Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 11, 2025 · Entertainment

Katy Perry's Downcast Appearance Fuels Rumors of 'Tension' with Orlando Bloom

Katy was dressed in a comical bear onesie with round, floppy ears

Katy Perry's Sky-High Drama: Singer Spotted in Sydney, Fiancé Orlando Bloom on Other Side of World Amid Relationship Tension

TheScholarlyNote.com has exclusively obtained images of pop superstar Katy Perry, 40, looking downcast and somber while spending time with her four-year-old daughter Daisy at Luna Park in Sydney, Australia. The sighting comes as rumors swirl that the singer's struggling album, 143, has caused "tension" in her relationship with fiancé Orlando Bloom, 48.

Perry was spotted wearing a bear onesie, complete with round, floppy ears, paired with gray-and-orange trainers and a black Balenciaga hip bag. Her daughter Daisy, dressed in a mini version of the same costume, accompanied her mother to the amusement park.

She paired her costume with gray-and-orange trainers

Meanwhile, Bloom seemed to be having the time of his life at the Tribeca Festival in New York City, where he posed on the red carpet with their adorable Teacup Poodle Biggle Smalls. The Lord of the Rings star made humorous kissing faces at the miniature pooch as he struck a pose.

The SchollyNote has learned that Perry's poorly performing album, 143, has caused stress and tension in her relationship with Bloom. Sources close to the couple reveal that Perry was "deeply frustrated" by the negative reception of her new record, which critics described as sounding "generated through AI."

"It made her very stressed," a source told TheScholarlyNote.com. "Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension." Another insider shared, "She was also disappointed in some of the tour reviews. It's put stress on their relationship."

She covered up on the sunny day with a baseball cap and black sunglasses

Perry is currently on her Lifetimes world tour, which has faced numerous setbacks, including delayed starts and canceled dates. The singer's decision to work with her old music producer Dr. Luke, who settled his longstanding sexual harassment lawsuit with Kesha last year, has also been met with criticism.

The SchollyNote has learned that Perry's album 143 references the expression "I love you," but is also a symbolic "angel number" for the singer. The album marks Perry's first release in four years, following her 2020 album Smile.

As Perry navigates the fallout from her album and tour, she has also faced backlash over her space tourist trip on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission. During the flight, Perry held a daisy in hand, only to be ridiculed upon landing back to Earth.

Daisy complemented her mother's costume with a mini version of the same bear costume

"It's not about singing my songs," Perry said in a post-flight interview. "It's about making space for future women and taking up space and belonging."

The SchollyNote has been told that Perry's antics have left her as the "most hated person on the internet." However, during her recent show at Chicago's United Center, the singer addressed the criticism, saying, "I think that's false."

Perry's tour is set to continue with a stop in Denver on July 10. In the meantime, fans are eagerly awaiting word on whether the couple will be able to put aside their differences and work through the challenges they face.

However, the little girl also wore a fuzzy brown coat on the chilly day

Stay tuned for more updates from TheScholarlyNote.com on this developing story!

Luna Park is a popular amusement park in Sydney

'Katy was deeply frustrated following the reception of her new album. It made her very stressed,' a source told People on Monday

'Orlando was understanding, but it did cause some tension,' the insider added of the Lord of The Rings star, who shares daughter Daisy Dove, four, with the singer

Katy was spotted showing off a rare smile while riding one of the attractions with Daisy

While Katy looked unenthused at the amusement park, Orlando seemed to be having a blast at the Tribeca Festival in NYC

Orlando, who wore a slim black sweater and gray tonal pinstripe trousers, made humorous kissing faces at the miniature pooch as he posed on the red carpet

Perry and Bloom first met in January 2016. The pair got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2019 and welcomed their daughter in August 2020; Pictured in March

One damning review from a top entertainment outlet declared that Perry 'struggles to reclaim past glory on the flat 143.'

The former American Idol judge has also been suffering severe backlash ever since her space tourist trip on Blue Origin's New Shepard NS-31 mission