Pop star Kate Perry was named Billboard's Woman of the Year on Tuesday, after a whirlwind 12 months in which she split up with her husband and turned their break-up into a hit single and film.
Perry, channeled her split with British comedian Russell Brand in late
2012 into the chart-topping hit "Part Of Me" and a 3D behind-the-scenes
film entitled "Katy Perry: Part Of Me" that documented her personal and
professional ups and downs.
The singer has won
over a legion of fans known as 'katycats' on Twitter and Facebook with
her quirky costumes and catchy bubblegum pop songs.
She has sold 48 million tracks in the U.S. alone according to
Billboard, including the hits "Firework," "California Gurls," "E.T." and
"Hot N Cold" from her major-label 2008 debut "One Of The Boys" and 2010
album "Teenage Dream."
Perry has also become a
branding machine, lending her name to her own fragrance, nail polish and
false eyelash lines as well as being the face of skin care line
Proactiv and Popchips snacks.
Billboard's
editorial director Bill Werde said in a statement that Perry was chosen
for her achievements in the past 12 months, calling her "one of the most
exciting and inspiring artists in the industry."
"Katy Perry broke into the industry not even five years ago, and has
already accomplished more than most artists can hope for in an entire
career," Werde said.
The Billboard Woman of the
Year award selects a female artist with trailblazing achievements.
Previous recipients include Taylor Swift, Beyonce and Black Eyed Peas
singer Fergie.
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