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.
Furious Katy Perry 'sent bitter taunt' to Russell Brand after his divorce text
dailystar.co.ukKaty Perry sent a 'bitter taunt' to UK comedian Russell Brand after he sent a text on New Year's Eve informing her he was filing for divorce.
The couple wed at a lavish Indian ceremony in October 2010, but after just months, rumours of trouble began to emerge. Recovered drug addict Russell, then 36, and his 25-year-old pop singer wife were said to be clashing over everything from her partying and when to have children through to his stand up jokes.READ MORE: Katy Perry wows fans as she wraps curves in skintight leather for sizzling snapsThey twice drafted statements announcing plans to take time apart, but withdrew them at the last minute, it was claimed, before things finally came to a head when Katy gave Russell her wedding ring back after a row before Christmas.
A source said Russell responded by flying back to London with his mum Barbara while she flew to Hawaii with friends and turned her phone off.Katy had reportedly only meant to call his bluff, but instead Russell filed for divorce and informed her by text on New Year's Eve.
The insider said: “Katy was surprised that Russell didn’t come running back but she had met her match. They are both strong-willed people and there has been a lot of game-playing going on."Katy was devastated, telling The Sunday Times in 2013 that she "got a good knock". "I was in bed for about two weeks.
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