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Katy Perry and her A-list friends served up a smashing good time at the inaugural "Light Up The Court Pickleball Tournament" in Santa Barbara, California, held
ABC/Eric McCandlessKaty Perry and her A-list friends served up a smashing good time at the inaugural "Light Up The Court Pickleball Tournament" in Santa Barbara, California, held on October 22.
The tournament, hosted by Katy and her foundation, Firework Foundation, which aims to empower kids from underserved communities through the arts, featured a mix of celebrities, local pickleball enthusiasts, and pro players. Some notable participants included Jason Collins, Kate Hudson, Lauren Sanchez, Corey Gamble, Meghan Trainor, Daryl Sabara, Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe.
Ultimately, Eric Geeb and Brett Williams clinched the championship title, and the entertainment continued with Katy teaming up with Federico Staksrud to take on her husband Orlando Bloom and Maggie Brascia in a match that had the crowd on the edge of their seats. Team Katy emerged victorious, sealing the deal with a score of 13-11.
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