The delightful Katy poses backstage. CGG

Katy Perry is a bombshell. She reminds us of a classy 50s pinup model, and she has a golden voice to boot. Although her style is classic, her mind is anything but vintage. CGG met up with the forward-thinking young singer backstage at Zootopia to find out what causes she sees in her future.

She was at Zootopia to introduce one of her favorite artists of the summer (and one of ours too!) Ferras, as well as to premiere the music video for her single “I Kissed a Girl.” Check it out as it premieres today on MySpace.

What kinds of causes would you like to get involved with?
I want to get involved in helping the homeless, helping people, making sure they’re fed and clothed. I think that’s a big job to do, all over the world most definitely. All kinds of different things. I don’t yet have a specific subject that I have yet to pour my heart and soul into, but I am dying to find it.

What causes do you see yourself doing in a year?
I don’t know, for me, I want to help girls out in all kinds of different capacities, young girls, making sure they feel respected and have self-control, and let them know I don’t care where you come from, who you are, who your parents are, how much money you make, but you deserve a wonderful life and you only get one. And I’m a young girl and I think a lot of young girls definitely like my music and I’m so happy about that.

Katy with some of her young fans. CGG

Who are your female role models?
I have a few. I love Gwen Stefani, she’s amazing. I’m a big fan of the rocker chicks from the past, the Pat Benetars, the Joan Jetts, the Cyndi Laupers, you know those women were colorful and ever-changing and bold and fierce.