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.
Jerry O'Connell on Feeling 'Compelled' to Defend Ellen DeGeneres Amid Workplace Allegations (Exclusive)
etonline.comEllen DeGeneres and her daytime talk show, Jerry O'Connell spoke out in support of the comic on Instagram. Speaking with ET, the actor explained why he decided to weigh in.The actor shared a graphic, first posted by DeGeneres' wife, Portia de Rossi, that read «I Stand By Ellen,» and O'Connell explained that his long friendship with the couple is one reason he's showing solidarity.«I've known Ellen and Portia for almost three decades now and I saw that Portia… Instagrammed out, 'All of our friends, we need your support right now.' And I felt compelled to [repost] it,» O'Connell shared.The actor is among a number of other celebs who have voiced their support for DeGeneres in recent days, along with Katy Perry, Kevin Hart, Ashton Kutcher and.
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