The “Firework” artist became a judge — alongside singers Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie — when ABC revived the series in 2018 following FOX's cancellation two years prior. At the time, Perry explained that she was leaving American Idol to focus on her pop career and release new music.

_{By Marisa Dellatto, Forbes Staff} P op superstar Katy Perry sold her music rights to Carlyle-backed Litmus Music on Monday for a reported $225 million. With the sale, her net worth increases to an estimated $340 million, making her one of the richest self-made women in America.

After a year of dating, Bloom and Perry broke up. At the time, their representatives shared the a statement with Entertainment Tonight, which read: “Before rumors or falsifications get out of hand we can confirm that Orlando and Katy are taking respectful, loving space at this time.”