Stereogum — As Radiohead can attest, Roger Waters isn't afraid to speak his mind. And what's been on his mind lately? Donald Trump. The Pink Floyd frontman's current Us + Them Tour in support of his recent album Is This The Life We Really Want? has drawn some ... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz on Katy Perry's big payday, bringing Ryan Seacrest back, Simon Cowell, AGT and more. The post American Idol Producer Talks Katy Perry Salary, Bringing Ryan Seacrest Back appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Comedy’s new darling raised eyebrows with a “bad joke,” late-night TV went to town on President Trump and his proposed ban on transgender service members and Olivia de Havilland is ready for her close-up … in a courtoom. Tiff... more info

Mjsbigblog — Pop star and American Idol judge Katy Perry is set to host and perform on the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on August 27. The post American Idol Judge Katy Perry Set to Host 2017 MTV Video Music Awards appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

Chicago Sun-Times, IL — The pop star also is nominated for five Moonmen, including best pop video for "Chained to the Rhythm." more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Get ready to roar with Katy Perry at the MTV Video Music Awards: The pop star is hosting the show next month. more info

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Stereogum — Katy Perry will host the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards. Last year's ceremony didn't have an official host as tradition dictates (though Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele did MC), perhaps due to the fact that Miley Cyrus was pretty terrible when she h... more info

Mjsbigblog — American Idol Reboot: ABC is reportedly eyeing Lionel Richie and Charlie Puth to join Katy Perry on the judges panel. The post American Idol: ABC Eyeing Lionel Richie, Charlie Puth for Judges Panel appeared first on mjsbigblog. more info

PopSugar — James Corden may have some sort of magical power, because he makes things happen on Carpool Karaoke. After Katy Perry spilled all the details about her feud with Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran told a drunken story about Justin Bieber, the late-night ho... more info