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 suffering ‘waves of depression’ during coronavirus pandemic
peoplemagazine.co.zaPregnant Katy Perry has admitted she’s suffering “waves of depression” during the coronavirus crisis. The 35-year-old singer, who is pregnant with her first child with fiance Orlando Bloom, took to Twitter on Tuesday night to get candid with fans about her mental state amid the pandemic. “Sometimes I don’t know what’s worse trying to avoid the virus or the waves of depression that come with this new norm,” she wrote.
And it seems Katy isn’t alone in feeling that way, as Rosie O’Donnell was quick to reply to the remark with a “totally feel ya” comment, while designer Vera Wang wrote: “Hang in there firework, love ya.” Katy later perked up as she shared a promotional shot for the video for her new single Daisies, which will be released on
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