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.
Ryan Seacrest denies he suffered a stroke during American Idol finale
peoplemagazine.co.zaRyan Seacrest’s representative has assured fans the TV host is doing well after many raised concerns for his wellbeing during Sunday night’s American Idol finale.
During the singing competition show’s finale, Seacrest sparked concern when his speech seemed slurred and it appeared like he couldn’t open his left eye completely, prompting fans on Twitter to wonder whether the Emmy winner had suffered a mild stroke on TV.
However, a representative for the star told People magazine he was well and good and he’d suffered no health woes in recent weeks. “Ryan did not have any kind of stroke last night,” his rep said in a statement. “Like many people right now, Ryan is adjusting to the new normal and finding work-home balance, with the added stress
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