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.
Topless Orlando Bloom cuddles new dog after beloved pooch Mighty was found dead
mirror.co.ukOrlando Bloom has made a furry new addition to the family after his pooch Mighty ran away. The actor, 43, was left distraught when his beloved dog went missing in July and was found dead following a seven-day search.
What should have been one of the happiest times of his life, in preparation for his baby girl with then-pregnant Katy Perry, turned out to be a "waking nightmare".
The British star paid tribute to his late pooch with a gorgeous inking of his dog's name on his chest. And now the new dad has found himself ready to open his broken heart up to a new furry friend.
On Tuesday, Orlando introduced his fans to his new pup Buddy in a sweet Instagram post. He shared a sweet snap of the little white dog sleeping snuggled up to him in
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