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.
Meghan Markle's 'A-list pals are dropping like flies' as 'circle getting smaller'
dailyrecord.co.ukMeghan Markle's social circle appears to be dwindling, according to a former royal butler.Paul Burrell has suggested that the ex-Suits actress is seeing her group of A-list friends thinning out, with some "dropping like flies".This revelation emerges as Meghan and Prince Harry were notably absent from what was dubbed the "social event of the year" Hugh Grosvenor, the 7th Duke of Westminster's wedding.
The event was graced by numerous celebrities, including Prince William. Burrell, who once served Princess Diana, divulged to Closer!: "Harry and Meghan's circle is getting smaller and smaller.
I think the A-list stars are dropping like flies. Some already have done - Oprah no longer seems involved with them and some other celebrities have also dropped them."He continued: "Back in the day, the A-listers were riding on the moment - Harry and Meghan were the most popular couple in the country at one time, when they got married, but there's since been a decline."Further, Burrell claimed that Americans are beginning to see the Sussexes more as a "side show", with reports suggesting that high-profile couples like George and Amal Clooney, and Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom, have declined recent invitations from them.
This follows rumours that David and Victoria Beckham received a cold shoulder from Meghan.Despite the swirling rumours, it's believed that Meghan has cultivated a tight-knit circle of celebrity friends, including actresses, fashion designers, stylists, pilates buddies and polo players' wives.
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