Katie Perry breaks Twitter record, surpasses 100 million followers

Katie Perry, US singer, has reached the Twitter milestone of 100 million followers.

The ‘Roar’ singer is the first to cross the mark on the platform.

Twitter celebrated her feat with a video-post of highlights of her activities since 2009.

“Today, we #WITNESS history. Congratulations @katyperry, the first to reach 100 million followers! #LoveKaty,” Twitter posted on its official page.

The Twitter milestone could be a much-needed boost for Perry whose fifth studio album has been panned by critics for being below par.

The album, ‘Witness’, was released on June 9.

The singer recently embarked on a weekend-long live streaming session where she talked about several topics ranging from her feud with Taylor Swift, the sexual prowess of her past lovers, and cultural appropriation.

Today, we #WITNESS history.

Congratulations @katyperry, the first to reach 100 million followers! #LoveKaty pic.twitter.com/41aJyPTtZ2

— Twitter (@Twitter) June 16, 2017

Justin Beiber and former US President Barack Obama are second and third behind Perry, with 96.7 million and 90.8 million respectively.

Taylor Swift (85.1 million) and Rihanna (74.1 million) round up the top five most followed personalities on Twitter.

Twitter’s official account has 61 million followers.