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 is making a birthday wish! The “Teenage Dream” singer turned 39 on Wednesday (October 25). She celebrated the occasion during an Entertainment Tonight interview with fellow American Idol judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as American Idol host Ryan Seacrest.
They all sang “Happy Birthday” and gave Katy a gorgeous, flower-adorned cake with one candle. The singer had a simple, but meaningful wish for this year. Keep reading to find out what she said… “I’ve got everything,” Katy reflected, while brainstorming a wish. “I’m so blessed.” After thinking for a moment, she said, “I know what I’m wishing for!
I’m wishing for peace.” The American Idol judge confirmed that she’ll celebrate with her husband Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy Bloom.
She noted that she’s keeping it “low-key” this year. It will be a very different story for 40, though. “For 40, I already planned three years ago,” Katy revealed, giddily. “I’m asking for it all!” Katy recently shared her thoughts on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s new romance.
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