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 and Orlando Bloom's ex-wife Miranda Kerr discuss their 'close' relationship
foxnews.comKaty Perry and Miranda Kerr are closer than many people would think. The pop star, 36, is currently engaged to the supermodel's ex-husband Orlando Bloom.
Perry has an infant daughter, Daisy, with Bloom, while Kerr shares 10-year-old son, Flynn, with the actor. Perry and Kerr spoke on Instagram Live Tuesday about their blended family. "One of the great things about being close to Miranda is I get to try out all her products, especially when her son [Flynn] comes home with them in his backpack," Perry said while helping Kerr promote her KORA Organics skincare line. "The kids are my number one love," Kerr, 37, said. "It's just the best thing in the world, being a mom." "It's the best job.
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