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.
Michelle Obama shares rare family photo with husband Barack and their daughters
hellomagazine.comMichelle Obama delighted her social media followers on Tuesday after sharing a sweet throwback photo of herself with Barack Obama and their daughters Malia and Sasha to mark her husband's birthday.
In the picture, the family looked happy and relaxed as they posed in front of a beautiful ocean backdrop. In the caption, the former First Lady of America wrote: "Happy birthday to my favourite guy.
Here's to all the good days, blue skies, and new adventures to come." Fans were quick to comment on the image, with one writing: "My absolutely favourite first family," while another wrote: "A wonderful family, I love you Obamas." A third added: "Beautiful family, we miss you guys so much from being in the White House!"MORE: Katy Perry opens up about.
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