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.
Gallery: Khloe Kardashian, Elon Musk, and Amber Heard! 10 stars who welcomed kids via surrogates (BANG Showbiz)Meanwhile, it was recently claimed that the 'Teenage Dream' hitmaker is keen to have more children with Orlando because she is "obsessed" with being mother.
A source said: "Katy and Orlando are very in love and would love to expand their family. are doing really well and amazing. Their relationship is very strong and they have parenting down.
They also have figured out how to balance their busy schedules, but also make time for each other. Katy is obsessed with being a mom. " The 'Roar' songstress - who is currently starring in her own Las Vegas residency - explained that she "loves" being a mother and wants to take her baby on tour with her.
She said: "I love traveling and now I get to take my daughter and I want to have that experience once again through her eyes.
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