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 Gives Trippy Performance of 'When I'm Gone' on 'Saturday Night Live' - Watch!
justjared.comKaty Perry is taking over the Saturday Night Live stage! The 37-year-old entertainer took to the stage of the NBC sketch comedy series on Saturday (January 29) for two out of this world performances. Click inside to watch her two performances… For her first performance, Katy came out on stage in a red leather outfit and a mushroom top hot as she performed her new single “When I’m Gone.” Joining Katy on stage was her collaborator Alesso and a few dancers dressed up as mushrooms, who occasionally flashed Alice in Wonderland-esque signs that read “Eat Me.” Later in the show, Katy returned to the stage in a fluffy and ruffled baby blue dress for a performance of her song “Never Have I Ever.” If you missed it, an NFL superstar made a surprise appearance on SNL tonight!
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