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 William reveals son George’s favorite kind of music — and it’s edgy for a royal
nypost.comThe Mirror. “It was quite interesting to hear that,” she added.The unannounced walkabout took place in Windsor, with Prince William and wife Kate Middleton greeting those attending the coronation concert and the Big Lunch, a celebration of the big event, according to the outlet.
On Saturday, King Charles was officially proclaimed monarch during a historic ceremony at Westminster Abbey.It symbolized the official transfer of power to him after the death of his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, last September.And, although Prince George is only nine, he played a big role in the day, too, having a key role as “Page of Honour” in the ceremony.The job of the page is to ensure that King Charles won’t trip over one of his long robes as he walked down the aisle at Westminster Cathedral.
The future king also bore a small sword in order to protect his grandpa, the King of England.But now that all the pomp and circumstance is done, the royal family and rest of the world will get to enjoy a star-studded concert on Sunday evening on the grounds of Windsor Castle.Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Andrea Bocelli will be taking the stage for a series of performances. “To be honest with you, I’m excited because this is history,” Lionel Richie told “Good Morning America” this week about the big event.“We’ve known each other for a very long time.
But the point is, this is a moment when you don’t get these everyday.”Richie has known the King for a number of years, and is the Global Chairman of the Board of his Prince’s Trust, a charity that helps young people get on their feet again, according to Parade.Perry is also looking forward to the event, she told Entertainment Tonight last month.“I’m grateful I get to go,” Perry said at the time.
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