Russell Brand is a really lucky guy.

Pop star Katy Perry recently posed topless for Esquire because…well, does she really need a reason? Look at her!

The “California Gurls” singer deviates from her bubblegum, candy-coated image for the shoot with a much more striking goth look (although she is still wearing her favorite clothing material: rubber). The 24-year-old singer sports a long black Bettie Page-style wig and a cross necklace.

Hm, we wonder if there was an article to go along with this photo. Oh well, it doesn’t matter. Let’s just enjoy Katy.