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.
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom are gearing up to welcome their baby girl this summer. Their unborn baby of theirs certainly will prove to be one lucky little lady as her A-list parents own a stunning $19 million (£16m) California mansion.
In promoting the latest series of Americal Idol, pregnant judge Katy gave fans a sneak peak into her luxurious pad she shares with the Pirates of the Caribbean actor.
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