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 share passionate kiss during romantic Venice trip
ok.co.ukKaty Perry and Orlando Bloom have put on a loved-up display during a romantic trip away in Italy's Venice. Hollywood actor Orlando, who reportedly texts his neighbour Prince Harry about paparazzi, took to his Instagram feed to share a series of photos from their time in the City of Bridges.The first snap was clearly taken by the Lord Of The Rings star, 44, and showed the pair dressed in identical white T-shirts with khaki-coloured baseball caps on as they posed cheek-to-cheek, smiling for the camera.
A second post saw only their feet as they stretched out on a gondola, sipping on cocktails while enjoying the view. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.
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