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 Says She and Orlando Bloom Give Each Other 'A Little Space' to Keep Their Relationship Healthy
elle.comKaty Perry doled out some candid relationship advice on last night's American Idol episode, rooted in her own experience with her fiancé Orlando Bloom.
The singer told a couple who were competing, Margie Mays and Jonny West, after they did a poorly-received performance that for her and Bloom, space is necessary for them to stay at their best."One thing that’s going very well in my current relationship—yes, I did secure the ring—one thing I have noticed that is really helpful giving each other a little space," she said. "In this competition, it’s great to have understanding and partnership and to be teammates and support each other.
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