Profile
Famous as :
Singer, songwriterBirth Name :
Kathryn HudsonBirth Date :
October 25, 1984Birth Place :
Santa Barbara, California, USAClaim to fame :
Single "I Kissed a Girl" (2008)
Video Premiere: Katy Perry's 'Hot and Cold'
October 02, 2008 01:10:24Katy Perry has premiered a brand new music video for her latest single "Hot and Cold". In this video, Perry plays a bride who chases her groom after he is too chicken to say 'I do'. When the groom storms out of the church, Perry literally runs after him and shouts on how cold feet he is. The ending of the video takes a surprising upturn.
"This music video is a big production," Perry gives her comment on the video. "There's lots of different scene changes and obviously I look crazy. This is one of those videos where I'm okay looking a little insane." The video is directed by Alan Ferguson and shot in Los Angeles.
Limited Edition Dolls of Pop Sensation Katy Perry Ready for Release
September 29, 2008 11:09:52Becoming the latest celebrity to have her figure immortalized in plastic, Katy Perry is about to release a limited edition doll of herself later this week. The doll is similar to the one that is featured in the music video of her hit single "Ur So Gay", from her second studio album "One of the Boys."
New York-based toy manufacturer Integrity Toys, which produced the doll used in Katy's "Ur So Gay" video, has collaborated with the singer to create 500 special edition dolls in her likeness. The doll will retail for $49.99 and is expected to sell out in two days.
Behind-the-Scenes of Katy Perry's 'Hot and Cold' Music Video
September 29, 2008 09:09:34Katy Perry is working on a music video in support of her latest single called "Hot and Cold". Beside appearing in her debut album, "One of the Boys", which has been for sale since June, the song has also been recorded in Simlish and appears on the eight expansion pack of the popular computer game franchise "The Sims 2: Apartment Life".
The video itself is reportedly directed by Alan Ferguson and shot somewhere in Los Angeles. Donning a sugar pink wedding dress, the "I Kissed a Girl" hit maker has to do all the running and riding when her on-the-video boyfriend is not brave enough to marry her.
Katy Perry Kisses a Girl, Flashes Thighs and Pants During Saucy Gig
September 26, 2008 02:09:38Katy Perry set tongues wagging when she went wild during a performance at an after party on Wednesday night, September 24, kissing one of her female friends and flashing her thighs and pants for the audience to see. Speculation later emerged that the girl she kissed was Danish pop band Alphabeat frontwoman Stine Bramsen.
Earlier in the day, Katy played a one-off U.K. date at London's Scala. Taking the stage, she was seen wearing a tight fitting blue dress and rose-patterned tights. She was also spotted sporting a massive pair of blue and yellow sunglasses.
No Chance for Katy Perry to Team Up With Boyfriend Travis McCoy
September 19, 2008 10:09:55Katy Perry has apparently lost the opportunity to join force with boyfriend Travis McCoy as the Gym Class Heroes' frontman refuses to mix business and pleasure. "We are Travis and Katy not Sonny and Cher. We give each other's music constructive criticism, but that's it," Travis explains in a statement.
Meanwhile, speaking of Katy's controversial hit single "I Kissed a Girl", Travis admits that she once considered to drop the tune. "As soon as Katy played I Kissed A Girl I said, 'Baby, this is a smash'. I totally knew from the word go but she wasn't sure," he says.
Singer Katy Perry Molds Her Breasts for Charity, the Video
August 29, 2008 09:08:47Having a popular name in music industry, Katy Perry is cashing in on her fame for charity. The pop songbird, whose single "I Kissed a Girl" has become a hit worldwide, is having her breasts molded to benefit breast cancer research through Keep A Breast Foundation.
The process of molding Perry's breasts is videotaped on the footage available for view after this news. The resulting mold is going to be auctioned off later this year.
Katy Perry Inspired by Scarlett Johansson in 'I Kissed a Girl'
August 23, 2008 10:08:29Behind the highly-successful and controversial song of "I Kissed a Girl" lays Scarlett Johansson. The song's crooner and co-writer, Katy Perry, confessed that she was inspired by the actress when she flipped through a magazine revealing a picture of the sexy blonde.
"'I Kissed a Girl' was inspired when I opened up a magazine and I saw a picture of Scarlett Johansson," Perry said to Steppin' Out magazine. "I was with my boyfriend at the time, and I said to him, 'I'm not going to lie: If Scarlett Johansson walked into the room and wanted to make out with me, I would make out with her. I hope you're okay with that?"
Katy Perry's Dad: 'We Have Nothing Against Her'
August 20, 2008 02:08:16Katy Perry being lashed out by her parents over the lyrics of "I Kissed a Girl" has created quite a buzz this week, touching sensitive issues like the rift inside a family as well as homosexuality. A member of the family has decided to clear things up by doing a live interview via San Diego's 101.5 KGB, saying that much of the report were "twisted".
Keith Hudson, father of Katy who is also an evangelist, agreed on an interview with radio hosts Dave, Shelly and Chainsaw (DSC) in their show to give his side of story after he heard them discussing the issue during the show. "They twisted it really bad. They said a bunch of things that was not correct," he said adding that Caroline Graham, the columnist at DailyMail.co.uk "turned everything" and made them look like "religious biggots".
Travis McCoy Amazed by Katy Perry's Parents' Comment on Song
August 20, 2008 11:08:52Travis McCoy of Gym Class Heroes has released a statement in defense of his girlfriend Katy Perry who was criticized by her own parents for the profane lyrics of her song "I Kissed a Girl". McCoy admits that he is stunned by the parents' comment that dub the song as "shameful" and a "disgrace".
Earlier this week, Katy's mom Mary Hudson who is a devoted preacher told DailyMail.co.uk that she hates the song and that it "clearly promotes homosexuality and its message is shameful and disgusting."
Mary added that she fears Katy "has been led astray by the Hollywood crowd," and that she prays "all the time that God will work through her and help her find salvation."
Katy Perry's Parents Ashamed of Her 'I Kissed a Girl' Song
August 18, 2008 04:08:52Taking the fall of the success for her hit "I Kissed a Girl", Katy Perry has to endure criticism from her own parents. Instead of getting praised, the daughter of evangelical Christian preachers is deemed "shameful and disgraceful" with the lyrics of the song that promotes "sin".
Speaking to DailyMail.co.uk, Perry's mom, Mary Hudson said, "I hate the song. It clearly promotes homosexuality and its message is shameful and disgusting." She added that this is no longer a secret, saying, "Katy knows how I feel. We are a very outspoken family and she knows how disappointed her father and I are. I can't even listen to that song. The first time I heard it I was in total shock. When it comes on the radio I bow my head and pray."
Lily Allen Holds Back Upcoming LP, Avoiding Chart Battle With Katy Perry
August 11, 2008 03:08:13Lily Allen has been reported to reschedule release date for her upcoming album "Stuck On The Naughty Step". The rumor says that Lily is afraid of being in the chart battle with Katy Perry's massive hit "I Kissed a Girl".
However, Katy shuts down the competition rumor with Lily. Katy has been quoted as saying, "I think I sound different to her. She's in a league of her own."
Katy Perry Ties Beatles Record With 'I Kissed a Girl'
August 11, 2008 09:08:19Katy Perry's second single "I Kissed a Girl" from latest album "One of the Boys" has been in lead spot of Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart for seven weeks. This record has then tied The Beatles to become the longest-running number one in the chart for her label Capitol Records.
Furthermore, if Katy's song can hang on for three more weeks, it will tie rapper Flo Rida's "Low", which has previously enjoyed a ten-week run in the hot spot of the chart. However, there may come challenges from R&B singer Chris Brown's "Forever" which has risen one place from number three to number two, and Rihanna's "Disturbia" which is up to number three this week.
Singer Katy Perry Got Promise Ring from Boyfriend Gym Class Heroes' Travis McCoy
June 24, 2008 01:06:16Katy Perry is off the single market. The singer-songwriter is dating Gym Class Heroes lead vocalist Travis McCoy and already got a promise ring from him.
Opened up about their love relationship, McCoy said in a recent interview, "We're going to spend the whole summer together. She's going to be on Warped Tour with us, she's going to be performing. It's going to be a good time." Warped Tour itself, which is a touring music and extreme sports festival, will be kicked off this week.
Artist of the Week: Katy Perry
June 23, 2008 01:06:52Quirky and one of a kind are factors that make up Katy Perry, an aspiring singer hailing from California who has broken through the music chart with her "Ur So Gay" single. The 23-year-old inevitably will join the list of young musicians ready to take over the mainstream with her attitude and pop/rock sound.
Her major debut album, "One of the Boys" has just been released on June 17 via Capitol Records, boasting two strong singles "Ur So Gay" that has been named by Madonna as her favorite song and "I Kissed a Girl" which has been her fans' favorite. The latter single topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 2, only seconded by heavyweight Coldplay's "Viva la Vida" and even became the airplay gainer in its sixth week on the chart.
