Sunday, July 5, 2026

Katy Perry and John Mayer Audition for “A Star is Born” on GMA

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How badly do Katy Perry and John Mayer want Clint Eastwood to cast them in “A Star is Born”? They took their audition to the hyena fest known as “Good Morning America” today, appearing on a couch and discussing their romance with George Stephanopolous. The occasion was the “release” of their video duet called “Who Do You Love,” a song from Mayer’s flop album “Paradise Valley” which was released back on August 27th.

“Paradise Valley” is currently number 147 on Billboard’s Top 200 Album chart. It’s sold fewer than 350,000 copies. Perry’s “Prism” album is number 9, and has sold a bazillion CD and downloads thanks to Perry’s “Roar” single.

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Norman Maine.

They’re each very talented. And Mayer, formerly given to giving embarrassing quotes, at least didn’t used to flog his romances on TV. Why are they now pursuing the path of Jessica Simpson (a former Mayer flame) and Nick Lachey?

Money, baby. It’s all about money. Mayer had to do something to get “Paradise Valley” back in the game. But really, this? And it’s not even for charity.

On a separate note, I’ve been enjoying a Mayer song called “Gravity.” I think it’s because of the Sandra Bullock movie. They should have used it as the theme song.

As for “A Star is Born”: Clint, there’s your cast.

PS Mayer just fired his long time manager, Michael McDonald (not the singer). Could it have been over a decision like this?

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Roger Friedman
Roger Friedman
Roger Friedman is the founder and editor-in-chief of Showbiz411. He wrote the FOX411 column on FoxNews.com from 1999 to 2009, where he covered Michael Jackson, and previously wrote the "Intelligencer" column at New York magazine in the mid-1990s, where he covered the O.J. Simpson trial. He also edited Fame magazine. His bylines have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the New York Daily News, the New York Post, Vogue, Details, and the Miami Herald. He is a voting member of the Critics Choice Awards (Film and Television branches), and his movie reviews are tracked by Rotten Tomatoes. With D.A. Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus, he co-produced the 2002 documentary "Only the Strong Survive," which screened at Directors' Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival.

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