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Or sign-in if you have an account.Katy Perry performs before a FIFA World Cup 2026 Group D match between USA and Paraguay in Inglewood, California on June 12. Photo by Richard Heathcote /Photographer: Richard Heathcote/Pop singer Katy Perry denounced the Trump administration for using her song Firework without her approval in a social media video showing footage of military strikes in Iran.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Accountor“I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it,” Perry wrote in a post on X. “To see a message of self-worth and upliftment weaponized to soundtrack destruction and violence is a complete violation of everything my song stands for.”I am deeply appalled and angry to see “Firework” used on the @WhiteHouse TikTok account as a backing track for video footage of military strikes. I did not approve this, I was not asked, and I absolutely do not condone it. I wrote this song to be an anthem of hope, healing, and…— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) July 25, 2026The video posted on the White House TikTok account shows footage of military attacks with the caption “Iran has been warned” backed by the song, one of the singer’s nine No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againIn 2023, Perry sold her master recordings and publishing rights to Carlyle Group Inc.-backed Litmus Music of five of her most successful albums, including Teenage Dream, which features Firework as one of the singles. The sale fetched $225 million, Billboard reported at the time.The American entertainer has been open about her Democratic views, supporting Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, Joe Biden in 2020 and Hillary Clinton in 2016. She is currently dating former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.Perry joins a group of artists who have condemned the Trump administration for using their music or art for social media posts in various government departments’ accounts without their consent to promote messages they do not identify with, including Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter and Kids Can Press, publisher of children’s book series Franklin the Turtle.Many popular artists, including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Adele and Rihanna, have also objected to President Donald Trump’s use of their music during his political rallies.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. 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