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 won’t be godmother to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s baby and it’s a real shame
metro.co.ukJennifer Aniston was widely rumoured as the hot contender to become godmother to Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s baby, but the pop star has splashed cold water on the idea. Katy, 35, is currently expecting her first child with fiance Orlando, 43, and is nearing the end of her pregnancy.In recent weeks, rumours have mounted that Friends actress Jennifer was in the running to be chosen as the baby girl’s godparent due to her friendship with the couple.However, Katy admits she has no idea where the speculation has come from.
Speaking to KIIS FM radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O, the Fireworks singer explained: ‘She texted us, because we are friendly with her, and [my fiancé] Orlando [Bloom] is one of her good friends.
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