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.
New mom Katy Perry, 36, and her beau Orlando Bloom, 44, looked incredibly chic on the red carpet at the star-studded UNICEF summer gala in Capri, Italy on July 31.
The “Roar” hitmaker stunned in a black gown as she got cosy with a very dapper looking Orlando. The singer’s dress featured ruffled grey detailing at the sleeves, and black bows on the sleeves.
She accessorized with glitzy silver earrings and slicked her blonde hair in a sleek up do. Meanwhile, the actor donned a dark blue blazer with cream chinos, a white shirt and suede brown loafers.
The event, which was hosted by luxury retailer LuisaViaRoma, was also attended by stars such as Heidi Klum, 48, and Emily Ratajkowski, 30.
Read more on hollywoodlife.com