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 her support for Ellen DeGeneres amid ‘toxic’ workplace claims: ‘Not everyone is going to agree’
metro.co.ukKaty Perry has doubled down on her choice to publicly support Ellen DeGeneres amid the star’s ‘toxic’ work environment scandal.The 62-year-old’s series, The Ellen Show, has been at the centre of accusations, following multiple claims that staff members were mistreated by producers.
Former employees have alleged it was a ‘toxic’ workplace, with accusations including accounts of intimidation and racism.And Katy was one of the first celebrities to speak out to defend their friend over growing online speculation of her being ‘mean’.In a new interview with the LA Times, heavily-pregnant Katy defended her decision.The 35-year-old singer said: ‘I started that tweet off not undermining anyone else’s experience.
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