest couples, radiated chemistry as they posed for photos. BTS member Jin made his Milan Fashion Week debut at the Gucci show, donning a striking iridescent sweater paired with silver necklaces and classic Gucci loafers. The event further cemented Gucci’s influence in the fashion world, drawing a mix of entertainment and fashion icons to its star-studded runway.
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