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 defends Ellen DeGeneres over ‘toxic TV show’ claims: ‘I only ever had positive takeaways’
metro.co.ukKaty Perry has publicly defended Ellen DeGeneres on Twitter, amid growing controversy surrounding her talk show.The 62-year-old’s series, The Ellen Show, has been at the centre of accusations over the last few weeks, following claims that staff members were mistreated by producers.Former employees alleged it was a ‘toxic’ workplace, with accusations including accounts of intimidation and racism.Brad Garrett – most known for his stint on Everybody Loves Raymond – said he knew ‘more than one person’ who had been mistreated behind the scenes.And Katy has now offered her support to the host, insisting that she has only ever had ‘positive’ experiences on the show.Taking to Twitter, the Smile singer said: ‘I know I can’t speak for anyone else’s.
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