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.
Shailene Woodley's engagement ring cost the same as a new Jaguar
msn.com© @Copyright HELLO! Hello! Magazine Congratulations are in order for Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers, as the actress revealed their engagement on Monday's episode of The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
The star now wears a jaw-dropping diamond that's worth the same amount as a brand new Jaguar car. GALLERY: 10 of the most unique celebrity engagement rings: Elizabeth Hurley, Katy Perry, Lily Collins and moreHELLO!
has obtained a ring valuation from Mike Fried, CEO of The Diamond Pro, and the special piece has an estimated cost of at least $100,000, and you could pick up a shiny new Jag for that sum.
Diamond expert Mike said: "Aaron Rodgers chose a gorgeous, timeless engagement ring for Shailene Woodley with an approximate three carat.
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