Katy Perry: "I would never ever want to be just a celebrity. It's so gross"

Katy Perry has spoken out against modern celebrity culture.

The ‘Dark Horse’ singer shared her thoughts on what it means to be famous in a recent interview with Elle magazine.

Whilst discussing her hopes for her future music, Katy revealed that she is looking forward to her artistry superseding her celebrity status.

Perry explained: “'I can't wait to create more and evolve more and be a contributor. I would never ever want to be just a celebrity. It's so gross. But if you're contributing, you're adding something to the world; you're changing someone's perspective.”

She added: “I'm disgusted by the fame stuff. I try to keep a distance from it.”

The Super Bowl performer also insisted that her Twitter account – which has over 65 million followers – is an insight into her personal life rather than a marketing tool:

“My Twitter is very obviously run by me. So when you follow my Twitter, there is an authenticity that you sign up for. It's not my management, it's not the record label, it's not me selling a product to you all the time, every single tweet.”

Katy concluded: “I think that what people like is that they get tidbits of my life. I always keep them updated on what is going on.”

Watch Katy Perry performing live at the Super Bowl below: