Katy Perry, the chart-topping music icon, celebrates her 39th birthday on Wednesday. On this occasion, we dive into some interesting anecdotes from her career and life.
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Beginnings
Perry's musical journey was shaped by her aspiration to follow in her sister Angela's footsteps. She commenced her formal vocal training at the age of nine.
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Inspiration behind 'I Kissed A Girl'
Perry's 2008 hit track, 'I Kissed A Girl' has an intriguing source of inspiration: actor Scarlett Johansson.
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Guinness World Records
Perry reportedly boasts an impressive 15 Guinness World Records to her name. She became the first artist to accumulate 100M followers on X/Twitter.
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Songwriting talent
Perry has penned songs for artists including Nicki Minaj and Selena Gomez. One notable example is her work on Minaj's 'Get On Your Knees' from 'The Pinkprint' (2014).