Katy Perry is my Teenage Dream

I have always had a love for KP, I think she's swell. She kissed a girl, and I liked it (that's right I took it there). There is just something about her that is so fresh and adorable. I think she handles herself so well, I mean even in when she got booted off of Sesame Street because her segment was brought to us by the letter DD, she still ended up coming off as being awesome. I also really like her with Russle Brand, as soon as i heard that the two of them were dating I was like "ugh heavenly!" But seriously, even though she bounds around in wack-tackular outfits, wheres colored wigs, and has an obsession with fruit, I just love her. Ok so i love her because of those things, and not in spite of them. But be honest, those are some bomb ass obsessions.

Her second EP Teenage Dream was amazing, it was my album of the summer even though it came out in late august. "California Gurls" was an inspiration, it is constantly stuck in my head. My six year old god daughter knows all the lyrics, and is constantly correcting people when they sing them wrong (I know it's adorable)! The candyland inspired video, and performances that followed were sic. I haven't been that inspired by a video since Gwen Stefani's "What You Waiting For". then came title track "Teenage Dream", I think this could be one of her best songs yet. why you ask? because there are no gimicks. i love that it's just a good song about losing your virginity. I also liked that she didn't do a "concept" video, the video doesn't out shine the song, it enhances it. The rest of the album is just as good, this is an album i can listen to from start to finish and never skip a song. "The One that Got Away" is the song Taylor Swift has been trying to write for three albums now. "Last Friday Night" is a fun romp that reminds me of my youth back in NYC. "Not Like the Movies" is simple and gorgeous, and really showcases KP's writing ability beautifully.

Now to talk about "Firework" her latest single. I love a good anthem as much as the next gay, but KP gave us good one, literally she gave it to us. The song is dedicated to the LGBQT community, and those that have been affected by bullying and hate crimes. The video is beautifully shot, and showcases people of all different minorities and prejudices facing adversity and finding strength. I hope every teenager gay or not watches this video and listens to this song, and realize that not only are they not alone, but you don't need anyone else, you are strong enough and can face anything if you choose too.

Now because it is her new single, and it has a strong message KP has been singing this song all over town to anyone who will hear it (and good for her) Sadly some of these performances haven't been exactly award winning. Her AMAs performance was painful to be honest. It was over done, and had pitch problems. Many online petitions were posted begging her to stop playing "find the key" in front of millions of viewers. So what did Katy do, instead of hiding, She came out to the Victoria Secret Fashion Show and rocked the effing house! Seriously god bless her, she sang her face off, and sounded amazing.

She also looked amazing, I've always been a fan of her over the top style, i think there is something cheeky about the way she always looks like it's halloween or she's at the most awesome theme party ever. Tonight was no exception, the costume designer part of me got so excited by her purple confection that I exploded into a ball of glitter. Her second outfit, a yellow latex dress covered in hearts was also totally adorable. In fact I am loving her current obsession with latex dresses too. Her pink carpet look was also stunning, and perfectly suited for Vicky Secrets. In conclusion i would like to thank her for making it up to us for sucking ass at the AMAs. i would also like to state that her costumes were effing brilliant as always, and i would like to be able to sit inside her head and watch her dreams, i think it be a trip.

xo - KS