16 years ago today, Katy Perry released 'Teenage Dreams.' Katy Perry reached full pop superstardom with 'Teenage Dream,' her third studio album and the colorful follow-up to 'One of the Boys.' Released through Capitol Records, the record brought together hitmaking producers including Max Martin, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco, Stargate, Tricky Stewart, Greg Wells, and Sandy Vee, creating a polished blend of electropop, disco-pop, and power pop. Across twelve tracks, Perry balanced euphoric romance, carefree nightlife, and empowering anthems with some of the most recognizable melodies of the 2010s. At its heart, 'Teenage Dream' was built around an extraordinary run of singles that shaped an entire era of mainstream pop. 'California Gurls,' 'Teenage Dream,' 'Firework,' 'E.T.,' 'Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.),' and 'The One That Got Away' each became major hits, while deeper cuts like 'Peacock' and 'Who Am I Living For?' revealed different sides of Perry's songwriting. The album's dreamy cotton-...