Why Katy Perry Isn’t Getting Paid–Or Paying–For Super Bowl Halftime Gig

It’s safe to say Katy Perry is no longer a dark horse when it comes to getting major gigs. After spending her early years trying to make it as a gospel singer, she found mainstream success with breakout hit “I Kissed A Girl” in 2008; now she’s set to take the world’s biggest stage at the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.

Predictably, Perry’s rise to superstardom has been accompanied by stellar financial returns. Last year she pulled in $40 million and is headed toward an even bigger payday this y...