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"House of Gucci" Filming In Milan (Day 6)

Following a day of filming in a closed location, Lady Gaga and Adam Driver have been spotted at Villa Necchi in Milan filming "House of Gucci".
Italy will be placed under lockdown from March 15 through at least Easter weekend as coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country. The movie will continue shooting as planned and will not be affect by the lockdown.

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"House of Gucci" Filming In Milan (Day 4)

Lady Gaga and Adam Driver have been spotted on the set of "House of Gucci" for the second day of filming in Milan.

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The actors shot some scenes earlier this morning in Piazza del Duomo and then moved to another set. The new images from the set depict Lady Gaga and Adam Driver sharing a typical Italian sandwich, as well as other wholesome interactions between the two actors. They moved to a new location later as revealed in a video shot by a fan. 
More scenes will be shot tomorrow in Milan.
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Lady Gaga shares heartfelt message to Japan

Lady Gaga shared a heartfelt message to her Japanese fans about the devastating 2011 earthquake.
Back in 2011, a terrible magnitude 9 earthquake in the middle of the Pacific Ocean caused multiple tsunamis that hit the coasts of Japan. The tragedy caused more than 16,000 deaths.
To help the cause, Lady Gaga produced a bracelet "Pray for Japan" that was sold on her store in March 2011. The product raised more than $25,000.
"I Designed a Japan Prayer Bracelet. Buy It/Donate here and ALL proceeds will go to Tsunami Relief Efforts."

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"House of Gucci" Moves To Milan (Day 3)

Lady Gaga and Adam Driver arrived in Milan to continue filming for Ridley Scott's upcoming movie "House of Gucci" after already spending two days on set.
The pair can be seen wearing 70/80s wardrobe, with Gaga in a vintage Burberry coat for their first scene. The film will tell the story of the relationship between Maurizio Gucci (Driver) and Patrizia Reggiani (Gaga) and the untimely death of Maurizio as arranged by Reggiani. 
Here are some candids from set:


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Later this same day we see Gaga filming another scene with a completely different look. This 80's inspired look has the actress showing continued resemblance to the real-life counterpart she is portraying. Here are the newly released photos from the set of the second scene:


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Lady Gaga is set to film more scenes in Milan tomorrow.
"House of Gucci" is slated for a November 2021 release. Director Ridley Scott is known for a quick release, and production is still on schedule for that release date. The film is set to be released in theatres and then on Paramount+ shortly thereafter. 
 
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Lady Gaga Shares The First Picture From The Set Of "House Of Gucci"

Lady Gaga shared on her socials the first picture of her and Adam Driver on the set of "House of Gucci" in Bressoney, Italy.
 
Lady Gaga is currently in Italy filming "House of Gucci", Ridley Scott's upcoming movie, about the murder of Gucci. Lady Gaga is portraying the former wife of Gucci, Patrizia Reggiani, charged with the murder of her husband back in 1998.
The artist was spotted in Aosta Valley yesterday and today, filming a couple of scenes under the snow. The production is expected to move to Milan starting tomorrow.
The first candids from set came out on March 8, which you can check out here. The shots featured Gaga and Driver filming in Aosta Valley. The candids from their second day can be seen here. 
 
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Lady Gaga Spotted on the set of "House of Gucci" (Day 2)

Lady Gaga was spotted on the set of "House of Gucci" in Italy, for the second day of filming. 
UPDATE: According to AostaSera, the filming of "House of Gucci" will move from Aosta Vallery to Milan starting tomorrow.

Based on the newly released images, it seems like Gaga is getting ready to shoot some scenes on the skii slopes of Bressoney in Aosta Valley.
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Lady Gaga Discusses Her Journey To Make Chromatica For AmericanSongwriters

Lady Gaga opened up about the process of Making Chromatica on AmericanSongwriters.com on their latest interview: "Lady Gaga Is a Legendary Creative Shape-Shifter"
Here's an excerpt from the interview:
“A house is something you construct. I want to make nature in my music. However the genesis, the seed of my rose garden must be that intention to create nature. This album (Chromatica) was my nature at the time. It still is, but I’ve also evolved. I can listen to what I sang and feel catharsis. I feel at peace with myself, and I feel strong and I feel powerful. Sometimes when you don’t feel great, you have to create it.” 
Gaga started the rollout of her highly anticipated sixth studio album, Chromatica, in early 2020.  The lead single, Stupid Love and the second single, Rain On Me, were both released with stunning visuals that gave a taste to fans of what to expect for the record. 
“I chose ‘Stupid Love’ as the first single off Chromatica and ‘Rain on Me’ as the second because those two songs are about vital things,” Gaga says. “Love in the world, kindness in the world. Rid yourself of shame. Open the door to faith. Accept your pain and embrace the rainfall of those tears. Accept that you’re wet from crying but that you’re still alive. That must be good enough for now.” 
Chromatica arrived during a very tumultuous time in the world, however the album sparked joy amongst fans and brought a ray of light into the darkness.  Fans and critics praised the album for its upbeat sound and deep, personal message. 
“I love music’s ability to spread happiness, kindness and joy,” Gaga says. “I love its ability to speak while it’s singing. I love its ability to say things without saying them. I love its ability to be both simple and complicated at the same time, just like human beings. I love the way it sounds. I love the way it soothes and heals us. I also love the way that music can be disruptive. I think great art is disruptive, and I think that you can be kindly disruptive. I would like to be kindly disruptive until my last song.”
 
You can read the full interview here.
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First look at Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani for "House of Gucci"

Lady Gaga was spotted with academy award nominated actor, Adam Driver, in Bressoney, Italy on the set of "House of Gucci."


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Lady Gaga, dressed in characrer as Reggiani, wore a white fur hat with a dark coat, large necklace, and sunglasses opposite of Driver, who had on glasses and a white turtleneck. The outfits made the two stars look almost unrecognizable as themselves as they fully immersed into character. The two can be seen pictured outside in various scenes on a balcony, and then later meeting with members of the crew.
The cast has been in the area since March 4th and shootings are expected to take place until tomorrow, March 9th. They will then travel to Milan, to begin shooting scenes at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, from March 10th through March 15th. You can read about the movie’s filming locations here.
 
 
Ridley Scott's new movie tells the story of the murder of Maurizio Gucci, owner of the Italian Luxury Brand 'Gucci,' killed by his former wife, Patrizia Reggiani, portrayed by Lady Gaga. The movie is expected to be released in theaters and Paramount+ by the end of the year.
Gaga is joined by a super-stellar cast: Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino, and Jeremy Irons.
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Born This Way Foundation Seeking New Youth Advisors

Lady Gaga's charity, the Born This Way Foundation, is looking for youth leaders to become Advisors for their team.
"Our team of Advisors will play a pivotal role in the planning and execution of programs, campaigns, and projects core to our mission. These Advisors will have the awesome opportunity to be a part of Born This Way Foundation’s legacy and be celebrated ambassadors of our work in their communities and beyond."
The Born This Way Foundation, started in 2011 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, recently celebrated its 10 year anniversary. With this milestone, the group is also searching for new, innovative, and inclusive representatives to join them on their mission of creating a kinder world.
In order to be eligible, applicants must:
Be 15 – 24 years old (If under the age of 18, must have parental/guardian consent to participate). Uphold the Foundation’s principles and demonstrate a commitment to promoting kindness, bravery, and mental wellness. Participate as an author on Channel Kindness. Be comfortable with technology and communicating our message. Agree to a twelve-month term of service from the date of appointment. If chosen, roles and responsibilities will include dedicating 2 to 4 hours of volunteer time each month, participate in video conferences, write and create at least four pieces for Channel Kindness, as well as various other requirements.
To learn more and to apply, you can visit the Born This Way Foundation's application form here .
The deadline is April 1st. Those chosen will be contacted by April 15th.
 
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‘Chromatica’ Deluxe Tri-fold Vinyl To Be Released This Summer

A new Record Store Day exclusive ‘Chromatica’ Vinyl with a Jacket Sleeve is set to be released this summer.

The new deluxe Tri-fold Vinyl, will feature a yellow Vinyl with the original 16 tracks, a 28 page LP size booklet, and a 40 page Fanzine with tracklisting sticker. Chromatica is also set to be released on standard black vinyl with a Gatefold sleeve later this year.
The release date for the RSD exclusive vinyl has been scheduled for June 12th as part of RSD21. Price unknown.
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Lady Gaga In Rome (March 4)

Lady Gaga was spotted leaving her hotel in Rome on March 4, 2021. The actress/singer is currently in Rome to film her latest movie, "House of Gucci", directed by Ridley Scott. 
 
 

 
The artist left Rome to move to the northern part of Italy. She is scheduled to film in Aosta Valley, Como and then Milan in the upcoming weeks.

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Lady Gaga Spotted Leaving Rome Hotel

Lady Gaga was spotted leaving her hotel in Rome on March 2, 2021. The actress/singer is currently in Rome to film her latest movie, "House of Gucci", directed by Ridley Scott. 

Gaga dons her fan-favourite brown hair for the role of Patrizia Reggiani. "House of Gucci" tells the story of how Reggiani arranged the the death of her husband, Maurizio Gucci, played by Adam Driver. The movie is expected to be released in theatres and Paramount+ by the end of the year.
Check out all the photos here. 
 
 
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Lady Gaga 2021 Birthday Project

Lady Gaga's 35th birthday is coming up on March 28th, and LadyGagaNow wants your help to celebrate.
2020 was a tough year for everyone, and one of the highlights for the Little Monster community was having Chromatica through it all. We want to showcase how important this album is to us in a worldwide fan video for Lady Gaga's birthday that will be sent directly to her team. Submit a video that meets the below qualifications for your chance to be featured.
In order to be considered for your chance to be in the video, you must:
Explain how Chromatica helped you through 2020 Not exceed 40 seconds Talk in English Film in HQ landscape view and not portrait view (meaning simply turn your phone sideways so all videos chosen are consistent for Youtube) Make sure to include one @ (Twitter or Instagram) in the email body. Send your video in before March 20th. The videos can be attached directly to the email, or you can post to Youtube or Vimeo and email us the link.
All submissions will be looked at to ensure they meet the qualifications. 
Submissions are now closed. Thank you everyone.
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Lady Gaga's Dog Walker, Ryan, Shares A Message From the Hospital

Ryan Fischer, Lady Gaga's dog walker, was shot last week in Los Angeles while outside with her three dogs. Although two of the dogs, Koji and Gustav, were taken at the scene, Asia escaped the suspects and remained at Ryan's side until authorities arrived. Thankfully, Ryan has recovered and Koji and Gustav have been found. After a week of intense care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, he shared a heartfelt message on his Instagram.
 
4 days ago, while a car sped away and blood poured from my gun shot wound, an angel trotted over and laid next to me. My panicked screams calmed as I looked at her, even though it registered that the blood pooling around her tiny body was my own. I cradled Asia as best I could, thanked her for all the incredible adventures we’d been on together, apologized that I couldn’t defend her brothers, and then resolved that I would still try to save them… and myself.

Hopeful that my calm(ish) and forceful pleas for the urgency of my care as well as the focused descriptions of the dogs would be enough to help me and get enough police and media attention to find the boys, I looked backed at my guardian angel. I smiled at her shaking form, thankful that at least she would be okay.

From that point, right as the neighbors poured from their homes and restaurant to us on the sidewalk, life has taken a very sudden and unexpected turn.
I am still in recovery from a very close call with death and have kept myself (for the most part, I mean I am human) from the growing media story. I will write and say more later, but the gratitude for all the love I feel from around this planet is immense and intense. I felt your healing support! Thank you. I am humbled and grateful that attention and focus from the police were enough to get Koji and Gustav back to safety, and I know they are committed to bringing these criminals and attempted murderers to justice. I am so appreciative of everything you continue to do.

To all my friends and family who have cried with me and maybe even laughed at one or two of my morbid jokes by my side or over a screen: I love you. Thank you for keeping me grounded now more than ever. All the dog videos and photos from my clients to keep my spirits up worked miracles. Seeing their faces light up when you said my name motivates me to keep pushing so I can play with them and see you again soon. I love you all! First responders and health care workers: you literally saved my life and helped me take newborn walks, I can’t thank you enough. And to my family at Haüs and @ladygaga: your babies are back and the family is whole… we did it! You have shown so much support throughout this whole crisis to both me and my family. But your support as a friend, despite your own traumatic loss from your kids, was unwavering. I love you and thank you.

And now? A lot of healing still needs to happen, but I look forward to the future and the moment when I get bombarded with kisses and licks (and maybe even an excitement pee?) from Asia, Koji, and Gustav.
 
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Lady Gaga To Film 'House Of Gucci' Scenes In Gressoney, Como and Milan

An Italian local newspaper confrimed that Lady Gaga, and the cast of Ridley Scott's 'House Of Gucci', will film scenes in Gressoney, a snowy location in the Italian Alps. ilGiornale.it confirmed that some scenes will also be recorded in Milan.

Villa Loubono Gressoney-Saint-Jean, Aosta Valley
According to the aostasera.it, filming has been scheduled for March 4 to March 9 at Villa Loubono Gressoney-Saint-Jean as well as other parts of the city. The surroundings of "Villa Loubono" will be recreated to look like Saint Moritz, where the Gucci Family used to spend their hollidays. More scenes are expected to be filmed on the Weissmatten Ski Sloppe and around the pic-nic area of Gressoney-La-TrinitÊ.
The actors will stay in 5-stars hotels near Biella and they will reach the filming locations by helicopter.

Gressoney-La-TrinitĂŠ pic-nic area, Aosta Valley
According to ilGiornale.it, the set will then move to Milan, to shoot some scenes at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, from March 10 to March 15. More scenes of "House of Gucci" are still scheduled to be filmed in Rome.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan
Ridley Scott's new movie focuses on the murder of the owner of the Italian Luxury Brand 'Gucci', killed by his former wife Patrizia Reggiani, portrayed by Lady Gaga. The movie is expected to be released in theaters and Paramount+ by the end of the year.
Lady Gaga is joined by a super-stellar cast: Adam Driver, Jared Leto, Al Pacino and Jeremy Irons.
 
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BREAKING: Koji and Gustav Have Been Recovered Safely

Lady Gaga's French Bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, have been recovered safely. The Associated Press reports that a woman took the two dogs to the LAPD's Olympic Community Police Station in Los Angeles, at around 6pm local time.
According to Steven Lazaroff, one of Ryan's friends, the woman found Koji and Gustav tied up, but unharmed in an alley.

Koji and Gustav were stolen by gunmen, on Wednesday (24) night, in Los Angeles, California. Ryan Fischer, the dog's walker, was shot when trying to protect them and escape from the robbers. Asia, one of Gaga's other French Bulldogs, managed to escape and was later rescued by the police. Ryan was taken to a local hospital where he is expected to make a full recovery.
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BREAKING: Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot, Dogs Stolen

Lady Gaga's dog walker was shot by gunmen who took off with two of her dogs.
Ryan Fischer, Lady Gaga's dog walker, was attacked in West Hollywood around 10pm PST on Wednesday, February 24th. He was walking the singer's three French Bulldogs when two armed men got out of their white Nissan Altima and attacked him. The suspects were attempting to steal the dogs, and shot Fischer in the chest. They stole her two male dogs, Koji and Gustavo. Lady Gaga's female dog, Asia, ran off during the gun firing and was later recovered by police.
UPDATE FEB. 27, 4:35am CET: A friend of Ryan's stated on Instagram that the woman who dropped them off at the police station found the dogs tied up in an alley. Their vet is checking up on them.
UPDATE FEB. 27, 3:55am CET: The LAPD have confirmed to the Associated Press that Koji and Gustav have been found. The woman who dropped off the dogs is uninvolved with Wednesday's attack. The suspects are still on the loose.
UPDATE FEB. 26, 10:00pm CET: Lady Gaga released a statement on Twitter.
UPDATE FEB. 26, 7:30pm CET: Ryan's family issued a statement to TMZ confirming his recovery. They thanked the medics who worked so tirelessly to care for him, as well as thanked Lady Gaga for her love and concern. Ryan and his family said of the dogs, "Ryan loves Gustavo and Koji as much as Lady Gaga does; so we join in her plea for their safe return."
UPDATE FEB. 26, 7:00am CET: A friend of Ryan confirmed to us that he called to say that he's getting better.
UPDATE FEB. 26, 2:11am CET: LAPD have tweeted a description of the suspects: Suspect-1 is described as a male black, 20-25 years of age, blond dreadlocks, wearing a black hoodie, and armed with a semi-automatic handgun. Suspect-2 described as a male black, 20-25 years of age, wearing dark clothing.  
UPDATE FEB. 25, 11:50pm CET: KTLA5 confirmed that the suspect wasn't related to Lady Gaga's case.
UPDATE FEB. 25, 11pm CET: A possible suspect has been taken into custody. More info coming soon.
UPDATE FEB. 25, 9pm CET:  TMZ shared a video of the attack of Lady Gaga’s dog walker, Ryan, and the theft of Koji and Gustav.
UPDATE FEB. 25, 8pm CET: "Lady Gaga is beside herself about this situation. Ryan is not only her dog walker, but also her friend. She is horrified that this happened.” - a source to ET.
UPDATE Feb. 25, 5pm CET: Lady Gaga's dog walker Ryan Fischer, is expected to fully recover. LAPD's Robbery-Homicide Division has taken over the case, RHD is tasked with investigating high-profile cases in L.A.

Fischer was discovered conscious yet barely breathing. He was rushed to the hospital in grave condition, but fortunately he is reportedly set to make a speedy and full recovery.
According to TMZ, Lady Gaga is offering $500,000 for the return of her dogs, "no questions asked." Anyone who has seen the dogs or knows their whereabouts are urged to email [email protected] to retrieve the reward, and to immediately contact the Los Angeles Police Department.
The LAPD are asking for any video or photo evidence of the incident to be emailed at [email protected].
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call 213-486-6840 or remain anonymous at http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Those keeping an eye out for the animals should be looking for a brown dog with a black nose (Koji), and a white dog with one black ear (Gustavo).

WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO
The video is very graphic, so please be wary, but we’re sharing it in case it can help identify the attackers.

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Lady Gaga Arrives In Rome

Lady Gaga finally arrived in Rome to shot her upcoming movie 'Gucci'.
The academy-award winner was spotted arriving at her hotel in Rome earlier today. Following previous rumors about a possible apartment in Rome, Lady Gaga surprised everyone with an appearance in Rome.

Lady Gaga will play the leading role in Riddley's Scott upcoming movie "Gucci", alongside A-tier actors such as Al Pacino, Adam Driver and Jared Leto. The movie is expected to be shot in Milan, Florence, Rome and Como. Shooting starts in the first week of March.
 
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Lady Gaga Looking to Live in Rome

According to an Italian journalist, Lady Gaga has been eying possible homes in Rome to live in during the filming of Gucci.
"She is a bit capricious and afraid of COVID, which is why she doesn't want to go and live in a hotel. She really wants a house."
One particular home really caught Lady Gaga's eye: a penthouse overlooking The Imperial Forums. 

The residence is currently occupied, so her search continues.
The filming starts in March, so Lady Gaga would need to find a house soon if she wants to get settled before production starts.
The movie is expected to film in Rome, Florence, Milan, and Como with a release date of November 2021.
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"Gucci" Movie to Have Open Casting in Milan

Indigo AMG is looking to cast extras for Ridley Scott’s new film, “Gucci," with Lady Gaga, Jared Leto, Adam Driver, and Al Pacino.   Those looking to be cast as extras must be available to record the scenes between March 10th and March 19th in Milan and Como.   The setting of the film takes place in the 70s/80s, so hopeful actors should have hair that can be styled easily for those decades. Long/medium length for men, and natural colors for women. Modern hairstyles and dyed hair will automatically disqualify actors.   The directors are also looking for different ages (over 18 years old), body types, and ethnicities.   Minors are unable to apply.   Other requirements include submitting two headshot photos of the candidate along with the form applications.   If chosen, the director will contact you and you must be available to do a stage rehearsal in Milan on Monday, February 22nd.   Participants also must do 3 COVID tests throughout the filming Travel and lodging expenses are not included; however, there will be payment for filming as well as meals offered by the employer.   Participants must have a valid European residence permit.   You can submit your application and find more information at:  http://indigoamg.com/gucci/
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Drew Barrymore Reviews The Chromatica Oreos

Lady Gaga and Oreo have teamed up to create Chromatica Oreos. Gaga shared her announcement of their collaboration on December 2nd. Lady Gaga and Oreo teamed up for the 'Sing It With Oreo' sweepstakes as well as the launch of their Chromatica cookies.
The flavour of the Chromatica Oreos is the same as the classic golden Oreo. But these have pink outer cookies with a green cream on the inside.
The Chromatica themed Oreos have been released for a limited time as of January.
Drew Barrymore and her friends, Benny Drama and Ross Matthews reviewed the Chromatica OREOs on the new episode of The Drew Barrymore Show. The group all boasted that the cookies were “delicious”! 
You can watch the full episode below.
 
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‘Gucci’ Movie Set to Begin Filming in March

Lady Gaga’s upcoming ‘Gucci’ movie is set to begin filming in about 40 days, according to her co-star Jared Leto. 
Leto said they’re currently in the preparation phase as they get ready to begin filming in Italy. 
The film, to be directed by Ridley Scott, is based on the book “The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed” by Sara Gay Forden. Gaga will be taking on the lead role of Patrizia Reggiani who was arrested for the arranging the murder of her husband Maurizio Gucci. 
“Gucci” is slated for a November 2021 release. 
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Lady Gaga Shares Story About A Family Member Recently Hospitalized During The Pandemic

Lady Gaga revealed recently, in an interview with People Magazine, that one of her family members was hospitalized for two months during the recent COVID-19 pandemic.
The singer also talked about her admiration for the healthcare professionals that have been risking their lives in order to take care of patients in hospitals.
Here's a preview from the interview:
"I got to be honest. I'm about to cry on the other end of this call with you because it's really — it's doctors, it's nurses, it's essential workers," she says. "I haven't spoken to this person about speaking about this publicly, but I will tell you that a very important member of my family was very, very ill recently and in the hospital for almost two months. I was in the ICU by myself many times because you can't go in with more than one person, if you can go in at all. I have never seen the heroic acts of bravery that I witnessed, watching these doctors and nurses and people that were cleaning at the hospitals."
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"They put their heart and soul into their work, and they even cared for me, who — I assure you, nobody could even recognize me behind all the gear that I had on. They just said, 'How are you doing? How is your family? Is everything okay? Can we do anything?'" Gaga says.
Read the full interview here.
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Lady Gaga Discusses Her Partnership With Lamborghini

Lamborghini shared a new video on Youtube about their partnership with Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation.
Lady Gaga and Lamborghini have joined forces to benefit an incredible cause and promote kindness during a difficult year. The Born This Way Foundation, in partnership with their deep network of grassroots organizations like Together Rising, are working tirelessly to support people and organizations that have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic and these unprecedented times.
The automobile company released a statement with the video stating: 
"Some dreams are special, but the greatest are those that allow you to share kindness. We teamed up with Lady Gaga to give people the chance to win the Lamborghini HuracĂĄn EVO RWD from the "911" music video for an Omaze sweepstakes. Donations from the sweepstakes will support Born This Way Foundation and families and organizations in need."

The partnership with Lamborghini was made public on December 9, 2020 when Lady Gaga tweeted: 
 
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Tony Bennett Shares His Battle With Alzheimer's Disease & Confirms A New Project With Lady Gaga

Tony Bennett opened up about his battle with Alzheimer’s on AARP.com. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia on people with age. It’s characterized by memory loss, and ends up leaving the person very dependent on caregivers.
Tony was first diagnosed with the disease back in 2016, and while it has certainly progressed, he hasn’t experienced the disorientation that can prompt patients to wonder from home as well as episodes of rage, terror, and depression.
On the same occasion, he also talked about an upcoming project with Lady Gaga, scheduled for this upcoming Spring. The new Jazz album will feature songs recorded from 2018 to 2020.
Here's an excerpt from the interview:
Before his illness, Tony was known as a meticulous and hard-driving perfectionist in the studio. The 2012 documentary The Zen of Bennett (shot three years before the onset of any symptoms) includes an electrifying moment when Tony, working to calm a nervous Amy Winehouse during their duet on “Body and Soul,” snaps at producer Phil Ramone, who has dared to intervene on the studio mic: “No — stay out of it! Let she and I work it out.” In another sequence, he snaps at his music arranger-piano player, Lee Musiker, for using too fast a tempo on “The Way You Look Tonight,” which they are rehearsing for a duet with Faith Hill. “It can't be a throwaway,” Tony says. “I wanna do a definitive version of this song!"
But Tony was a considerably more muted presence during the recording of the new album with Gaga. In raw documentary footage of the sessions, he speaks rarely, and when he does his words are halting; at times, he seems lost and bewildered. Gaga, clearly aware of his condition, keeps her utterances short and simple (as is recommended by experts in the disease when talking to Alzheimer's patients). “You sound so good, Tony,” she tells him at one point. “Thanks,” is his one-word response. She says that she thinks “all the time” about their 2015 tour. Tony looks at her wordlessly. “Wasn't that fun every night?” she prompts him. “Yeah,” he says, uncertainly. The pain and sadness in Gaga's face is clear at such moments — but never more so than in an extraordinarily moving sequence in which Tony (a man she calls “an incredible mentor, and friend, and father figure") sings a solo passage of a love song. Gaga looks on, from behind her mic, her smile breaking into a quiver, her eyes brimming, before she puts her hands over her face and sobs.
The new LP offers lush, gorgeous duets, with both singers in superb voice. But there is one duty, in connection with the record, that Tony is manifestly not able to perform: promotional interviews. (When I asked him, “Are you excited about the new record with Gaga?” he stared at me silently.) This has left those in charge of Tony's life and career — chiefly Danny and Susan — in a quandary. Eager for as many ears as possible to hear and enjoy what may very well be the last Tony Bennett record, they have jointly decided to break the silence around his condition, a decision they have, necessarily, had to make without Tony's input, since he is, Susan said, incapable of understanding the disease, let alone making momentous decisions about whether to publicly disclose it.
Continue reading on AARP.com
 
We would like to send all our love and support to Tony Bennett and his family.
 
 
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