Behind the Song: Katy Perry's 'Roar'
"I am woman, hear me roar." It's the simple phrase that Helen Reddy sang in 1971 and 42 years later would inspire Katy Perry, along with her co-writer Bonnie McKee, to write "Roar."
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"I am woman, hear me roar." It's the simple phrase that Helen Reddy sang in 1971 and 42 years later would inspire Katy Perry, along with her co-writer Bonnie McKee, to write "Roar."
To celebrate the release of her new album "Prism," this special features a live performance by Perry, as well as a Q&A with the multi-platinum artist discussing the making of her album, hosted by TV personality Mario Lopez.
Katy Perry's weekend was what dreams are made of, as she shared the stage with The Rolling Stones during their show Saturday night in Las Vegas.
Katy Perry, Adele, Coldplay, Wilco and other 2012 Grammy nominees perform Live on Letterman.
Here are the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards, to air on CBS Sunday, February 12.
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, February 12 on CBS.
The 2012 GRAMMY Nominees album will be released digitally and in stores January 24, 2012. The album features 22 hits from some of the GRAMMYs' most popular nominees.
The brightest stars will shine at the People's Choice Awards, tonight on CBS. Tune in to find out the public's favorites.
Here are the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards, to air on CBS Sunday, February 12.
The Recording Academy announced nominations Wednesday night for the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which will air Feb. 12 on CBS. The awards show will be broadcast from The Staples Center in downtown L.A.
The Grammys are always filled with performances from a variety of artists. Check out some highlights from past performances.
Announced Grammy performers for 2011 now include Cee Lo Green, Eminem, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry and the band Arcade Fire.
While the Best Rap and Pop albums might cross paths on your playlists, they're kept pretty separate at The Grammy Awards. Last.fm Trends takes a look at your most popular among the nominees.
Tube City Cafe's owner and law enforcement decided to close the bar after multiple incidents, including a deadly shooting.
A one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is heading to auction.
Kennywood is bringing a nostalgic mascot back to the park, and even before his big debut, he's making quite the impression on social media.
Some Fayette County residents are on alert after a suspicious person was spotted in several neighborhoods.
Enrollment is now open for a brand new high school in the Pittsburgh region.
On Thursday Morning, a school bus crash occurred in Butler County resulting in multiple injuries.
Tube City Cafe's owner and law enforcement decided to close the bar after multiple incidents, including a deadly shooting.
A one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is heading to auction.
Kennywood is bringing a nostalgic mascot back to the park, and even before his big debut, he's making quite the impression on social media.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2025 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
Pennsylvania is spending more than $10 million to replace its electronic voter registration database with an election management system.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro says he wants to recruit federal workers for job openings in the state's workforce.
Guests include an American who was recently released from a Russian prison.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
Las Palmas in Beechview imports at least half of its products and could begin to feel a squeeze if tariffs remain in place.
The popular bakery is offering nearly a dozen different flavors of paczki for Fat Tuesday.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
Pittsburgh is one of only two cities in the U.S. where it's cheaper to buy a home than rent, economists with Realtor.com say.
Sean Collier is back with a brand new edition of the PTL Weekend Guide.
We got to toast to female distillers and the amazing cocktails they craft with some help from Fine Wine and Good Spirits.
Daisy was joined by Aubrey Worek to tackle those intimidating machines and to show us how to feel confident using gym equipment.
Cupcake bragging rights are on the line this weekend at a sweet competition at Norwin High School known as the Cub-Cake Wars.
Brother Andre's Cafe in Bellevue has been brewing more than just coffee. Their mission is to offer job opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They recently opened up a second location at Assumption Church in Bellevue.
A Caliber Collision auto body shop is being built in Murrysville, but for one couple, it's right in their backyard.
An entire section of a home in Pittsburgh's Knoxville neighborhood has folded, bricks collapsing into the yard next door.
Gecko Robotics is one of the hottest tech companies around and it was founded here in Pittsburgh, but with a stagnant economy, it's only one of a few.
There's an unsightly mess collecting along a road in North Fayette — so much that it looks more like a landfill.
A family from Fayette County says they begged for help to save a dying loved one who took her final breath waiting for an ambulance.
State leaders, mothers, and doctors gather at AHN's Alexis Joy D'Achille Center for Prenatal Mental Health to help raise the importance of screening and detection.
Daisy was joined by Aubrey Worek to tackle those intimidating machines and to show us how to feel confident using gym equipment.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
A chickenpox outbreak is hitting Penn State's main campus.
There has been a steep rise in flu cases across Pennsylvania, and the number of flu patients admitted to the hospital is rising.
A one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is heading to auction.
With home court advantage, the team is asking fans to pack the UPMC Events Center to help spark what they hope is a long postseason run.
Pitt has one game remaining left on their regular season schedule.
The Penguins acquired defenseman Luke Schenn and forward Tommy Novak from the Nashville Predators.
Desharnais played just 10 games with the Penguins after he was acquired at the end of January in a trade with Vancouver.
Hotel Saxonburg management announced the historic restaurant would be closing.
President Trump's tariffs are set to take effect at midnight.
Intel Corp. has once again pushed back the expected opening for its semiconductor project in central Ohio.
Another store is closing in Pittsburgh's Shadyside neighborhood.
An economic blackout which is a pause on spending, is a movement making its way to Pittsburgh.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
He was previously nominated in the category for his work on Steven Spielberg's "West Side Story."
The legendary comedians will take the stage later this year.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
Angie Stone, a member of the all-female hip hop trio The Sequence, was killed early Saturday in a car crash. She was 63.
A joint decision between the Allegheny County District Attorney's Nuisance Bar Task Force and the owners of Tube City Cafe has led to the permanent closure of the McKeesport bar.
Some Fayette County residents are on alert after a suspicious person was spotted in several neighborhoods. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Some Fayette County residents are on alert after a suspicious person was spotted in several neighborhoods. KDKA-TV's Erika Stanish reports.
Enrollment is now open for a brand new high school in the Pittsburgh region. Dominus High School, a charter school in Wilkins Township focusing on entrepreneurship, will open this fall. KDKA-TV's Kristine Sorensen reports.
With the federal Real ID enforcement deadline quickly approaching, authorities are asking Pittsburghers to prepare. KDKA-TV's Jessica Riley reports.
A school bus slammed into a tree in Butler County on Thursday morning, sending the driver and two students to the hospital.
KDKA-TV is sad to report that retired host and weather forecaster Jon Burnett died of complications from suspected CTE. He leaves behind an incredible legacy.
A fast-moving clipper system is proving Punxsutawney Phil correct this Sunday late afternoon/early evening with some freezing rain/drizzle and light wet snow making roads north of Route 422 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike slippery.
A late interception from quarterback Drew Allar allowed Notre Dame to get in field goal range.
Counties south of Pittsburgh along with parts of Maryland and West Virginia are being hit the hardest.
