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.
Taylor Swift's Reaction to Katy Perry's VMAs 2024 Speech Goes Viral
justjared.comTaylor Swift is going viral with her reaction to Katy Perry! The 34-year-old “Fortnight” singer was in attendance at the 2024 MTV VMAs on Wednesday (September 12) in New York City, where the 39-year-old “Woman’s World” singer accepted the Video Vanguard Award after a career medley performance.
During the acceptance speech, Katy said the LGBTQ+ community had taught her “that you can be both kind and c-nt.” Keep reading to find out more… In that moment, Taylor was captured on camera turning to her friend and collaborator Jack Antonoff, who was seated beside her, and smiling.
He then pointed to Taylor as she nodded. In addition, Taylor was seen singing along and dancing to Katy’s performance of hits like “E.T.,” “Teenage Dream” and “California Gurls.” Check out all of the inside moments you didn’t see on TV from the awards show!
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