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, Dan Levy and More to Present at GLAAD Media Awards
variety.comAntonio Ferme editorGLAAD has announced a new slate of special guests, including Katy Perry and “Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy, that are set to appear at the 32nd annual GLAAD Media Awards.The LGBTQ advocacy organization was founded in 1990 to tackle tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change.
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