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 will reportedly be guest hosting an upcoming episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show on her 37th birthday.Headline Planet reports the songstress will be taking over for Ellen on October 25.And based on the guests set to appear that day, it seems as though the upcoming episode will be embracing an American Idol theme.
Coming soon: Katy Perry will reportedly be guest hosting an upcoming episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show on her 37th birthdayPerry, a current judge on American Idol, will be interviewing fellow judge Luke Bryan.Michael J.
Woodard, a contestant who appeared on season 16 of the show, will also be performing. The site also reports that the show will include a chat with the young winner of a kindness contest.Katy's.
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