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.
Katharine McPhee has responded after a clip showing her bouncing on Russell Brand’s lap resurfaced online amid the sexual assault allegations against him.
The incident occurred on Jimmy Fallon’s “The Tonight Show” back in 2013. Viewers commented on McPhee looking uncomfortable, but she’s since replied to a clip shared on Instagram, writing: “I know nothing what you are trying to claim here but this specific incident was over 10 years ago and it was harmless,” according to the Metro.
She added, “Please don’t try and use me for whatever purpose you are trying to serve.” READ MORE: Russell Brand’s Tour Dates Postponed Following Sexual Assault Allegations The clip saw Brand refuse to move out of his chair as McPhee came to talk to Fallon.
She ended up on Brand’s knee as he said: “Katharine is welcome to sit here.” As Brand eventually moved to the chair next to the musician, he said: “You’re beautiful… I’ll just be here with my sexual charisma,” before later suggesting things he’d like to “exchange” with her when Fallon spoke about her exchanging numbers with the family of football coach Jim Harbaugh, who are fans of hers.
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