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.
King Charles, Queen Camilla celebrate coronation with surprise appearance on ‘American Idol’
foxnews.comViewers of "American Idol" were treated to a regal surprise Sunday evening in the form of two newly crowned royals while watching the latest live episode of the long-running competition show.
Phoning in from across the pond and broadcasted on a big screen were judges Katy Perry and Lionel Richie, taking a night off from critiquing performances to give ones of their own.
Both Perry and Richie were tapped to perform at King Charles' coronation concert. "What a party. What a party," Richie told host Ryan Seacrest, back in Los Angeles. "It was unbelievable." "It was incredible, and we're here for the coronation concert at Windsor Castle," Perry added. "Now we're trying to figure out what can we do to bring some – something different to the show," Richie explained, signaling to Perry to make way for royalty. "I have a surprise," he said. "Oh goodness," Perry remarked, as the newly crowned King Charles III and Queen Camilla entered the room. "Are you planning to do this all night long," the king joked, referencing Richie's hit song. "I just wanted to check how much, how long you’ll be using this room for," he added with a chuckle. "We have to give the room up right away," Richie told the "American Idol" audience, panicking. "Thank you so much for coming," Richie told the king and queen. "Thank you so much for your brilliant performance.
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