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.
Ellie Goulding shares pregnancy advice given to her by Princess Eugenie and Katy Perry
msn.comEllie Goulding has revealed that fellow mums Katy Perry and Princess Eugenie have offered her valuable during her pregnancy.
Goulding, 34, is pregnant with her and husband Caspar Jopling’s first child, and is approaching her due date. In an interview with The Telegraph, the singer revealed that Princess Eugenie and Katy Perry had given her some "excellent advice" including "where to find the best pregnancy pillows to get a good night’s sleep".
Speaking about her friendship with Eugenie, Goulding said: "She’s been a great friend throughout this. We’ve talked a lot about pregnancy and she’s been inspirational because she just takes everything in her stride. "The singer also spoke about her decision to keep her pregnancy a secret.
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