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 Holds Hands With Orlando Bloom While Leaving 'American Idol' Finale After Party
justjared.comKaty Perry and Orlando Bloom head out after attending the American Idol season 22 finale after party at Catch Steak on Sunday (May 19) in Los Angeles.
The 39-year-old entertainer and judge on the reality competition was joined by her 47-year-old partner after wrapping her last episode of the show.
Her parents Mary and Keith also joined the festivities. Katy‘s fellow Idol judges Lionel Richie, with girlfriend Lisa Parigi, and Luke Bryan, as well as host Ryan Seacrest, were also seen out at the restaurant for the after party.
In case you missed it, find out who won American Idol season 22! Tonight’s finale marked Katy‘s final time as a judge on the show as she is leaving the show.
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