Sound check: Katy Perry’s new music 

Katy Perry recently revealed the touching inspiration behind the title of her forthcoming album, '143,' set to release on September 20th. The pop star, who has been hinting at new music following her departure from American Idol, explained on Jimmy Kimmel Live that she feels the need to explore new creative avenues. In an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Perry shared that '143' is her angel number, symbolizing love and protection. During a challenging period with her family, she frequently encountered this number, which she believes was a message from her angels reassuring her that she was on the right path.