katy perry

Katy Perry is an American singer/songwriter out of Santa Barbara County, California. Born on October 25, 1984, Perry's rise to fame came as a result of her hit single "I Kissed a Girl." The song became a worldwide hit, knocking down the number one spot in the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, and Australia.

Perry's first album was a significant departure from what would become her later work. In 2001, Katy Hudson was released. It was a Christian gospel music album and featured Perry under the name of Katy Hudson belting out praise and worship songs. She co-wrote many of the songs from the record, which was released on Red Hill records.

After changing her name to Katy Perry to avoid confusion with actress Kate Hudson, Perry changed direction with her music and became more pop-oriented. She was named "one to watch" by Blender magazine and soon started to build a buzz due to songs she posted on her MySpace page.

Her mainstream debut album, One of the Boys, was released in 2008. The single "I Kissed a Girl" turned heads for its brazen teasing of bisexuality, while Perry's debut single from the record, a song called "Ur So Gay," produced confusion and criticism.

Katy Perry will likely continue to face controversy and criticism in her career as it continues, following in the footsteps of greats like Madonna. Perry certainly is "one to watch."

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• Perry, Katy (Katy Perry) 2009 - MTV Unplugged

  
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  2009 - MTV Unplugged Perry, Katy (Katy Perry) 7 tracks Live Album
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• Shes So Unusual: Katy Perrys Outrageous Performance Outfits

  
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  Oh, Katy, what would the entertainment world be without you and your over-the-top performance outfits? It would be bleak. Thankfully we dont have to experience Bleaktown because Ms. Perry delivers nonstop glitz and glitter. From fruits to sushi, oversize bows to dice, this is one performer who dresses like a true ...
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• 13 of the best videos of stars falling on stage

  
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  I thought that in honor of Jennifer Lopez falling on her butt during the AMAs on Sunday (Which she says was a planned part of the performance. Seriously, she said that.) I would take a look around and try to make her feel better about falling on purpose by seeing what other great stars have taken a header on stage. ...
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• Katy Perry !!!

  
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  All of a sudden, Katy Perry has shown herself to be a real player on this site, showing up here frequently in some really nice shoes. I think shes vying to be the new Queen of toe cleavage (since it appears that our prior Queens arent looking to retain their crown).
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• Katy Perrys dad doesnt think Russell Brands marriage material

  
  Osoblog — Authority: 151
  Oh dear - Katy Perrys father has said that he doesnt think Russell Brand will be the man to marry his daughter Despite rumours that Russell is planning to move to America with Katy, her devotedly religious father told...
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• Katy Perrys dad says she wont marry Russell Brand

  
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  Filed under: Hot gossip In possibly the least surprising celebrity news story of the decade, Katy Perrys father is reported to have said he doesnt think her new boyfriend Russell Brand is "marriage material". Christian evangelist Keith Hudson (Katys real name is Katheryn Hudson) recently met legendary womaniser ...
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• The New American Sweetheart

  
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  For those who have taken the Idol crown, life after the single biggest reality show in the world is packed with showers of adoration from fans, media frenzies and work with first-rate producers in the business, who would eventually set them on the path of global music dominance. Of course, there are exceptions to ...
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• Boys Night out for russell brand

  
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  Funnyman Russell Brand (and his metallic scarf) leaves home and heads over to Images Club in Hackney for a night out with a group of guy friends. Im sure his girlfriend, singer Katy Perry is not too happy about... ...read full story
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• Katy Perry Works Out With Her BlackBerry

  
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• Poppa Dont Preach, Russells Lovin Me Deep!!

  
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  Ok. Maybe, just maybe, Katy Perrys pastor pops is not too crazy about paramour Russel Brand air sexin his daughter. And maybe, just maybe the pics for this post are proof of her demise, with the whole blechness look she has going on. I mean, look at them, his... ...read full story
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• Quickies

  
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  Katy Perry and Russell Brand at a movie theatre in Hollywood (11/17) + Olivia Munn wants you to choose, tits or ass? [The Superficial] + New Victorias Secret Angel Behati Prinsloo in a bikini [Drunken Stepfather] + Kourtney Kardashian... ...read full story
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• Katy Perry gets vintage and old fashioned confused

  
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  Katy Perry appears to have found a time machine, which shes about to use right after the Samsung Behold it Premiere Launch. Katys working a series of not quite old enough to be vintage looks, from her Dynasty-era dress,...
  3 days ago

• Limited Edition: West Ham United-Katy Perry Kit

  
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  A unique outfit worn by Katy Perry at the MTV Europe Music Awards on November 5th resulted in West Ham United launching a limited edition of this outfit for its fans. So what could be this unique outfit and why on earth was Katy Perry wearing a West Ham United outfit at the Music Awards?Katy [...]
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• Katy Perrys Dad Says Russell Brand Is Not the Guy

  
  Celebrity-Mania.com - Top Headlines — Authority: 454
  Not that easy to convince, Katy Perrys family head thinks that Russell Brand is not the one who will be her husband.
  3 days ago

• Photos from the Samsung Behold II event in LA last week. Jesse...

  
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  Katy Perry Jesse Williams - Greys Anatomy Lauren Conrad Mel B Photos from the Samsung Behold II event in LA last week. Jesse Williams is so ridiculously hot. Photo Courtesy: Charley Gallay, Wire Image
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• Katy Perry Loves Her Make Up (Photos)

  
  Bitch Pleaz — Authority: 139
  Great job, but can Katy Perry cake anymore on her face??Perry put herself into an ultra tight red dress for the launch party for the new Samsung Behold II phone in Los Angeles.Bitch Pleaz!Share with your friends More »
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• Brand "Really Happy" With With Perry

  
  Splash News Online — Authority: 158
  Russell Brand has said hes "really happy" with girlfriend Katy Perry but is not planning to settle down just yet. " Iwouldnt like to settle down because its only been a couple of monthsso during that period if youve settled down and its not about allwhizz-bangs and elation, youre doing something ...
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• Katy Perry at the Samsung Behold II event in LA last week. More...

  
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  Katy Perry at the Samsung Behold II event in LA last week. More photos to come, especially the one of me, Ashley and Katy. Yes, I got to meet her!
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• Katy Perry Showing Off Some Whore Cleavage

  
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  Here are some pics of Katy Perry showing off her whore cleavage at some Samsung event….the details of which become less important, the more and more I look at her cleavage. Related Posts Katy Perry Can’t Hold A Candle ...
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• Wilmer Valderrama Is Bangin.. & The Hot Links!

  
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