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Aug 2020
44m 34s

Katy Perry and the Future of Pop

Rolling Stone
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Katy Perry talks with Brittany Spanos about her new album Smile, her hopes for the rest of her career and more. Plus: We break down Perry’s place in the pop universe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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