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 Lopez admits 'mistakes' in romances pre-Ben Affleck
hellomagazine.comJennifer Lopez is currently loved-up with Ben Affleck, but she has recently spoken out about her mistakes in her former relationships.SEE: Jennifer Lopez's five eye-watering engagement rings revealed – photosAppearing on the podcast 6 Degrees with Jamie Laing and Spencer Matthews, the actress was promoting her new romantic comedy Marry Me, in which she stars alongside Owen Wilson, when the trio got onto the subject of soulmates.WATCH: Jennifer Lopez discusses rekindled romance with Ben AffleckJamie began: "I always had this dream as a kid that when you turn 18 years old, your parents would give you a present and it would be the map of the world, and on the world, there would be a little bleeping light and that would be your soulmate.
You could choose to go and find them if you wanted to."While Spencer was quick to jokingly apologise for Jamie's anecdote, JLo responded: "I love it, we're kindred spirits.
I kind of wish that would have happened, it would have saved me a lot of trouble!READ: Jennifer Lopez wows in bridal style dress for a very special occasionRELATED: 22 celebrity proposals that are too romantic for words: Kourtney Kardashian, Katy Perry & more"But what you learn is that the trouble is the thing.
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