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.
Fergie gets 'VIP spot at King Charles' Coronation concert after ceremony snub'
ok.co.ukSarah Ferguson has been given a VIP spot at King Charles' Coronation concert, according to reports. The Duchess of York, 64, also known as Fergie, will reportedly attend the Coronation concert on Sunday 7 May at Windsor Castle as a VIP attendee, after it was reported that she had been left off of the guest list for King Charles and Camilla's crowning on 6 May.
She will join many other members of the Royal Family, including daughters Princess Beatrice, 34, and Princess Eugenie, 32, to watch the likes of Take That, Lionel Richie and Katy Perry perform at the concert.
An insider claimed Fergie is "delighted" to be joining the family at the Coronation concert and did not expect an invite to the official ceremony.
They source told The Sun: "She cherishes those more relaxed times with the family and, contrary to some reports, is fully accepting of the situation. “She did, of course, join the family for the Sandringham Christmas celebrations, so it’s clear there is no ill will in either direction.
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