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.
American Idol contestant Funke Lagoke rushed to hospital after collapsing on stage ‘terrifying’ both fans and judges
thesun.co.ukAMERICAN Idol contestant Funke Lagoke was rushed to the hospital after collapsing on stage during tonight’s Hollywood Week round.
The singer was joined by her duets partner, Ronda Felton, as judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan provided constructive feedback from their rendition of Tell Him by Barbara Streisand.
Music legend Lionel, delivered the unfortunate news that their lack of confidence made the performance “crash and burn.” As he was finishing up his thoughts, Funke fell HARD straight to the floor face first.
The judges were stunned with Luke and Katy’s jaw dropping to the floor as Lionel immediately rushed over to help. Luke joined him on stage as emergency medical personnel swarmed Funke and delicately turned her on.
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