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.
Pregnant Katy Perry addresses rumour that Jennifer Aniston will be her baby's godmother
mirror.co.ukKaty Perry has addressed the heavily-publicised rumour that her pal Jennifer Aniston will be her baby's godmother. The Firework hitmaker, 35, is gearing up to welcome her first child - a baby girl - with fiancé Orlando Bloom, and fans were sent into a frenzy after the rumour about her and Jen.
Speaking to KIIS FM's The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Monday, the expectant mother said that Jennifer, 51, found the rumour nothing short of amusing.
Katy explained: "She texted us, because we are friendly with her, and Orlando is one of her good friends. And we were like wow, this is a wild rumour." She added: "God knows she's had everything said about her.
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