Katy Perry

The American Singer Katy Perry

Personal Details

Birth name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson

Born on: October 25, 1984 (1984-10-25) (age 26)

Place in: Santa Barbara, California, United States

Genres: Pop, pop rock, dance-pop, electropop, europop, CCM (early)

Occupations: Singer-songwriter, actress

Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano

Years active: 2001–present

Labels: Red Hill, Island, Columbia, Capitol

Website: katyperry.com

Biography

The one of the famous celebrities Katy Perry is an American singer-songwriter and film actress. As Katy Hudson, she released a self-titled gospel album in 2001, which outstanding to the closing of her record label, was believed ineffective.


She later recorded an album with manufacture team The Matrix. Perry was credited as a guest referee on the seventh series of British TV show The X Factor; has released a delicate scent called "Purr”.

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Katy Perry Helps Announce Grammy Nominees

Prepped and ready to go, Katy Perry was on hand for the 53rd Annual Grammy Award nominees one-hour concert and show at Nokia Theatre on Wednesday (December 2).

The “Fireworks” gal turned up in a glitzy gold frock as she mingled with the likes of Miranda Lambert and Monica while tending to performance duties.

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Katy Perry's Grammy Nominations Rehearsal

Preparing for the Grammy Nominations Live shindig, Katy Perry was spotted at a rehearsal in Los Angeles last night (November 30).

The “Hot N Cold” singer looked to be in fine form as she ran through her set at Club Nokia, sporting a shiny silver dress.

The “Grammy Nominations Concert Live!!- Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night” event is slated to get underway tonight, and will announce the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards hopefuls.

LL Cool J will take care of the hosting duties, and other performers will include Justin Bieber, Train, and Miranda Lambert.

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Katy Perry Will Wear Latex as Long as She Can

She’s one of Hollywood’s freest thinkers when it comes to fashion, and according to Katy Perry, her split-personality style started early. “I’ve always been girly…even though I was a tomboy,” the singer tells PEOPLE of her adolescent attitude. “My mother said when I was a kid, I was changing for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I don’t make it a big deal, I just do it.” 

These days, the singer still has just as much fun with her carousel of daring looks–and she’s taking full advantage of the situation while she can still rock her wardrobe of kaleidoscopic latex dresses. 

“They have an expiration date and that’s why I’m wearing them now at 25,” she explains. “I’m such a sucker for a theme, so if I go somewhere like Vegas, I’ll dress like Vegas! Or if it’s Christmas time, I’ll dress like Mrs. Claus!” 

But, she says, her craziest costumes are reserved for the stage–at least most of the time. “I think sometimes with the themed stuff…’I won’t be wearing that to get my Starbucks today,’” before musing, “Although, maybe my whipped cream bra I’ll wear, because I’ll help [the baristas] out. ‘I got it! I got it! Hold the cream! No worries.’”

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Katy Perry: 2010 American Music Awards

Ready for one of the biggest night's in the music world, Katy Perry made her arrival to the 2010 American Music Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday evening (November 21).

Turning up at the Nokia Theatre LA Live venue, the "Teenage Dream" darling worked her way down the red carpet and inside for last night's ceremony.

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Katy Perry Visits Michael Kohn's 25th Anniversary

Never one to miss an opportunity to support the art world, Katy Perry attended the Michael Kohn Gallery’s 25th anniversary show in Los Angeles on Friday (November 19).

The Firework singer was on hand to lend some star power as well as check out a portrait of herself done by none other than Kohn himself.

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Rihanna & Katy Perry Arrive To LAX International

Known to be close friends, Rihanna and Katy Perry were spotted landing together at LAX Airport in Los Angeles on Wednesday evening (November 17).

The musician gal pals were both back on the west coast after separate promotional efforts in New York City - as Rihanna made multiple appearances for her new album "Loud" while Katy held a launch event for her just-launched scent "Purr".

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Katy Perry's Rep: Her Boobs Look "Too Big"

Her cups runneth over...and her reps don't like it!

To help promote VH1's upcoming Dec. 5 special Divas Salute the Troops, pop singer Katy Perry, 26, was photographed posing like a pinup girl, an insider tells the new Us Weekly.

"But her team thinks her boobs look too big," the source says of the newlywed (whose bra size is 34D).

Another source confirms: "It's true. The ads are being redone!"

Indeed, on Wednesday, VH1 released the retouched promo shot (far left) featuring Perry's downsized chest.

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Katy Perry: Launch of Purr By Katy Perry

Katy Perry attends the Launch of Purr by Katy Perry for Nordstrom Pop-Up NYC Event at Greeley Square Park on November 16, 2010 in New York City.

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Katy Perry Promotes New Fragrance "Purr"

Beginning her voyage into the realm of celebrity fragrance, Katy Perry was spotted at Selfridges in London, England today (November 12).

The “Hot N Cold” singer posed for pictures with her fans and signed autographs after the launch of her new perfume “Purr.”

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STYLE POLL: Katy Perry vs Christina Aguilera

Diva-off! The new Mrs. Russell Brand worked out in January in her Wildfox Couture T-shirt, while the newly single Ms. Christina Aguilera announced her intentions this week in L.A.

Who wears it best?
Katy Perry
Christina Aguilera

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Katy Perry: I'd Rather 'Tease' Than Pose Nude

Katy Perry isn't shy about showing some skin – just don't expect her to bare all.

"I like to play [the sexy] card because it's fun and definitely in my deck, but I like to tease," Perry says in the December issue of British Cosmopolitan. "I'm like a burlesque girl. I definitely won't be doing a Playboy spread, but I will be doing a kind of Dita Von Teese style."

Being married to Russell Brand is what, Perry says, makes her feel unconditionally sexy.

"I'm confident in my skin I guess, lately," she explains. "I think that when you're in a supportive relationship, you don't care anymore about outside. Things that may have irked you before don't matter because you found someone who loves you no matter what."

Adds Perry, "I guess it's a mixture of, 'Hey, I'm 26, and I know these are my prime years and I feel confident,' and being loved-up." 

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Katy Perry: Harper's Bazaar December 2010

She's fresh off of getting married to comedian Russell Brand, and Katy Perry is now featured on the December 2010 cover of Harper's Bazaar magazine.

In the interview, the "Thinking of You" singer talks about being Mrs. Brand, her risqué style, body image, and more while having partaken in a glamorous photo shoot accompanying the spread.

On her husband, Russell Brand, and his spiritual quest, Katy tells, “I always knew I wanted a great man of God, someone who was going to be an inspiration for people and also be a lovely husband and father. We’re at different places in our lives, but we can still grow together. He’s thought-provoking, articulate, a real advocate. I also definitely wanted to have a laugh. I have all that in him.”

As for being part of a new generation of pop stars including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Fergie, Perry dishes, “We’re all unique. That’s why we all win and we all can exist. People don’t want just vanilla. They want 31 flavors. I couldn’t do what Rihanna does. I couldn’t do what Gaga does. They can’t do what I do.”

Also touching on her image, Perry dishes, “I’m kind of a good girl—and I’m not,” she says. “I’m a good girl because I really believe in love, integrity, and respect. I’m a bad girl because I like to tease. I know that I have sex appeal in my deck of cards. But I like to get people think­ing. That’s what the stories in my music do.”

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Style Junkie: The Best & Worst of VMA Fashion

Top Five Worst Fashion Disasters

Lady Gaga has truly lost her mind! She sauntered on to the red carpet in a black lace Jean Paul Gaultier dress, which would have been fine if she didn't choose to pair it with a neck brace. I'm not even mentioning the feather and red lace train wreck she sported later that night.

Jennifer Lopez was on the right track until her designer added sleeves to a perfectly lovely powder pink mini-dress. Note to Jen: next time, leave the sleeves at home.

Model Amber Rose shocked red carpet onlookers with a python printed leotard inspired jumpsuit - I can only surmise that her crazy ensemble was chosen by her crazy sidekick and boyfriend (shudder), Kanye West.

Whitney Port forgot to finish constructing her dress! The black see-through fabric and piping to the knee looks unfinished and out of place on this Christopher Kane number.

Katy Perry probably bought this dress after waking up in Vegas (no pun intended).

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Top Five Best Fashion Ensembles

Beyonce looked absolutely amazing in a red Roberto Cavalli mini-dress. Take a cue from Beyonce and outfit yourself in a work-friendly red sheath dress this fall!

Taylor Swift kept it classy with an elegant one-shoulder, Grecian inspired gown. Her best accessory? The blood red lipstick she freshly applied all night long - Bravo!

Lauren Conrad opted for just the right choice, a subtle patterned mini-dress. Dress this look down with a pair of leggings.

Local teen heart-throb Taylor Lautner stormed the red carpet in support of the new Twilight movie, "New Moon." A Calvin Klein suit never looked so good!

Kristen Stewart wowed the crowd with an amazing new do', not to mention an ultra-classy Valentino dress!

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