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 on Her Black Hair for 'Kimmel': 'Everything is Fake'
justjared.comKaty Perry will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight (February 8) and she will be sporting her signature black hair, but she has confirmed it’s just a wig.
The 36-year-old singer took to her Instagram account to show off the fierce look and then shared a video that showed her taking off the hair and makeup. “Everything is fake!” Katy said while zooming in on her face. Katy will be on the late night talk show to discuss the upcoming fourth season of the American Idol reboot, which premieres on February 14 on ABC. “mama has the night off so you get inches and @americanidol on @jimmykimmellive tonight ok
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