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.
Paula Abdul hasn’t watched “American Idol” in a while despite being part of the original cast. Abdul, who was on the show from 2002 to 2009, was questioned about the ABC reboot by “Shady Skat Cat” during Wednesday’s “Watch What Happens Live”.
As the choreographer was asked whether she could name one of the winners from the reboot, she replied, “I can’t, I’m sorry. I can’t.” RELATED: Paula Abdul Dishes On Working With Michael Jackson And Janet Jackson The show is set to premiere its 19th season with judges Katy Perry, Luke Bryan, and Lionel Richie in February.
Host Andy Cohen questioned Abdul on why she thinks “Idol” is still going. “Kind of seemed like the heyday is over, don’t you think?” he asked, as the star responded, “Well, there was
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