Katy Perry Criticizes White House for Unauthorized Use of Her Song in Military Video
Katy Perry expressed her disapproval after the White House used her song 'Firework' in a TikTok video featuring U.S. military strikes in Iran without her permission. The incident raises questions about the use of artists' work in political contexts.
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