Less cute and more sexy. According to Katy Perry, that’s what upcoming album “Teenage Dream” (due for release on August 30) will sound like compared to her 2008 smash debut, “One of the Boys”.

But that doesn’t mean she’s ditching all things whimsical though. In her “California Gurls” music video, Katy takes a romp through a psychedelic landscape filled with all manner of sugary confections, and Katy Kats will even be treated to a candy-floss scented album cover for “Teenage Dream”. If anything, the doe-eyed pop princess is all about fun, and that means making an entrance on a giant banana split (we can’t wait to see this!) for her performance at MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2010 tonight.

In Malaysia for the first time, Katy was naturally excited, and the perky singer’s personality sparkled as much as the glittery sequined silver and black dress she had on during our interview. We find out more about Katy’s teenage crushes, what she wouldn’t be caught dead wearing, and what it means to remain true to yourself even in the entertainment industry.