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 the Note and Giant Flower Arrangement Beyoncé Sent Katy Perry to Congratulate Her on Baby Daisy
elle.comEver wonder how Beyoncé congratulates friends on major life milestones? Katy Perry gave the world a look. Perry welcomed her first child with Orlando Bloom, baby Daisy, last week, and Beyoncé sent a giant—and quite frankly, stunning—white flower arrangement to celebrate Daisy's birth and congratulate Perry.
Perry posted a photo of the flowers and note Bey gave her on her Instagram Story. "Congratulations on the new addition to your family -Beyoncé," the message read. "ily @beyonce," Perry wrote alongside the pic.
Instagram Perry and Bloom announced their daughter's birth in a statement provided to UNICEF. They said:We are floating with love and wonder from the safe and healthy arrival of our daughter.
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