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.
Prince William and Kate Middleton continued partying long after the Coronation concert on Sunday evening. It has been reported that the couple hosted an intimate reception once the likes of Lionel Richie, Paloma Faith, Olly Murs and Katy Perry had worked their magic on stage at Windsor Castle.
It's thought that Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh and their daughter Lady Louise were all present.
It's also likely that guests may have included some of the international musicians and singers from the concert, while the children of William, 40, and Kate, 41, will have been put to bed by this point.
At the concert itself, which unraveled across a mesmerising and patriotic 95 minutes, William took to the stage with a lengthy spoken tribute to the new King. "A huge thank you to everyone for making this such a special evening," began William. "I want to say a few words about my father, and why I believe this weekend is so important.
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