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.
Helen Flanagan and ex Scott Sinclair seen together for first time since split
ok.co.ukI'm A Celebrity... South Africa's Helen Flanagan has shared a video which features her ex Scott Sinclair, marking the first time they've been seen together publicly since their separation last July.
The 32 year old former Coronation Street actress posted a clip on her Instagram, which shows a touching moment when she returned to her family - her three children and ex Scott - after filming the jungle last Autumn.
Helen, who shares Matilda, seven, Delilah, four, and two year old Charlie with former fiancé Scott, told her followers: "Found this video of when I came back from the jungle.
She continued: "I was away for one month and never left my babies before." In the black and white video, the actress, who is currently on our screens alongside the likes of Paul Burrell and Carol Vorderman for the all stars version of the ITV hit show, is seen cuddling her two daughters, while Scott walks down the stairs with their youngest child Charlie.
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