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 and Orlando Bloom are enjoying date night in New York City! The 37-year-old entertainer and the 45-year-old actor held hands as they headed to dinner after checking out the Broadway play American Utopia on Sunday evening (January 30) in NYC. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry For their night out, Katy looked cool in a long, red leather coat while Orlando sported a blue, navy, and black plaid outfit. Katy and Orlando have been in NYC for the past several days as she prepared for her performance on Saturday Night Live.
While she was on the show, Katy performed her new song “When I’m Gone” and “Never Really Over.” You can watch her performances here!
After her appearance on SNL, Katy was spotted wearing an all-white outfit as she headed to the show’s after party.
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