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about Katy Perry

Katy Perry (born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson;October 25, 1984) is an American singer-songwriter. She has risen to prominence with her 2008 single "I Kissed a Girl" which has become a worldwide hit topping the charts in more than 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the United States, where it was the 1000th Billboard Hot 100 number 1. She is known for her unconventional style of dress, often humoristic, bright in color and reminiscent of different decades, as well as her frequent use of fruit-shaped accessories, mainly watermelon as part of her outfit. Perry has a contralto vocal range.



Biography

Early life
Perry was born in Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA. The middle child of two pastors, she grew up listening to gospel music and singing in church. She graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in Goleta, California in 2003 and immediately moved to Los Angeles at the age of 18. After Steve Thomas and Jennifer Knapp signed Perry to their label Red Hill Records, she released her first CD Katy Hudson in 2001, a Christian gospel album. In her teenage years, Perry found a Queen album with her friend, and later said, "From then on, they have been my biggest influence". Also among her musical influences are Alanis Morissette,Heart, and Joni Mitchell, as well as the Incubus album Morning View. She changed her surname to Perry because "Katy Hudson" was too close to Kate Hudson.[14] Perry is her mother's maiden name.Perry's biggest influences are pop rockers Cher, Cyndi Lauper, Pat Benatar, Joan Jett, and Shirley Manson, who, Perry says, "came out with a vengeance".


Career


In 2004, Perry worked for the record production team The Matrix, who had previously worked with Avril Lavigne, Liz Phair, Hilary Duff, Skye Sweetnam, Korn and Britney Spears, among others. Perry also began working on a debut mainstream album, writing with Glen Ballard, which was due for release in 2005; some of the collaborations included "Box", "Diamonds" and "Long Shot," which were released on Perry's official MySpace page. Her burgeoning music career led to her being named "The Next Big Thing" in October 2004 in Blender Magazine, where Perry stated she wasn't "a typical Christian", mentioning that she had done "lots of bad things" during her adolescence. One of the tracks she recorded with Ballard, "Simple", was released on the soundtrack of the 2005 film The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.In 2006, Perry appeared on P.O.D.'s single, "Goodbye for Now".She has openly talked about her struggles within the music industry, such as being dropped from record labels for much of her early career. Her songs eventually captured the attention of Virgin Records CEO Jason Flom, who was the head of Capitol Music Group, and she signed to Capitol Music in early-2007. Perry is now regularly heard on MTV, VH1, as well as commercials. She most recently appeared on the MTV VMA Awards singing Madonna's hit single, "Like a Virgin".


One of the Boys (2008-present)
Main article: One of the Boys (Katy Perry album)
After signing to Capitol Records, Perry began recording for her official mainstream debut album, released in 2008, working with Cathy Dennis, Greg Wells, Dr. Luke, Butch Walker, Max Martin, Dave Stewart, and Ted Bruner. The full-length album titled One of the Boys was released in the USA on June 17, 2008. Perry was an act in the 2008 Vans Warped Tour to promote the album.


Katy Perry on her 2008 Vans Warped TourThe album was preceded by a digital EP in late 2007, entitled "Ur So Gay", produced by and co-written with Greg Wells (OneRepublic, Mika). A video for the song premiered in early 2008, and brought Perry to the attention of Madonna, who mentioned her on KISS FM and KRQ's JohnJay & Rich morning show in Arizona, stating that "Ur So Gay" was her "favorite song right now," as well as another mention on Ryan Seacrest's Morning Show. "Ur So Gay" has been criticized for alleged homophobia.

On April 29, 2008, her first official single from One of the Boys, "I Kissed a Girl", debuted on the iTunes Store. The song debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #76, climbing to #1 as of June 25, 2008. It has peaked on iTunes Top 100 at #1, as of June 3, 2008. The music video for "I Kissed a Girl" was released on May 21, 2008 on MySpace. An essay in Slant Magazine argues that the song "isn't problematic because it promotes homosexuality, but because its appropriation of the gay identity exists for the sole purpose of garnering attention—both from Perry's boyfriend and her audience."

In addition, she has had songs from the album featured on MTV's series The Hills ("Self Inflicted", "Waking Up in Vegas" and "Thinking of You"), on Oxygen Network's reality series Fight Girls, and on the 2008 film Baby Mama ("Fingerprints").

As an actress, she made a cameo appearance on Carbon Leaf's video "Learn to Fly" and on Gym Class Heroes' video "Cupid's Chokehold", playing the eventual love interest for her real-life boyfriend, lead singer Travis McCoy. On March 10, 2008, she appeared as herself on the ABC Family television series Wildfire, on the episode "Life's Too Short". She has appeared in print advertisements for Too Faced Cosmetics' Spring 2007 line. On June 12, 2008, Perry appeared as herself on the daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless, who poses for the cover of the fictional magazine Restless Style; that same day she appeared on MTV's Total Request Live.

Perry released the second single "Hot N Cold" on September 9, 2008. This became Katy's second top 5 hit in the USA, also reaching number 7 in the UK a month before its physical release.

Perry stated that the success of British singer-songwriters Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen more female artists have been appearing on the charts. She also said that Winehouse and Allen "have introduced America to great music".


Controversies


Her two songs, "Ur So Gay" and "I Kissed a Girl", have been cited as being homophobic as well as misandric by columnists, activists, and commentators including Glenn Sacks, and gay periodicals like the Washington Blade.

MSNBC contributor Tony Sclafani wrote "The litmus test of hypocrisy here is that if you substituted a different minority in Perry’s tunes, they’d never get airplay. 'I Kissed a Black Guy' or 'Ur So Korean' would not be Top 40. For that matter, a song called 'I Kissed a Boy,' sung by a male, would probably die on the vine".

Others, such as Chicago Sun-Times columnist Dr. Laura Berman, find the lyrics positive, arguing that "the fact that this song [I Kissed a Girl] is sparking so much interest" suggests that our society is beginning to accept that there isn't always one box, gay or straight, for people to check".

Perry responded to the controversy about "Gay" with "It’s not a negative connotation. It’s not 'you're so gay', like 'you're so lame', but the fact of the matter is that this boy should’ve been gay. I totally understand how it could be misconstrued or whatever... I wasn’t stereotyping anyone in particular, I was talking about ex-boyfriends".

Videography


"Ur So Gay" (200 cool
"I Kissed a Girl" (200 cool
"Hot N Cold" (200 cool
Cameos
"Cupid's Chokehold" by Gym Class Heroes (2006)

Awards and nominations


Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Katy Perry

Television appearances
So You Think You Can Dance (1 episode, 200 cool .... Herself
The Howard Stern Show (1 episode, "Katy Perry and George's Party", 200 cool .... Herself
Wildfire (1 episode, "Life's Too Short", 200 cool .... Herself
The Young and the Restless (1 episode, 200 cool .... Herself
Last Call with Carson Daly (1 episode, "16 June 2008", 200 cool .... Herself
Extra (1 episode, "20 July 2008", 200 cool .... Herself
The View (1 episode, "28 July 2008", 200 cool .... Herself
2008 MTV Video Music Awards (200 cool .... Herself and also Singer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1 episode, "6 October 2008", 200 cool .... Herself
Rove. (1 episode, "12 October 2008", 200 cool .... Herself



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Miranda Taylor Cosgrove born May 14, 1993 is an American teen actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Megan Parker in Drake and Josh, Summer Hathaway in School of Rock and as Carly Shay in iCarly. Her career began in 2001 when she was spotted by an agent who was impressed by her singing and dancing in a restaurant called "Taste of LA" that he signed her up for a number of small roles in commercials. She is currently starring in iCarly. Miranda performed in the 2008 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She has a song available in the video game Rock Band called "Headphones On" that can be download via Xbox Live or the Playstation Store.


Biography

Miranda Cosgrove was born in Los Angeles, California. When she was three years old, she sang and danced at a restaurant called "Taste of LA."" A talent agent was impressed with her skills and signed her up for his talent agency. This led to a career in advertising soon after, as well as other roles and shows. She currently stars on Nickelodeon's iCarly. She has released songs, "Leave It All to Me," featuring her former co-star Drake Bell, "Stay My Baby," and British girl group Sugababes number one hit, "About You Now." She began homeschooling after she finished elementary school, at Maude Price Elementary School in Downey, California, and then enrolled in an e-learning|online school program which she has been doing since 2006. She is an only child.


Filmography

Film

2003 School of Rock, Summer Hathaway
2005 Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie Munch, voice.
Yours, Mine and Ours, Joni North
2006 Drake & Josh Go Hollywood ,Megan Parker main role
The Wild Stallion, Hanna Mills
Keeping Up with the Steins, Karen Sussman
2007 Drake & Josh: Really Big Shrimp ,Megan Parker
2008 The Naked Brothers Band: Mystery Girl, Herself
iCarly: iGo to Japan ,Carly Shay
Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh ,Megan Parker

Television

2001 Smallville Lana pilot
2003, 2007-2008 The Today Show herself guest star
2004 U-Pick Live herself Nickelodeon TV block; guest star
2004 MTV Movie Awards herself award show
Grounded for Life Jessica 1 episode; guest role
2004 – 2007, 2008 Drake & Josh Megan Parker main role
2005 All That herself 10th Anniversary; guest appearance
2006 Blues Clues: Behind the Clues: 10 Years with Blue herself 10 year special; during Interview segments
2007 – present iCarly Carly Shay main role
2007 Zoey 101 Paige Howard 1 episode; guest role
Just Jordan Lindsey Chandler 1 episode; guest role
Unfabulous Cosmina 1 episode; guest role
2008 2008 Kids' Choice Awards herself award show; guest appearance
Dance on Sunset herself 1 episode; guest appearance
2008 Teen Choice Awards herself award show; presenter
Regis and Kelly herself guest star
The Mike and Juliette Show herself guest star
Rachel Ray's Talk Show herself guest star
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade herself; performer singing About You Now


Discography

Albums

iCarly (200 cool


Singles

Year Songs Chart positions Album
U.S. Hot 100 U.S. Pop 100 Hot Digital Tracks
2007 "Leave It All To Me" (feat.. Drake Bell)
2008 "Stay My Baby"
"About You Now"

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