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Katy Perry

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Born 25 October 1984.

Katy Perry is a performance name for the person Katheryn Hudson.

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  1. 'Russell Brand romance is special'

    Thu 5 Nov 2009 07:41

    Katy Perry says her relationship with the comedian and actor is a "special thing" and...

  2. Katy Perry to work with Weezer

    Thu 15 Oct 2009 08:52

    Weezer's lead singer Rivers Cuomo says that the unlikely pairing are set to...

  3. Katy Perry returning as MTV host

    Thu 1 Oct 2009 18:10

    Katy Perry is to present the MTV Europe Music Awards for the second year running,...

Biography

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson (born October 25, 1984), better known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Perry rose to fame in 2007 with her internet hit "Ur So Gay", and later scored in 2008 her breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl".

Perry was born and raised in Santa Barbara by Christian pastor parents and grew up listening only to gospel music. After earning a GED during her freshman year of high school, she began to pursue a music career.

As Katy Hudson, she released a self-titled gospel album in 2001. In 2004, she recorded an album with production team The Matrix, but it was never released. After signing on with Capitol Music Group in 2007, she took on stage name Katy Perry and released her first mainstream album, One of the Boys.

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Blogs from the BBC

  1. Katy Perry - 'Waking Up In Vegas'

    Sat 6 Jun 2009 11:16 When the list of Most Very Horrible Noises In Popular Music is finally compiled, you... Fraser McAlpine

  2. Katy Perry - 'Thinking Of You'

    Thu 5 Mar 2009 10:36 Well, it had to happen sooner or later, I suppose - Katy Perry getting all deep and... Fraser McAlpine

  3. Katy Perry - 'Hot 'n' Cold'

    Fri 31 Oct 2008 09:35 Time to break ranks here, I think. When 'I Kissed A Boy' came out, the official... Fraser McAlpine

BBC Reviews Really Simple Syndication

  1. One Of The Boys 2008

    One of the Boys

    Reviewed by Lizzie Ennever

    In general, this record is surprising – and in a good way.

Now on the BBC

  1. See Katy Perry's costume frenzy at the MTV awards

    Katy Perry changed into a multiple array of outfits at the MTV Europe Awards in Berlin.

    See Katy Perry's costume frenzy at the MTV awards

  2. Katy Perry interview

    US singer talks to Later about the success of I Kissed A Girl.

    Katy Perry interview

Played By

Since December 2008

  1. 1. Greg James

    Greg James BBC Radio 1

  2. 2. Scott Mills

    Scott Mills BBC Radio 1

  3. 3. Edith Bowman

    Edith Bowman BBC Radio 1

  4. 4. Jo Whiley

    Jo Whiley BBC Radio 1

  5. 5. The Chris Moyles Show

    The Chris Moyles Show BBC Radio 1

  6. 6. Nihal

    Nihal BBC Radio 1

  7. 7. Sara Cox

    Sara Cox BBC Radio 1

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Since December 2008

  1. BBC Radio 1 100%

  2. BBC Radio 2 4%

  3. BBC Switch 2%

  4. BBC Radio Scotland 2%

  5. Wales 2%

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