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 on Gearing Up for Her Last Performance Before Giving Birth
etonline.comKaty Perry's baby girl! During a press conference ahead of the virtual concert, the 35-year-old singer revealed that this weekend's event may be her last performance before she gives birth to her and fiancé Orlando Bloom's baby.«I think it's possible, yeah,» Perry said of her headlining gig at the virtual concert being her final performance during her pregnancy. «Other than, like, in my own shower.»«I’m happy and I know my body feels good and so that means I can give a great performance,» she added.Perry said she was «stoked to be called» to headline the event — which will also feature performances from Steve Aoki, David Guetta and more — and plans to put on an epic set.«Even though I'm like an extra 40 pounds, no one cares, but I'm still.
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