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 Shares Her First Candid Thoughts on Motherhood
elle.comKaty Perry reflected on motherhood last night and what she wants her fans to know about parenthood. The singer welcomed her first baby with Orlando Bloom, daughter Daisy, at the end of August.In a series of tweets, the singer wrote, "Popular misconception: being a mom isn’t a full time job.
part 2: when a mom finally goes back to work (whatever profession they do) it’s not like they been coming from months of “time off...” she’s coming from a full time job...
of being a mom, lol. Part 3: call your mom and tell her you love and appreciate her and advocate for paid family leave! Part 4.
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