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White House Uses Katy Perry Songs, Artists Decry Unauthorized Use

7/29/2026

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The White House posted TikTok videos that paired singer Katy Perry’s “Firework” with strike footage and used her “Part of Me”.
Katy Perry wrote on X that she was “appalled and angry” the song was used without permission.
Singers Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Kesha, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo condemned the use of their songs, with Sabrina Carpenter calling the “Juno” video “evil and disgusting” and the post getting 1.7 million likes.

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The White House posted TikTok videos that paired singer Katy Perry’s “Firework” with strike footage and used her “Part of Me”.
Katy Perry wrote on X that she was “appalled and angry” the song was used without permission.
Singers Sabrina Carpenter, Ariana Grande, Kesha, SZA and Olivia Rodrigo condemned the use of their songs, with Sabrina Carpenter calling the “Juno” video “evil and disgusting” and the post getting 1.7 million likes.