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The Making Of Lady Gaga's Portraits by Robert Wilson

In October 2013, director and visual artist Robert Wilson premiered ''Portraits of Lady Gaga'' as part of his solo exhibition 'Living Rooms.' Robert got inspiration from paintings in the Louvre’s collection and conversations with Lady Gaga regarding ideas about beauty, torture, sainthood, and perception.
Lady Gaga starred in Wilson's video interpretations of Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres’s 1806 work Portrait of Mademoiselle Caroline Rivière, Jacques-Louis David’s 1806 painting The Death of Marat, and Andrea Solari’s 1507 work The Head of Saint John The Baptist. Lady Gaga recites a text by the Marquis de Sade while the portraits are showing.
Today, a behind-the-scenes video has been revealed showing from the sketch process to costume fittings, makeup, production, and post-production such as VFX and color correction. The final video was also featured before the 'ARTPOP Fashion Film' at the artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball.
Watch it fully here.


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Juan

Rina Sawayama includes her Lady Gaga cover in 'SAWAYAMA Remix'.

On June 29th, Japanese-British singer Rina Sawayama took her social media to announce the release of a cover of Lady Gaga's 'Dance In The Dark' as an exclusive Spotify Single. Sawayama called the song of her favorite Gaga's songs and recorded the cover at home with remote help from Clarence Clarity. The track is accented with a steel-electric guitar that grows heavier as the song progresses. 
To celebrate the success of Rina's breakthrough debut album 'SAWAYAMA,' Dirty Hit and Rough Trade shops have decided to release an exclusive, limited edition 12'' vinyl called 'SAWAYAMA Remixed,' featuring some remixes and cover versions — including her showstopping interpretation of 'Dance In The Dark.'
The record is set to be released on November 27 at the cost of £12,99. Pre-orders are already sold out.
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Juan

Kylie Minogue Wants to Collaborate with Lady Gaga

Kylie Minogue recently name dropped Lady Gaga in various interviews while promoting her fifteenth studio album, Disco. Minogue stated she would like to collaborate with Lady Gaga, and listed her as a source of inspiration.
The pop legend told Elle Magazine, “I’d love to work with more women, as I haven’t done much of that. You could say any of the top girls right now: Dua is definitely having a great time. Lady Gaga, Miley [Cyrus]. I admire these women.”
When asked who inspires her, Minogue said, "I think Lady Gaga is a great example. She is just a powerhouse. She seems fearless; I'm sure she's not. All performers have their insecurities. All of us are trying at each stage of your life to do something different, to be bold, to be respected, to be all of those things."
Kylie Minogue's new album, Disco, is out now for streaming and downloading.
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The Born This Way Foundation raffles 911's 2020 Lamborghini HuracĂĄn.

Drive home in the Lamborghini Huracán from Lady Gaga’s 911 music video and drive some incredible impact for a good cause!
Lady Gaga and Lamborghini have joined forces to benefit an incredible cause and promote kindness during a difficult year. 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.
Donating a certain amount would give you from 100 to 2,000 entries to win this ''piece of pop culture perfection'', but you can also enter without contributing.
Participate here.
 
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Juan

Lady Gaga Wins Double at 2020 MTV EMAs!

The 2020 MTV Europe Music Awards were held on November 8. Lady Gaga was the most nominated artist of the night, with a total of 7 nominations. 
The singer was nominated in the following categories: 
- Best Artist
- Best Pop
- Best US Act
- Biggest Fans 
- Best Collaboration ("Rain on Me" w/ Ariana Grande)
- Best Video ("Rain on Me" w/ Ariana Grande)
- Best Song ("Rain on Me" w/ Ariana Grande)
Though Gaga was not in attendance, she won 'Best US Act' and 'Best Artist'! With these wins, Lady Gaga extends her record as the most awarded artist in MTV history with 70 trophies in total.


MTV also ranked their best EMA moments, with Gaga's night at the 2011 MTV EMAs in Belfast coming in at number 8. That night featured multiple wins for the pop-star along with her iconic 'Marry The Night' performance on a moon and amazing costume changes. 

Lady Gaga at the MTV EMA 2011
 
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Joe Biden Declared the Next President of the United States

Joe Biden is declared the 46th President of the United States, with Kamala Harris as his Vice President.

With 290 Electoral votes confirmed and another 16 pending, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump and Mike Pence in the 2020 Presidential Election. Biden and Harris managed flip a handful of states that looked as if they were in Trump's favor. The number of absentee and mail-in ballots were so large that they took days to count, but they were ultimately what led Biden and Harris to victory.

Kamala Harris is not only the first female Vice President, but also the first woman of color to hold that title.
After a long four days of waiting for results, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were declared the winners. Multiple celebrations happened worldwide, in real life and online. Lady Gaga tweeted:
Lady Gaga has shown her support for Joe Biden over the years starting with the Obama administration. She and Joe Biden teamed up in 2017 for the Its On Us Campaign where they urged action against sexual assault. She had recently publicly endorsed his run for president on multiple platforms. She also spoke and performed at his rally in Pittsburgh.

Joe Biden's victory is also a victory for the LGBT+ community, for which Lady Gaga is a part of and an advocate.
In his first speech as President Elect, he stated he was thankful and proud of the coalition that helped elect him, including the LGBT+ community. He is the first president in history to mention the LGBT+ community in a victory speech.
Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
 
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Chelsea

Lady Gaga Speaks and Performs at Joe Biden Rally

Lady Gaga took to the stage the night before the 2020 US election to show support for Democratic presidential candidate, Joe Biden. The rally took place at the Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
She appeared on stage with a custom studded mask that said VOTE.
"If you're here, you probably already believe in Joe Biden. I know I believe in Joe Biden," she said to the crowd.
"He's the right choice over Donald Trump. You don't need me to tell you why."

"You have all the evidence you need to look at this choice and know in your heart without any doubt that Joe Biden is the right choice." 
Lady Gaga continued her speech by urging the American people who have not voted yet to make a plan. "If you believe in Joe Biden and you haven't already voted, make a plan to get to the polls tomorrow. [...] Cast a vote for your country to do whatever it takes to stand up for what you believe in. [...[ This is your vote and we need all of you to vote." She warned the crowd about feeling too comfortable with mail-in votes and absentee ballots. She alluded to 2016 how people were too lax and playing it safe. "It's tempting to feel comfortable and sit back but now is not the time to feel confident and sit back."
She then called out Donald Trump's past behavior and ended her speech with, “No matter how you identify, now is your chance to vote against Donald Trump. A man who believes his fame gives him the right to grab one of your daughters or sisters or mothers or wives by any part of their body. Vote for Joe Biden.”

After her speech, she took to Twitter to address Donald Trump personally by sending him a video of what she said. The President of the United States had earlier used his platforms and last campaign rally to accuse Lady Gaga of being a poor choice of celebrity endorsement for Pennsylvanians. However, multiple people online showed their support for her, and she was trending worldwide on the website.
She came back to the stage one hour later wearing a white "Joe Biden" crewneck to perform two songs. She started with Shallow. "This is not political, this is not about red or blue. This is about heart."
She then performed You and I, where she called Joe Biden her new, "Pennsylvanian Guy."
She ended her appearance by referencing the negative attention from conservatives she received in her online endorsement photo. "I will not be told what I can and cannot wear to endorse our future president."

After her speech, she welcomed Joe Biden onto the stage. He entered to Lady Gaga's The Edge of Glory and introduced himself to the crowd as her friend.
This was the last rally the presidential candidate held before the 2020 US Elections. If you are registered to vote in the United States and have not yet voted, be sure your voice is heard November 3, 2020.

PERFORMANCE
 



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Lady Gaga to Perform at Biden Rally

Lady Gaga has officially endorsed Joe Biden as her choice for President of the United States. This comes as little to no surprise for most as she actively campaigned for Hillary Clinton back in 2016, and has spoken out on numerous occasions against President Donald Trump. 
Along with encouraging fans and the general public on social media to vote Biden, Lady Gaga has announced that she will be joining Joe Biden's rally in Pennsylvania tonight, November 2. 
The singer shared the news on social media, stating: Good morning PENNSYLVANIA! I’m so excited to see you today and SING for you!!!!!!! I believe in YOU & I !! Let’s talk about what America looks like with a KINDER President. WE NEED EVERY VOTE I’m with @JoeBiden —Lets go 24 hrs!!!!!! #Biden #AmericaNeedsPennsylvania

Team Joe tweeted about the event with details on how and when to watch: .@ladygaga will give you a million reasons to vote for @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris! We are so excited to have Gaga on the trail with us today! You can watch her, @JoeBiden, and @DrBiden tonight at 7:00 PM ET at http://joebiden.com/live

Be sure to tune in to the event and most importantly, VOTE. 
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3 Looks in 20 Seconds: Gaga Encourages People to Vote

As the United States presidential elections come close, Lady Gaga has took to her social media to encourage her American followers to vote. After a video where she revisited her past iconic looks from the Super Bowl costume to the Meat Dress in an effort to direct people's attention to the polls, Gaga has now surprised the fans with another short clip featuring her fan favourite Chromatica track, "Sour Candy."
In the 23-second video, Gaga alternates between 3 different looks with the idea of showing people what they can wear while going to vote. In the first look, she rocks her own Sour Candy merchandise with a digital mask that reads "VOTE." The second look is simple yet very elegant, drawing attention to her gorgeous makeup and brunette hair. In the third and final outfit, Gaga wears a white top with broad shoulders that reads "VOTE" all across.
The US elections are set to take place on November 3rd, and Gaga is determined to do what it takes to make people's voices heard. Watch the clip down below:
 
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Lady Gaga Goes Back In Time To Talk About The Importance To Vote

Lady Gaga has just published a very special video to talk about the importance of voting at the current American Elections.
In the video we see Gaga wearing some of her most iconic outfits such as the one used at The Monster Ball Tour, or her iconic Joanne Era look, and even the infamous Meat Dress. 
I may have seemed to shift and change, but one thing that has never changed is my voice, and what I believe. My voice will be heard this election, will yours?
You can watch the video below, and don't forget to vote at howto.vote
 
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Matt

LG to release an exclusive version of '911'.

LG Electronics USA has announced the launch of an exclusive cinematic content channel that will bring consumers into unique experiences brought to life by the superior picture quality of LG OLED TVs. The LG FOMO Channel app is now available exclusively to LG Smart TV owners.
The channel will give you access to never-before-seen content, including the “911” music video, along with behind-the-scenes commentary with director, producer and screenwriter Tarsem Singh, and an exclusive video edit.
“I’m so thrilled to see how everyone has responded to our short film,” said Lady Gaga. “For 911, Tarsem and I worked together to create an exclusive visual experience which will air only on LG’s FOMO Channel. This version of the film will push the boundaries of the visuals and truly deliver the vibrant colors, dramatic blacks, and infinite contrast the way we envisioned them. We hope you enjoy this special version of our film which will air exclusively on LG OLED TVs, allowing you to see the details unlike anywhere else!”
Visit LG.com for more information on LG OLED TV's.


 
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Juan

Lady Gaga Scores 4 Nominations At The 2020 American Music Awards

ABC announced the nominations for the 2020 American Music Awards today, and Lady Gaga scored 4 nominations:
 
Favorite Female Artist – Lady Gaga  
Pop/Rock Favorite Music Video – Rain On Me
Collaboration Of The Year –Rain On Me
Favorite Artist: Electronic Dance Music (EDM) – Lady Gaga
 
Fans can vote for Lady Gaga using the official AMA's website, or using Twitter.
The ceremony will be broadcast by ABC on November 22nd,
 
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Lady Gaga Urges Americans to Vote

Lady Gaga has been using her social media platform for good, encouraging Americans to register to vote and to cast their ballot for the upcoming United States Presidential Election. 
A visit to the singer's website, www.ladygaga.com, redirects you to a turbovote.org site that offers all the information and tools for a smooth voting process. The site welcomes you with a pop-up message from Lady Gaga herself, which reads: "The most important thing you can do today, and every day, until November 3rd is to get involved in this election. And one of the best ways you can do that is by joining me in signing up with TurboVote for election reminders and to get help with voter registration and voting by mail – all in one place. - Lady Gaga"
Gaga also addressed her fans by using her legal name, Stefani Germanotta, to explain the ease of TurboVote and the importance of voting. She captioned the video with: "If anyone else is NERVOUS ABOUT THIS ELECTION I found this site http://turbovote.org where it’s SUPER EASY to check voter registration, make a plan on how to vote, and sign up for reminders!! (My favorite ) 21 days until Election Day! Just sign up, and you’re set!" You can watch her video here. 
Along with redirecting website traffic and posting a how-to, Gaga brought more attention to TurboVote by creating an original song about voting, and sharing it on her Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. 
Wanting to ensure that she catches everyone's attention, Lady Gaga has posted two gorgeous selfies, urging the public to vote. 
The first she shared with the caption: "It’s National Boss’s Day, a great day to check in with your boss on their plan for voting, so you can make yours if you haven’t already! http://HowTo.vote has everything you need to know, bring and do to vote."

The second selfie was caption with: "Happy Sunday!I’m sending love+a friendly reminder that your signature on your mail-in ballot needs to match your signature on file with your state.When I sign legal documents,I repeat Stefani Germanotta over+over quietly in my head so I don’t accidentally sign as Lady Gaga."

Make sure you exercise your right to vote on or before November 3rd, find all the information you need at: https://ladygaga.turbovote.org/
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Lady Gaga discuss her life and Chromatica on Vogue Arabia

In a recent interview with Vogue Arabia, Lady Gaga discuss her life, motivations, and her upcoming role as Patrizia Reggiani.
“It reminded me of my freedom and how I get to experience magic; a freedom and magic I wish everyone to have.”
Freedom didn’t come easy for Gaga. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986, to American-Italian parents in New York City, she worked her way up to the highest echelons of the entertainment industry. Raised on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, she always had a fondness for music, learning piano at just four years old. She is said to have written her first song at 13 and began acting in school plays and performing at open mic nights. “Whenever someone told me I wasn’t good enough throughout my career and life, I never let it break me,” she says. “I promised myself that every time I heard ‘no,’ it would motivate me to work harder.” Considered eccentric while growing up, Gaga has shared her experiences of being bullied. It has been reported that she even had a Facebook group made about her called “Stefani Germanotta, you will never be famous.” “The most daring thing I did was believe in myself,” says Gaga. She also attributes her success to the support of her family. When asked who has inspired her the most, she cites her mother, grandmothers, and sister. “In fact, I would have to say my whole family,” she considers. “The hard-working spirit, the ‘I’ll never give up’ attitude, the style and grace while doing so. That’s my family’s voice. That’s me.”
Gaga is also known for her philanthropic work. “My charity, the Born This Way Foundation, that I co-founded with my mother, shares our ambitious passion to make positive change in the face of the world’s mental health crisis,” she shares of the initiative launched in 2012. “I believe it is more important than ever to motivate an agenda of kindness. Kindness that leads to the healing of the mind, body, and soul. Kindness that invigorates programs that are fearless in their effort to help humanity learn the importance of self-care.” For every paid transaction on the Haus Laboratories website – her line of vegan makeup – $1 is donated to the foundation. Gaga has opened up on several occasions about her struggles with both her physical and mental health, including suffering from fibromyalgia, an illness that causes intense physical pain, fatigue, and cognitive dysfunction.
Having launched her sixth album, Chromatica, in June, she hopes to spread this love further. “On my new album, I want everyone to know that even if life is painful sometimes, you can still dance through it. You can dance through it because you’re being brave by fighting the pain and living life. This is something that should be celebrated. This is a reason to dance.” What does 2021 hold for Gaga? “I’m over the moon excited about an upcoming movie I’ll be acting in, directed by my new budding friend, the legendary Ridley Scott – alongside the talent of a truly humbling cast,” she shares. Gucci – based on the book The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed – will see Gaga take on the role of Patrizia Reggiani, who was convicted of arranging the killing of her ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci. A true-crime drama, it could very well launch yet another award-winning year for Gaga.
Read the full article.
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Lady Gaga's 2021 Grammy Submissions Released

The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards are scheduled for January 31, 2021. 
At the 62nd Grammy Awards, Lady Gaga was nominated for 3 Grammys, and won 2 of them (Best Song Written for Visual Media & Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media). 
This year, Gaga and Chromatica producer, Bloodpop, have been submitted for 12 different Grammy categories. The submissions are as followed:
Chromatica:
- Album of the Year
- Best Pop Vocal Album
- Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Rain On Me:
- Record of the Year
- Song of the Year
-  Best Pop Duo Performance
- Best Music Video

Chromatica II:
- Best Instrumental Recording
- Best Arrangement, Instrumental, or A Cappella 
Stupid Love:
- Best Pop Solo Performance

Alice:
- Best Dance Recording
Bloodpop:
- Producer of the Year, Non-Classical 
The 63rd Grammy Award nominees will be announced on November 24, 2020. The announcements will take place during an hour-long livestream beginning at approximately 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST. 

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Haus Labs To Launch Bronzer & Blush Highlighter Duos

After a day of teasing, Lady Gaga took to her social media to announce the new Haus Labs collection, the first ever complexion products from the brand ever since its launch: 
The Heat Spell Bronzer + Highlighter Duos The Head Rush Blush + Highlighter Duos  
The blush collection will be available in 7 shades while the bronzer collection will come in 5. The powders have been formulated with sunflower seed oil for a seamless blend and maximum colour payoff.
The blurring blushes are weightless, creamy and have a true-colour payoff formula. The bronzers are weightless and have a smoldering payoff, while the highlighters are described to be reflective yet silky, perfect to enhance your inner glow. 
The announcement was accompanied by stunning campaign images of Gaga as well as a promotional video. The new products will be available on hauslabs.com and Amazon 10/6.
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Lady Gaga Is A Seven-Time Nominee At The 2020 E! Critic's Choice Awards

E! just revealed the full list of nominees for their 2020 Critic's Choice Awards. Lady Gaga is nominated in 7 categories :
- "The Female Artist Of 2020" alongside Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift...
- "The Song Of 2020" for "Rain On Me" with "Dynamite" by BTS, "Stuck With U" by Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, "Rockstar" by DaBaby and Roddy Rich...
- "The Album Of 2020" for Chromatica in competition with After Hours by The Weeknd, Folklore by Taylor Swift, YHQLQMDLG by Bad Bunny...
- "The Music Video Of 2020" for "Rain On Me" against "Ice Cream" by BLACKPINK and Selena Gomez, "Life Is Good" by Future and Drake, "WAP" by Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion...
- The Best Collaboration Of 2020" for "Rain On Me" with Ariana Grande opposed to "Holy" by Justin Bieber and Chance the Rapper, "Be Kind" by Marshmellow and Halsey, "What's Poppin Remix" by Jack Harlow, DaBaby, Tory Lanez and Lil Wayne...
- "The Social Celebrity Of 2020" competing against Kylie Jenner, Britney Spears, LeBron James, Selena Gomez...
And lastly, Lady Gaga is nominated for "The Style Star Of 2020" along with other fashion icons like Rihanna, Janelle Monåe and Zendaya.
 
You can vote here up to 25 times a day, until the 23rd of October at 11:59 PM ! The winners will be announced at the 25th Critic's Choice Awards annual ceremony on January 12. The event will air live on the CW.
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Chromatica Limited Edition Box Set To Be Released In November

Lady Gaga will be releasing a limited edition Chromatica box set on November 20, 2020.
The set will include:
1) BOX - 195x197x26mm / Outer Lid

2) INTL Hard Cover book Deluxe Special 7” edition (22 tracks including 4 remixes. Love me Right, and the piano demo of 1000 Doves)

3) 8 Postcards

4) Album Cover poster

5) Temporary Tattoos

 
The box set will be available on Amazon Europe and all Lady Gaga online stores. You can currently pre-order it on Lady Gaga's UK store for £55.00.
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Chelsea

Lady Gaga and BTWFoundation Release "Channel Kindness" Book

Lady Gaga and the Born This Way Foundation have teamed up with young people all over the world to create Channel Kindness, a book that details stories of kindness, bravery, and resilience. 
Channel Kindness describes the authors as a diverse group of young changemakers. The authors are contributors to Born This Way Foundation’s Channel Kindness program, which seeks to uplift youth voices by providing a storytelling platform for first-person accounts of everyday acts of bravery and kindness.
The book is filled with stories from its young authors along with personal notes from Lady Gaga herself, co-founder of the Born This Way Foundation. 
Gaga has always used her platform to highlight the importance of mental health and kindness. The singer uses the phrase "Be Kind" to influence her audiences to practice as she preaches both to others and to oneself. So it comes to no surprise that Gaga's book release is based on spreading the message of kindness. 

Gaga celebrated the release of her book on Twitter: "OMG my charity @BTWFoundation book IS OUT TODAY! It’s called #ChannelKindness, it’s filled with beautiful stories about bravery, the power of kindness and importance of mental health! We love you! Enjoy this masterpiece made by young people for all people!"
Get your copy today: https://www.channelkindness.org/book/ 
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Lady Gaga Spotted in New York

Lady Gaga was seen shopping at a Sephora before meeting up with her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, in the Upper West Side of New York City on September 21st.

She was wearing a pink cropped hoodie with matching shorts, a long sleek jacket, and edgy boots. She topped off the look with a mask. Her mother opted for a more toned down ensemble with a classic Gucci purse.


This sighting was seen after her CBS Sunday Morning interview where she spoke about the importance of wearing masks, her mental health, and accepting parts of herself.

The family bonding moment took place right before the duo were set to promote their new book, Channel Kindness.
 

 

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Lady Gaga Interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning

Lady Gaga invited CBS Sunday Morning into her home for a personal interview where she spoke about masks, mental health, feeling like an object, and learning to love herself again.
She started off the interview by telling correspondent Lee Cowan that wearing a mask is an act of kindness."You're kind right now; you're wearing a mask in this interview with me. We have cameras around us. Everybody here has a mask on. These are kind acts!"
Cowan agreed, especially seeing as they were guests in her home and it was the respectful thing to do. Her home, which was owned by the late Frank Zappa, was where she recorded her sixth studio album, Chromatica.

While Chromatica may be a return to Lady Gaga's dance roots, the album is more so a diary where she spills all of her deep and dark secrets.
"There's not one song on that record that's not true, not one."
When asked about the darkness she experienced when writing the album, Cowan was told, "I mean, honestly, Lee, I just totally gave up on myself. I hated being famous. I hated being a star. I felt exhausted and used up."
She goes on to state that it isn't the fans or even the industry that got her to that point, but the entity she spent so many years building. "Lady Gaga" had long overshadowed "Stefani Germanotta" to the point that she felt her old self was left behind.
She expressed hatred for the piano in her home. It is the same piano she has had for years and wrote multiple songs on; however, it was also her downfall.
"I don't know how to explain it. But I went from looking at this piano, and thinking, You ruined my life. During that time, I was like, You made me Lady Gaga. My biggest enemy is Lady Gaga. That's what I was thinking: My biggest enemy is her.  What did you do? [...] You can't go to the grocery store now. If you go to dinner with your family, somebody comes to the table, you can't have a dinner with your family without it being about you. It's always about you. All the time it's about you. And your outfits. Look at your outfits!"

The interview continued on to a darker time in Lady Gaga's life: The Joanne era. While the album was at the top of the charts, she felt at rock bottom.
"I was writing about his trauma from my father's life that became my trauma in a lot of ways, and I thought I could fix my dad. [...] I could never fix that."
Not only was she hit with the realization that she could never help her father heal from the hurt of his sister dying at a young age, but also told the world about her own sexual assault and past traumas that she was attempting to heal from.
"It's not always easy, if you have mental issues, to let other people see. I used to show. I used to self-harm. I used to say, 'Look. I cut myself. See, I'm hurt,' 'cause I didn't think anyone could see. 'Cause mental health, it's invisible."
Even with her friends' and family's support, Lady Gaga told CBS Sunday Morning that she felt as if her life was over, that she felt no reason to live, and that she expressed suicidal ideations every day. She admitted in the interview that she had to be watched in her house for years to ensure her safety.
Cowan learned in the interview that her mental health also has an effect on her physical health. The lyrics, "Pop a 911..." reference the medication she uses for panic attacks. She told him the attacks can be triggered by objectification; she experiences panic and body pain because she doesn't feel like a human being when a person is shoving a cellphone in her face for photos.
However, through all of the mental and physical pain she experiences, she told Cowan that she simply cannot stop doing what she does.
"Turns out, even if I don't wanna be alive, I still know how to write a song!"
The interview then took a turn to talk about her collaborations with Ariana Grande and Elton John.

"You know how hard it is to make a female friend in this business? Come on, in this business, having a female friend's like watching a pig fly," Lady Gaga said of Grande.
Her friendship with Elton John also helps her when she's feeling down and self-isolating. But she admitted to the harms of isolating for too long. She told Cowan that she now feels she is doing better. "I coulda done without the last two-and-a-half years of my life! [laughs] I coulda done without that. But you know what? It happened."
Cowan then took that time to speak about the new book, Channel Kindness-- a collection of stories sent to her by young adults about the power of kindness in the midst of adversity.
She finished off the interview by insinuating she is kinder to herself now, and that "Lady Gaga" and "Stefani Germanotta" have accepted what can and cannot be changed.
"I don't hate Lady Gaga anymore. I found a way to love myself again, even when I thought that was never gonna happen."

You can read and watch the full interview on the CBS website.
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A Conversation with Lady Gaga and the authors of Channel Kindness.

‘‘My life has been also transformed by acts of kindness —both receiving and sharing.’’ 
On September 22, Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, will join the Born This Way Foundation Youth Reporters to discuss some of the stories written in the powerful Channel Kindness.
In the pages of Channel Kindness, you’ll meet young changemakers who found their inner strength, prevailed in the face of bullies, started their own social movements, and decided to break through the mental health stigma. Through the years, the Born This Way Foundation has collected stories of kindness, bravery, and resilience from young people all over the world, proving that kindness truly is the universal language.

With the purchase of a pass for the event, you’ll receive a free copy of the book. Channel Kindness will be released on September 22.
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Juan

PREMIERE: 911 - A Short Film By Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga broke down twitter after she quoted ''A POP MUSIC EMERGENCY IS UNDERWAY 911'', anticipating the release of ''911'' as the third official single from ''Chromatica''. This morning, Gaga made us wake in a white dessert and walk through her mind. An eye-dropping story filled with symbolism, colors, and fashion with a shocking twist a the end
“911” is Chromatica’s 8th track. Gaga first talked about the song back in May, on her interview with Zane Lowe for Beats1. The song talks about an antipsychotic the singer takes because she can’t control her brain.
”I have incredible doctors, they do not give me any kind of narcotic, when I sing Pop a 911, it’s not an opioid, I don’t take any pain medication because it’s not healthy for me.”
Back in July, Lady Gaga reunited with Tarsem Singh, director, to discuss the vision for the video. “I made it not about blood loss, but about the opposite of being high on drugs: Basically, a lack of a drug. You don’t have your pills, so you’re not on your medication.” said Singh to Entertainment Weekly.
Described as a short film, “911” features some references from classic movies such as ‘The Color of Pomegranates’ (Sergei Parajanov) and ‘8 ½’ (Federico Fellini). The director revealed that he realized how personal this song was for her after she started to cry after hearing his concept. “She moved heaven and earth for me.”
Watch it here.
 
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Lady Gaga Talks All Things Chromatica With Billboard

Lady Gaga unveiled her insights into the birthing process of Chromatica in Billboard's September 2020 issue: constant dread of existence, countless missed opportunities, as well as worries about the world and its social climate. She also discussed mental healing, the pandemic, and injustices were all related to the release of her sixth studio album.
 
She revealed that a part of the team lived with her at her Hollywood Hills house during quarantine,“Somebody’d go grocery shopping, the rest of us would clean the vegetables, then somebody would cook”.  This type of living was a catalyst to her natural hospitality and kindness.“I run my team like a family [...] I don’t run it like a staff."
But that kindness characterizing her didn't always apply. When it came to herself, she put up a wall against people trying to help her, pulling the “Lady Gaga card” on them. “I’m Lady Gaga, you don’t understand what it feels like [...] I’m so sad, I don’t even know why anymore, why are you making me talk about it?" She recently worked this out in therapy, and her super-producer/friend, Bloodpop, also attempted to help as best as he could. He would have her work on music as an outlet, “Feeling creative always makes [Gaga] happy, so let’s put some studio time on the calendar.”
While Chromatica helped Lady Gaga create an emotional outlet, the album also called her back to her roots. She didn't know at the time that her first hit single,Just Dance, would be the blueprint for her 2020 comeback to pure pop. And more than ever, she encouraged us to dance through our pain and enjoy every personal victory.
“If there’s one glimmer inside you, celebrate it. When you find another one, celebrate it. One more? Call a friend: ‘I did this today. I’m winning."
Plastic Doll, the 9th track on Chromatica, was another callback to her pop roots. The song includes the infamous stuttering vocals and "ooh la la" flourishes she is known for, particularly in older records such as Bad Romance. She explained that she often conversed with her old self when writing a song, “I would cry and go, “There it is — hi! How’s it going? Why do you got to hide?” This practice resulted in the creation of Plastic Doll and many other tracks off the album.
 
The interview continued on to more schedule-oriented difficulties, fueled by the worldwide pandemic and COVID-19. Her manager, Bobby Campbell, planned Chromatica’s campaign for over a year and that, “All these things were just evaporating before [the team’s] eyes." John Janick, CEO of Interscope, called the campaign, “One of the best rollouts planned for an album, ever."
The album promotion campaign was originally going to be huge, "it was going to feel like a “blockbuster movie coming out," according to Campbell. A surprise performance of Rain on Me was scheduled at a drive-through drag show in Los Angeles; however, the event was cancelled for fear the audience would not abide by the CDC Guidelines of social distancing once they realized who was on stage, such as what happened at a Chainsmoker's concert. The promotion for the album underwent multiple change of plans.“Plan B became Plan C, became Plan D."
In the current climate, Lady Gaga claimed she doesn’t see herself performing at a concert. She has not even started planning for the Chromatica Ball, a mini tour containing six dates in select cities. “I’m going to learn so much from now until the day somebody tells me you effectively can social distance at a stadium,” she said. "I’m going to build a show that’s tailor-made with kindness. [...] we won’t be six feet apart forever.”
 
Throughout this interview, Lady Gaga gave hints on why social justice, kindness, and equality are so important for her, even though she is aware she has more efforts to make.“When you’re born in this country, we all drink the poison that is white supremacy. I am in the process of learning and unlearning things I’ve been taught my whole life.”
She also discussed activism and the role she believed people should play in it. “Do I think there’s such a thing as performative activism? Yes. Do I think there’s been true activism that’s been very important and needed? Yes. Do I believe Black lives matter? Yes. Do I believe this is going to get louder? Yes. Do I believe it should? Yes.” 
Over the course of summer 2020, she gave control of her Instagram stories to Black Lives Matter activists. She also commissioned Honey Dijon, a trans woman of color, to remix Free Woman--an anthem about owning the dancefloor you fought for. “All music is Black music. That’s just a fact.” 
 
Lady Gaga shot the video for 911 back in August, and she vividly remembered feeling truly alive. Filming the video required her to revisit the dark place she was in when she wrote the song, “Freedom for me is when I can go to the darkest part of my heart, visit things that are hard and then leave them behind."

Read the full article by Nolan Feeney here.
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Valentino Shares New Previews For Voce Viva

Recently on her Instagram stories, Lady Gaga shared a snippet of her new project with Valentino : the Voce Viva commercial.
We wrote everything you need to know about the fragrance here.
The first preview was posted by the brand, it consists of a few piano notes.  
The second preview  features Lady Gaga herself in a gorgeous red gown, wandering through an environment of nature and buildings.  
Finally, the third preview features models and Lady Gaga's voice singing "Sine From Above" from her new album Chromatica, accompanied by a male voice who apparently is not Elton John's.  
The fragrance is expected to be released in stores on September 16.

 
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Marta del Rio Talks About Her Friendship With Lady Gaga

In a recent interview with Spanish magazine Hola!, stylist Marta del Rio spoke about Lady Gaga, the fashion at MTV's Video Music Awards, and her own journey from Marbella to New York.
Hola! Magazine: Your personal look seems perfect to dress Lady Gaga. You even have the same platform boots!
Marta del Rio: Gaga is very amused by the way I dress and sometimes asks me to loan her things. Boots are my favorite shoes because they are gigantic and very tall but they don't bother like heels do. In one of the photo shoots we were doing together, I loaned her the shoes she was wearing. She liked them so much that I gave them to her so she could have a pair of high, comfortable shoes. From then on, she started wearing them all the time and we laughed a lot when we both got to the set qith the same shoes. "Let's be the same," we said to ourselves.
H: In your opinion, what makes Lady Gaga different from the others?
M: For me, something super special about her is how authentic she is, her commitment to work, and the respect for all the people she collaborates with. No one is too small or too unknown to her. And she is a hard worker like no one. She is a non-stop of energy, creativity, and kindness. I am very lucky to be able to work with her and the Haus Of Gaga so often and closely. 
H: What is it like to work for a singer of such international stature?
M: It is extremely stimulating as a creative experience. No project is 100% defined at the beginning. There are always changes, adaptations, and evolutions in each project based on what each creative of the Haus of Gaga team brings. At the end of the day, all we do is a pure collaboration between a group of artists with different talents. 
H: I get the feeling thaat a massive production is needed every day.
M: At the production level, it really depends more on the type of project. When we do sessions for Haus Laboratories, they’re more simpler and traditional because it’s a smaller company. When it comes to a music video such as Rain On Me, we’re talking about large productions where there can be 100 people on set including the artists, the direction team, dancers, make-up artists, costumes, hairdressers, production... Imagine that for Rain On Me, only for my wardrobe team there were already ten people.
H: Who came up with the outfits that dazzled the VMA’s?
M: The looks were created in collaboration with Nicola Formichetti, the artistic director, as well as Lady Gaga herself and me. But we also spoke with the rest of the Haus of Gaga team and exchanged ideas and opinions. The final look is always a head-to-toe collaboration that not only includes the clothes but also the makeup, manicure, and hair. Once it’s created, we will need more people to finish it completely, depending on what it will be used for. In the case of a performance, Gaga's tour team is involved to adapt the costumes for a live show. For example, we add zippers on the extremities so that you can quickly change an outfit to the next. We also cover some pieces with Swarovski crystals to give it more shine on stage, ans we sew the pockets where the microphone transmitter is kept… Details that are only considered when a live performance is being done.
H: How many people were needed to create all the looks of the VMA’s?
M: In the case of the VMA's, there are many people involved: from designers to public relations of some brands; the team of assistants who help us transport and assemble the costumes; the seamstresses of the set ... In addition, for an event like this, we work very closely with designers to create unique pieces. On top of that, if we add that we made nine complete wardrobe changes, we ended up working in tandem with more than 18 different teams of designers since all the looks combined a mask, a suit, and in some cases, jackets or capes, and jewelry.
H: The most commented thing has been the masks. Whose idea was it?
M: From the beginning, there was no doubt that we would use them for several reasons: one, because right now it is an accessory that is being used and it gave us the possibility to play and explore something that people are seeing a lot. Two, for the message that this would send. For her part, Gaga feels responsible for setting an example and she also has a lot of respect for the body of health workers who take risks every day for us.
H: Which is your favorite design of the six?
M: They are all very special to me, but if I had to highlight one, it would surely be the mask created by Smooth Technology x Diego Montoya. The idea for this mask was to be reactive to Gaga's voice. We knew that she was going to wear a mask all the time and we would not see her sing, but she wanted to somehow continue to give the vision that she was singing. So I decided to find a team of sound and lighting engineers who could create something that would react to her voice. The mask actually has a small microphone inside that captures the tone and creates the sound waves on the mask screen. This can be controlled remotely to change the reaction of the frequency as well as to activate and deactivate the microphone and control the light that it emits.
How does a designer from Marbella become Lady Gaga’s stylist?
M: It is true that I am from Marbella, but I have been traveling and living in different countries such as Switzerland, Italy, England, Japan and the United States since I was 15 years old. Although I started the Fashion School in Rome, I got a transfer and a scholarship to a fashion university in New York in the middle of the second year. When I graduated, I contacted a small fashion company called Nicopanda. It seemed to me that the style and ethos of the company was in line with who I was. The creator of this brand, Nicola Formichetti, was a creator that I admired a lot for his work with Vogue Homme Japan and Dazed & Confused.
H: The rest, as they say, is history.
M: Yes. Being a small company, we all did a bit of everything. When I had been there for a year, Nicola offered to help me with his creative agency, Studio Formichetti. I started to collaborate on small projects and go to photo shoots with him from time to time. We work very well together because we have a very similar background and style. I started helping him with all kinds of projects until I became his right hand man. I have gone from being an intern to a designer, to a creative assistant, and finally, to a stylist and costume director. We have been working together for more than five years.
Translation by LadyGagaNow.
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