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.
Critics Turn On Kevin Hart For Defending Ellen DeGeneres Amid Staff Allegations Scandal
celebrityinsider.orgAs comedian Ellen DeGeneres tries to keep her talk show amid a barrage of controversy pushed by her staff over allegations of sexism and racism, she is starting to get some support in high places.
After pop music superstar Katy Perry came out to her defense, funnyman Kevin Hart decided to do the same. Some say those voices may be enough to change the current narrative and open the door for redemption.
Hart wrote on his Instagram page: “It’s crazy to see my friend go thru what she’s going thru publicly. I have known Ellen for years and I can honestly say that she’s one of the dopest people on the fucking planet.
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