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 steps out in a chic snakeskin ensemble for an event at Craig’s restaurant in Los Angeles on Friday night (May 21).
The 36-year-old American Idol judge stopped to say hi to waiting fans outside the eatery before heading inside to celebrate Kendall Jenner‘s 818 Tequila launch. Katy was joined Kate Hudson and her partner, Danny Fujikawa, as well as many members of Kendall‘s family for the event. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry Earlier this week, Katy opened up about fiance Orlando Bloom‘s friendship with their royal neighbor, Prince Harry.
Here’s what she said… Meanwhile, Kate just booked a brand new movie role in a highly-anticipated sequel. Get all the details here!
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