20.01.2026 22:42
The Joy Awards held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, this year was more talked about for the earnings of the stars on stage than the awards themselves. The claim that world-famous pop star Katy Perry received 10 million dollars for her approximately 30-minute performance at the ceremony made headlines, and calculations revealed that the famous singer earned 300,000 dollars per minute.
World-famous pop star Katy Perry dazzled with her performance at the Joy Awards ceremony held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. Perry also made headlines with her earnings from this concert. It is claimed that Perry received 10 million dollars for her approximately 30-minute performance, which led to comments that the famous singer earned about 300 thousand dollars per minute.
30 MINUTES, 10 MILLION DOLLARS
According to reports in the international press, Katy Perry took the stage at the opening of the Joy Awards and performed her hit songs. The performance, supported by light shows, dancers, and visual effects, was recorded to last approximately 30 minutes. It was stated that the famous star received 10 million dollars for half an hour.
According to calculations, Perry earned over 300 thousand dollars for every minute she spent on stage.
IT BECAME A TREND ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Perry's earnings in Saudi Arabia created a wide echo on social media. Users opened discussions about Perry's earnings with comments like, "Not just a concert, a fortune performance," and "She earned a fortune per minute."
Some posts emphasized that the Joy Awards has now become one of the most expensive stages in the global show business, not just an award ceremony.