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Katy Perry discusses her career, Dolly Parton, and relationship with Justin Trudeau at Los Angeles film screening

The pop star surprised fans at a West Coast screening of her concert documentary, where she addressed online critics and detailed her 91-show tour.

Updated Aug 27, 2026 · 09:23 UTC1 reports

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Katy Perry made a surprise appearance at a VIP IMAX screening of her new concert documentary, "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris," in Los Angeles on Wednesday night.
During a post-screening Q&A, Perry discussed her relationship with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, her memories of the late Dolly Parton, and her 2025 global tour.
The documentary, which captures two sold-out shows in Paris from November 2025, is scheduled to release in cinemas across 70 countries on September 2.

Katy Perry surprised fans by entering the AMC The Grove 14 theater in Los Angeles during the finale of her concert documentary screening.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The 132-minute film, "Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour — Live From Paris," is distributed by Trafalgar Releasing and will premiere globally in theaters and IMAX on September 2.[The Hollywood Reporter]
During a Q&A session with Billboard's Tetris Kelly, Perry discussed her 91-show tour across five continents in support of her sixth studio album, "143."[The Hollywood Reporter]
Perry spoke about her current partner, former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, noting she became particularly nervous when he attended her show in Montreal.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Perry paid tribute to the late Dolly Parton, praising her humor, philanthropy, and childhood literacy efforts.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Addressing social media criticism of her dancing and stage costumes, Perry dismissed the negativity, stating she is fine with being called the "queen of cringe" if it means living her life to the fullest without regrets.[The Hollywood Reporter]