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.
Carol Burnett Reveals the Celebrity Surprises That 'Blew Her Away' in 90th Birthday Special (Exclusive)
etonline.comCarol Burnett was feeling the love ahead of her 90th birthday special. celebrates the legendary icon's storied career on her birthday and features a slew of A-list friends, performers and colleagues, such as Bernadette Peters, Katy Perry, Julie Andrews, Cher and more, as they pay tribute to Burnett.
The beloved icon sat down with ET's Nischelle Turner ahead of Wednesday's two-hour special, which was filmed in March at the Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, where she reflected on the joyous celebration in her honor.«It was wonderful and embarrassing at the same time.
It was so sweet and loving and I had so many good friends there and I was so touched by everything they said,» Burnett said in the exclusive sit-down interview. «You're going to have my chum, Julie Andrews, next to me.
She flew out to be with me… and that was such a thrill. The wonderful musical guests, my performance.»«I didn't want a birthday bash with a cake and confetti and all that and I didn't want a roast.
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