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.
Dear Class of 2020
harpersbazaar.comChloe x Halle gave a special performance as part of YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 online graduation event. The sisters performed their hit song "Do It."Beyoncé, who signed Chloe x Halle to her company, Parkwood Entertainment, gave a commencement speech during the event.YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 was packed with unforgettable commencement speeches and musical performances.
Everyone from Michelle and Barack Obama, Lady Gaga, Lizzo and Jennifer Lopez to Zendaya, Billy Porter, Kerry Washington and Katy Perry took part in the event.
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