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 blasts Kanye West's 'wild' 2020 Presidential Election bid
mirror.co.ukKaty Perry has ripped on Kanye West over his “wild” decision to run for President in the upcoming November 2020 election. The 35-year-old chart topping star has collaborated with 34-year-old Kanye in the past – but doesn’t seem keen on him winning power in the White House.
Kanye stunned fans and the world last weekend when he declared his intention to run for President in the upcoming 2020 elections following years of threats.
But Katy – who released the 2011 single E.T. with Kanye – has backed away from any suggestion of supporting her former music contemporary over his political plans.
She told Hits Radio: “What we’ve learned looking back is that the presidential job is best suited for someone with experience and that is a pro in their
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