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.
Jennifer Aniston supporting pals Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom after dog's tragic death
dailystar.co.ukJennifer Aniston is helping Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry get through their tragic loss of their beloved dog. The 51-year-old actress has been pals with the couple for years and has reportedly been asked to be the godmother of their daughter, who is due to be born this month.Heartbroken Orlando told fans that his beloved pet Mighty went missing last week.Friends star Jennifer did everything she could to raise awareness to her pal's devastating situation in a bid for the pooch to be be found and brought back to his famous owners.The Marley and Me actress used her Instagram account to help heighten search efforts.She penned to her 34.8 million followers: "Let's bring this little guy home."Jennifer returned to Instagram less than 24 hours later.
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