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Katy Perry Slams White House Over Song Use | Durham News
Katy Perry is furious the White House used her uplifting anthem “Firework” to soundtrack missile strikes in Iran — without permission — calling it a betrayal of the song’s message of hope and healing. The viral TikTok, highlighting lyrics like “boom boom” and “even brighter than the moon,” has sparked backlash as the Trump administration faces growing public skepticism over the Iran conflict. Perry joins a growing list of artists — including Ariana Grande and Kesha — who’ve publicly condemned unauthorized White House use of their music, exposing a troubling pattern of political repurposing…
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