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.
How Katy Perry Is 'Sticking to a Clean Way of Life' Ahead of Coronation Concert Performance
etonline.comKaty Perry is preparing for a big performance. A source tells ET that the 38-year-old singer is implementing healthy habits before she takes the stage at King Charles III's coronation concert next month.«Katy is very honored to be performing at the Coronation Concert.
She is excited,» the source says, before adding that her fiancé, Orlando Bloom, «has been supporting her.»«She's been taking good care of herself and interested in sticking to a clean way of life,» the source additionally notes. «She is hell bent on clean eating, meditation, and managing stress better.
She's in a good place.»The new information comes shortly after the BBC announced Katy as one of the coronation concert performers alongside Lionel Richie, Andrea Bocelli and more.According to the U.K.'s national broadcaster, the artists will perform «in front of 20,000 members of the public and invited guests, as well as millions watching and listening at home.» «The concert will celebrate a new chapter in the nation's history, with themes of love, respect and optimism, celebrating the four nations, their communities and the Commonwealth,» the BBC said.When ET spoke to Lionel about the gig, which will take place on Sunday, May 7 on the grounds of Windsor Castle, he said being asked to perform was «an honor.»«We've been friends a long time, I've known him a long time, but to be asked is the whole thing,» Lionel added of King Charles, alongside whom he's worked for many years as the founding Global Ambassador for the Prince's Trust charity. «Katy and I are going to represent.
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