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.
See Katy Perry's eight psychedelic looks from PLAY tour: Singer goes all out for Las Vegas residency
dailymail.co.ukLas Vegas' new queen Katy Perry took her fans on a psychedelic trip by way of her wardrobe for her residency called PLAY.The 37-year-old superstar spared no expense when it came to curating a wild range of outfits, including a fungi-inspired look, a dress made from upcycled beer cans and lots of seventies sequins.The fashion risk taker showcased eight looks in total and over the top stage sets to kick off her'Perry Playland' concert at The Theatre at Resorts World.
What the frock! Katy Perry took her fans on a dazzling journey with all eight of her costumes for her residency PLAY in Las Vegas as she rocked wild looks including a fungi-inspired frock Legs for days: A sequin dress featured cutouts and high slits which showed off her.
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