Thu Jun 12 13:20:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Katy Perry’s ‘Lifetimes’ Tour Strains Relationship with Orlando Bloom Amid Album Criticism**

Katy Perry’s latest album, “143,” and the subsequent “Lifetimes” world tour have reportedly put a strain on her relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom. Sources say the singer was “deeply frustrated” by the reception of her album, which debuted in September. “It made her very stressed,” one insider told People, adding that while Bloom was “understanding,” it did cause tension.

Another source noted that Perry was also disappointed by some of the tour reviews. The “Lifetimes” tour, which kicked off in April, supports her latest album, “143,” a dance-pop record Perry described as a “celebratory” expression of love, referencing the retro pager code for “I love you.”

Despite the challenges, Perry’s international shows have been a success, with sold-out dates in Mexico and Australia. The tour is now heading to the U.S., beginning July 10 in Denver.

Perry has addressed the criticism, emphasizing the importance of self-perception over external opinions. “What anybody thinks about you is none of your business. It’s what you think about yourself,” she said. She also highlighted the album’s connection to her experience as a mother, tapping into “feminine divine energy” to create celebratory messages about love.

The “Lifetimes” tour also followed Perry’s participation in Jeff Bezos’ all-female Blue Origin flight, which drew criticism. Perry addressed the negativity surrounding the flight and her album, writing on Instagram that she handles the “online” attacks with grace and love, recognizing that “the internet is very much so a dumping ground for unhinged and unhealed.”

Perry and Bloom have been together for nearly a decade, getting engaged in 2019 and welcoming their daughter, Daisy Dove, in 2020. Representatives for Perry and Bloom have yet to comment on the reported strain on their relationship.

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