Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), known professionally as Katy Perry, is an American singer, songwriter, and television judge. After singing in church during her childhood, she pursued a career in gospel music as a teenager.
Perry signed with Red Hill Records and released her debut studio album Katy Hudson under her birth name in 2001, which was commercially unsuccessful. She moved to Los Angeles the following year to venture into secular music after Red Hill ceased operations and she subsequently began working with producers Glen Ballard, Dr. Luke, and Max Martin.
After adopting the stage name Katy Perry and being dropped by The Island Def Jam Music Group and Columbia Records, she signed a recording contract with Capitol Records in April 2007.
ADELE caused controversy when she was accused of "cultural appropriation" this weekend - but it's not the only thing that has got fans talking.
The superstar singer is now facing claims she's morphed into her neighbour and close pal Katy Perry. Ever since divorcing her husband Simon Konecki and losing seven stone, Adele, 32, has dramatically changed her image.
Showing off her shrinking frame in a Jamaican flag bikini, fans mistook her for Roar singer Katy, 35. Even Good Morning Britain presenter Piers Morgan was shocked at their resemblance, writing on Instagram: "This is truly shocking...
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