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.
Katy Perry has addressed the rumours that she has chosen Jennifer Aniston to be her child’s godmother.Perry, who is currently expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom, is nearing the end of her pregnancy and in recent weeks, fans have started speculating who the couple will choose to be their daughter’s godparents.
While the Friends actor has been tipped as the most likely option, Perry has denied the claims and said she has no idea where the rumour came 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 Orlando is one of her good friends.
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