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.
The new scholarship honors the Buffalo Bills' training staff who Hamlin credits with saving his life.
We're in the peak of winter and Friday morning brought quite a bit of snow to Western Pennsylvania.
The restaurant will close but they will still provide catering services moving forward.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
Start off the new year with this new recipe from Rania Harris!
The new scholarship honors the Buffalo Bills' training staff who Hamlin credits with saving his life.
A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
The National Weather Service says it's likely most of the Pittsburgh region will see anywhere from 2" to 5" of snowfall over a 24-hour period starting early Friday.
We're in the peak of winter and Friday morning brought quite a bit of snow to Western Pennsylvania.
A government panel failed to reach consensus on national security risks of a proposal for Nippon Steel to purchase U.S. Steel, leaving the decision to the president.
President Biden announced Friday he would reject Nippon Steel's proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
A Virginia man was arrested on a gun charge, and investigators say they found a stockpile of pipe bombs at his home.
2024 was a year full of headlines, breaking news, and big stories.
A fire in Everson, Fayette County, killed 6 pets.
Shoppers in Pittsburgh were preparing for the holiday gift return rush on Thursday morning.
Since 9 a.m. on Christmas Eve morning, the Walmart in Hempfield Township was bustling with people coming in at the 11th hour for a few odds and ends and to round out their Christmas shopping.
There was "snow" stopping people from getting their last-minute presents on Friday.
Workers at Amazon facilities in major U.S. cities went on strike Thursday morning.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
Katie joined Rania in the kitchen this morning to make a delicious chorizo sandwich!
Get ready to meet a true 412 fan, and an incredible artist. Alex Nicholson joined us to showcase his works of art, which he created with just colored pencils.
A beloved local spot is transforming into a European Winter Wonderland. Daisy got the scoop on this must-see pop-up experience.
Shari Zatman stuck around this morning to show us how to make some cinematic-themed décor for a Golden Globes watch party.
An attempt to cut down on energy bills turned into a financial nightmare for a Beaver Falls man.
A Pittsburgh woman says she's dealing with a rodent infestation because of a neighboring house that's condemned.
Making housing more affordable is the cornerstone of the Gainey administration, but critics say his efforts have fallen short.
High-speed police chases can lead to the arrest of suspected criminals. But do the chases pose a risk to the public?
The University of Pittsburgh says it is jumping into the NIL sphere with both feet.
While West Virginia's employee health insurance program covers drugs like Ozempic for people with type 2 diabetes, officials decided to indefinitely pause covering their use for weight loss patients because of the cost.
The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania strongly urges all residents to test their homes for radon after recent findings.
Broccoli florets from California grower and sold at more than 1,000 Walmart stores are recalled because they could contain listeria.
Pitt researchers have developed a nasal swab to help determine asthma in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
The new scholarship honors the Buffalo Bills' training staff who Hamlin credits with saving his life.
Notre Dame and Penn State will face off in the semifinals of the College Football Playoff in the Orange Bowl in Miami on Jan 9.
The Steelers close out the season this Saturday against Cincinnati, but what happens next?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are sending four players to the Pro Bowl Games.
The Sugar Bowl, postponed after a tragic New Year's Day terror attack in New Orleans, will now kick off today at 3 p.m. CST.
With the decision by President Biden to block the sale, Pittsburgh-area elected officials made their thoughts known.
Nippon Steel is making a new proposal to the Biden administration as it continues its bid to buy U.S. Steel.
Dozens of shoppers lined up outside for the one place they count on for their Christmas Eve feast.
Capitol buildings are almost always an imposing presence.
A pair of businessmen say they have plans to breathe new life into the former Redbeard's on Mount Washington.
Here are the books and characters newly joining the list of works in the public domain in 2025.
"Mayor of Kingstown" is looking for people to fill featured roles when the show returns to Pittsburgh next year.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have reached a divorce settlement, her lawyer says, apparently ending one of the longest and most contentious divorces in Hollywood history.
The Highmark First Night celebration in Pittsburgh will have a lot of activities for just about everybody.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Stay on top of local weather with meteorologist Trey Fulbright’s forecast!
President Joe Biden announced on Friday morning he is blocking the sale of U.S. Steel to the Japan-based Nippon Steel.
People in Washington County, and in other areas of western Pennsylvania, woke up to a fresh blanket of snow. KDKA's Lauren Linder has the story.
The restaurant will close but they will still provide catering services moving forward.
That's a wrap for this week on PTL!
The 71st Annual KDKA Free Care Fund Telethon raised more than $1.7 million. Here are some photos from the night.
Newborn babies at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital got dressed up in holiday onesies and hats knit by a nurse.
Pittsburgh has won 21 straight regular season home games against Cleveland.
Crews found the body of Elizabeth Pollard, the Pennsylvania grandma who fell into a sinkhole in Unity Township.
A Pennsylvania woman might have fallen into a sinkhole while searching for her missing cat, police said.
