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 Laughs Off Wardrobe Malfunction and Fixes Problem With Duct Tape on New 'American Idol'
etonline.comKaty Perry has certainly left a memorable impression on this season's slate of contestants.The songstress and judge picked up the mic on Monday's new episode to belt out an impromptu rendition of her hit single «Teenage Dream,» and ended up teaching the young up-and-coming singers a lesson in keeping your composure.Right as Perry hit the lyric, «Put your hands on me and my skintight jeans,» the singer's own skintight coral red pleather pants split in the rear and she bent over.Instead of running off stage in embarrassment, Perry simply asked of the production crew, «Can I get some tape?
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