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.
The moment Kate Middleton sweetly embraces crying little girl on surprise walkabout
ok.co.ukA young fan appeared overwhelmed as she met Kate Middleton on Sunday, bursting into tears as she was comforted by the understanding royal.
The sweet moment took place in the middle of the crowds surrounding King Charles' Coronation Concert on Sunday, with the Prince and Princess Of Wales making a surprise appearance to greet the public.
Clad head-to-toe in Union Jack emblazoned garments and donning a fluffy hairband with flags sticking out, the adoring royal fan appeared unable to keep her emotions in as she got a one-to-one with Kate.
Caught on BBC News' broadcast of the visit, Kate could be seen kneeling down to comfort the young girl, giving her a hug while chatting and laughing - tenderly stroking the fans arm to help calm her down.
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