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 Just Posted A Heartfelt Goodbye to Her Cat, Kitty Purry
glamour.comLongtime Katy Perry fans might remember her beloved cat, Kitty Purry, from her music video for the breakthrough (if somewhat problematic) song that helped make her a .
Perry has been known to post tons of pictures on her , showing off furry friends like her dog, Nugget—but this week, she had some sad news.
After more than 15 years of providing companionship and the occasional video cameo, Kitty Purry died on April 18.Perry wrote a sweet tribute to the cat on social media Sunday morning. "Kitty Purry crawled through my then-boyfriend’s window 15 years ago, fully pregnant and seeking shelter," she wrote. "Two litters and many moons later, this street cat became a lovable mascot to many.
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