'Boyfriend duties call,' Trudeau says after skipping Canada match to watch Perry
๐ฐ BBC News ยท ๐ Jun 14, 2026, 02:52 PM ยท ๐ bbc.com
AI Summary & Analysis
What happened?
Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attended a Katy Perry concert in Toronto instead of a Canada men's national soccer team match, and Perry greeted him on stage with a kiss.
Why does this event matter?
The public appearance of a former head of government at a pop culture event generates media attention that contrasts with official or ceremonial duties.
Cameras caught Perry running off stage to greet the former Canadian leader with a kiss.