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.
Music Industry Moves: UTA Ups Mike G, Jbeau Lewis and Toni Wallace to Partner
variety.comThania Garcia As a part of the largest partner class in ‘s (UTA) history , Mike “Mike G” Guirguis, Jbeau Lewis and Toni Wallace have been promoted to partner.Mike G represents a variety of artists across multiple genres, including Lil Wayne, the Kid Laroi, Romeo Santos, Burna Boy and more.
Prior to UTA, he served as a talent manager for artists including Chris Brown, Akon, and Teyana Taylor, among others.Lewis handles and equally diverse roster, including Bad Bunny, Muse, Chance the Rapper, Karol G and Jason Derulo, among others.
Prior to UTA, Lewis spent 11 years in the music department at CAA, working with artists including Katy Perry, Ariana Grande and Ludacris.Wallace is responsible for leading brand strategy and marketing partnerships for UTA’s music roster of over 1,000 artists including Post Malone, Marshmello, 21 Savage, Offset and many more.
She also ran sponsorships and experiences for Post Malone’s “Posty Fest,” H.E.R.’s “Lights On Festival,” and Swizz Beatz and Timbaland’s Verzuz online DJ battle series.
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