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 isn’t handling the flop of her new single very well, per a not-so-shocking report. As we’ve been following, Katy’s comeback and new era is upon us with the release of her controversial single Woman’s World.
It’s gotten lots of criticism since its release — not the least of which has been for choosing to work with Dr. Luke, a man accused of sexually abusing Ke$ha, on her “feminist anthem.” A girl power message, btw, which both critics and fans have largely panned as suited more for the male gaze than anything else. Related: Did Kesha Shade Katy Over Dr.
Luke Collab?! Fans Think So… There’s been a ton of unhappy and skeptical fans since the release. And it shows in the numbers!
Katy debuted in the top 70 on Billboard. OUCH! For someone who used to be on top of the world, these numbers are dismal — and according to an insider for DailyMail.com, the 39-year-old is LOSING IT!
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