Music News for Tuesday

KATY PERRY PLANS TO ‘JUST CHILL’ FOR A WHILE: Katy Perry recently wrapped up her Witness tour, but it may be a while before she releases new material. Katy tells Footwear News that she’s taking a step back from her music career for the moment. “I’ve been on the road for like 10 years, so I’m just going to chill,” she explains. “I’m not going to go straight into making another record. I feel like I’ve done a lot. I feel like I’ve rung the bell of being a pop star very loudly, and I’m very grateful for that.” She adds, “I love making music, I love writing. But I don’t feel like I’m a part of a game anymore; I just feel like I’m an artist. I don’t feel like I have to prove anything, which is a freeing feeling.” Katy is currently focusing on her signature footwear line. As previously reported, she’ll appear on QVC October 10th to sell shoes from the line as part of FFANY Shoes on Sale, a breast cancer fundraiser sponsored by the Fashion Footwear Association of New York.

JOHN LEGEND AND K-POP STAR WENDY TEAMING UP FOR DUET: South Korean singer Wendy will release a duet with John Legend. Wendy’s agency announced in a tweet Sunday that the 24-year-old K-pop star collaborated with Legend on the new song “Listen in the Stars,” which will debut October 19th. Wendy, a member of the girl group Red Velvet, confirmed news of the duet in a video with Legend on the group’s official Twitter. Wendy came to fame with Red Velvet, which last released the EP Summer Magic in August. She has released several solo singles, including “Spring Love” with Eric Nam and “One Summer” with Yang Da-il.

BEBE REXHA, THE CHAINSMOKERS, NORMANI & MORE TO PRESENT AT AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS: A host of stars have lined up to be presenters at Tuesday night’s American Music Awards. They include Bebe Rexha with Florida Georgia Line, The Chainsmokers, Normani, Rita Ora, Sara Gilbert, Macaulay Culkin, Billy Eichner, Amber Heard, Heidi Klum, Tyra Banks, Busy Philipps, John Stamos, Constance Wu and the cast of the Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. Tracee Ellis Ross hosts the awards live from Los Angeles on ABC. Performers include Taylor Swift, Camila Cabello, Cardi B, Mariah Carey, Halsey, Dua Lipa, Jennifer Lopez, Ella Mai, Shawn Mendes with Zedd, Carrie Underwood, Khalid, Ciara, Post Malone and many more.