
Hollywood was rocked by an unexpected and frightening moment on Wednesday, as pop sensation Katy Perry narrowly escaped a potentially dangerous situation when a transformer exploded just feet away from her while she was outside the El Capitan Entertainment Center. The 40-year-old singer, who was preparing for her 13th appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, was interacting with fans and signing autographs when disaster nearly struck.
As Perry turned her back to sign items for her devoted KatyCats, a sudden explosion sent sparks flying into the air. Remarkably, the singer’s long black hair was only singed by the blast, and the incident was quickly contained with no injuries reported. It was later revealed that the explosion was caused by a fan accidentally brushing against the transformer, which briefly set her coat on fire. Thankfully, quick action prevented any harm, and Perry continued her promotional duties without skipping a beat.
The one that got away from electric sparks! 😱 Katy Perry was nearly struck by sparks while signing autographs outside 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' "She was fine," an eyewitness tells ET. "As soon as it sparked, they pulled her away and put her in the car. She rolled down the window and… pic.twitter.com/RcseG4Zlef
— Entertainment Tonight (@etnow) January 30, 2025
Once inside the studio, Perry—who did not mention the terrifying ordeal during her interview—dropped some exciting news for her fans. She announced that her highly anticipated The Lifetimes Tour will kick off on April 23 at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. The 76-date tour will mark her first global tour in seven years and comes after taking time off to raise her daughter, Daisy Dove Bloom, with fiancé Orlando Bloom.
“Touring will be a bit different this time,” Perry shared with the audience. “I’ve got a four-year-old now, so we’re going to start shows a little earlier, at 8:30, to accommodate bedtime!” The pop star reflected on how motherhood has changed her perspective, making this tour a more family-friendly experience for both herself and her fans.
Tickets for Perry’s first tour in seven years will go on sale this Friday, offering fans the chance to see her live in support of her latest album 143. Despite mixed reviews for the album, Perry’s fans remain loyal, with over 58.9 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
In addition to her upcoming tour, Perry is also set to perform at the FireAidLA benefit concert on Thursday night, alongside artists like Billie Eilish, Olivia Rodrigo, Stevie Wonder, and Sting. The benefit, which will take place at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, CA, is aimed at raising funds and support for those affected by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.
With her trademark enthusiasm and genuine passion for giving back, Perry expressed her excitement about the benefit: “I’m going to collect some autographs! It makes me so inspired and encouraged, and the way the community has come together in the past few weeks has been incredible.”
The wildfires, which ignited on January 7, devastated Los Angeles, claiming 29 lives and forcing thousands to evacuate. Many high-profile individuals, including Mel Gibson, Paris Hilton, and Jeff Bridges, were among those who lost their homes in the blaze.
As Perry gears up for her return to the stage, she’s not only making waves in the music industry but also showing her deep commitment to supporting the causes that matter most to her. With the FireAidLA concert and The Lifetimes Tour on the horizon, Katy Perry continues to prove she’s a force to be reckoned with both on and off the stage.