Katy Perry marks 1-year anniversary of 143 with reflective post

Katy Perry marked the one-year anniversary of her album 143 on Sept. 22 with a lengthy Instagram post reflecting on what she called a "rollercoaster" year of creative highs, public controversies and personal change. In the message, the 40-year-old pop star thanked fans, revisited the album rollout and tour, and wrote that she is trying to move forward with less control and more trust in herself and her community.

"143 to me was literally me saying I love you to my fans," Perry wrote, posting a slideshow of behind-the-scenes photos and videos from the record's release and her Lifetimes Tour. She said the past year has been about reconnecting with fans through the songs and the live shows, calling the fan community something she is "so proud" to be a part of. She added that she has been asking herself whether she finally loves herself, and answered, "Today's answer is yes."

Perry's post acknowledged both successes and setbacks. She wrote that records are snapshots of an artist's life and urged reflection on wins and losses. "History is important, we learn from history," she said. She closed by saying she will let "whatever comes next" unfold naturally, "no forcing, no controlling...