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Lady Gaga has unveiled her latest project, a  TV special focused on those who struggle with mental health issues. In the program, Gaaga discusses mental illness, health, and talks to those who struggle daily.
Content warning: This video mentions depression, self-harm, suicide, and suicidal ideation, which may be triggering to survivors or to the loved ones of victims. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please seek support. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24-hours a day at 1-800-273-8255 for assistance. Find resources for mental health support at bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now/.
 

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The NY Times Interviews Lady Gaga & Ridley Scott

Lady Gaga and director Ridley Scott have been interviewed by The New York Times, to discuss House of Gucci, the upcoming movie of the director that will star Lady Gaga as the main character.
You can read an excerpt of the interview below:
Talk to me about staying in Patrizia’s accent for so many months. Was that tiring?
GAGA I think it would have done more of a number on me had I not practiced it so much. I would be talking like this with my mother, with friends, so that I, Stefani, could speak like this and it would be totally natural. It’s like muscle memory, so that when you’re in the scene, the accent is not in the way of the visceral quality of what’s happening in the room.
If I had a jazz show next week, if I don’t rehearse ahead of time, my voice is not ready for the show. My approach to this was not different than my commitment to music. But I want to be clear: I don’t think it’s about sensationalizing method acting or being in character as the only way to do things. It would have been harder for me to go in and out of character on set than to stay in it.
Ridley, how did you feel about the box office performance of The Last Duel? It got strong reviews and boasted big stars in Matt Damon and Adam Driver, but still underperformed in theaters.
SCOTT It was exceedingly disappointing. The fatal thing is when you think you’ve got it, you haven’t — I thought I’d got it on Blade Runner and I hadn’t! I was crucified by a big critic at the time called Pauline Kael. It’s why I never read critiques, ever. You have to be your own decider — if you worry about what the audience is thinking and what they may want, that’s fatal. A good film will find itself, and now Blade Runner is in the Library of Congress.
But still, it must add some wind to your sails when people are excited about your work. Even while you were making House of Gucci, the pictures from set caused an online sensation.
SCOTT No, totally. There’s nothing like success to make you feel good in the morning, right? At the same time, if you get some kind of clip or hit, don’t let it get to you. If you like what you did, move on.
GAGA I can’t agree more. When you are making art to please people or seek praise, this is not sustainable. You’re essentially passionate about getting people to love you as opposed to being passionate about the work. I know I lost my way as an artist for a while when I started to care about what would make people like me. Then I rebelled, because why should I follow a North Star that keeps moving?
My whole career, I’ve had ups, I’ve had downs. When you were talking about Blade Runner, I was thinking about my record ARTPOP and how they put out critiques before it even came out. Because of freedom of speech, people can write whatever they want, even if it’s lies, but years later, it’s one of my most critically acclaimed albums.
We have no idea what this movie’s going to do after it opens, but it doesn’t matter because we know we made something great. When you get to be lucky like me and be in one of his movies, you know that no matter what, this is going to last a lifetime.
Read the full interview on nytimes.com
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RECAP: “House of Gucci” Press Tour

Interviews for the upcoming film “House of Gucci” have begun this week following its premiere at Leicester Square in London.
Several interviews have been conducted across the past few days with sources such as Entertainment Tonight, Access, and extra. The cast is also set to appear on Good Morning America next week.
In the interviews, the cast shared various details regarding their time on set and how they came to understand their respective roles. Salma Hayek, who plays Giuseppina Auriemma, calls working with Lady Gaga “delicious madness.” It was also revealed that Al Pacino, Aldo Gucci in the film, did not recognize Jared Leto, Paolo Gucci, in his prosthetics.
You can watch the complete set of interviews below:

 
 
 
 
Below are highlights from the London premiere:
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Initial Reviews of "House Of Gucci" Published

First official reviews for "House of Gucci" are coming out, following the movie's London premiere. The critics are raving about Gaga's performance, calling it Oscar-worthy.

Lady Gaga's performance got rave reviews from the critics and she enters the Best-Actress race for the upcoming Award season culminating with the Academy Awards in March of 2022. 
Vanity Fair: A true standout performance here from Lady Gaga, funny and fearless and—crucially, in a movie prone to losing the thread—completely commanding. She centers, even grounds the movie while having a grand time doing so. Accordingly, she’s firmly in the conversation for a second best-actress nomination, but how far she can go largely depends on the movie around her.
Variety: Gaga checks so many of the boxes of previous Oscar winners for best actress: She’s a beloved pop icon, taking a role that has her playing a sexy, batshit crazy fame and money-seeker. You can just imagine the old-timers saying to each other over cigars, “She’s just like my first wife…”.
Nikki Novak of Critics Choice: Gaga gives more than a performance - she opens a portal... it's mesmerizing! Talk about a 'marriage story' LG & Adam Driver are an EPIC duo!
Joel Nolfi of EW: Lady Gaga's earnest, ferocious performance completes her evolution from movie star to mighty dramatic actrÊss.
Jazz Tangcay of Gold Derby: Lady Gaga is a revelation as Patrizia. She is a tour-de-force and a powerhouse.
Erik Davis of Rotten Tomatoes: "House of Gucci" has a definite GODFATHER vibe, rich w/ family betrayal, transformative performances, lots of backstabbing & it's definitely more serious than it is campy. Lady Gaga is incredible, as is Jared Leto, and the story is WILD! The attention to detail is impeccable.
David Fear of Rolling Stone: It is absolutely criminal how good an actress Lady Gaga is, and how good she is HOUSE OF GUCCI.
Chris Willman of Variety: I loved the mixture of tones in “House of Gucci.” It doesn’t descend into camp (with exception of Jared Leto's performance, which I enjoyed) but it’s having fun with itself, too. Gaga is wonderful. Screenwriter says he was thinking “Sunset Blvd.” from Norma Desmond’s perspective.
Ramin Setoodeh of Variety: "House of Gucci" is like ‘Succession’ meets ‘Nocturnal Animals.’ It will definitely earn Lady Gaga her second Oscar nomination for acting. But the entire ensemble is terrific — Driver, Pacino, Leto, Irons and Hayek, who devours every line of dialogue in the film.
Katie Walsh of LA Times: Lady Gaga's performance in HOUSE OF GUCCI is this alchemy of sheer charisma and presence, power of personality, and commitment to the bit. The way she stares daggers at everyone on screen is terrifying. The more I think about it, the more Patrizia is a true horror villain.
Perri Nemiroff of Collider: Was pretty riveted by the evolution of the Patrizia/Maurizio relationship in House Of Gucci. Extreme ups & downs but thought it had just enough nuance to keep it human. Driver's great but LadyGaga shines especially bright. Leto has moments but feels like he's in a different film.
James Kleinmann of The Queer Review: Lady Gaga elevates the movie with an impeccable performance as Patrizia, & Adam Driver & Gaga make for a great screen pairing.
Chris O'Falt of IndieWire: Big & soapy, this really hit the spot for me. Everything Leto & Pacino do is lol ridiculous, yet nicely balanced with Driver & Gaga’s mannered 50s melodrama turns. Ridley Scott has everyone acting in the same movie, while going big with glorious gusto.
 
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"House of Gucci" Premieres at Leicester Square in London, UK

Ridley Scott's latest feature film, House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, premiered at Leicester Square in London today, marking its UK debut and first major premiere event.
The film's cast lit up the red carpet, including Gaga, Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek, and Jeremy Irons, among others. Gaga shone in a purple Gucci dress from the Gucci Love Parade.
   
 
More images are available at gagaimages.net.
Early reviews of the film following the premiere are raving, with Gaga's performance as Patrizia Reggiani being deemed as "[an official] Oscars contender" (Vanity Fair).
The film tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani, played by Gaga, who in 1998 was convicted of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci (Driver), head of the high-profile Gucci fashion house. The star-studded cast also includes Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek.
Watch the latest trailer for House of Gucci below. The film hits theatres starting November 24.
 
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Haus Labs' "Casa Gaga" Collection Out Now

Lady Gaga's beauty brand, Haus Laboratories, has just launched their new collection. The Italian glamour inspired collection is titled "Casa Gaga" and features a range of products from lipsticks to highlighters. 
The release of their Italian glamour line comes just weeks before the worldwide release of "House of Gucci", starring Lady Gaga. Both projects, the film and makeup line, are influenced by Italian culture, which is very important to Gaga. 
Casa Gaga can be purchased as a collection for $198 USD, or you have the option to purchase pieces of the collection separately. 

Here's a look at the different products that are part of Casa Gaga. 
There is a 5-piece set of lipsticks that come in a vegan leather pouch. The lipsticks are inspired by Italian icons and come in 5 different "high impact shades of cushiony, creamy color to define & enhance lips." 

Along with the lipsticks, this collection includes 3 lipglosses. The gloss collection is called "La Luce Lip Glaze" and features 3 "multi-dimensional, sparkling gloss to transform your lips." Haus Labs notes that these glosses can be worn alone, over lipstick, or on top of their Tutti Gel-Powder All Over Rouge.

The Tutti Gel-Powder All Over Rouge, is a "monochromatic cheek & lip duo you need to add a pop of universally flattering color." Simply use a brush (or even your finger!) for this gel-to-powder texture. 

In addition to the Tutti All Over Rouge, Haus Labs has a Tutti Gel-Powder Highlighter. This highlighter is paired with the vegan Italian Glam Highlighter Brush, giving you everything you need for the perfect glow. 

One of the most popular products that Haus Labs has released since their debut in 2019, is their Liquid Eye-Lie-Ner. So it is no surprise that their signature jet-black matter-than-matte liner is part of Casa Gaga. The eyeliner is the same beloved formula as the original, but packaged in luxe gold for this collection. 

Casa Gaga, the limited-edition capsule collection, is available now on hauslabs.com & Amazon.
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Lady Gaga To Release New Special "The Power of Kindness"

Lady Gaga will release a new special titled: "The Power of Kindness", on November 12th.
The special will air this Friday on CBS and will be available right after on Gaga's Instagram and Facebook pages, as well on the Born This Way Foundation's website.
"The Power of Kindness" is a 30-minute long special that will feature Lady Gaga speaking about mental health and sharing her experiences on the topic of kindness. The airing coincides with World Kindness Day (November 13) which globally promotes the importance of being kind to each other, to yourself, and to the world. These are values that make up a big part of Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.
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"House of Gucci" Screened for Press at Academy Museum, Followed by Q&A

Ridley Scott's highly anticipated feature film, House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, held its first press screening today at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles. The screening was followed by a Q&A with Gaga, Driver, Scott, supporting cast members Jared Leto, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino, co-producer Giannina Scott, and screenwriter Roberto Bentivegna.
Prior to the event, the cast made their first red carpet appearance of the film's promotional cycle. Lady Gaga was spotted wearing a creme floral gown upon entering the screening.
Early reviews of House of Gucci were highly favorable as several sources made remarks on Gaga’s and Leto’s performances.
 
 
 
During the Q&A portion of the evening, the cast, along with Ridley Scott and others answered questions regarding characterization and the production of the film. Gaga also remarked her work with Adam Driver and how he was "brilliant" in his performance alongside her. She also mentioned her methods in preparing for the role of Patrizia Reggiani, as she discussed in her interview with British Vogue.
 
House of Gucci hits theatres on November 24. Watch the latest trailer below.
 
Check out more coverage of the Q&A below:
 
 
 
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Haus Labs Releases New "CASA GAGA" Collection

Lady Gaga's makeup brand, Haus Laboratories has just announced the release of their “Casa Gaga” collection, inspired by the actress' upcoming film, "House of Gucci".

The new collection, priced at $198, will be released on November 9th and will be available for purchase at www.hauslabs.com.
The collection is also sold separately, dropping 11/9 on hauslabs.com & Amazon.
Here's a list of new products:
TUTTI GEL-POWDER ALL OVER ROUGE ($32)
‘Bellini’ (Apricot Coral)
‘Rossini’ (True Pink)
‘Spritz’ (Pinky Orange)
‘Amarone’ (Deep Red)

TUTTI GEL-POWDER HIGHLIGHTER & BRUSH ($42)
‘Luce Del Sol’ (Universal Bronzed Gold)

Limited Edition LIQUID EYE-LIE-NER ($20)
‘La Vita Punk’ (Signature Jet Black)

LA LUCE LIP GLAZE ($26)
’Granita’ (Purple Sparkle)
’Maraschino’ (Red Sparkle)
’Caramella D’Oro (Gold & Pink Sparkle)

TANTI BACI EXTREME CREME MINI LIPSTICK SET ($58)
’Marcello’ (Brown Nude)
’Gina’ (Deep Peach)
’Stefania’ (Red)
‘Elsa’ (Berry)
‘Sophia’ (Coral)
 
The beauty brand, which was launched in September 2019, already boasts an impressive array of products including (but not limited to) eye shadows, lip glosses, and bronzers. The Haus Labs mission is to encourage self-expression, creativity, bravery, and kindness. 
Haus Labs teased the release of their new product on social media yesterday, using the words "domani" (tomorrow, in Italian) and "glamorous".  This lead fans to speculate whether the makeup drop had any relation to "House of Gucci", which is being released in theatres on November 24.
 
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"House of Gucci" to Hold Screening and Q&A Panel at the Academy Museum

House of Gucci, the new Ridley Scott film starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, will hold a press screening at the newly-opened Academy Museum in Los Angeles on November 3rd, and will include a Q&A Panel with Lady Gaga and Jared Leto.

The film tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani, played by Gaga, who in 1998 was convicted of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci (Driver), head of the high-profile Gucci fashion house. The star-studded cast also includes Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek.
Gaga previously attended the Opening Night Gala of the Academy Museum in September and performed a selection of jazz standards, including songs from her new album with Tony Bennett, Love For Sale.
The film is set for release in the United States on November 24, and will be available to stream on Paramount Plus shortly afterwards.
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PREMIERE: “Night and Day”

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett have released the music video for “Night and Day”, the latest video from their new jazz album Love For Sale.
The video features footage from the recording sessions of Love For Sale, sharing tender moments between the iconic duo.
“Night and Day” follows the videos for “I Get a Kick Out of You”, “Love For Sale”, “I Concentrate on You”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, and “Dream Dancing”.
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One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga To Air On CBS

Tony Bennett has announced that his upcoming special with Lady Gaga, "One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga", will air Sunday, November 28th, on CBS at 8 PM ET/PT.


The special will offer viewers a glimpse into Tony’s final concerts with Gaga, which took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York last summer.
“One Last Time” follows the release of Tony and Gaga’s final collaborative jazz album, Love For Sale, billed as Tony’s final studio album overall.
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WATCH: New "House Of Gucci" Trailer

The second official trailer for the upcoming Ridley Scott film House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, has been released.
Along with the trailer, a new official poster featuring Gaga has been unveiled.

The film tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani, played by Gaga, who in 1998 was convicted of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci (Driver), head of the high-profile Gucci fashion house. The star-studded cast also includes Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek.
House of Gucci will hold its world premiere at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles, prior to its theatrical release on November 24.
Watch the first trailer for the film below.
 
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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett to release video for “Night And Day”

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett will release the official music video for their duet “Night and Day” from their second collaborative album Love For Sale. The footage was compiled over the recording sessions for the album in 2019 and will later be featured in a CBS special airing in November.
The video will air exclusively on MTV networks on Friday, October 29th. Read more details here.
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Lady Gaga Covers British and Italian Vogue Issues

Lady Gaga stuns on the covers of British and Italian Vogue's Issue, photographed by Steven Meisel, revealing more details about the upcoming film House of Gucci.


In the interview for British and Italian Vogue, Gaga discusses her role in House Of Gucci and what it took to bring Patrizia Reggiani to life. She states, "I only felt that I could truly do this story justice if I approached it with the eye of a curious woman who was interested in possessing a journalistic spirit so that I could read between the lines of what was happening in the film’s scenes." She also talks about her method acting and how she achieved the Italian accent by recalling how "[She] lived as [Patrizia] for a year and a half. And [she] spoke with an accent for nine months of that."
As a humorous remark regarding her newly-brunette hair, she said, "It was nearly impossible for me to speak in the accent as a blonde, I instantly had to dye my hair, and I started to live in a way whereby anything that I looked at, anything that I touched, I started to take notice of where and when I could see money."
Gaga also said, "'I became fascinated with the journey of this woman.' She spent more than a year poring over newspaper clippings and recordings of Reggiani, although, tellingly, she did not read Sara Gay Forden’s The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed, the 2000 book on which the film is based. 'I did not want anything that had an opinion that would colour my thinking in any way.'"
It was then revealed that, "[Ridley] Scott originally sent her the script shortly after A Star Is Born, her triumphant arrival as a Hollywood lead, was released, in 2018."
Click here to read the articles for both British and Italian Vogue and HERE to see the whole photoshoot.
 
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"House of Gucci" - New Teaser

A new teaser for Ridley Scott's House of Gucci, starring Lady Gaga and Adam Driver, has been published.
The film tells the story of Patrizia Reggiani, played by Gaga, who in 1998 was convicted of orchestrating the murder of her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci (Driver), head of the high-profile Gucci fashion house. The star-studded cast also includes Jared Leto, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, and Salma Hayek.
House of Gucci is set to premiere at the newly-opened Academy Museum in Los Angeles, prior to its wide release on November 24. 
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Dom PĂŠrignon Opens A "Queendom" PopUp Shop In Berlin

To celebrate the collaboration between Dom Pérignon and Lady Gaga, there is another new pop-up, this time in Berlin. This Kadewe event will allow guests to discover the magic of “Queendom.” 

This exhibition will run from October 18-30. Visitors will get a look at the sculpture designed by Gaga and Nicola Formichetti. The limited edition piece is “encasing a jeroboam of Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2005”. 
All profits from the sale of the sculpture will go to the Born This Way Foundation.
In addition to getting a look at the sculpture, guests can book a masterclass that features a tasting of Dom PÊrignon. To book, visit kadewew.de/. 
Dom PÊrignon are selling their Lady Gaga Limited Editions of the Vintage 2010 and the RosÊ Vintage 2006 at the exhibit. 
Thanks to @_lamps on Twitter, we have a first-look at the Berlin experience. 




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Lady Gaga Returns to Las Vegas With Jazz & Piano Engagement

Lady Gaga's smash hit Las Vegas residency "Jazz & Piano" has finally reopened on Friday, October 14th at Park MGM Theater to thunderous applause. The wildly popular show of Great American Songbook jazz standards initiated its first performance since New Years' Eve in 2019 on Thursday night. The sold out concert brought together Little Monsters and casual listeners alike to enjoy Gaga's renditions of classic traditional pop songs.

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In addition to her established setlist, Gaga also added a few new numbers from her recent duets album with jazz legend Tony Bennett "Love For Sale." She performed the eponymous "Love For Sale" and "Do I Love You?" She also performed the 1954 hit "Mambo Italiano."
 
 
Along with new songs added to the setlist, Gaga also debuted many new outfits in rotation for the show designed by her sister Natali. She donned several garments including a baby pink feathered gown. She also featured bottles of her new collaborative Dom PĂŠrignon champagne on stage.
 
Jazz & Piano Engagement shows in Las Vegas run from October 14th to October 31st. Tickets can be purchased here.
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Love For Sale Debuts In The Top 10 on the Billboard 200

Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s second collaborative album has finally made its debut on the Billboard 200 album chart.
With more than 41K units, Love For Sale debuts at #8 on chart. It marks Bennett’s sixth top 10 album on the chart and Lady Gaga’s 10th top 10.
The record also debuted at #1 on both the Jazz and Traditional Jazz albums chart. This week, The Fame returns to #1 on the Top Electronic/Dance Albums chart, making Lady Gaga the first artist ever to simultaneously hold the top spot on the Jazz and Electronic charts.
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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s 60 Minutes Special Airs on CBS

With the release of Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett’s new album, “Love For Sale” on Friday, the pair were featured in a segment on 60 Minutes. This special interview gave fans a look into the making of the new jazz album and behind the scenes of Bennett’s “Final Act”. 
Anderson Cooper led the interview as he spoke to Gaga and others about working with Bennett as he battles Alzheimer’s Disease.
News of the legendary jazz singer’s dementia came back in February of this year. Gaga and Bennett released their renditions of classic Cole Porter songs as Bennett’s final album. The duo also performed together in a two-night concert event titled “One Last Time” in New York City. The concerts which were held in August, were the final performances of Bennett’s timeless career. 
Gaga spoke to Cooper about the changes she has had to make when interacting with the legendary crooner. She expressed that keeping it simple is important, questions which he could reply with “yes” or “no” were easier for Bennett to answer than asking him which song he’d prefer to sing. Gaga also noted how Bennett would transform when the music would start, he would know exactly what he was doing and she was mindful “not to get in the way of that.” 
The "One Last Time" concerts were indeed revealed to be an emotional experience. Footage from the event showed Tony lighting up as soon as the curtains rose. When Gaga made her entrance, he greeted her by saying her name - Gaga later revealed that this was the first time he had done so "in a long time".
One Last Time: An Evening With Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, the concert filmed at Radio City Music Hall, is set to air Sunday, November 28 @ 8PM ET/PT on CBS.
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