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 is expecting her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom. The popstar shared the news with fans online at 5am this morning, along with the music video for latest single Never Worn White.
The 35-year-old's newest release sees the star dressed in a white dress, singing: "see us in 60 years with a full family tree" and ends with a side-on shot of Katy cradling a baby bump.
She then took to Twitter to say: "Omg so glad I don’t have to suck it in anymore."And she followed that announcement with: "Or carry around a big purse lol."On a live video after the video was released, Katy also revealed she is ready to release a new album, saying: "Let's call it a double-whammy".She added: "I am excited, we're excited, and happy.
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