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 vows to ditch 'shopping addiction' to help save the environment
mirror.co.ukKaty Perry says she is waving goodbye to splurging on fashion purchases for the good of the environment after having an epiphany after welcoming her first child last year.
The 36-year-old new mum is thinking of the future of the planet and has vowed to quit her shopping addiction in an effort to lead by example to be more responsible for all life on Earth.
The Firework hitmaker is almost as famous for her wacky costumes and glitzy outfits as she is for her chart topping music. But now she has expressed regret at her shopping habits and has used her platform as a world renowned pop star to highlight how damaging the fashion industry can be.
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