On social media, Katy Perry announced the tragic loss of one of her managers.
On Thursday, the 39-year-old singer showed Martin Kirkup some of her personal photos as a token of appreciation.
Martin was 76 years old when he died.
The Dark Horse vocalist insisted that because Martin was so special, she had to compose a song about him even though he detested social media.
Writing this post took a while for me.For some reason, everything feels final once it’s uploaded. Katy shared a statement on her Instagram. In addition, even though Martin detested social media and the news it spreads, I can’t emphasize enough how important he was and still is in my life.
Because I don’t think in “death,” I say this.”I think they just move on to the next world,” she said. It was here that they used to be, but now they are everywhere.
Katy said, “Martin Kirkup was one of my bosses at Direct Management for nearly two decades.” His insistence was always, “Show me the data, the P&L, the science, the facts!” He was the leader of our group. If everything else failed, he would remark something in an English accent that was cheeky, clever, or eloquent, such “That’s ridiculous!” Everyone would believe him.
I felt more secure with Martin. He gave me accolades for being a strong woman and put a lot of effort into getting me what I was due.
I am grateful that you were on my team for almost twenty years, before I had a window to urinate out of or a pot to urinate in, as my father in Memphis would say!
My greatest pride, respect, and admiration go out to my staff at Direct Management. Martin and everyone of my managers have fought nonstop to make sure my voice is heard.
It was also said that Katy had given the British music boss a performance of a few of her new songs before he passed away.
I told him about some of the things I’d been working on over the past three days, and how great and delightful it was.
He appeared excited about what lay ahead, and I felt glad that I had one more chance to at least partially fulfill his dreams.
In her final, heartbreaking email, Katy said, “We didn’t get to physically say goodbye, but I know he knows how much respect and admiration I have for him, and his hearty chuckles and wicked retorts continue to echo through my mind.”
According to the news website Variety, Martin’s family comprises of his wife Lale Kirkup, son John Kirkup, daughter Melisa Kirkup Blatt, and three grandchildren, Sam, Abigail, and Ivy.
END IDOLING
Katy announced her departure from American Idol on Monday, after six years as a judge.
The singer of Fireworks plans to leave the show at the conclusion of this season in order to concentrate on writing new music.
“I think this will be my final season on Idol,” Katy declared on Jimmy Kimmel Live in reference to her choice.
I adore Idol so much. I am a part of America’s heart, but I also need to be aware of my own body’s pulse.
“I love the show, but I’d like to tour and maybe write some new music.”
“Well, you know, I’m going to Rock in Rio, which is a big music festival in Brazil, this fall in September.” I think it’s fantastic,” she said.
“People are happy everywhere, but my fans in Brazil are very happy.”
That suggests that this year will be fantastic for all pop star gals.
“If they take me in the future, I might come back!”
CURRENT SONGS
Katy’s admirers believe that she will soon release a new album now that she is moving on. For a very long time, they have been begging the superstar to put out new music.
Caty hinted to her future career aspirations in an Instagram photo of herself posing in a sensual black dress with a deep V-neck and huge cuts in the midsection.
Everything was put together with the help of several silver butterfly pins. This symbol has appeared in multiple of her music videos.