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.
Katy Perry Collaborates With Pokemon for 25th Anniversary!
justjared.comKaty Perry is part of an iconic celebration! The Smile singer will team up with Pokemon to celebrate the legendary game brand’s 25th anniversary, it was announced on Wednesday (January 13). PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry “I love being a part of anything that is playful and is good storytelling and has really good messages to share with the world.
Now having a child myself, I understand that it’s so important to play. This is a continued extension of who I am,” Katy told People.
She also said she relates most strongly to Pikachu: “I’m really attached to the hero. I know there are others in the game, but I just found Pikachu to be really cute,” she says. “I understand the story of Pikachu.
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