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.
American Idol welcomed royalty onto the show on Sunday evening, with King Charles and Queen Camilla making a surprise appearance alongside Katy Perry and Lionel Richie.
Judges Katy, 38, and Lionel, 73, appeared via video link on American Idol as they missed this week's show due to performing at the Coronation Concert in the UK, and chatted to host Ryan Seacrest about the historic celebrations taking place in London.
Lionel, dressed in a black embellished jacket, said: "What a party," before adding: "It was unbelievable." Pop star Katy, who stunned in a green satin gown with an oversized pearl necklace in the clip, added: "It was incredible and we're here for the coronation concert at Windsor Castle." Lionel then teased that he had a "surprise" planned for American Idol.
Charles, 74, and Camilla, 75, suddenly appeared alongside the two musicians, leaving the audience shocked. "Oh goodness," Katy exclaimed, prompting King Charles to joke: "I just wanted to check how long you will be using this room for." Lionel thanked the monarch for coming, with Charles responding: "No, thank you for your brilliant performance and thank Katy as well." He also said it was "great" to have both of the stars there.
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