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.
Orlando Bloom calls Katy Perry 'force of nature' after she opens up about suicidal thoughts
mirror.co.ukOrlando Bloom has showered praise on Katy Perry as they prepare to welcome a child together. The 44-year-old actor, who is engaged to the Roar hitmaker, 35, has told that the mum-to-be has been "awe-inspiring" throughout her pregnancy and called her "a force of nature" after she bravely spoke out about previously feeling suicidal.
During a chat with Associated Press, Troy star Orlando opened up on how his sweetheart is doing and gushed over her lack of complaining as she gets closer to become a parent.
He said: "She's great, she's in a great place. Aside from a giant belly you wouldn't know she's a force of nature, as you know. "It's been really impressive there's been no complaining, she's just been all about it.
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