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Katy Perry (full name Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson was born on October 25, 1984) - American singer and songwriter. She is best known for its single ", . 'Ur So Gay', . issued in 2007, . and the global hit single, . 'I Kissed a Girl', . in 2008, won the first position in the lists of the Billboard Hot 100, . Canadian Hot 100, . the Australian ARIA, . and second place in the World charts ..,
. In press Cathy Perry said that because the British singer Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen more female singers get to the top of the charts. According to her, Winehouse and Allen led America to this great music. Katy Perry is known for its unconventional style of dress, often humorous lines, bright colors and resembles the various fashion trends of the past and present. Her style is often used fruktoobraznye accessories, which makes the uniqueness and originality of its appearance. Perry has a vocal, kontraltnogo range.
Katy Perry was born in Santa Barbara (California, USA) in a family of pastors. From an early age she was accustomed to listen to gospel songs and church singing. In 2003 she graduated from high school at Dos Pueblos Goleta (CA), and then at the age of eighteen years, she moved to Los Angeles. After Steve Thomas and Jennifer Knapp signed a contract with Perry (their label Red Hill Records), she released her first CD under the name 'Katy Hudson' (2001). It was an album of Christian areas. Even in adolescence Perry along with his friend ran into one of the band's albums Queen. Later she would say 'This group is very strongly influenced my work'. In addition, a significant influence on her music had Alanis Morissette, Heart, Joni Mitchell and Incubus from their album Morning View. And also on creativity Perry influenced Cher, Pat Benatar, Cyndi Lauper, Shirley Manson and Joan Jett. At the beginning of his artistic career, she changed her surname to Perry, because 'Katy Hudson' was too similar to Kate Hudson. Perry, it was the maiden name of her mother.

In 2004, Katy Perry is working on the recording team The Matrix, which once collaborated with such renowned artists as Avril Lavigne, Hilary Duff, Liz Phair, Skye Sweetnam, Britney Spears, Korn, etc.. At the same time, Perry began working with Glen Ballard on his solo project, which was to be published in 2005. Some co-written songs - 'Box', 'Diamonds' and 'Long Shot' were laid out on the official website of Katy Perry. In October 2004, the magazine Blender Magazine, thanks to her thriving career, calls Perry 'grand opening'. In an interview with Perry reports that she was not a typical Christian, noting that made 'a lot of bad things "during her adolescence. One of the tracks she recorded with Glen Ballard becomes the soundtrack to the film 'The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'. In 2006, she appears on the single 'Goodbye for Now' of POD.

Her songs eventually attract the attention of the President of Virgin Records Jason Flom, who was the head of Capitol Music Group. And in 2007 she was singing for Capitol Music Group. Perry is now regularly appears on MTV, VH1, as well as in advertising. The last time the prize MTV VMA Awards, she made a hit of Madonna - 'Like a Virgin'.

After working with Capitol Records, Perry began work on his new official album, which comes out in 2008. The album led Perry with Cathy Dennis, Dr. Luke, Greg Wells, Butch Walker, Max Martin, Ted Bruner and Dave Stewart. A full-length album entitled 'One of the Boys' was released June 17, 2008. At the same time, Perry commits Tour 'Vans Warped Tour' in support of their album. The album was preceded by a digital EP in late 2007, called 'Ur So Gay', released and written in collaboration with Greg Wells. Released the video for this song it was awarded in 2008 and attracted the attention of Madonna. She mentioned about the song at the KISS FM morning show and KRQ's JohnJay & Rich, saying while that at the moment is her favorite track. The song was immediately criticized for alleged homophobia.

April 29, 2008 at the iTunes Store debuted the first official single 'I Kissed a Girl' from the forthcoming album 'One of the Boys'. The same name started the song on the Billboard Hot 100 for 76 positions. June 25, 2008, she was able to fly up on top of the charts. Prior to this, June 3, this track took 1 st place at the iTunes Stor. Opinion Slant magazine says, . that song 'is not problematic, . because it promotes homosexuality, . since it simply draws attention to homosexual relationships, . rather than promoting them to their audiences' also pop performances Perry proved in film,
. As an actress, she appeared in miniature the videos' Learn to Fly 'and' Cupid's Chokehold. March 10, 2008 she appears on ABC Family Channel in the TV series Wildfire, in an episode of 'Life's Too Short'. At the same time, she becomes the face line of cosmetics' Cosmetics' Spring 2007 line '. June 12, 2008, Perry appeared in the soap opera The Young and the Restless. September 9, 2008 Katy Perry releases her second single 'Hot N Cold', which brings her fifth place in the U.S. charts and seventh in the UK. And it happens a month before its official release.

Two songs from Katy Perry 'Ur So Gay' and 'I Kissed a Girl' privlekti attention of many critics and music journalists, and declared propagandiruyuschimito whether gay, or hate him

. Tony Sclafani wrote, . that the essence of hypocrisy song is, . what, . if you would replace references to the various minorities in the songs 'I Kissed a Girl' or 'Ur So Gay', . the relevant 'I Kissed a Black Guy' or 'Ur So Korean', . that the singer would never have reached the first position in the charts' Other, . such as the commentator 'Chicago Sun-Times' Dr. Laura Berman, . find the lyrics positive, . arguing, . that 'the fact, . the song 'I Kissed a Girl', . is, . a great interest,
. And also suggests that our society is beginning to recognize the realism of the individual choice of each person '.

Perry responding to arguments about 'gay' expressed his opinion on this song. 'Lyrics is not a negative attitude toward minorities. Just not as many critics have interpreted its meaning. The song just speaks of my friends'