10 Reasons Why Katy Perry Is Twitter’s First 50 Millionaire
Over the weekend, Katy Perry became the first celebrity to roar past the 50 million mark. That means that Perry has 50 million followers, or Katycats as she calls them, on the social network. Being the cool kitten she is, Perry took hitting the landmark in stride, tweeting on Saturday:
Oh yeah AND we grew to 50 million Katycats! Eh, regular day at the office. 🙌
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) February 1, 2014
We, however, were wondering what it is about "Firework" singer that makes her such a hot draw on Twitter? We did a little research and came up with 10 reasons why Perry is so Twitter-tastic.
1. She's easy on the eyes. Sure, Twitter isn't Instagram, but occasionally Perry posts photos on Twitter, like the one of her and her brother on the way to the Grammys late last month.
Here come the HUDSONS @TheGRAMMYs pic.twitter.com/0EspXWQp2f
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 26, 2014
Or, the one of her and her boyfriend John Mayer on a mechanical bull, taken from the shoot for his video of their duet "Who You Love."
GUYS! Get to bed early tonight so you can tune into the WORLD premiere of #WhoYouLove on @GMA starting at 8am EST! pic.twitter.com/7c7fMlNdVY
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) December 17, 2013
2. She's John Mayer's girlfriend. Since Perry is hanging out with her famous beau, you're likely to get double the fun and double the celebrity news about one of pop music's most beloved couples. Mayer has been on a Twitter hiatus, but now he's back in the game, as Perry noted on Jan. 31 when she tweeted:
FOLLOW FRIDAY @JohnMayer whos account has basically been in a coma state for a couple of years. Let's update him on all the cat youtubes he
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) February 1, 2014
3. She's just like you and me. Despite the fact that Perry is incredibly hot, incredibly famous and incredibly talented, she's not all that different than common folk -- at least if you judge her by her tweets.
What a raging Friday night! Made a sandwich. Watched The Business of Being Born. Hung out with a cat. #imagrownwomanicandowhateveriwant
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) February 1, 2014
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4. She has famous friends (aside from Mayer). Just the other day, Perry sent a tweet of thanks out to her pal Madonna.
Thx @Madonna for having me curate #ArtForFreedom this month! Check out my last pick, @GayPropaganda "The Peace Sign": http://t.co/m3himz59GP
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 31, 2014
5. She has a sense of humor. While some stars might be offended by ridiculous photoshopped pictures, Perry is not. In fact, when the Twitter account Pharrell's Hat tweeted a pic of Perry and Taylor Swift "wearing" Pharrell's Dudley Doright-style hat on the Grammy red carpet, Perry re-tweeted it to her followers.
what if @katyperry and @taylorswift13 wore pharrell hats? pic.twitter.com/BrPAAVXCAb
— Pharrells Hat (@Pharrellhat) January 27, 2014
6. She's humble. When her latest single, "Dark Horse," jumped to the top of the Hot 100, she sent out the following tweet:
So unexpected, so grateful! RT @billboard @KatyPerry & @therealjuicyjs 'Dark Horse' gallops to No. 1 on the #Hot100: http://t.co/T8nHd33gWl
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 29, 2014
7. She's philanthropic. Perry's not just pimping tickets to her latest tour, she's also letting fans know about special seats with the proceeds designated for charity.
There are also floor seats available from @TixforCharity to benefit @AutismSpeaks, @StJude and @SusanGKomen! http://t.co/V3jUK3ue2n
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 27, 2014
And remember! One dollar from every ticket goes to @UNICEF - youre doing your part to share the light!
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 27, 2014
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8. She promotes new artists in different genres and their fashion statements.
Im so happy @KaceyMusgraves is going on tour with me. I want a pair of my own light up boots! 🌵
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 27, 2014
9. She has a social conscience. She might not have the answers, but at least she's bringing up some of society's problems for her Twitter followers to mull over.
Is anyone else really sad about the constant stream of shootings and how normal its becoming to see these headlines on a weekly basis? 😔
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 25, 2014
Scared to go to school? Scared to go to the mall? Scared to go to the movies? Me too. When will there be ACTUAL change? How many more?!
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 25, 2014
You and I both know this is getting embarrassing...My heart goes out to ALL the victims & their families this week. I pray for change.
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 25, 2014
10. She gives props to her biggest fans and their fan-made videos.
Now THIS is why I wake up everyday: http://t.co/ReQDNPpLHN 🐯
— Katy Perry (@katyperry) January 24, 2014