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 left devastated as beloved cat Kitty Purry dies
dailystar.co.ukKaty Perry has shared her upset after announcing that her beloved cat Kitty Purry has died 15 years after she first took her in off the streets.
The Last Friday Night singer took to Instagram with a handful of photos of herself with the fluffy moggy as well as a heartfelt caption.
The mum-to-be wrote: "Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriends window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter. "Two litters and many moons later, this street cat became a loveable 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." Katy continued: "Kitty, thanks for the cuddles and companionship along the way." Many of Katy's 94.1million followers rushed to
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