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The REAL reason Katy Perry was determined to work with Dr Luke on her new album - despite being 'scared' that fans could 'turn on her'


The Dark Horse hitmaker, 39, sparked controversy last month when it was revealed that Dr. Luke, 50, co-produced her new single Woman's World - which is being marketed as a feminist anthem.

Katy Perry is shrugging off critics after reconnecting with controversial producer Dr Luke – with sources claiming she believes he is crucial to ensuring she achieves a successful musical comeback. But, insiders claim Katy was desperate to collaborate with the Grammy-nominated producer – despite his lengthy court battle over allegations of sexual abuse – because of their previous chart success with tracks including I Kissed A Girl and Teenage Dream. Amid the legal back-and-forth Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds called on musicians to stop working with Dr. Luke in 2019, and in 2021 Doja Cat declared she would not collaborate with him.

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