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American singer-songwriter and television personality known for colorful pop anthems and theatrical performances.Katy Perry rose from gospel music beginnings to global stardom with her 2008 single 'I Kissed a Girl.' Her album 'Teenage Dream' produced five US #1 singles, tying Michael Jackson's record. She has sold over 143 million records worldwide, won five Billboard Music Awards, and headlined the Super Bowl XLIX halftime show.

• Began career as Katy Hudson with Christian rock album (2001) before rebranding to avoid confusion with Kate Hudson
• Married comedian Russell Brand in 2010; divorce finalized in 2012 amid rumors of infidelity and career conflicts
• Engaged in high-profile feud with Taylor Swift (2014-2018) involving diss tracks like 'Bad Blood' and 'Swish Swish'
• Faced copyright lawsuits over hits 'Dark Horse' and 'Roar,' with 'Dark Horse' found to infringe in 2019
• Hospitalized for suicidal thoughts during 2017 'Witness' album era, later documenting mental health struggles