Here at Swide we're keen on dispelling myths...the backstage chaos at fashion shows, drunken dancing at glamourous parties and of course, the inevitable celebrity tantrums. We had to admit however, we were a little surprised at the behind the scenes images of Katy Perry's summer tour posted on her twitter account - a) aside from the jet-lag it looks like hard work and b) where are all the flunkies?

KATY PERRY: Eating frosty flakes after show in bus!

 KATY PERRT: "It's HAILING on my poor Brisbane fans right now!!! They r still standing in line! AMAZING! luv u guys. so punk!"

KATY PERRY: "Just showed 2 my hotel & they sent up the CUTEST koala wine holder. New purse,YES! SCORE! Don't b jelly!"

KATY PERRY: "Watching my friend hide the evidence before boarding the 25 hour evil flight"

(Katy was en route from Singapore to Europe)

KATY PERRY: "Hayley & I love australia. And tapas."

KATY PERRY: "Hopefully my kitty purry nails bring me luck tonight."

KATY PERRY: "Made some breakfast friends on the way to day 2 of V FESTIVAL! YUM!"

Katy performs at the V Festival in the UK in a Dolce & Gabbana outfit that reminds us of an early Madonna...

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And finally - Katy completes her tour with an afterparty.

KATY PERRY: "Afterparty.. Perhaps, not all it's cracked up to be!"

Follow Katy Perry on twitter @ twitter.com/katypeRry

Katy Perry will be presenting an award at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on September 13th.

Kerry Olsen

Source: Katy Perry

Photo Credits (Main & Madonna): Getty Images

Photo Credits (inside): Katy Perry