Katy Perry slams White House for using 'Firework' in Iran strike video
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Key Points:
- Katy Perry criticized the White House for using her 2010 hit "Firework" in a TikTok video depicting military strikes on Iran without her permission, stating the song was meant as an anthem of hope and not to promote violence.
- The White House responded by sharing footage of Perry's music video for "Part of Me," highlighting her previous support for the U.S. military, and dismissed her objections.
- Perry sold the rights to her music catalog, including "Firework," in a $225 million deal in 2023, which complicates the issue of song usage permissions.
- This incident follows similar disputes where artists like Ariana Grande, Kesha, and Bruce Springsteen condemned the Trump administration for using their music in politically charged or controversial social media posts without approval.
- White House officials have downplayed the artists' complaints, suggesting the controversy increases attention to their videos and dismissing the criticisms as attempts to gain publicity.
