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.
Stars React to Rihanna’s 2023 Super Bowl Halftime Show: Chris Brown, Katy Perry, Shakira and More
usmagazine.comShining bright like a diamond! Rihanna brought down the house during her halftime show performance at Super Bowl LVII.
Rihanna, 34, sang a medley of her hits at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday, February 12. The “Umbrella” singer donned a red jumpsuit while belting out some of her most popular songs including “Diamonds” and “Bitch Better Have My Money.”Prior to her appearance, previous Super Bowl performers took to social media to wish the Barbados native luck. “Remembering good times and wishing you the best vibes for tonight’s show, Rih!” Shakira, who led the 2022 halftime show alongside Jennifer Lopez, wrote via Twitter. “Sending you all the love.
You got this @rihanna,” 2015 performer Katy Perry also tweeted.Chris Brown, who dated the “Work” artist for three years before their tumultuous split in 2009, also seemingly supported his ex during her big moment. “Go girl,” he wrote via his Instagram Stories following the 13-minute show.In September 2022, Rihanna announced that she would headline the major event by sharing a photo of what appeared to be her tattooed hand holding up an NFL-branded football.The official NFL Instagram then confirmed the news by posting the same snap with the caption, “Let’s GO – @badgalriri @rocnation #SBLVII @applemusic @nflonfox.”“We are thrilled to welcome Rihanna to the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show stage,” Seth Dudowsky, NFL Head of Music, said in a statement at the time. “Rihanna is a once-in-a-generation artist who has been a cultural force throughout her career.
We look forward to collaborating with Rihanna, Roc Nation and Apple Music to bring fans another historic Halftime Show performance.”The “Monster” singer’s label and management company, Roc Nation, worked
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