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 sassy response when asked if she and on-off pal Taylor Swift are related
mirror.co.ukKaty Perry has given a sassy reply when quizzed if she and on and off again pal Taylor Swift are related. Rumors have been swirling on social media that the pregnant Roar musician, 35, and Love Story hitmaker, 30, are ninth cousins.
When the bizarre rumour began, fans took to Twitter to show their surprise at the thought that the two accomplished stars - whose on and off friendship has made headlines over the years - could be related.
One surprised fan typed: "So Katy and Taylor are ninth cousins?? 2020 really throwing everything at us huh????" Others added: "Afternoon everyone.
So apparently @taylorswift13 and @katyperry could be cousins. Nothing surprises me in 2020 anymore. Nothing!" and " "Katy Perry and Taylor Swift are 9th
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