Pop sensation Katy Perry’s Las Vegas residency has become a hot topic of discussion. This follows claims that her “PLAY” residency at Resorts World ended in financial disappointment. Now, many are curious about what happened.
Details on Katy Perry’s Las Vegas Residency
Katy Perry’s Las Vegas residency came to an unexpected and disappointing end, with NewsNation sources now revealing that her three-year run at Resorts World Las Vegas was considered a financial failure.
The pop star launched her “Katy Perry: PLAY” residency at the luxury venue on December 29, 2021, performing a setlist packed with 19 of her biggest hits. This included Perry’s hits like “E.T.,” “I Kissed a Girl,” “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” and “Firework.” She continued with short performance stints into 2022 and 2023.
Despite everything, the residency reportedly underperformed. According to a source who spoke to NewsNation, Resorts World lost money over the course of the show’s run. The source claimed, “The residency was a disaster for Resorts World, a complete failure.”
The venue had engaged in a heated bidding war with Caesars for Perry’s show. They eventually won by offering her a significant amount per performance. The source said, “Caesars technically lost out — but in the end, Caesars won.” They added, “Katy was getting paid between $750,000 and $900,000 a show because of the bidding war and the entire run she underperformed and Resorts World lost money.”
Adding to her recent troubles, Perry has faced growing criticism following her April 2025 space flight on Blue Origin’s New Shepard NS-31 mission alongside Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez. The 11-minute all-female trip was met with significant backlash.
Shortly after the space trip, she launched her Lifetimes tour in support of her seventh studio album 143, released in September. The album disappeared from the charts after only two weeks. Furthermore, the tour has struggled with poor ticket sales and delays.
Originally reported by Disheeta Maheshwari on ComingSoon.
