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.
Jennifer Lopez Encourages the Class of 2020 to Grow and Change
harpersbazaar.comFor YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 special, Jennifer Lopez offered graduates a touching message through her remote commencement speech.The Hustlers star encouraged the grads to take life as a learning experience, as well as to be open to growing and changing.Fellow celebrities including Beyoncé, Lizzo, and Katy Perry also partook in the digital commencement ceremony.Jennifer Lopez has a message for the Class of 2020.For YouTube's Dear Class of 2020 special, J.Lo, who was introducing Malala Yousafzai as the next commencement speaker, offered a brief but heartfelt message to all the recent graduates who may be struggling with the historic and unprecedented events of today, from a raging pandemic to worldwide protests. "Thank you so much Class.
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