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.
Edward Christopher Sheeran, MBE (born 17 February 1991) is an English singer-songwriter. In early 2011, Sheeran independently released the extended play, No. 5 Collaborations Project. After signing with Asylum Records, his debut album, + (pronounced "plus"), was released in September 2011. It topped the UK and Australian charts, reached number five in the US, and has since been certified eight-times platinum in the UK.
The album contains the single "The A Team", which earned him the Ivor Novello Award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically. In 2012, Sheeran won the Brit Awards for Best British Male Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act. "The A Team" was nominated for Song of the Year at the 2013 Grammy Awards, where he performed the song with Elton John.
King Charles and Queen Camilla appear on American Idol
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe King and Queen appeared on American Idol as surprise guests amid the coronation celebrations. American Idol judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry appeared on a livestream from Windsor Castle to speak to the singing contest’s host Ryan Seacrest following their performance at the Coronation Concert.
All Night Long singer Richie, 73, said: “What a party, it was unbelievable. We’re trying to figure out what can we do to bring something different to the show, so I have a surprise.” READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community Perry, wearing a green off-the-shoulder silk dress with matching pearl earrings and necklace, appeared shocked when Charles and Camilla strolled into the royal room.
Charles, wearing a navy suit and a light blue tie, joked: “I just wanted to check how long you’ll be using this room for.” He later said: “Thank you so much for your brilliant performance, it’s a pleasure to have you both here.
It’s a great treat to have you both here.” Camilla, wearing an electric blue jacket, said of their performance: “Fantastic, absolutely fantastic.” Perry, 38, asked Camilla if they were making “too much noise” and the pair joked quietly together.
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