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 gave her followers a glimpse at the presents she received after her daughter Daisy’s birth — including one from Beyoncé.“Ily @beyonce,” the “Never Worn White” singer, 35, captioned her Tuesday, September 1, Instagram Story.In the social media upload, the California native showed a bouquet of white flowers.
She also photographed a hooded unicorn robe and champagne from fellow American Idol judge Lionel Richie and his girlfriend, Lisa Parigi.Perry and Orlando Bloom announced their little one’s arrival on Wednesday, August 26, with UNICEF’s help.“We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter,” the couple wrote in a joint statement at the time.
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