Katy Perry's career: 35 images of the pop star (35 images)

By UPI Staff

Singer-songwriter Katy Perry is best known for her hit songs "I Kissed A Girl," "Last Friday Night," "Dark Horse," "Firework" and "Teenage Dream." Perry has released her newest album titled "143." Here's a look back at her career through the years.

Katy Perry attends an interview session on MuchOnDemand, a celebrity and fan showcase, at the MuchMusic studios in Toronto on December 15, 2008. That summer, her hit song "I Kissed a Girl" topped the Billboard chart. Photo by Christine Chew/UPI

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Perry performed at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 8, 2009. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Perry performs at the V Festival in Hyland's Park in Chelmsford, U.K., on August 23, 2009. Photo by Rune Hellestad/UPI

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Perry presented at the MTV Movie Awards in Los Angeles on June 6, 2010. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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