Katy Perry Sues White House Over Unauthorized Use of Hit Song 'Firework
Katy Perry blasted the White House for using her hit 2010 song 'Firework' in a TikTok video without her permission years after she sold the majority of her music catalog in a reported $225 million deal. The pop star's comments come after she discovered her song was used in a presidential campaign ad.
Katy Perry has criticized the White House for using her hit song 'Firework' in a TikTok video without her permission, despite having sold the majority of her music catalog in a reported $225 million deal years earlier. The pop star's team issued a statement saying the White House's actions were 'unauthorized' and 'an infringement on Katy's rights.' The incident has sparked debate over artists' control over their work after selling their catalogs. Perry's representatives are reportedly seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of her song.
