Katy Perry and her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, shared a sweet kiss after she emerged victorious in the Light Up The Court pickleball tournament in Santa Barbara. The singer, who is also excited about the budding romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, organized the event through the Firework Foundation, which she co-founded with her sister, Angela Lerche in 2019. The foundation aims to empower children from disadvantaged communities by nurturing their creativity through the arts.
In a video shared on her Instagram, Katy can be seen celebrating her win over Orlando and his partner Maggie Brascia. Despite a tough game, Katy and her partner Federico Staksrud managed to pull off a win with a score of 13-11. The joyful moment culminated in a tender kiss between Katy and Orlando, marking a memorable highlight of the event.
In a thrilling match at the Light Up The Court pickleball tournament in Santa Barbara, Katy Perry, 38, celebrated her victory by sharing a sweet kiss with her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, 46, after defeating the actor in the game.
Expressing affection: However, following her team’s victory in a game that ended with a score of 13-11, she joyfully kissed Orlando as spectators cheered from the sidelines. The video also included snippets of the game and Perry mingling with guests and fellow stars like Corey Gamble, Meghan Trainor, Rob Lowe, and Kate Hudson. The talented singer was dressed appropriately in a green and white skirt paired with a shirt that read ‘Founding Sister’ in green letters. She completed her outfit with white knee-high socks with green stripes and comfy white sneakers for the game. Orlando, on the other hand, kept it casual in a black printed T-shirt and shorts to beat the intense sunshine. In a caption for their shared post, Perry mentioned how her mother introduced their family to pickleball, leading them to organize the Light Up The Court tournament in Santa Barbara through @fireworkfoundation to raise funds for scholarships and arts programs for kids from disadvantaged communities. And, as a playful dig, she cheekily added that she had also bested Orlando at the game in front of everyone.
Adorable video: The singer posted a clip on her official Instagram account on Monday, featuring highlights from the event filled with celebrities. One of the highlights was when she outperformed the actor from Pirates Of The Caribbean.
Decked out for the event: The acclaimed artist was dressed to impress in a stylish green and white skirt paired with a printed shirt featuring the words ‘Pioneer Sister’ in bold green lettering on the back.
Casual: Katy put on some white knee-high socks with green stripes and white sneakers to feel comfy while playing.
Exciting occasion: In the video, glimpses of the game were shown, along with Perry chatting with the attendees and other famous figures who dropped by the party.
Staying relaxed: Bloom went for a laid-back look, choosing a black printed T-shirt with short sleeves and black shorts to beat the heat on a sunny day.
Pickleball: Perry shared in the post that her mom introduced their family to the game of pickleball, and now they are leveraging their newfound pickleball skills for a good cause.
Perry extended a big thank you to everyone who participated, bought tickets, volunteered, and supported the tournament both locally and from afar. Attendees not only got to play in the games, but also received reusable water bottles for hydration and a photo spot. In a previous interview with Variety, Katy shared her passion for launching the foundation, explaining how the arts had a profound impact on her life. She emphasized the importance of uplifting young children through creative outlets like choreography, design, and songwriting to help them discover their self-worth and self-respect. The organization also offers Camp Firework, a nature-based retreat where kids in sixth to eighth grade can explore their creative sparks and bring that energy back to their communities. Katy discussed how crucial this age is for self-discovery and forming one’s identity, drawing on her own experiences at camp where she was able to take risks, try new things, and grow as an individual away from her family. Orlando, her fiancé, also participated in the tournament and showed his support for Katy during the event.
Full of gratitude: Perry expressed his deep appreciation to everyone who took part in the tournament, purchased a ticket, offered their time as volunteers, made donations, and showed their unwavering support, whether they were close by or far away.
Creating memories: Attendees not only got to join in on the game, but also received reusable water bottles for staying refreshed and a designated photo spot to capture special moments.
Celebrities Galore: Among the famous faces spotted at the event were Corey Gamble, Meghan Trainor, Rob Lowe, and Kate Hudson, adding some extra glamour to the festivities.
In a recent conversation with Variety, Katy shared her thoughts on starting the foundation, emphasizing how the arts have broadened her perspective and enriched her life.
![Opening up: 'Whether it's choreography, design, songwriting, [it's about being] able to lift up these kids and help them find their value, self-worth and self-respect,' she continued](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/10/24/07/76921995-12664911-image-a-195_1698129295728.jpg)
Expressing that it’s not just about choreography, design, or songwriting, but about empowering these young individuals to discover their own worth, self-respect, and value.
A huge supporter: Orlando participated in a tournament on Sunday and cheered on his fiancée throughout the event. The couple first met in 2016 at a Golden Globes after-party and quickly fell in love. Although they announced their split in February 2017, they reunited the following year. On Valentine’s Day in 2019, the actor proposed to the singer. Their daughter, Daisy, was born in August 2020. Last year, Katy provided an update on their wedding plans, mentioning that the pandemic had delayed their nuptials. She shared that they were still hoping for a destination wedding but kept facing challenges due to the ever-evolving situation with new variants. In February, Orlando discussed their relationship and the obstacles they faced in an interview with Flaunt Magazine.
Lovebirds: To celebrate Valentine’s Day in 2019, the actor from The Lord Of The Rings surprised his partner by asking for her hand in marriage.
Issues: Bloom mentioned to Flaunt Magazine in 2021 that there is a disconnect in understanding between his pool and hers.
In the past, the singer known for her hit song “The One That Got Away” was once married to Russell Brand from 2010 until their marriage ended in 2012. In a 2011 interview, she mentioned that their lifestyles and perspectives were quite different, with each finding the other’s “pool” hard to comprehend.
The star candidly shared that their relationship had its share of challenges, but also moments of excitement and never a dull moment. Despite their differences, they managed to make it work for a while before eventually parting ways in 2012.
Looking ahead, Katy Perry is gearing up to celebrate her 39th birthday on October 25 with her partner, Bloom, and their daughter.
