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.
Once a bachelor, always a bachelor… especially with these moves! During a recent episode of American Idol, judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Luke Bryan chatted up 14-year-old contestant Camila Galavis — who already has a bit of experience with the world of reality TV!
Katy asked the teen if she comes from a musical family, and Camila responded: Related: Kristin Cavallari CALLED OUT For Dangerous Stance On Sun Screen! Stunned, Katy asked: Camila proudly responded: Yes, THE guy from season 18 of the hit dating show!
Katy asked the young girl if her dad met someone on the show, and while he did, Camila revealed they’ve since broken up. Queue the awkward part… Juan then entered the audition room and went straight up to the judges introduce himself.
When it came time to shake Katy’s hand, she pointed out, “You’re single!” and the 42-year-old hit back with a flirty question: HA!
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