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Lady Gaga Holds Secret 'Harlequin' Taping In Los Angeles

Lady Gaga held a secret taping of her new album 'Harlequin' for fans in Los Angeles on October 1 following the U.S. premiere of 'Joker: Folie À Deux.' Gaga performed the full album for lucky fans at The Belasco, as well as a piano version of her Bruno Mars duet "Die With A Smile". The entire performance filmed between midnight and 2am, although it is unclear when the footage will be released. More spoilers below.
Spoilers:
Gaga started the night off by performing "Good Morning" twice wearing a maroon leather corseted dress, with an introduction from an acapella quartet.  Following "Get Happy" and "Oh, When The Saints," Gaga changed outfits during a "Cramps" band interlude. During the interlude, she joked that "I hope you guys have a horrible time because everyone hates jazz." She wore a dress with a black hat and star belt for the second act and performed "That's Entertainment" several times to get the right cut. Following the second band interlude, Gaga changed into a pink dress with a tutu. During the third act, Gaga played the guitar alongside her band for the song "The Joker." Following her original song "Folie å Deux" from 'Joker,' Gaga changed into her final outfit of the night: a red sweater, which she removed to reveal a floral collar dress underneath. After the final song "That's Life," Gaga tore up a pillow and threw feathers to fans in the audience. Fans were able to buy exclusive 'Harlequin' t-shirts, as well as take photos in a themed photo booth. 
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Vogue Interviews Lady Gaga In London For 'Joker'

Lady Gaga was interviewed by Vogue following the London premiere of 'Joker: Folie À Deux' on September 25, 2024. In the eight-minute interview, Gaga discusses her new project 'Harlequin,' a companion album to 'Joker,' as well as her character Lee in the new movie.

While still wearing the custom Celine by Hedi Slimane outfit from the red carpet, Gaga discussed the London listening party of 'Harlequin' she threw for fans. "I have such amazing fans," Gaga says in the interview. "Seeing them out in London tonight was so, so fun. It's hard to describe almost two decades-long of a relationship with this community."
Lady Gaga's October Vogue cover is on newsstands now, available to read here.
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Lady Gaga Attends 'Joker' Premiere in Los Angeles

After last week's extensive press tour to promote "Joker: Folie à Deux" and its companion album "Harlequin," Lady Gaga walked the black carpet at the film's Los Angeles premiere, hosted at the city's TCL Chinese Theatre. 
 

 
Gaga stunned on the carpet with bleached brows and a muted red lip. She wore a black, floor-length dress with an accentuated, puffy shoulder sleeve and a crimson red wig. She adorned the outfit with a red-and-green jeweled necklace, black earrings and, of course, her engagement ring. 
 

 
As she was fielding interview questions on the carpet, Variety asked Gaga when she'll do a "full-on superhero movie," leading her to react with a coy shrug. 
 
 
Gaga plays Harleen "Lee" Quinzel opposite Joaquin Phoenix in the sequel to 2019's "Joker," which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture. The two stars shared a hug on the black carpet ahead of the premiere. 
 

 
The official Los Angeles premiere comes after a series of screenings in Venice, London and a press screening in Los Angeles last week. 
Following the premiere, Gaga hosted a live taping of "Harlequin" with fans. 
While in Los Angeles, Gaga will film a performance for Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Oct. 1. 
"Joker: Folie à Deux" hits theaters internationally on Oct. 4, 2024. 
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Lady Gaga Guests at Graham Norton Show

Lady Gaga appeared on the Graham Norton Show on tonight (Friday, Sept. 27) to promote her new film "Joker: Folie à Deux" and its companion album, "Harlequin." 

Gaga sat on Norton's infamous red sofa beside Demi Moore, Colin Farrell and Richard Ayoade, dressed in her best Harley Quinn-inspired outfit with cropped, shoulder-length red hair. 
On the show, Gaga spoke about her engagement to her longtime partner Michael Polansky. Gaga confessed how Michael proposed on April 1, 2024 – also known as April Fool's Day. Naturally, the first thing she did was laugh, thinking it was a joke. 
It was no joke, and while she said yes, she explained how she wanted to keep the whole thing a secret – until she was caught, on video, introducing Michael as her fiancĂ© to French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. 
Gaga first spoke publicly about her engagement to Vogue US, where she revealed her mother was the matchmaker who set them up. Gaga recalled how her mother told her, "I think I just met your husband."
Since the engagement, Gaga and Michael released their first artistic collaboration together, "Harlequin."
In a now-cut segment, Gaga revealed that she's "99% free" of pain from her fibromyalgia. 
Gaga first spoke about her experience with the chronic illness in Netflix's "Gaga: Five Foot Two" documentary. Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread, chronic pain, and is also associated with sleep, memory and mood problems. 
The disorder caused Gaga to cancel multiple shows due to severe muscle spasms and tightness. 
Of course, Gaga had fun with the other guests sharing the red sofa with her. She was introduced to Demi Moore's dog, Pilaf, and the two seemed to hit it off quite nicely.

Gaga will next appear on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Oct. 1, 2024. 
"Harlequin" is out everywhere, and physical copies can be purchased here. 
"Joker: Folie à Deux" hits theaters internationally on Oct. 4, 2024. 
 
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Lady Gaga Releases New Album, 'Harlequin'

Just three days after its official announcement, Lady Gaga has released her new album, “Harlequin.” 
The project serves as a companion piece to the film “Joker: Folie à Deux,” in which Gaga stars as Harleen “Lee” Quinzel opposite Joaquin Phoenix. 
While “Harlequin” includes 11 covers featured in the film and its soundtrack, Gaga re-recorded the songs with new and reimagined production, plus two original songs, “Folie à Deux” and “Happy Mistake.” 
In an interview with press at the London premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux,” Gaga spoke to the inspiration behind creating the album, citing her “really, really personal” experience with her character, Lee.
“When we were done with the movie, I just wasn’t done with her,” Gaga said. “So, because I’m not done with her, I made ‘Harlequin.’ ”
 
 
The idea of duality between Gaga and Lee manifests in "Happy Mistake," one of the album's original compositions. 
“I wrote ‘Happy Mistake’ as a reflection on and a celebration of all the darkness that has healed me before, and all the dual identities I’ve carried,” Gaga told fans at an exclusive listening party in London ahead of the album’s release. 
At the listening party, Gaga played the album twice through as she danced with fans just hours after “Joker: Folie à Deux" premiered. 
 
 
In an interview with Zane Lowe, Gaga described the album as “vintage pop,” though the album contains influences of jazz, gospel, showtunes, soul and pop standards. 
Gaga is expected to release a music video for "The Joker," originally performed by Shirley Bassey, as she posted a clip of herself dancing to the track at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Earlier this month, she was photographed at the museum as a film crew set up outside. 
 
 
Gaga first teased "Harlequin" with a series of cryptic Instagram posts, each with a phrase against a plain background: "I'm ready for my interview," "Don't tell me what to wear," "No duct tape no mission," "Moondust gets everywhere" and "Still not October," the latter being a reference to a post she made at the 81st Venice International Film Festival that revealed the lead single of LG7 is coming in October. 
On Monday, Sept. 23, mysterious billboards alluding to "LG6.5" appeared in New York City and Los Angeles. The next day, Gaga formally announced the album.
 

 
“Harlequin” marks Gaga’s first artistic collaboration with her fiancĂ© Michael Polansky, who is credited as a writer on four songs. 
Each song is produced by Lady Gaga and her frequent collaborator Benjamin Rice, with the exception of "Happy Mistake," produced by Rice, Lady Gaga and BloodPop, and "That's Life," produced by Lady Gaga, David Campbell and Jason Ruder. 
Check out the album's writing credits below: 
 
“Good Morning”
Written by Arthur Freed, Lady Gaga, Michael Polanksy and Nacio Brown.
 
“Get Happy (2024)”
Written by Harold Allen, Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky and Ted Koehler.
 
“Oh, When the Saints”
Traditional.
 
“World on a String”
Written by Harold Allen and Ted Koehler. 
 
“If My Friends Could See Me Now”
Written by Cy Coleman, Dorothy Fields, Lady Gaga and Michael Polansky. 
 
“That’s Entertainment”
Written by Arthur Schwartz and Howard Dietz.
 
“Smile” 
Written by Charlie Chaplin, John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. 
 
“The Joker”
Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley
 
“Folie à Deux”
Written by Lady Gaga.
 
“Gonna Build a Mountain”
Written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley.
 
“Close to You”
Written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David.
 
“Happy Mistake”
Written by Michael Tucker (BloodPop) and Lady Gaga. 
 
“That’s Life”
Written by Dean Kay and Kelly Gordon.
 
Vinyl and CD copies of "Harlequin" can be purchased here. 
“Joker: Folie à Deux" will be in theaters internationally on Oct. 4, 2024. Its soundtrack can be preordered on vinyl here. 
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Lady Gaga Promotes 'Harlequin' On The Zane Lowe Show

Lady Gaga discussed her new album 'Harlequin' with Zane Lowe on his Apple Music radio show on September 26th. Gaga played two new songs from the album: "World on a String" and the original song "Happy Mistake." Gaga described the upcoming companion album to 'Joker Folie À Deux' as "vintage pop" and explores different genres like funk, jazz, and soul.

Before signing off, Gaga teased she would be back on the show soon to promote her upcoming 7th studio album: "I've been in the studio a lot so I'll see you soon."
'Harlequin' is out September 27th. Available to order here.
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Lady Gaga Attends Harlequin Listening Party In London

Lady Gaga attended a 'Harlequin' listening party in London on September 25th following the London premiere of 'Joker: Folie Á Deux'. 
 

 
Lucky fans were able to listen to the album early and dance alongside Gaga, who wore a blue and white suit, at a listening party in London.
Lady Gaga introduced the original song "Happy Mistake" and danced alongside fans at the event. Gaga also sang happy birthday to her fiancée Michael Polansky, whose birthday is on September 26th.
After the party, Lady Gaga left the venue wearing a different, colorful outfit.
'Harlequin' is out September 27th. Available to pre-order here.
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Lady Gaga Arrives at 'Joker' Premiere in London

After a long week of press – and a new album announcement – Lady Gaga arrived at the London premiere of “Joker: Folie Ă  Deux” with her fiancĂ© Michael Polansky. 
The couple walked the carpet together, with Gaga donning a red-and-black bob and a red, puffy-shouldered jacket over a matching, floor-length gown.

Her makeup contrasts with the rest of the look, as her bleached brows, heavy blue eyeshadow and a single, glitter tear streak stand out against the all-red ensemble. 
The look’s color palette is similar to that of the cover of “Harlequin,” Gaga’s companion album to “Joker," releasing this Friday, Sept. 27. 
Gaga stopped for photos with co-star Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips, a pop of color between their black-and-white suits.

On the carpet, Gaga fielded questions from reporters and took photos with fans ahead of the screening.
Gaga plays Harleen “Lee” Quinzel in the sequel to 2019’s “Joker.” The film first premiered at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where both Gaga and Phoenix received acclaim for their performances. 
The film’s international theatrical release kicks off on Oct. 2, 2024.
 
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Lady Gaga Shares A Snippet of "The Joker"

Lady Gaga published a new video with a snippet of rendition of Shirley Bassey's "The Joker."
The song will be part of her upcoming project "Harlequin," an album inspired by the movie Joker: Folie Ă  Deux, which will be released this Friday, Sept. 27.
In the clip, Lady Gaga is seen dancing around the Louvre Museum in Paris, as anticipated from the candid photos posted a few weeks ago.
The Louvre Museum also announced a new exhibition titled "Figures of the Fool," starting in October 2024.
"Joker: Folie Ă  Deux", starring Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix will be released in cinemas from October 4.
 
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Lady Gaga announces new album: "Harlequin"

Lady Gaga has just announced a new album titled "Harlequin", out September 27.



This special project will include 13 songs. Pre-save it here.
Tracklist
1. Good Morning
2. Get Happy
3. Oh, When The Saints
4. World On A String
5. If My Friends Could See Me Now
6. That's Entertainment
7. Smile
8. The Joker
9. Folie Ă  Deux
10. Gonna Build A Mountain
11. Close To You
12. Happy Mistake
13. That's Life


The "Harlequin" vinyl and CD are now available on Lady Gaga's store.
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RECAP: Lady Gaga on New Music and 'Joker' in Press Interviews

Lady Gaga did a series of press interviews for the upcoming "Joker: Folie Ă  Deux", sharing in various interviews the creative process of her acting and the music.
Gaga did an interview with Blavity's Shadow and Act, speaking about the music and the song choices form the movie.
For the Jake's Takes, Gaga shared her passion for the costumes, fashion and makeup, and how that was one of the reasons to take part in the Joker sequel.
Gaga also did an interview with Entertainment's Paul McGuire Grimes, where she told how she worked with her co-star Joquin Phoenix.
Joker 2 is in theaters worldwide from October 4.
 
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Lady Gaga Attends 'Joker' Screenings and Press Junket

Lady Gaga attended the first press screenings of the upcoming Joker: Folie Ă  Deux while also filming interviews as part of the press junket.
Gaga posted mysterious messages on her Instagram, saying: "I'm ready for my interview" and "Don't tell me what to wear," hinting at the press interviews and screenings for the Joker sequel.
    
She surprised moviegoers by attending several screenings, answering questions, and handing out popcorn to audience members.
Speaking about her character Lee, from the movie: "I would do anything for love, and she would too." 
She also shared how the "art of darkness" healed her and inspired her work in movies, fashion, and music.
Lady Gaga is expected to attend the Joker premiere in London on September 27 and in Los Angeles on September 30.
Stay tuned as more interview will be published soon.
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"Die With A Smile" 7" Vinyl Available For Pre-Order

The 7" vinyl for Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars' global smash "Die With A Smile" is now available to pre-order exclusively on Lady Gaga's US webstore.
 
"Die With A Smile" is Gaga & Mars' first #1 single on Billboard’s global 200 singles chart. It has since spent 3 weeks at the top of the chart.
The vinyl is expected to ship on October 4, 2024. Available to purchase here.
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Lady Gaga In New 'Joker: Folie À Deux' Featurette

People Magazine released an exclusive behind the scenes featurette for 'Joker: Folie À Deux' diving into the creation of Lady Gaga's character, Lee. The new video features stars Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips.
"I got to see the original 'Joker' before it ever came out," Gaga reveals in the clip. "It was a very special experience. I had never seen a world created like that before."
Tickets for 'Joker: Folie À Deux' are on sale today. Available to purchase from Fandango.
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Lady Gaga To Attend 'Joker' Premiere in London

Warner Bros. confirmed that Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix and Todd Philips are expected to attend the "Joker: Folie Ă  Deux" premiere in London on September 25, at Leicester Square.
Fans can enter a ballot for a chance to secure TWO PASSES to watch the red-carpet arrivals from the fan areas.
Applications will close at 23:59 BST Sunday, September 15, and winners will be drawn at random.
Click here to apply for access to the GENERAL ACCESS FAN AREA Click here to apply for access to the ACCESSIBLE FAN AREA  
 
Lady Gaga is also expected to be one of the guests of the "Graham Norton Show" on Sep. 27.
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Fandango Releases New 'Joker Folie À Deux' Featurette

Fandango released a new behind the scenes featurette for 'Joker: Folie À Deux' featuring stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga and director Todd Phillips.
In the new video, Lady Gaga discusses the explosive romance at the heart of the film.
"This movie takes Lee and Arthur to another level," says Gaga in the clip. "I was excited about how much room there was to express the bigness of love."
Tickets for 'Joker: Folie À Deux' are on sale today.
Available to purchase from Fandango.
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Lady Gaga Spotted Filming Mystery Project at Louvre in Paris

Lady Gaga was spotted filming a mysterious new video at the Louvre in France on Friday, September 6.
Lady Gaga is wasting no time following the 'Joker: Folie à Deux' premiere last week in Venice. She was spotted on the balcony of the museum with red hair as a filming crew was setting up outside. It is rumored that scenes were captured both inside and outside the museum and on the terrace.
It is currently unclear what Gaga is filming, however she recently announced the first single for her upcoming 7th studio album will be released in October this year. The upcoming song will be the lead single from the album, which is expected in February 2025. 
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REVIEW: Joker Folie Ă  Deux

I had the honor of attending the premiere of "Joker: Folie Ă  Deux" at the 81st Venice Film Festival on September 4th, 2024. Despite the growing hype around the movie, I attended the premiere with no expectations. While the first trailer revealed incredible cinematography and set the stage for an intriguing story, the second one didn't add much or show enough to drastically change my expectations. So, I decided to sit through the whole screening and let the images speak for themselves.
It's important to mention that I wasn't among the detractors of the first movie; I liked it, and it's a good film. I loved how it depicted the story of someone with mental health issues from an inner perspective, allowing the audience not to justify but to understand the main character's different point of view. The fact that it coincides with the iconic name of "Joker" was a bonus for me. In my opinion, the story could stand on its own without the burden of that name. But to be completely honest, I still recall leaving the cinema thinking about a few scenes that felt more like "viral marketing material" than functional parts of the movie itself. However, I guess they worked in the end, as those scenes helped the first movie win at Venice that year and earned it 11 nominations and 2 wins at the Academy Awards. I still think it was a bit overrated.
Anyway, let's jump to the present. As I did with "A Star is Born" and "House of Gucci," I'm going to divide this review into two parts: a spoiler-free one and one where I openly discuss all the scenes. Feel free to continue reading and skip the second part if you wish. Also, I’m not going to give it a score, as I feel it's too reductive. In the meantime, thank you for reading.
Joker: Folie Ă  Deux - Spoiler-Free Review
Let's start with the elephant in the room: "Joker: Folie à Deux" is a good movie with some problems. There is no way to sugarcoat it. The film has a very solid structure, and the original idea works, but it doesn’t commit to its own premises. The musical numbers are incredible, but alas, too short. There are no huge or epic choreographies like in "La La Land," even though the set design allows for it. The story is not as dark as the first one, but the dark vibes remain. The musical numbers were honestly my favorite part, but I genuinely wished they lasted longer. Just like I wished Lady Gaga had more screen time. Given the marketing campaign focused so heavily on both leads, I expected more scenes centered around her, but maybe that’s just my fan side talking.
Gaga's acting is incredible. She has improved a lot since "House of Gucci" even though she doesn’t really have too many parts to stand out for long. I won’t even comment her vocal skills on this movie. Each song made me laugh thinking about her claims of “unlearning” how to sing. She sings effortlessly, and it's easy to see why she was chosen for this role.
Many scenes in the movie are simply breathtaking. The setup, the set design, the lighting. Each frame of this movie feels like a painting. For example, the song that Lady Gaga wrote for the movie (the "waltz") blends seamlessly and I hope it will get so much recognition in the upcoming awards season, even thought it doesn’t last too long.
Gaga and Joaquin are so magical together that I wished they had a joint single to promote, like "Shallow," to promote their chemistry together outside the movie. Their confidence on screen is incredible, and the fact that I wanted much more from this movie still proves how good the premises are.
I absolutely agree with the reviews that call it "daring." The musical aspect was fundamental and key to the movie. I am clearly not one of those who gets the “ick” when characters start singing in musicals, but I did feel that some transitions were less smooth than others. This might indeed rub those viewers who dislike sudden musical interludes the wrong way, even though most songs blend perfectly into the story and feel totally natural. The movie is in fact NOT a proper musical, in fact all the “dancing” scenes are put in a context that it doesn’t feel out of place with the scene.
I loved how each song coincided with his internal emotional earthquakes. There's one song in particular, sung by Joaquin, that old Gaga fans will instantly recognize and give them the biggest smile. 
Joaquin is incredible. Even though the movie has all those problems, he manages to land on his feet and deliver a breathtaking performance, worthy of the first movie. His Oscar nomination is assured, and I really hope Gaga's is as well, although it’s going to be tough given the strong female contenders this year.
Maybe I overhyped myself dreaming of huge Chazelle-style numbers and another "Shallow" moment that never arrived, but nonetheless, the whole movie is good and worth watching. Joaquin is amazing, and Lady Gaga is undoubtedly on the right path to her next great role.
Joker: Folie Ă  Deux - Spoiler Review
In this version of the review, I’m going to talk about the things I liked and didn’t like, still trying not to spoil the whole movie in the process.
The main problem with the movie is the same that "House of Gucci" had; at some point, Lady Gaga isn’t as present as before. Even though this decision makes sense for plot reasons, it was a bit disappointing to see her always (and literally) in the background. She has to be there since most of the movie revolves around the courtroom, but I still wished they interacted more in the second half. It makes sense that "The Joker" returns as the main and pivotal part of the story in the final act of the movie, but I still wish they'd emphasized the "Folie à Deux" aspect more. The character of Lee influences the whole movie and the decisions Joker makes, but still, if they had focused more on that dynamic, I’m sure the ending would feel less like a series of events and more like a genuine conclusion. I don’t know how fans of the comics will react seeing the roles of Joker and Gaga swapped, it’s a different take that I really enjoyed even though it didn’t end up with the explosive ending that it promises.
I’m not sure why they didn’t include the leaked performance of "That's Entertainment" that Gaga does on the Joker steps. Maybe they felt there were too many musical numbers? But then why not remove one or two songs and make the remaining ones last longer?
I’m not upset about how that scene turned out, anyways, I just wonder how it could have been if they had included the one we saw.
My favorite performance in the movie was undoubtedly the song Gaga performs on the piano while Joker does a tap dance. To me, that makes the whole movie worth watching. She sings so well that I wish that scene lasted two hours, just like the scene where Joaquin started singing "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," my heart stopped for a minute, and I was thrown back to the "Cheek to Cheek" era with little shivers all over my body.
I hope DC fans and Little Monsters will enjoy the movie anyways, but it’s surely gonna stir many mixed reactions. 

“That’s all folks!”
Matt
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Lady Gaga Graces The Cover of Vogue & Announces New Album

Lady Gaga is gracing the cover of Vogue's October US issue. The artist announced the news with a new photoshoot and a lengthy interview, where she revealed the release month of her new untitled album, discussed her role in “Joker: Folie Ă  Deux,” and spoke openly for the first time about her relationship with her fiancĂ©, Michael Polansky.

You can read quotes from the interview below.
Talking about her new album:
  “There’s a lot of pain associated with this adventure,” she says, “and when I start to explore that pain, it can bring out another side to my artistry. When I’m here at this studio, I’m relaxed and I am able to face my demons and what’s remarkable is
that’s the music. I’m able to hear it back.”

In a following statement, Vogue revealed that Lady Gaga’s new album will be released in February 2025, with the first single expected in October 2023.

Talking about her love for her peers:
Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Billie Eilish. “I mean, I really love them. I go on the internet and, like, cry. And I love Taylor Swift too. And Kesha. I watch it all, and I’m like: Yup. Go! Just Go.” Here, her voice cracks and her eyes well up with tears. “I’m not only cheering them on, I want them to know that my heart is in it with them. And I want them all to feel really happy.”

Talking about how she met her fiancé:
“My mom met him, and she said to me, ‘I think I just met your husband,’ and I said, ‘I’m not ready to meet my husband!’ I could never have imagined that my mom
found the most perfect person for me?” Flash forward to December 2019: Parker’s 40th birthday party at his house in Los Angeles where Stevie Nicks performed. “I got invited, and I said, ‘I wonder if Michael is going to be there,’ and my mom said yes, and so I went to the party, and I kept asking for him, and he finally came over to me, and we talked for three hours. We had the most amazing conversation.” Polansky tells me that he didn’t make it three steps into the party before someone told him that Lady Gaga was looking for him.

About the difficulties with her previous album:
“I think what I want my fans to know is that I’m just, like, so happy. I’m healthy. I feel like the last time they heard from me—in this way—was Chromatica, and that album was about an absolutely horrible time for me with my mental health. I was in a really dark place. I struggled for, like, many years before that. But everything started to change. Because I had a real friend who saw the ways in which I was unhappy and why. And he wasn’t afraid to truly hold my hand. And get to know me. On a very deep level.”

Talking about the waltz she wrote for “Joker: Folie à Deux”:
“I wrote a waltz for the movie,” says Gaga. “And I had a live piano player, Alex Smith, whom I asked to be with me for my scenes. There are moments in the film where I’m playing an adult woman who sings like a little girl. And she’s moving through the world with this kind of immaturity, which I thought was interesting.”

On how she worked on her role of Harley Quinn:
“Harley Quinn is a character people know from the ether of pop culture. I had a different experience creating her, namely my experience with mania and chaos inside—for me, it creates a quietness. Sometimes women are labeled as these overly emotional creatures and when we are overwhelmed we are erratic or unhinged. But I wonder if when things become so broken from reality, when we get pushed too far in life, what if it makes you
quiet?”

Her voice cracks again, and she takes a moment. “I would say that I worked from a sense-memory perspective: What does it feel like to walk through the world and be
braced, in an intense way? And what happens when you cover up all of the complexities beneath the surface?”

How her fiancé convinced her to make a new pop record:
“Michael is the person who told me to make a new pop record. He was like, ‘Babe. I love you. You need to make pop music.’” Says Polansky: “Like anyone would do for the person they love, I encouraged her to lean into the joy of it. On the Chromatica tour, I saw a fire in her; I wanted to help her keep that alive all the time and just start making music that made her happy.”

On how she treats Lady Gaga as a “persona”:
“Man.” She shakes her head. “That’s a big question.” She takes a deep breath. “You know it’s not a persona. It’s not. I am all of these things. The person that I am when I’m onstage in front of 85,000 people? That is also me. That’s like one of the freedoms of my relationship with Michael. It feels really nice to have someone value you whether there’s 85,000 people watching or
the dogs. To see the whole you. And Lady Gaga is the whole me.”

“There was a time in my career when I
. Look
.”—she cocks an eyebrow and slips into a self-mocking tone—“where I spoke in an accent in interviews or told lies, but I was performing. Now, it’s a much more palatable mixture of authenticity and imagination. I feel like the world, to a fault, operates in these binaries: You’re either real or you’re fake; you’re authentic or you’re shallow. But for me, I played a lot with artifice. I was fascinated with artifice, really, truly fascinated with it as an artistic tool. I still am. But my relationship to myself as an artist now is more empowered: This is me. This. Is. Me. It’s too complicated to split yourself in two and have to turn it off and on. It’s so much more empowering to be like, I’m a woman, and I’m super complex.”

You can read the full interview here.
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Lady Gaga Shines On ‘Joker’ Premiere's Red Carpet In Venice

Lady Gaga arrived on red carpet for the “Joker: Folie à Deux” premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival.
After months of teasing, several posters, promo pictures and a few trailers released, the highly expected Joker sequel finally had it's world premiere at the prestigious film festival in Venice, Italy.
    
Gaga made a spectacular appearance on the Mostra's red carpet. She was joined by the cast members, led by her co-star Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips.
Earlier today Gaga was at the movie's press conference, arriving at Lido on the boat, just as she did 6 years ago for the premiere of "A Star Is Born.”

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"Joker: Folie À Deux" will hit theaters worldwide in less than a month.
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Lady Gaga At 'Joker: Folie Ă  Deux' Press Conference In Venice

Lady Gaga joined Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips for the "Joker: Folie Ă  Deux" press conference at the Venice Film Festival.

Lady Gaga arrived in Venice yesterday with her fiancée Michael Polansky for the premiere of the Joker sequel.
    
For today's press conference, Gaga arrived at Lido with her co-star Joaquin Phoenix and director Todd Phillips. They attended the press conference ahead of the movie premiere scheduled later today.

Joaquin told the press that: "Stefani was like “we’re gonna sing live” and every part was sung live with a pianist on set."
Gaga told that she enjoyed working with Joaquin adding: "It was a total breeze. He’s incredibly loose and free.”
She also spoke how they transformed into their roles and revealed they rehearsed a waltz scene for a few months:” It’s a really nice expression of this very strange love between the two of them”.
Gaga also mentioned why she loves to create music and movies.
You can watch the full conference, from 2:08:28.
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'LG7' Lead Single To Be Released In October

Despite being in Italy for the premiere of "Joker: Folie Ă  Deux" at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, Lady Gaga announced the lead single from her upcoming album will be released next month.
In a post to Instagram on Sept. 3, 2024, Gaga revealed her itinerary for her week in Venice – a welcome dinner on Sept. 3, the "Joker: Folie à Deux" premiere on Sept. 4 and a press junket the following day.
At the bottom of the page, however, "LG7 first single" is listed as an important date in October. 
 
 
The exact release date is not yet revealed.
By the time the single drops, it will have been about five months since Gaga's upcoming era was first teased, with the "GAGA Chromatica Ball" tour film ending with the words "GAGA RETURNS." 
 
 
Since then, Gaga has posted cryptic teasers to social media and played snippets for fans in Paris, after her performance at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Olympics. 
 
 
As of now, the title for the single or LG7 is not revealed. 
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‘Joker: Folie à Deux’ Soundtrack Available for Pre-Order

The official soundtrack for "Joker: Folie Ă  Deux" is now available for pre-order on vibrant red vinyl and classic CD.

The soundtrack, which will include 16 tracks, is produced by Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga, and Jason Ruder, with executive producers Phoenix, Gaga, director Todd Phillips, Randall Poster & George Drakoulias.
Its track list will feature music performed by the film's cast, including Phoenix and Gaga. It is not confirmed whether Gaga contributes original music to the film. 
The soundtrack is set for release the same day as the film, Oct. 4, 2024.
The vinyl and CD are available for pre-order here: https://interscope.lnk.to/JokerFolieADeux
You can pre-order the physical soundtrack here:
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Lady Gaga Arrives in Italy for Venice Film Festival

Lady Gaga arrived in Venice, Italy today, ahead of the premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux” at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. 

Gaga was seen arriving at her hotel with her fiancée Michael Polanski, with Gaga wearing a polka dot dress.
After smiling for paparazzi photos, the couple shared a kiss outside the hotel.
Gaga's arrival comes two days before the premiere of “Joker: Folie à Deux" at the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 4. The festival began on Aug. 28 and will conclude with its awards ceremony on Sept. 7, 2024.
This isn’t director Todd Phillip’s first time in competition at the Venice Film Festival. In 2019, he was awarded the Golden Lion, the most prestigious award of the festival, for “Joker.” 

Gaga last appeared at the festival for the premiere of “A Star is Born” in 2018.
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New 'Joker: Folie Ă  Deux' Teaser Drops

A new promotional trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, was released today, Aug. 30, 2024.
 
 
The 30-second teaser dropped five days before the film's premiere at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on Sept. 4, 2024.
In the teaser, Gaga says, "You're Joker," and "I'd do anything for you."
Gaga and Phoenix star as Harleen "Lee" Quinzel and Arthur Fleck in the genre-bending sequel to Todd Phillip's 2019 film "Joker." 
So far, there are three confirmed songs that Phoenix and Gaga perform in the film: “Get Happy” by Judy Garland, “For Once In My Life” by Stevie Wonder and “That’s Life” by Frank Sinatra. It has not been officially confirmed if Gaga contributes original music to the film’s soundtrack. 
The film will receive a widespread release on Oct. 4, 2024. 
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