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 Jokes She’s ‘Definitely Going to Get Fat’ as She Shares Pregnancy News With American Idol’s Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan
usmagazine.comKaty Perry shared her baby news with her American Idol costars Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan and joked that she’s “definitely going to get fat” as her pregnancy progresses.“Guys, I can’t tell you how excited I am that we’re going to have a fourth judge on the show this year,” the “Hello” singer, 70, said in a clip Bryan shared to Twitter on Sunday, March 8.“I think it’s the perfect addition to this panel,” the country crooner, 43, added.“Well, should we tell them who it is?” Richie asked.“I think it should come from Katy,” Bryan replied.“We’re having a baby!” the “Firework” singer, 35, exclaimed as she rubbed her hands over her baby bump and her fellow judges embraced her. “Oh, my god, I’m terrified.”The Grammy nominee, who announced earlier
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