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Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga – The Fame

Client: Streamline/Interscope/KonLive
Release Date: 2008-10-27
Project Manager: Amina

When Lady GaGa was a little girl, she would sing along on her mini plastic tape recorder to Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper hits and get twirled in the air in daddy’s arms to the sounds of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. The precocious child would dance around the table at fancy Upper West Side restaurants using the breadsticks as a baton. And, she would innocently greet a new babysitter in nothing but her birthday suit… read more

It’s no wonder that little girl from a good Italian New York family, turned into the exhibitionist, multi-talented singer-songwriter with a flair for theatrics that she is today: Lady GaGa.

“I was always an entertainer. I was a ham as a little girl and I’m a ham today,” says Lady GaGa, 22, who made a name for herself on the Lower East Side club scene with the infectious dance-pop party song “Beautiful Dirty Rich,” and wild, theatrical, and often tongue-in-cheek “shock art” performances where GaGa – who designs and makes many of her stage outfits — would strip down to her hand-crafted hot pants and bikini top, light cans of hairspray on fire, and strike a pose as a disco ball lowered from the ceiling to the orchestral sounds of A Clockwork Orange.

“I always loved rock and pop and theater. When I discovered Queen and David Bowie is when it really came together for me and I realized I could do all three,” says GaGa, who nicked her name from Queen’s song “Radio Gaga” and who cites rock star girlfriends, Peggy Bundy, and Donatella Versace as her fashion icons. “I look at those artists as icons in art. It’s not just about the music. It’s about the performance, the attitude, the look; it’s everything. And, that is where I live as an artist and that is what I want to accomplish.”

That goal might seem lofty, but consider the artist: GaGa is the girl who at age 4 learned piano by ear. By age 13, she had written her first piano ballad. At 14, she played open mike nights at clubs such as New York’s the Bitter End by night and was teased for her quirky, eccentric style by her Convent of the Sacred Heart School (the Manhattan private school Nicky and Paris Hilton attended) classmates by day. At age 17, she became was one of 20 kids in the world to get early admission to Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Signed by her 20th birthday and writing songs for other artists (such as the Pussycat Dolls, and has been asked to write for a series of Interscope artists) before her debut album was even released, Lady GaGa has earned the right to reach for the sky.

“My goal as an artist is to funnel a pop record to a world in a very interesting way,” says GaGa, who wrote all of her lyrics, all of her melodies, and played most of the synth work on her album, The Fame (Streamline/Interscope/KonLive). “I almost want to trick people into hanging with something that is really cool with a pop song. It’s almost like the spoonful of sugar and I’m the medicine.”

On The Fame, it’s as if GaGa took two parts dance-pop, one part electro-pop, and one part rock with a splash of disco and burlesque and generously poured it into the figurative martini glasses of the world in an effort to get everyone drunk with her Fame. “The Fame is about how anyone can feel famous,” she explains. “Pop culture is art. It doesn’t make you cool to hate pop culture, so I embraced it and you hear it all over The Fame. But, it’s a sharable fame. I want to invite you all to the party. I want people to feel a part of this lifestyle.”

The CD’s opener and first single, “Just Dance,” gets the dance floor rocking with it’s “fun, L.A., celebratory vibe.” As for the equally catchy, “Boys Boys Boys,” Gaga doesn’t mind wearing her influences on her sleeve. “I wanted to write the female version of Motley Crue’s ‘Girls Girls Girls,’ but with my own twist. I wanted to write a pop song that rockers would like.”

“Beautiful Dirty Rich” sums up her time of self-discovery, living in the Lower East Side and dabbling in drugs and the party scene. “That time, and that song, was just me trying to figure things out,” says GaGa. “Once I grabbed the reigns of my artistry, I fell in love with that more than I did with the party life.” On first listen, “Paparazzi” might come off as a love song to cameras, and in all honestly, GaGa jokes “on one level it IS about wooing the paparazzi and wanting fame. But, it’s not to be taken completely seriously. It’s about everyone’s obsession with that idea. But, it’s also about wanting a guy to love you and the struggle of whether you can have success or love or both.”

GaGa shows her passion for love songs on such softer tracks as the Queen-influenced “Brown Eyes” and the sweet kiss-off break-up song “Nothing I can Say (eh eh).” “‘Brown Eyes’ is the most vulnerable song on the album,” she explains. “‘Eh Eh’ is my simple pop song about finding someone new and breaking up with the old boyfriend.”

For the new tour for this album, fans will be treated to a more polished version of what they saw (and loved) at her critically acclaimed Lollapalooza show in August 2007 and Winter Music Conference performance in March 2008. “This new show is the couture version of my handmade downtown performance of the past few years. It’s more fine-tuned, but some of my favorite elements to my past shows – the disco balls, hot pants, sequin, and stilettos – will still be there. Just more fierce and more of a conceptual show with a vision for pop performance art.”

It’s been a while since a new pop artist has made her way in the music industry the old-fashioned/grass roots way by paying her dues with seedy club gigs and self-promotion. This is one rising pop star who hasn’t been plucked from a model casting call, born into a famous family, won a reality TV singing contest, or emerged from a teen cable TV sitcom. “I did this the way you are supposed to. I played every club in New York City and I bombed in every club and then killed it in every club and I found myself as an artist. I learned how to survive as an artist, get real, and how to fail and then figure out who I was as singer and performer. And, I worked hard.”

GaGa adds with a wink in her eye, “And, now, I’m just trying to change the world one sequin at a time.”.. read less

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Lady Gaga Stole the Show at SNL with Special Guest Madonna!

2009-10-05 10:36am

In case you missed it, Lady Gaga made her SNL debut! Besides performing “Paparazzi” and a “Poker Face” / “LoveGame” / “Bad Romance” medley, she was featured in two sketches with Andy Samberg, Kenan Thompson, and surprise guest Madonna! Check out all of Lady Gaga’s show-stealing moments below!

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Lady Gaga to Receive Billboard's 'Rising Star' Award + New Music at SNL Performance!

2009-09-29 01:19pm

At this Friday’s Billboard ‘Women in Music’ event, Lady Gaga will be the recipient of this year’s ‘Rising Star’ award. Since the release of her debut album ‘The Fame’, she has sold over a million copies and scored two #1 singles with “Just Dance” and “Poker Face”.

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Lady Gaga + Kanye West Unite for 'The Fame Kills' Tour!

2009-09-21 08:39am

Kanye West and Lady Gaga today officially announced dates for one of the most anticipated tours of the year ─ “Fame Kills: Starring Kanye West & Lady Gaga”.

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Lady Gaga Conquers the MTV VMAs + Polyvore.com 'Unleash Your Inner Gaga' Contest!

2009-09-18 02:35pm

All hail the one and only Lady Gaga! She won big at MTV’s 2009 Video Music Awards, taking home a total of three moonmen: BEST NEW ARTIST (“Poker Face”), BEST ART DIRECTION (“Paparazzi”) & BEST SPECIAL EFFECTS (“Paparazzi”)! Check out her one-of-a-kind performance of “Paparazzi” below, and head over to MTV.com for a slideshow recapping all of Gaga’s unique looks for the evening!

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Lady Gaga Heartbeats By Dre Headphones + 'Paparazzi' Remixes + MTV VMA Voting!

2009-09-09 11:00am

Lady Gaga just announced the launch of her official high resolution in-ear headphones, Heartbeats by Lady Gaga, the newest edition to the Beats By Dr. Dre Family. To celebrate the momentous occasion, she is giving away a pair of Heartbeats every day for 30 days! Enter for your chance to win right here!

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Lady Gaga is Giving Away MTV VMA Tickets + Special Gaga Performance Banners!

2009-08-28 01:02pm

Want to see Lady Gaga’s VMA performance live & in-person? MTV is casting their audience for the 2009 Video Music Awards, and are saving some spots for the most dedicated Gaga fans!

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Lady Gaga's Spooky 'Out Magazine' Cover Story + MTV VMA Voting!

2009-08-17 01:51pm

For her first Out Magazine cover story, Lady Gaga channels ’50s B horror movies to create her most stunning and iconic photo portfolio to date.

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Lady Gaga Graces Billboard Magazine Cover + Chris Daughtry Goes Gaga!

2009-08-10 01:23pm

“I have a sense of optimism and liberation, despite the state of the industry and the economy. We function like the industry is in full bloom, and that audacity works for us.” – Lady Gaga, Billboard Magazine Cover Story

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Lady Gaga Nominated for 9 MTV Video Music Awards!

2009-08-04 12:05pm

The 2009 VMA nominations are out and Lady Gaga leads with the way with a total of 9 nominations, including Video of the Year & Best New Artist!

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Lady GaGa Makes Billboard Top 40 History + 'T in the Park' Performance!

2009-07-13 01:02pm

Breaking news just in from Billboard.com, as Lady Gaga breaks another record!

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Lady Gaga Releases SEX-PLICIT, SEX-PLOSIVE 'LoveGame' Widget!

2009-07-10 08:48am

“I am the most sexually free woman on the planet!” – Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga's Much Music Performance + 'Revenge Video' + 'LoveGame' Marilyn Manson Remix!

2009-06-22 01:56pm

Lady Gaga just took home the Much Music Award for ‘Best International Music Video’, and brought the house down with another slamming performance of “LoveGame” and “Poker Face”.

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Lady Gaga is Nominated for Five Teen Choice Awards! Cast Your Vote for the 2009 Show!

2009-06-19 10:29am

The 2009 Teen Choice Awards just announced their full list of nominees, and Lady Gaga is up for FIVE! It looks like our girl may take home a few surfboards!

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'Lady Gaga Revenge' iPod Application Available Now!

2009-06-11 12:05pm

The music of Lady Gaga is now an app on the iPhone, and “LoveGame” is your game. ‘Lady Gaga Revenge’ is the latest version of ‘Tap Tap Revenge’, the wildly popular, most-downloaded app in Apple’s iTunes store.

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BlackBookMag.com Says Lady Gaga Could Be the 'Next Tori Amos' + 'Paparazzi' Music Video!

2009-06-05 01:01pm

Lady Gaga’s flair for putting on a controversial and unforgettable stage show has sparked comparisons to everyone from Madonna to Britney Spears to Marilyn Manson.

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Lady Gaga Does Yahoo's 'The Thread'!

2009-06-03 10:13am

International fashion icon Lady Gaga recently spent the day with Yahoo’s ‘The Thread’, visiting some of her favorite LA shopping spots!

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Lady Gaga on the Cover of 'Rolling Stone' + Behind the Scenes!

2009-05-27 02:48pm

I don’t feel like I look like the other perfect little pop singers. I think I’m changing what people think is sexy." – Lady Gaga (from her Rolling Stone interview)

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Lady Gaga Performs on 'Dancing With the Stars' + Haus of Gaga App Version 2.0!

2009-05-20 09:54am

On last night’s season finale of ‘Dancing With the Stars’, Lady Gaga brought down the house with another one of her signature, show-stopping performances.

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Lady Gaga's Performance on The Ellen Degeneres Show + 'LoveGame' Remixes on iTunes!

2009-05-12 03:19pm

Today, Lady Gaga paid a visit to ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ and performed a stirring rendition of her international smash, “Poker Face”.

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Lady Gaga to Return to the Isle of MTV in Malta + Lady Starlight Surrealist Transmission of the Fame Ball!

2009-05-01 12:59pm

Lady Gaga will be joining The Black Eyed Peas, Metro Station and Esmée Denters in a special performance at the Isle of MTV music event in Malta on July 8th.

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Lady Gaga's 'Be Like Gaga' iPhone App + Win a Trip to the Fame Ball in Philly!

2009-04-24 12:54pm

Ever wonder what you’d look like wearing Lady Gaga’s signature hood or sunglasses?

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Lady Gaga Covers Coldplay's 'Viva La Vida'!

2009-04-20 01:07pm

“The fame won’t change us if we don’t let it.” – Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga Gear + Chance to Win an Autographed Poster!

2009-04-17 12:36pm

Stock up on official gear from the Lady Gaga Web Store and with any order placed by April 28th, you’ll be entered to win a new poster autographed by Lady Gaga herself! A total of ten winners will be chosen.

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Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' Sampled by Kid Cudi + Offical Stardoll!

2009-04-06 07:27am

Kid Cudi is putting a whole new spin on Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face”. Sampling the live acoustic version of the #1 smash, “I Poke Her Face” is a song where Kid Cudi joins forces with Kanye West and Common. Give it a listen!

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Lady Gaga's Special Message for the Fans + How She Conquered the Billboard Charts + American Idol!

2009-04-02 02:15pm

A Special Message From Lady Gaga in Regard to her Postponed Performances

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Lady Gaga's AOL Sessions!

2009-03-23 10:18am

“All Hail Queen Gaga!” – Spin.com

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Lady Gaga's Fame Ball Reviews + Spin.com Photo Gallery!

2009-03-18 09:45am

“All Hail Queen Gaga!” – Spin.com

Lady Gaga can’t stop and Lady Gaga won’t stop! Check out what people are saying about the retro-sexual star’s national tour, The Fame Ball!

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Lady Gaga Tickets Available in Select Cities! Get Them While They're HOT!

2009-03-10 01:05pm

“This is going to be, like, the ultimate creative orgasm for me because I’m ready to move on. I’m not restricted to a certain structure for my show anymore. No limitations. I’m free.” – Lady Gaga on The Fame Ball

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Lady Gaga on Twitter! 'LoveGame' Video + 'Haus of Gaga' App on iTunes!

2009-03-03 10:13am

Lady Gaga, pop music’s newest “It Girl”, just joined Twitter!

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Lady Gaga Performs with the Pet Shop Boys + MTV Sessions!

2009-02-23 10:08am

These days, Lady Gaga is always gallivanting across the globe, going from one phenomenal performance to the next!

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Lady Gaga's 'LoveGame' Video + 'Haus of Gaga Ecoutrement' Giveaway!

2009-02-17 11:42am

What has rhinestones, a subway car, a disco stick, a police officer, and exclusive footage of Lady Gaga wearing pants? The new “LoveGame” music video, of course! If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out!

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Lady Gaga's 'Love Game' Valentine's Day E-Card + 'The Cherry Tree Sessions EP' at Border's!

2009-02-11 10:39am

“Let’s play a love game. Do you want love or do you want fame? Are you in the game?”

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Lady Gaga Releases 'Eh Eh' Music Video + Cherrytree Sessions EP!

2009-02-04 08:08am

Lady Gaga showcases her lighter side in the new music video for “Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)”.

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Lady Gaga's Cherry Tree Sessions EP Available February 3rd + iTunes Playlist!

2009-01-30 07:40am

After receiving much attention and acclaim for her spellbinding performances, Lady Gaga is releasing the evocative live versions of her biggest hits. ‘The Cherry Tree Sessions EP’ will be available at all digital retailers on February 3rd, and available physically as a Borders Exclusive on March 3rd. See the official track-listing below!

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Lady Gaga Miss Sixty Giveaway on Kiwibox.com + Dear Mr. President Video Drop!

2009-01-26 12:55pm

Kiwibox.com is running a huge Lady Gaga Music Video Quiz Contest! One Grand Prize winner will win a $500 gift certificate to the Miss Sixty Store, an iPod and a signed copy of ‘The Fame’! Ten runner ups will also win signed copies of ‘The Fame’!

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Lady Gaga Does MySpace Fashion: The Fit + Exclusive Remix of 'Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)'!

2009-01-16 07:40am

With so many radiant and unexpected choices in attire, Lady Gaga is well on her way to becoming a fashion icon! Find out where she draws stylistic inspiration from by checking out her brand spanking new episode of Myspace Fashion: The Fit!

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Lady Gaga to Headline Her Own US Tour! The Fame Ball Featuring White Tie Affair + Chester French!

2009-01-13 08:15am

Last week, Grammy-nominee Lady Gaga hit #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with her debut single, “Just Dance”. The song has already hit #1 in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and simultaneously this week in the U.K. The track has also been a Top 10 hit in 7 other countries.

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Lady Gaga Scored Her First Billboard #1 with 'Just Dance' + Jay Leno Performance'!

2009-01-09 07:43am

It’s been a slow and steady climb, but Lady Gaga finally made it to the top spot! Yesterday, she earned her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Chart with her Grammy-nominated smash single, “Just Dance”! After 22 weeks, this was the longest climb to the top since Creed’s “With Arms Wide Open” in November 2000.

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Lady Gaga Goes Acoustic on 'Just Dance' & 'Poker Face'!

2009-01-07 10:49am

Sure, Lady Gaga’s live show is one remarkable spectacle. But sparks fly when she performs unplugged! Watch her unforgettable performances"Just Dance" and “Poker Face” from her most recent visit to Cherry Tree House!

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Lady Gaga's Dance-Off on IBeatYou.com + Special Holiday Greeting!

2008-12-23 10:06am

Just in time for the holidays, Lady Gaga launched the “Just Dance” Dance-Off on IBeatYou.com!

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Lady Gaga Does the Today Show! 'Christmas Tree' is Now Available on iTunes!

2008-12-16 08:13am

In the midst of a crazy tour schedule, Lady Gaga made time to stop by the Today Show and interview with Kathy Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb! Hear what she has to say about music, fame, and fashion! Plus, watch as she teaches the ladies some of her hottest dance moves!

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Lady Gaga on Tour with the Pussycat Dolls + Grammy Nomination!

2008-12-08 09:43am

Fresh off the NKOTB national tour, Lady Gaga is getting ready to hit the road once again! This time, she’ll be opening for the Pussycat Dolls in Europe, New Zealand, and Australia! Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Friday, December 12th! Stay tuned for more details!

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Lady Gaga: New Christmas Song + Puma Event in San Fran!

2008-12-03 10:38am

“My Christmas Tree is Delicious…..” – Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga's Forever 21 Stylized Contest + New Mobile Site + Official 'Just Dance' Remixes!

2008-12-01 08:17am

Forever 21 is giving you a chance to win a trip to New York City to get stylized by the one and only Lady Gaga!

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Lady Gaga in Billboard Magazine + Radio 102.7 KIIS FM with JoJo!

2008-11-19 09:40am

Lady Gaga is changing the world one sequin at a time! Make sure to check her out in the latest issue of Billboard Magazine, available on newstands November 22nd!

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Lady Gaga to Play Z100's Jingle Ball + Women Who Rock 2008!

2008-11-13 09:30am

Z100 just announced the official line-up for Jingle Ball 2008! And none other than the retro-sexual pop-tart, Lady Gaga, will be performing!

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Lady Gaga With Perez Hilton + YoungHollywood + LogoOnline!

2008-10-31 09:18am

Perez Hilton, the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of All Media’, took some time to interview Lady Gaga about the latest developments in her career!

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Lady Gaga's 'The Fame' Has Arrived! Now Available Everywhere!

2008-10-29 08:40am

Everyone who’s anyone is singing the praises of Lady Gaga and her debut album, ‘The Fame’. Check out what people are saying!

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Lady Gaga Does Yahoo Music and Jimmy Kimmel!

2008-10-24 10:41am

“My Name is Lady Gaga and this is my house!”

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Lady Gaga Pulls Out All the Stops for her 'Poker Face' Music Video!

2008-10-22 02:59pm

Lady Gaga’s new club-banger, “Poker Face”, has a smoking new music video! Watch it today on Imeem! “Poker Face” will be available on her debut album, ‘The Fame’!

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Lady Gaga's Official 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' Video and Embeddable Widget!

2008-10-14 02:03pm

Lady Gaga just released the official music video for “Beautiful Dirty Rich”. Isn’t it just smashing?

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Lady Gaga Has a New Website & National Tour Dates!

2008-10-09 12:38pm

In support of her highly-anticipated debut album, Lady Gaga just launched a new and improved website!

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Lady Gaga's Newest Single 'Poker Face'! Plus 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' Music Video!

2008-09-24 02:19pm

‘Beautiful Dirty Rich’ is in full effect! If you haven’t seen it yet, catch the ‘Dirty Sexy Money’ Preview Video, featuring Lady Gaga’s glam-fabulous song!

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Win a Chance to Meet Lady Gaga! 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' on iTunes!

2008-09-17 08:34am

Starpulse.com is giving you an incredibly special chance to hang with Lady Gaga herself!

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Win a Chance to Meet Lady Gaga! 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' on iTunes!

2008-09-17 08:32am

Starpulse.com is giving you an incredibly special chance to hang with Lady Gaga herself!

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Lady Gaga Performance on 'The Hills'! 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' on iTunes! Space Cowboy's Megamix Extravaganza!

2008-09-08 01:03pm

Lady Gaga is at it again! Make sure to catch her performance on tonight’s brand new episode of ‘The Hills’, at 10 PM EST/PST on MTV!

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Lady Gaga Releases New Music! Plus MySpace Feature & Swedish Music Festival Performance!

2008-09-04 01:02pm

Lady Gaga just released a snippet of a brand spanking new track from the US version of her debut album, “The Fame”!

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Lady Gaga is Hosting the NewNowNext PopLab Series Premiere!

2008-09-02 08:28am

Lady Gaga, retro-sexual dance diva and performance artist, is hosting the series premiere of NewNowNext Pop Lab.

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Exclusive Lady Gaga 'Beautiful Dirty Rich' Photo Still & TMZ Gallery!

2008-08-28 02:03pm

“Daddy, I’m so sorry. We just like to party. BANG! BANG! We’re beautiful and dirty rich!” – Lady Gaga

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Lady Gaga Invades TRL!

2008-08-14 01:05pm

Along with the Jonas Brothers, Lady Gaga made her first MTV TRL appearance on August 12th. She talked it up about fashion, music, and working with Britney Spears.

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Lady Gaga the Film-Maker?

2008-08-06 12:21pm

Yes indeed! She recently completed work on her first short-film.

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Lady Gaga saw, and Lady Gaga conquered!

2008-08-01 08:24am

She lit up the stage of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ with a no-holds performance that has EVERYONE talking.

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Lady Gaga, the Retro-Sexual Disco Diva who won over the hearts of the world at this year's Miss Universe Pageant, strikes again!

2008-07-29 08:01am

This time, she is set to perform for the Results Show of ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ on Thursday July 31st! Make sure to tune in at 9-10PM EST/PST on FOX!

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Are you gaga for Lady Gaga? If so, this contest is for you!

2008-07-23 10:32am

To celebrate the upcoming release of her debut album ‘THE FAME’, Eyespot.com is now hosting a very special contest! Fans are invited to create their own version of her music video for “Just Dance”, with themselves as special guest stars!

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Lady Gaga Brings Down the House at the Miss Universe Pageant!

2008-07-16 08:17am

Lady Gaga rocked it! The leading Disco Diva of the 21st Century wowed an audience of one billion, performing her single “Just Dance” at the Miss Universe 2008 Pageant!

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Lady GaGa at the Perez Hilton Fourth of July Spectacular! Transmission GaGa-Vision Webisodes!

2008-06-30 01:05pm

This Independence Day, there’s only one place to be: Perez Hilton’s Fourth of July Spectacular at Prive LA. What’s the best part? This extra special holiday bash will feature a high-voltage, show-stopping performance from LADY GAGA!

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