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.
Prince of Wales backs Big Curry Night In to raise money for charity
msn.comThe Prince of Wales has called on the nation to have a Big Curry Night In to raise money for charity in an event supported by string of stars from sport and entertainment.
Pop star Katy Perry, actor Sanjeev Bhaskar, presenter Konnie Huq, DJ and producer Naughty Boy, England cricketer Jos Buttler and Pakistani musician Rahat Fateh Ali Khan are among those taking part in the British Asian Trust’s fundraising campaign.
The public can win the chance to have one of the celebrities joining them for a virtual call on their curry night through a special prize draw.
Heir to the throne Charles, who is the royal founding patron of the British Asian Trust, said in a video message: “During this appeal to raise funds, the British Asian Trust will be.
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