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 and Lizzo shared a very cute moment together on the red carpet while attending the 10th Annual Breakthrough Prize Ceremony on Saturday night (April 13) in Los Angeles.
The 39-year-old “Firework” superstar and 35-year-old “Truth Hurts” singer posed outside the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in strapless black gowns with dramatic necklines.
While the top of Katy‘s dress belled out and appeared to float around her arms, Lizzo‘s featured a dramatic element that wrapped around and trailed behind her as she walked!
When they crossed paths on the carpet, they ran up to each other to share an air hug and kiss. On top of their cute moment, Katy, who attended with longtime love Orlando Bloom, also teased new music in a very clever way! Head inside to read more about Katy Perry’s new music tease… Eagle-eyed fans noticed that Katy carried a tiny, clear bag with her on the red carpet.
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