Biography
Katy Perry was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984 in Santa Barbara, Ca. Perry started her career singing in her church choir from age nine to sixteen. Growing up, Perry attended Christian schools and camps and listened to gospel music. After taking her GED after her freshman year of high school, she decided to pursue a professional career in music, enrolling at the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara. Perry rose to fame in 2008 with her breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl." This song, as well as "Hot N Cold", both went triple platinum in the United States. In 2008, Perry dated Gym Class Heroes frontman Travis McCoy.
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New Photo: Katy Perry Reveals Engagement Ring?
Following last week's reports that pop star Katy Perry and British comedian Russell Brand are engaged, the 25-year-old singer stepped out wearing... more
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Katy Perry Engaged to Russell Brand
Pop star Katy Perry and British comedian Russell Brand are reportedly on their way to wedded bliss. Russell, 34, proposed to Katy, 25, on New Year's... more
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Katy Perry’s Grammy Awards Dress Designer
Katy Perry on the Red Carpet of the 2010 Grammy Awards. Katy Perry’s red carpet hairstyle and dress at the 52nd Annual “Grammy Awards” held at... more
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Katy Perry to Perform with Fans
The Grammy Awards are coming to television Feb. 8 and fans are getting the opportunity to vie for a chance to perform with pop princess Katy Perry .... more
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Katy Perry's Lavish Valentine's Gift To Russell Brand
Singer Katy Perry has reportedly bought fiance Russell Brand a Bentley for Valentine's Day. The 25-year-old singer got engaged to Brand, 34, over... more
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Katy Perry’s Catsuit: Interesting
Katy Perry’s Catsuit: Interesting. Katy stepped out in a gray leotard with black lace stockings. A very unusual combination, but we are talking about... more
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Inside the Grammys Red Carpet with Niecy Nash
"The Insider"'s Niecy Nash was front and center on the Grammys red carpet with all the behind-the-scenes scoop. Whether it was dishing with proud... more
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Katy Perry Would Love To Be A Permanent Idol Judge
It seems Katy Perry won’t mind to become a full-time judge on ‘American Idol’. She recently told MTV, “The ‘American Idol’ experience was awesome. If... more
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Katy Perry, Eva Longoria at AIDS Charity Gala
Eva Longoria Parker of "Desperate Housewives," former President Bill Clinton and several other big names are attending a festive gala in Vienna,... more
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Idol: Katy Perry Threatens to Throw Coke in Kara DioGuardi’s Face (Us Weekly)
Us Weekly : Idol: Katy Perry Threatens to Throw Coke in Kara DioGuardi's Face — “I've always been brutally honest,” American Idol guest judge Katy... more
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