Katy Perry, born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson on October 25, 1984, in Santa Barbara, California, is an American singer, songwriter, and television personality [1]. She is celebrated for her influence on pop music and her vibrant, camp style, earning her the title "Queen of Camp" [1].

Perry rose to fame with her 2008 album One of the Boys, featuring hits like "I Kissed a Girl" and "Hot n Cold" [1]. Her 2010 album Teenage Dream produced five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100, a record for a female artist [1]. She continued her success with albums like Prism, Witness, Smile, and her latest, 143 [1].

Beyond music, Perry has served as a judge on American Idol and voiced Smurfette in The Smurfs film series [1]. She recently made headlines for her space flight with Blue Origin and is gearing up for a sci-fi inspired world tour [2] [3].