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.
Ryan Seacrest Details King Charles and Queen Camilla's Impromptu 'American Idol' Cameo (Exclusive)
etonline.comKing Charles III and Queen Camilla's unexpected cameo during Sunday's was almost as big a surprise for Ryan Seacrest as it was for everyone watching.Following Sunday's new episode of, Seacrest spoke with ET's Denny Directo, and explained how quickly the high-profile cameos came together.«I have to tell you, I was driving in and my phone rings and it's the executive producer and she says, 'Well, we've got some news,'» Seacrest shared. «I thought maybe something happened [with a contestant].
She said, 'Well, the king and the queen are going to make an appearance!'»«I said, 'This is so great. How?' 'Well I don't know.
They're just gonna figure it out when Lionel and Katy are in some room in Windsor Castle,'» Seacrest continued, referring to judges Lionel Richie and Katy Perry, who are in England after performing at the Coronation Concert.«So apparently, Lionel and Katy are staying overnight?
Like, I don't know what's going on. They've got they've got separate wing,» Seacrest joked.Charles and Camila's surprise appearance on the long-running singing competition series came at the start of Sunday's show and just hours after Perry and Richie's performances at the historic event.The pair of over-the-pond judges, who were broadcasting live from the castle for their address, were met by the new monarchs who jokingly asked how long they were planning to use the room for.Jokes aside, both Charles and Camilla thanked the singers for their «brilliant» performances and invited Perry and Richie to the concert's afterparty as soon as they wrap up their Idol duties.The coronation concert proved to be an exciting one for the judges, with Richie getting Charles up on his feet with his hits, «Easy (Like Sunday Morning)» and «All Night.
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