Katy Perry Bares Her Glossy Abs and QR Code Tramp Stamp with Wet Look at 2024 MTV VMAs

Mar. 15, 2025

It’sKaty Perry’s world — we’re just living in it.

Perry arrived at the red carpet at New York’s UBS Arena on Sept. 11 in an daring ensemble, continuing her edgy, skin-baring style streak.

Katy Perry attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York

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The skirt alone deserves a moment as it was unpinned in the back to show the temporary QR code tattoo stamped on Perry’s back, linking to a pre-order website for Perry’s upcoming studio album, 143, out September 20. Meanwhile on her arm was a black metal arm cuff that really added to the futuristic aesthetic.

Katy Perry attends the 2024 MTV

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Katy Perry attends the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.

The overall “wet” vibe (read super glossy and super chic) of it all was made complete with Perry’s black hair styled in shiny gelled curls.

Orlando Bloomwas there to accompany his fiancée and went with a monochromatic matte suit for the night.

ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: (L-R) Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom attend the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.

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Perry is not only performing at the show, but will also take the stage to accept theVideo Vanguard Awardas this year’s honoree.

“Katy is a musical powerhouse and true pop culture icon,” said Bruce Gillmer, Paramount’s president of music, music talent, programming and events and Paramount+’s chief content officer for music, in a press release about the prestigious honor.

“With her game changing creative vision, she has become a global phenomenon and taken over the world’s biggest stages,” Gillmer continued. “Katy’s prowess will be on full display LIVE on the VMAs with a can’t-miss, career-encompassing performance celebrating her biggest moments and chart-topping hits.”

Katy Perry at the 2011 VMAs.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty

Katy Perry holds her three awards in the press room at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) August 28, 2011

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Perry took home her very first VMAs in 2011, earning two moon people — best visual effects and best collaboration — for “E.T” featuringKanye West,” as well as the coveted video of the year award for “Firework.”

Since that first appearance at the ceremony, the pop superstar — who is preparing to drop her sixth studio album,143, on Sept. 20 — has returned to the VMAs stage for iconic performances, acceptance speeches and memorable looks.

source: people.com