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 Stuns in Darker Hair During Sit-Down Interview on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'
etonline.comKaty Perry returned to her roots with long black locks on Monday. The singer and judge joined Jimmy Kimmel for an in-studio sit-down interview, and stunned with her new look — which she later revealed was «fake.»After teasing her long dark hair on Instagram earlier in the day, the songstress came out and wowed Kimmel, who joked about her wide array of different styles over the years.«You look fantastic!» Kimmel said. «I never know what length your hair is going to be, what color your hair's going to be.
It's just a surprise each time.»«Well, you know, I like to keep people on the edge of their seats,» Perry said with the smile.The new mom — who welcomed her baby girl, whom she shares with fiancé Orlando Bloom, in August — said she likes to.
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