Rebecca Black is getting real about the chaos behind the scenes of touring with Katy Perry — and how she coped with the pressure in the most intimate way possible.
The 28-year-old pop star told PEOPLE that keeping her energy up while opening for Perry’s Lifetimes tour, headlining her own spring tour, and releasing her Salvation project in February left her overwhelmed. But instead of letting stress take over, she leaned into her personal life — and her steamy romance with her mystery girlfriend.
“I have said it once, and I’ll say it again. It is the gay sex that I am so blessed to have that I can look forward to,” Black admitted, teasing fans while keeping her partner’s identity private.
From Overstimulation to Arena Confidence
Black described the “craziest” part of Perry’s tour: seeing the sheer scale and coordination required to make arenas come alive.
“It takes more than a village. It’s multiple cities of people working day and night. I can’t believe she trusts these girls to put her in the sky,” Black explained.
Performing in venues with 10,000-plus fans was initially intimidating.
“I was so overstimulated the first night and so scared. By the end, it felt redeeming to get on stage and be like, ‘This is just another show.’ It was so much fun. But it was crazy.”
Living the Dream, On and Off Stage
Despite the grueling schedule, Black found balance and release in her personal life. Her “after-hours performances” with her girlfriend gave her energy and relief, a secret source of strength amid the madness of touring.
“The shows became fun, and I ended up living it up twice over — slaying arenas by night, and pulling encore performances in the bedroom with my GF,” she said with a smile.
Black emphasizes that her latest project, Salvation, isn’t just an album — it’s a full-throttle manifesto of freedom, sexuality, and self-expression.
“It’s dark. It’s sexy — definitely, definitely sexy,” she teased, hinting at new music that continues her fearless exploration of identity and artistry.
Career Highlights & Collaborations
2025 has been a whirlwind year for Rebecca:
- Released the Salvation project in February
- Headlined her own spring tour
- Opened for Katy Perry on her Lifetimes arena tour
- Performed DJ sets and festival appearances between shows
- Collaborated with Joey Valence & Brae, Jax Jones, and sooeyon
- Saw her track Sugar Water Cyanide sampled by South Korean singer Yves with PinkPantheress for the song Soap
Her relentless work ethic and creative output have cemented her status as one of pop’s most versatile and daring young stars.
Looking Ahead: New Music in the Works
Even after a year of non-stop touring, Rebecca isn’t slowing down. She teased that new music is nearly finished and promises a darker, sexier direction, continuing the evolution fans have come to love.
“I’m very close to being done, and I am really excited about the direction. It’s dark. It’s sexy — definitely sexy,” she said.
Fans can expect more fearless expression, electrifying performances, and personal storytelling from the singer as she takes her career to the next level.
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