Celebrity Fails of 2024: From Katy Perry’s Comeback to the Joker Sequel’s Box Office Bombey

Money, fame, success—celebrities seem to have it all, yet 2024 reminded us that even the biggest stars can experience their fair share of failures. From unexpected blunders in the music and film industry to live events going awry, here's a roundup of some of the year's most memorable celebrity missteps.

1. Katy Perry's Comeback Hits a Sour Note

Katy Perry made her highly anticipated return with her album 143, but it didn't quite hit the mark. Fans and critics alike were unimpressed, describing the album as sounding outdated and lacking artistic growth. The music video for her single Woman's World faced backlash for being seen as regressive, though Perry later defended it as satirical. The situation worsened when her follow-up music video for Lifetimes was shot in ecologically sensitive areas of the Balearic Islands, attracting unwanted attention from the Spanish government. Despite the controversy, Perry’s tour has been a hit, with many fans defending the album's merits.

2. Joker: Folie à Deux's Musical Disaster

Following the massive success of Joker (2019), expectations were high for its sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux. However, the decision to make the film a musical, with Joaquin Phoenix reprising his role as the Joker and Lady Gaga starring as Harley Quinn, alienated many fans and critics. The tonal shift left audiences unimpressed, and while the film grossed just over $200 million, it barely covered its production costs, let alone the marketing expenses. The sequel’s failure was a rare misstep in Hollywood’s sequel-hungry culture.

3. Ticketmaster’s Price Surge Controversy

Ticketmaster found itself at the center of a PR nightmare when it implemented “dynamic pricing” for tickets to Oasis's reunion tour. As demand surged, ticket prices skyrocketed by as much as £200, with some fans forced to pay £350 per ticket. The move was heavily criticized, especially given Oasis's working-class image. The Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, distanced themselves from the decision, and Ticketmaster eventually scrapped dynamic pricing for the band's US tour dates. To make matters worse, some fans who had purchased tickets through secondary platforms had their tickets canceled, resulting in an "omnishambles" of sorts.

4. The Surprise Party Spoiler Incident

Kawser Quamer accidentally spoiled her niece's surprise birthday party while talking about her weekend plans. The slip-up quickly went viral, even making its way to Jimmy Kimmel Live. Despite the blunder, Quamer handled the situation gracefully and even managed to convince her niece that she was referring to another family member’s event, preserving the surprise.

5. Kaos: Netflix's Greek Mythology Drama Falls Flat

Jeff Goldblum’s starring role in Kaos, a Netflix drama inspired by Greek mythology, was meant to be a major hit. However, just one month after its release, Netflix announced that the show would not be returning for a second season. Despite a loyal fanbase that campaigned for its return, the series was canceled due to underwhelming viewing figures and low completion rates—reminding us how quickly streaming platforms can pull the plug on shows that don’t meet expectations.