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 records filthy comeback track with DJ Alesso ahead of Vegas residency
thesun.co.ukKATY PERRY was one of the biggest stars on the planet before struggling to make an impact with a series of lacklustre tracks over the past few years.
However, superstar DJ Alesso may have offered her the career lifeline she needs. I can exclusively reveal the duo have teamed up for a racy new dance track, When I’m Gone, which reminds me of the glory days of Katy’s California Dreams era.
And from the artwork — which shows her in a sexy purple dress — you can she is still on top form. When I’m Gone is set to be released on December 29 — the same day Katy’s debut casino residency at Las Vegas’ Resorts World kicks off.
During the thumping chorus, Katy sings: “When I am gone I’m never really gone, you think you are moving on but no one is going.
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