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's number one friend Jennifer Aniston set to be daughter's godmother
mirror.co.ukWhen it comes to Friends, Jennifer Aniston will be there for you. Just ask Katy Perry. Jen has been such a good pal to pregnant Katy that she is now number one choice to be a godmother.
The Roar singer, 35, is expected to give birth to a girl in weeks and says she is “waddling like a duck”. During lockdown Friends star Jen has been a huge support to Katy and actor fiance Orlando Bloom, 43.
A source said Jen, 51, topped the couple’s list of possible godparents and wept when they asked her. The pal said: “Katy and Jen are very close.
During lockdown they went for socially distanced walks, and spent lots of time catching up. “She is pretty chuffed about it as well and cried when they asked her.” Katy and Jen, godmother to Friends
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