Katy Perry

Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality known for her influence on pop music and her unique, playful style. She has been dubbed the "Queen of Camp" by Vogue and Rolling Stone. Raised in a strict Christian household, Perry was only allowed to listen to gospel music. She began her musical journey with the 2001 album Katy Hudson, which did not achieve significant success. Her breakthrough came in 2008 with the single "I Kissed a Girl" from the album One of the Boys, which sparked controversy while simultaneously winning over audiences. Her second album, Teenage Dream (2010), became the first album by a female artist to produce five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Subsequent albums, PRISM (2013) and Witness (2017), continued her success, though they received mixed reviews. In 2024, Perry released her seventh studio album, 143, marking a return to her signature sound. The album was accompanied by the global Lifetimes Tour, which began in April 2025 and runs through December of the same year. Beyond her music career, Perry is known for her advocacy on social issues, including women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights. She has also served as a long-time judge on the American talent show American Idol.