NEWS OF THE WEEK: Katy Perry responds to backlash over working with Dr. Luke

The 39-year-old singer sparked outrage earlier this year when it was revealed she had collaborated with the producer on her forthcoming sixth studio album, 143. In a lawsuit filed in 2014, Dr. Luke was accused of drugging and sexually assaulting singer Kesha back in 2005. The suit was settled last year. Speaking on the latest episode of Alex Cooper's Call Her Daddy podcast on Wednesday, Katy explained her controversial decision to work with the producer. "I understand that it started a lot of conversations and he was one of many collaborators…”