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.
Keenan Cahill dead at age 27: The Youtube sensation was famous for his lip sync videos
dailymail.co.ukKeenan Cahill has died at the age of 27, following complications from an open heart surgery. The YouTube sensation - famous for his lip sync videos with celebrities - passed away on Thursday afternoon in a Chicago hospital, after being taken off life support according to his manager, David Graham, as per TMZ.
Keenan, who was diagnosed with Maroteaux–Lamy syndrome, shared two weeks ago that he was undergoing open heart surgery on December 15.
The internet phenomenon worked with a number of A-list stars throughout his career, and in 2011 he appeared alongside Jennifer Aniston in a Smart Water advert.
Gone too soon: Keenan Cahill has died at the age of 27, following complications from an open heart surgery according; Pictured 2013'For those who are asking.
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