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 Slips Into Leather Outfit While Arriving at 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Studios!
justjared.comKaty Perry is getting ready for her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The 37-year-old entertainer waved to fans as she arrived at the El Capitan Entertainment Centre studios ahead of her interview on Thursday (February 26) in Hollywood, Calif. PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Katy Perry For her arrival, Katy flashed her midriff in a black leather look. Katy will be appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
TONIGHT alongside her American Idol co-judges Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan to promote the new season of their singing competition series.
Earlier this week, it was revealed how much the judges were set to make during the new season. Find out their salaries here… The new season of American Idol premieres this Sunday, February 27 at 8pm ET on ABC! Click through the gallery for 10+ photos of Katy Perry arriving at the studio…
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