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.
Beyonce is sending her love to new mom Katy Perry! The 38-year-old “Black Parade” singer sent the 35-year-old “Smile” singer a floral arrangement to celebrate the birthday Daisy Bloom. Katy took to her Instagram Story on Tuesday (September 1) to show off the flowers she received from Beyonce. “Congratulations on the new addition to your family! -Beyonce” the card from Beyonce to Katy read. Katy then added “ily Beyonce” to the post. Katy and fiance Orlando Bloom welcomed Daisy less than a week ago.
The baby girl is the first child for Katy and second for Orlando, who shares nine-year-old son Flynn with ex Miranda Kerr.
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