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 looks on in horror as American Idol contestant passes out and is rushed to hospital
dailymail.co.ukKaty Perry watched on helplessly as an American Idol contestant passed out on stage.DuringMonday night's episode, the talented hopefuls were divided into pairs to perform duets in front of judges Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan.Ronda Felton and Funke Lagoke were teamed up together and performed Tell Him, by Barbra Streisand and Celine Dion.
Katy Perry was left horrified as contestant Funke Lagoke passed out on stage on Monday's episode of American idol Scary: Funke's partner Ronda rushed to her side when she passed outBut as the judges were giving their verdict, Funke collapsed.Luke said that he felt Funke carried Ronda, while Katy said she admired Ronda's heart.'Well, we have had a clear and present disagreement,' Lionel started saying.
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