It's a way of teasing the launch of an album.
Katy Perry showed off a wild new look at the Billboard Women in Music Awards 2024 in Inglewood, Calif., on Wednesday night, wearing a red lace-up corset and matching skirt along with a bold butterfly design on her lower back, which is likely an Easter egg for her upcoming music.
The “Teenage Dream” singer, 39, shared a glimpse of what one fan called a “futuristic 3D tramp stamp.” on Instagram Thursday morning, she captioned the photos, “you're my butterfly, my sugar, baby.”
Aside from referencing the Crazy Town song, the raised flesh-colored butterfly on her lower back is likely part of her new music, as the singer has shown off the pollinator in several ways on social media.
The 3D design — which is a prosthetic by Emmy-winning artist Hugo Villasenor — sat just below her strapless pepum-style corset by Ellie Misner, featuring the “I Kissed a Girl” singer who was sticking her bottom out towards the camera in the first photo to display the drawing.
Perry wore a black thong pulled up above her long scarlet skirt – which showed a glimpse of her bare butt – coordinating her long black nails with her underwear.
Perry — who recently leaving “American Idol” after seven seasons – wore her dark hair in a long ponytail, accessorized with a pearl necklace and matching earrings.
The “Roar” singer finished her look with sky-high Vivienne Westwood platform heels from Los Angeles-based Pechuga Vintage.
Some fans loved her racy red carpet look, with one writing: “breathtaking, breathtaking
Turning heads, shocking the body 😍😍🔥🦋🦋🦋🦋.
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Others wondered if the pop star would reignite a lower back tattoo trend, like one Instagram user who wrote, “I guess my bum butterfly stamp is officially cool again.” Thank you Katy Perry.
The “Dark Horse” singer was a surprise guest at the awards ceremony, presenting Executive of the Year to her dear friend Michelle Jubelirer, who recently resigned as chairman and CEO of Capitol Music Group .
Perry's appearance at the Billboard event follows her recent trip to Sydney to attend Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert, featuring the “Last Friday Night” singer. dancing to “Bad Blood”, a song said to have been written about her.
She even showed off Swift's signature gesture at the start of her Billboard speech, raising her hands in a heart shape above her head.
As for Perry's new butterfly, watch this space to see if it flies off for its next appearance.
Watch the 2024 Billboard Women in Music Awards Thursday at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on BillboardWomenInMusic.com