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 heartbroken as beloved cat Kitty Purry dies: ‘Thanks for the cuddles’
metro.co.ukKaty Perry has announced the sad news that her beloved cat, Kitty Purry, has died. The Fireworks singer informed her instagram followers of Kitty’s heartbreaking death on Sunday morning (18 April) with a montage of photos of their special memories together. ‘Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter,’ Katy explained in a touching Instagram post.
She continued: ‘Two litters and many moons later, this street cat became a lovable mascot to many. Sadly, Kitty completed her 9th life last night. ‘I hope she rests in salmon fillets and tuna tartare way up in catnip heaven. ‘Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way.
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