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 Shows Off Baby Bump in Neon Green Mini-Dress at Australian Benefit Concert
billboard.comKaty Perry stepped out in a neon green Valentino mini-dress at the "Fight On" benefit concert for wildfire-ravaged Australia on Wednesday (March 11).
The pregnant pop star accessorized her baby bump with thick, matching hoop earrings, green eye shadow and a flipped-out half-pony.
She also opted for bright turquoise sneakers before taking the stage at the free show in the small Australian town of Bright.
Over the past few days, Perry has been making the rounds Down Under, performing at the Cricket Women's T20 World Cup final, promoting her new single "Never Worn White" and making a bevy of public appearances at radio stations, television shows and more.
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