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Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson, known professionally as Katy Perry, is a global pop superstar born in Santa Barbara, California [Katy Perry - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katy_Perry). Raised in a strict religious household by Pentecostal pastors, she began her career in gospel music as Katy Hudson before transitioning to pop [Katy Perry – Biography, Songs, Albums, Discography & Facts - Top40weekly](https://top40weekly.com/katy-perry/). She achieved massive mainstream success with her 2008 album 'One of the Boys' and the 2010 follow-up 'Teenage Dream,' which tied Michael Jackson's record for five number-one singles from one album [Katy Perry | Songs, Husband, Justin Trudeau, Orlando Bloom, Space, Age, & Facts | Britannica](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Katy-Perry). She is known for her anthemic hits, colorful style, and role as a judge on American Idol [Katy Perry - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katy_Perry).
