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 has admitted there is "friction" between her and fiance Orlando Bloom after the pair announced they are expecting their first child.
The love-up couple announced their happy news to fans this week, as Katy dropped the video for latest single, Never Worn White.
After reuniting last year following an on-off romance which started in 2016, the famous duo got engaged in February last year.
And on Thursday, the pair delighted fans with the revelation that they would soon be welcoming a bundle of joy.But opening up to Ryan Seacrest during his On Air With radio show yesterday, Katy explained their romance isn't without its trying moments (good to hear they are just like the rest of us then!) But she also revealed her Pirates of the
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