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.
‘Glee’ Star Amber Riley Delivers Powerful Performance Of Beyonce’s ‘Freedom’ At George Floyd Protest
etcanada.com“Glee” star Amber Riley belted out Beyonce’s “Freedom” at one of the protests following George Floyd’s death. A fellow protester introduced Riley by saying, “In the spirit of Harry Belafonte, and all those who use their platforms for justice and liberation, my buddy here Amber Riley, who I love dearly, is going to sing us into this march.” The actress then told the crowd, “I need you all to clap and give me a beat, like a heartbeat.” RELATED: Mother Of George Floyd’s 6-Year-Old Daughter Speaks Out: ‘This Is What Those Officers Took’ RELATED: Rihanna, Katy Perry, And More Celebs Observe Black Out Tuesday In Support Of George Floyd Protests Riley has been vocal on social media regarding Floyd’s death: Floyd passed away after Minneapolis
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