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 & Orlando Bloom Enjoy a Romantic Getaway in Venice
justjared.comKaty Perry and Orlando Bloom are enjoying a getaway. The 36-year-old Witness superstar and the 44-year-old Pirates of the Caribbean actor were spotted over the past week enjoying a romantic outing in Venice, Italy. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry Click inside to read more… Katy was seen looking chic as the couple enjoyed a romantic evening on a taxi boat in the city.
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