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.
Can you believe it has been 20 years since American Idol premiered?! The show’s current judges – Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie – stepped out for a 20th anniversary celebration on Monday night (April 18) at Desert 5 Spot in Los Angeles.
The party took place after the Top 14 reveal on season 20. On the red carpet, Katy talked about what it’s like to work with the contestants. Click inside to read more… “I feel like, every season, artists see us and they are trusting us more and more,” she told Entertainment Tonight. “The real world out there is not easy, and you can’t be too soft.” “I like to be firm and fair and fun and hopeful and supporting, but don’t lie to them.
Because they need the help,” she added. “I keep people around who say no to me all the time, or debate me all the time, and that’s a real big key to success.” Click through the gallery for 10+ photos from the event…
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