Katy Perry Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Katy Perry
Katy Perry | Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
Katy Perry
Katy Perry is a singer and TV personality who’s known for her songs “I Kissed a Girl,” “Teenage Dream,” “Firework,” “Roar,” “Dark Horse,” and more. She’s also a judge on American Idol.

Full name: Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson

Born: October 25, 1984

Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA

Spouse: Russell Brand (m. 2010–2012)

Children: Daisy Dove Bloom

Parents: Keith Hudson, Mary Perry

Partner: Orlando Bloom (2019–)

Net worth: $330 million
News
3 years ago
Katy Perry’s ‘Firework’ Is Based on a Passage From a Famous American Novel
News
3 years ago
Katy Perry’s ‘The One That Got Away’ Is Rumored to Be About 2 Different Men
News
3 years ago
Katy Perry Signed Her Divorce Papers With a Smiley Face
News
3 years ago
Katy Perry Admits She Was Uncertain About Motherhood Before Dating Orlando Bloom
News
3 years ago
Katy Perry Is Saving Her Most Iconic Looks in a Temperature-Controlled Vault

American Idol

Reality TV News

Jamal Roberts ‘Still Trying to Process’ His ‘American Idol’ Win

The 'American Idol' Season 23 winner was announced on May 18, during the show's live finale.

by Megan Elliott

Published on May 19, 2025

2 min read

'American Idol' Season 23 judges Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood posing in New York City outside of 'GMA.' Richie is posing with his mouth open and a hand to his cheek while Underwood laughs.

Reality TV News

‘American Idol’ Fans Think Carrie Underwood Has Serious Beef With Lionel Richie: ‘You Can’t Unsee It’

'American Idol' Season 23 fans think Carrie Underwood's body language indicates that she takes issue with fellow judge Lionel Richie. What could this mean for the future?

by Lauren Weiler

Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood, and Lionel Richie standing on stage and looking out to the audience during 'American Idol' Season 23

Reality TV News

‘American Idol’ Season 23: Carrie Underwood and Crew Uncertain if She Will Return Next Season

'American Idol' Season 23 fans are divided on Carrie Underwood as a judge. Does she plan on returning in season 24? Here's what an insider says.

by Lauren Weiler

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom Were ‘Desperate’ to Make Their Relationship Work

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom reportedly wanted to make their relationship work. They were holding off sharing news until they were sure.

by Emma McKee

Published on July 2, 2025

2 min read

(L) Sydney Sweeney seen ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding, (R) Orlando Bloom seen ahead of Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's wedding

Notable People

What’s Really Going on Between Orlando Bloom and Sydney Sweeney, According to a Body Language Expert

With romance rumors swirling, here's what a body language expert noticed about Orlando Bloom and Sydney Sweeney's stroll in Venice.

by Michelle Kapusta

Katy Perry wears a strapless white dress and touches the back of Orlando Bloom's neck while looking at his face longingly. He wears a tuxedo.

Net worth

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom: Which Star Has the Higher Net Worth?

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom have both had long, successful careers. Which member of the former couple has a higher net worth?

by Emma McKee

Russell Brand Said Whether Katy Perry Was Worth Her $25 Million ‘American Idol’ Salary

Russell Brand commented on Katy Perry's 'American Idol' salary. Here's what he said about her $25 million-per-season earnings at the time.

by Lauren Weiler

Net worth / Notable People

Russell Brand vs Katy Perry: Who Has a Higher Net Worth?

Russell Brand and Katy Perry were once one of the most discussed famous couples. So, who has a higher net worth? Here's what to know.

by Lauren Weiler

Notable People

Russell Brand Said He Was ‘Very Happy’ With His Life Directly After Katy Perry Divorce

Russell Brand didn't seem too upset after his divorce from Katy Perry. Here's how he reacted just days after finalizing the split.

by Lauren Weiler

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry hold each others' hands. Swift wears a gold strapless dress and Perry wears a white patterned dress.

Notable People

Taylor Swift Admitted She Wasn’t on Great Terms With Katy Perry Even Before Their Feud

Taylor Swift and Katy Perry feuded over backup dancers. Swift said she wasn't sure where she stood with Perry even before this.

by Emma McKee

Katy Perry smiling with her arms out as she performs at the opening ceremony of the Invictus Games

Notable People

Katy Perry ‘Disappointed’ in Ticket Sales After Leaving ‘American Idol,’: ‘She Is Not Taylor Swift,’ Source Says

'American Idol' judge Katy Perry hoped for sold-out venues with her new world tour. Unfortunately, she's reportedly 'disappointed' with low ticket sales in some cities.

by Lauren Weiler

'American Idol' Season 23 judge Carrie Underwood performing at night in a sequin suit

Notable People / Reality TV News

‘American Idol’: Carrie Underwood’s ‘Authentic’ Style Makes Her More Likable Than Katy Perry, Stylist Says

'American Idol' Season 23 judge Carrie Underwood has a much different style than previous judge Katy Perry. Here's what a stylist said about it working in her favor.

by Lauren Weiler

Carrie Underwood and Katy Perry standing side by side in dresses at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards

Reality TV News

‘American Idol’ Crew ‘Happier and More Comfortable’ With Carrie Underwood Over Katy Perry, Source Says

The 'American Idol' crew is allegedly happy about Carrie Underwood taking over for Katy Perry in season 23. Here's what an insider alleged.

by Lauren Weiler

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom standing next to each other and holding hands at the MTV Video Music Awards. Perry is wearing an off-shoulder top showing her midriff while Bloom is wearing a suit.

Notable People

Katy Perry’s Legal Team Files Motion to Remove Orlando Bloom From Legal Battle, Documents Show

Orlando Bloom has officially been dragged into Katy Perry's court case against a disabled veteran. Here's what's going on and why her legal team wants Bloom removed.

by Lauren Weiler

Katy Perry and Stevie Nicks hold hands and speak to each other. Perry wears a white dress and Nicks wears a black dress and sunglasses.

Music

Stevie Nicks Told Katy Perry to ‘Get Off the Internet’

Stevie Nicks said Katy Perry talked to her about her rivals. Nicks said staying off the internet keeps her from having rivals.

by Emma McKee

Music

Katy Perry’s ‘143’: 1 Song Sounds an Awful Lot Like 1 of Her Old Tracks

Katy Perry's '143' is her attempt to reclaim her position as one of the Queens of Pop. It's not surprising that she’s drawing inspiration from her back catalog.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Notable People

Katy Perry Revealed Why Russell Brand Was Not in Her ‘Part of Me’ Documentary

Katy Perry and Russell Brand separated while she was working on a documentary about her tour. She shared why he wasn't in the film.

by Emma McKee

Katy Perry wears a brown strapless dress with matching gloves. She stands in front of a blue sign for 'American Idol.'

Music

Katy Perry Apologized to ‘Every Parent’ for 1 of Her Songs

Katy Perry released an innuendo-filled song in 2010. Here's why she's jokingly apologizing for it years later.

by Emma McKee

Katy Perry wears a metallic golden dress and speaks into a microphone.

Music

Katy Perry Said It Was Liberating to Realize She Knows ‘Nothing’

Katy Perry said she had a number of revelations after the 2016 election. She shared why she was happy to realize she knew "nothing."

by Emma McKee

Katy Perry wears a white, lacy halter top and stands in front of a white background.

Notable People

Katy Perry Revealed Her Ex-Boyfriend Who Was the Worst in Bed

Katy Perry has had a number of celebrity ex-boyfriends. She ranked three of them based on their abilities in bed.

by Emma McKee

"Woman's World" singer Katy Perry smiling

Music

Is ‘Woman’s World’ Katy Perry’s Worst Song?

Katy Perry's "Woman's World" has been thoroughly trashed online. Some even see it as the California Gurl's worst single.

by Matthew Trzcinski

"Teenage Dream" singer Katy Perry in black

Music

All of Katy Perry’s ‘Teenage Dream’ No. 1 Songs, Ranked

Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' became the first album by a woman to have five No. 1 songs. One of those tracks is painfully overrated.

by Matthew Trzcinski

Katy Perry in a red one-shoulder dress in Paris while stepping out of a limo

Music

Katy Perry Is ‘Freaking Out’ and ‘Pointing Fingers’ Over ‘Woman’s World’ Backfiring, Source Says

Katy Perry is allegedly upset that her new single, 'Woman's World,' isn't getting the positive attention she thought it would. Here's what a source explained.

by Lauren Weiler