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.
Rihanna, Katy Perry & More Celebs Observe Blackout Tuesday In Support Of George Floyd Protests
etcanada.comThe stars are stepping away from social media for the day as protests continue across America. On Monday, the music industry announced a day-long pause on June 2 in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other black people killed by police.
RELATED: Michael Che On The George Floyd Protests: ‘The Optimism Can Be Seen In These Young People’ The idea quickly spread across social media, with many celebrities participating in Blackout Tuesday.
Canadian singer Keshia Chanté shared her support for Blackout Tuesday, along with a post explaining how fans can get involved by forgoing the usual uses of social media and instead spreading messages in support of Black Lives Matter.
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