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Kelly Clarkson and Garth Brooks had an impromptu jam session to "Shallow" on her talkshow, The Kelly Clarkson Show. Prior to the performance, Clarkson spoke about how Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, had recently covered the song themselves. Brooks stated an audience member requested he and his wife sing it, and he felt enticed to do it. His wife had seen the movie, and while he had not, he said the opening chords drew him in, "That's every country song and James Taylor kind of mixed." "I love it," Clarkson said in return. Brooks then invited Clarkson to try their hand at performing the song together (2:15): This is not the first time Clarkson has praised and covered Lady Gaga. Throughout the past decade, Clarkson has been known to sing various Gaga songs at her concerts such as "You and I," "Bad Romance," and now most recently "Shallow."

In a recent Vanity Fair interview, Billie Eilish name dropped a handful of celebrities that have told her she could reach out to them if she ever needed anything, Lady Gaga being one of them. She specifically recalled Lady Gaga having a similar start as her and knowing the good and the bad parts of the industry. She said, "Gaga has said it to me before [about reaching out]. It's nice to hear from people that, like, have gone through this and know what it's like, and went through the sh*t of it and went through the amazing parts of it. It's nice to hear." Lady G7033629847961Gaga revealed earlier this year in an interview with Apple Music that she reached out to Eilish because the younger woman's introduction to the industry mirrored her own. "I wrote her a note. For me, it’s healing because it hurt me that I didn’t get that. I’m going to be that for someone else." She continued on to say, "I really hope that young female artists – or young artists of any gender identity or sexual identity – will know that I am rooting for them." This interview with Vanity Fair showcases that Lady Gaga continues to show her support for upcoming new artists in the business.

Ten years ago, Lady Gaga and fashion photographer and founder/director of SHOWStudio, Nick Knight, created the concept of Jo Calderone for Vogue Japan. The Haus of Gaga would continue to tease the true identity of Calderone until his introduction to the world at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. Knight celebrated the anniversary of this creation by going behind the scenes with this exclusive fashion video and many never-seen before pictures from the set. "@ladygaga's alter-ego Joe Calderone made their first public appearance in my editorial under the working title ‘Elegant Mechanics’ in 2010, wearing the likes of @emporioarmani, @prada and @givenchyofficial.⠀ ⠀ Filmed in the infamous black basement room in the Bruton Place SHOWstudio in London’s Mayfair Gaga wanted to give a 100% authentic performance as a man . As part of this we set up a gentleman’s urinal complète with plumbing, which Joe Calderone used during the film . Gaga later signed the white urinal and it still has pride of place at the current SHOWstudio. This is the first time this fashion film has appeared online. Previously only showcased in the basement of SHOWstudio's old premises at Bruton Place, we projected it on the very wall against which it was shot .The film was made while shooting Gaga/Calderone for @voguejapan, and when Gaga’s P.A showed up on set, she stood unaware next to Joe Calderon and looking increasingly worried, she asked- where is Gaga? Has anyone seen Gaga ????" You can find more about the shootings on ShowStudio website. Click on the pictures below to open the gallery. OUTTAKES ShowStudio 2010 ORIGINAL PHOTOSHOOT ShowStudio 2010 ON THE SET ShowStudio 2010

Lady Gaga and 911 director, Tarsem Singh, go behind the scenes in this exclusive interview for LG OLED TV. "I'm so thrilled to see how everyone has responded to the "911" short film. Its meaning is extremely special to me and important in my life," Lady Gaga explains in the video. She goes on to say, "To celebrate our collaboration, Tarsem and I created an exclusive visual experience which will air exclusively on LG OLED TVs. This is an alternate version of the "911" short film made to push the boundaries of the visuals and truly deliver them the way we envisioned them." The three minute clip then dives into the questions for the director. Q: "What drew you to the Lady Gaga 911 film?" TS: "I have just 3 or 4 stupid ideas that I've had since college. I just stick by them, and sometimes when a song comes along, you go, "Alright it fits." Or it doesn't. Sometimes it takes 2 years, and in this particular case, it's taken 28 years. When I heard the song, the thing that clicked it was [the fact] they sent that classical piece [Chromatica II] up ahead with it. Because that classical piece was there, I knew what the front would be. So when she explained to me what the song was about, I had a periphery of an idea. And once she told me, I said, "Okay, I can tailor it even more, [...] it'll just be about somebody who didn't take their medication and ended up causing an accident, or was in an accident, and has taken all the things around them and abstracted them in a format that kind of doesn't give it away until you realize the 3rd time." When I told it to her, she said there can be no other idea that is the music video. So I got up and I kind of did a victory lap. When I sat back down in the chair, I realized that she was crying. And then I kind of realized that it was a really personal thing for her. It's their song, you're Interpreting it in a particular way." Q: "Why is it important to see it as you intended?" TS: "I'm Indian so I tend to like color. It's very important that you know all the colors and what it reflects because if you watch it on a bad thing you'll judge it with that. For me, I wish everybody could watch it on an LG TV. If you can and want to see what the filmmaker intended, if you want to see how crushed the blacks are, and how the contrast ratio is perfect, I would say watch it on that." Q: "Can you elaborate on the ending?" TS: I thought let's see a billboard, and the billboard affects them. It says Life's Good. This is the person on the brink of, "shall I let go? Shall I die?" And she sees this and she's reacting to Life's Good, and she goes, "I don't want to die." Lady Gaga ends the exclusive footage with, "the LG OLED TVs and this special version of the film will allow you to see the vibrant colors, dramatic blacks, infinite contrast, and other details of our film unlike anywhere else. We hope you enjoy. Much love."

Lady Gaga's makeup line, Haus Labs, is dropping a new line of holiday palettes on November 17th for $24. Holiday 4 You comes in nine different options: Everyday Fantasy Sunset Afterhours Pay Poolside Seduction Disco Runway Each one includes a variety of shimmers, metallics, and mattes. These festive new palettes are available on the Haus Labs website November 17th.

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.

IICONI will release a collector’s edition of Lady Gaga's sixth album, Chromatica, through their new digital frame. After purchasing, fans will be able to stream the album and access Lady Gaga digital content. This edition be available in Europe on FNAC starting November 25th. Stay tuned for more information.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

The nominations for MTV’s 2020 Video Music Awards have just been announced and Lady Gaga has scored 9 nominations. The Nomination Includes: Best Artist - Lady Gaga Song Of The Year - Rain On Me Video Of The Year - Rain On Me Best Collaboration - Rain On Me Best Pop - Rain On Me Best Choreography - Rain On Me Best Cinematography - Rain On Me Best Visual Effects - Rain On Me Best Quarantine Performance - Lady Gaga (Smile) The nominations will also be announced on Youtube soon. This year fans will be able to vote for their favorite videos on MTV’s website casting up to 20 votes. Start voting here. The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will take place on August 30th, at 6 pm EST, at Barclays Center, in New York City.

Lady Gaga released two remixes of her latest single Rain on Me featuring Ariana Grande. The Ralphi Rosario Remix The Purple Disco Machine Remix On top of the remixes being released, Rain on Me continues to prove it is the song of the summer. The single has returned to the Today's Hits playlist on Apple Music It also just landed the #1 spot on Billboard's Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart. More Chromatica remixes are expected to drop later in the month. Until then, you can enjoy the Rain on Me remixes on Youtube, or stream the radio edits or full versions on Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes.

For the first time ever, the deluxe edition of Lady Gaga's 2009 hit album, The Fame Monster, will be released on vinyl as a 3XLP package. This packaging is sold exclusively at Urban Outfitters for $39.98 USD. Disc 1, The Fame Monster, will be on a silver vinyl. The tracklisting will be: Side A 1. Bad Romance 2. Alejandro 3. Monster 4. Speechless Side B 1. Dance in the Dark 2. Telephone 3. So Happy I Could Die 4. Teeth The Fame will be split into 2 Coke bottle clear vinyls. Disc 2, Side C 1. Just Dance 2. LoveGame 3. Paparazzi 4. Poker Face Side D 1. Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) 2. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich 3. The Fame Disc 3, Side E 1. Money Honey 2. Starstruck 3. Boys, Boys, Boys 4. Paper Gangsta Side F 1. Brown Eyes 2. I Like It Rough 3. Summerboy The item is currently on backorder and is expected to ship in the beginning of August. This item is exclusive to the US. For more information, visit Urban Outfitters' online shop here, and be sure to check out their other Lady Gaga merchandise.

Lady Gaga and Paper Magazine threw a Chromatica "Fundrager" on Zoom where all proceeds went to the Marsha P Johnson Institute, an organization that protects and defends the human rights of black transgender people. This organization was one of many that Lady Gaga spoke about in a recent Twitter thread in her support of the Black Lives Matter movement. The fundraiser, hosted by Zach Campbell and Brendan Jordan, highlighted the talents of many performers and artists such as Purple Disco Machine, Ralphi Rosario, Doss, Dee Diggs, Anz, Juku, and The Ugly One. Attendees in the Zoom call could enter with a code. Various fans entered as well as members of the Haus of Gaga. Lady Gaga first made an appearance with a custom studded Chromatica face mask. She was surrounded by an outstanding wardrobe as she danced and did her own hair and makeup. She later appeared and danced in a Manzanares fringe bodysuit as a Sceiße remix which transitioned into G.U.Y. played in the background. She brought out a laptop and struck various poses as she continued to enjoy the dance party. She eventually stopped to speak about the event: "Hi everybody. I just want to thank you so much for coming. I love you, I love you so much! Thank you, Marsha P. Johnson, for being such an inspiration to so many people." She went on to thank the audience, "Thank you so much for being here tonight. You guys are having so much fun together in the spirit of something so kind and beautiful. I f*cking love you. Please take care of each other tonight." She then commemorated Campbell and Jordan for hosting the event, as well as quipped about a quick outfit change. "I love seeing you all smiling and dancing, so back to the music because I'm going to do a quick change! Girl, my lace front is about to fall the damn fool off! I did this sh*t myself!" Lady Gaga then returned in a pink outfit from the BCALLA Swim with the Tide but Faster Collection to once again praise the performers, hosts, and the cause. She ended her appearance for the event by teasing she was returning to the world of Chromatica. Unfortunately the livestream has been taken down from Youtube, but you can still rewatch the full event on PAPER MAGAZINE. You can learn more about the organization and donate here. www.marshap.org

Lady Gaga and her fiancé Christian Carino have split, her rep confirms to PEOPLE. “It just didn’t work out. Relationships sometimes end,” a source tells PEOPLE. “There’s no long dramatic story.” Speculation arose when fans noticed that Gaga was not wearing her engagement ring at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 10, neither did she thank Carino in her acceptance speech after her song “Shallow” won the best pop duo or group performance prize. Carino did not attend the Grammys, even though he was by her side at various other events this awards season, including the Screen Actors Guild Awards and the Golden Globes, as she’s made the rounds a various ceremonies for A Star is Born. On Valentine’s Day, instead of sharing photos with her fiancé, the star revealed that she’d had a permanent piece of A Star Is Born inked on her body. Gaga debuted a large tattoo on her spine that pays tribute to her role in the acclaimed musical-drama. “Happy Valentine’s Day. A tattoo toast to “la vie en rose” by the beautiful @winterstone my spinal cord is now a rose,” Gaga wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of the completed tattoo of an intricate outline of a single rose on a long stem with the words, “la vie en rose” written in script beside it. She also got the musical notes “G” and “A” on sheet lines of sheet music tattooed onto the inside of her arm, spelling out her name. At Elle‘s 25th Annual Women in Hollywood Celebration at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles in October 2018, honoree Gaga revealed her engagement to Carino by thanking “my fiancé Christian” during her speech. PEOPLE exclusively confirmed Gaga and the talent agent, were dating in February 2017 after the couple were spotted getting affectionate at a Kings of Leon concert that year. Source

Lady Gaga’s company, Ate My Heart Inc., is currently moving forward to secure a trademark for a new brand of cosmetics called “Haus Beauty.” While the singer already has a full haus with her Haus of Gaga creative team, Haus Beauty is seemingly an entirely new undertaking. Haus Beauty will apparently run the cosmetics gamut, from foundation, eyeliners, shadows and lipsticks to other products. The “Joanne” star has been looking to diversify her portfolio lately, as she also has been trying to debut a line of signature wines inspired by her family’s Italian restaurant. This article originally appears on The Blast.

CBS's special "Elton John: I’m Still Standing - A GRAMMY® Salute" aired tonight featuring performances from musicians including Lady Gaga, Kesha, Miley Cyrus and Shawn Mendes covering some of Elton John's most iconic hit songs. Lady Gaga's cover of 'Your Song' was praised by Elton John himself on his Twitter stating, "More than a friend, [Lady Gaga] is family to me. Get ready, this #EltonSalute performance of ‘Your Song’ will blow you away." Studio versions of the songs performed tonight have been compiled into an album titled 'Revamp: The Songs of Elton John & Bernie Taupin' which is now available on iTunes and all streaming services.

Before the invasion of disco sticks and leotards, before Born This Way birthed a new breed of superfan and Joanne galloped away with the world’s collective heart, the first chapter in the legend of Lady Gaga’s career rested on little more than a throwback beat and a wide-eyed girl with nothing to lose and only pop cultural domination to gain. Now, one decade after Gaga splashed onto the scene with her debut single “Just Dance” (and ushered in a new era of glistening electro-pop on mainstream radio), EW caught up with its creators — longtime Gaga producer RedOne and recording artist Akon, who helped launch Gaga’s career via his KonLive record label — to celebrate the track’s 10th birthday on April 8. Below, the pair dishes on the songwriting process that almost placed “Just Dance” in the hands of other artists, why Akon’s smooth, featured vocals were replaced by newcomer Colby O’Donis’ on the final version, and what the success of the song means to them. [EW contacted Gaga’s team for an interview, but a representative indicated she was unavailable to contribute to this article.] REDONE: At that time, I just did my first hit with Kat DeLuna called “Whine Up.” After that hit, I told my management that I wanted to work with established artists. But they called me and said, “Hey, we [want you to work with] this girl…. She’s talented if you want to meet her for five minutes.”…. I met her outside of the Sony building in New York, and I liked the vibe I was getting! She was like, “Oh my God, I love ‘Whine Up!’” [Laughs]. In those five minutes, I felt like she was so special. And those five minutes turned into a few sessions. [Despite multiple attempts, EW could not reach Vincent Herbert for comment.] REDONE: We were talking about rock like Mötley Crüe, you know, “Girls, girls, girls!” but we needed “Boys, boys, boys!” instead…and that created the sounds for the whole album. For “Just Dance,” I wanted to do a rock song with big drums but instead of guitars, it’s synths. That’s what “Just Dance” is! The opening [synths] are like a guitar chord…. [I began] taking her to every session I had with other artists, too, but as a writer. And every artist got scared of her and asked me to not bring her again. I remember telling her, “Gaga, you’re an incredible artist and they feel your energy!” She was so creative, giving them ideas about how to dress and how to behave, and they started feeling so small. And Gaga started crying, like, “I just want to help them!” I said, “Yes, but keep those ideas for yourself. You’re an incredible artist.” In one of those sessions, I presented her to an [industry friend] named Efe, and the first time I played her music he was like, “Oh my God, this girl is the next Madonna!” AKON: I [was struck by] her in general. When I see a star, I just know it. From the moment she walked in [for our first meeting], her appearance and her attitude felt brand new and fresh. She was so fearless. When I [had discussions with] Jimmy Iovine, from that moment everything ignited. We got excited about her, started making records, and started to craft her image. At that time, she was doing jazz-type music, and I think she needed someone to hear it all the way out and see what made sense with her idea, her look, and then pairing her with music that meshed it all into one platform. REDONE: After that, we did all the [iconic] songs: “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “LoveGame”…and Akon said, “Red, hold on to that file. Don’t give it to anybody until I come for it, because I want to take these songs to Jimmy so we can make her a priority!” AKON: I was contracted to do songs for The Pussycat Dolls and I had writer’s block the day of, so I asked RedOne if we could collaborate together to open our minds…and “Just Dance” was originally going to be submitted for The Pussycat Dolls. When we finished, there was no way “Just Dance” could be for them. REDONE: We met with Jimmy and he heard the songs. He said, “I love the song. Can I give [it] to The Pussycat Dolls?” And Akon was like, “No! It’s Gaga! She can be the next big thing!” Jimmy said, “Okay, but one thing: I have a problem with [Gaga’s similarities to] her highness.” I was like, “Who is her highness?” And he said, “Gwen Stefani. She reminds me of Gwen Stefani.’” And Akon goes, “No, she’s totally different!” [EW spoke to Iovine. Though he did not want to be quoted directly for this story, he felt that both Akon and RedOne were correct in expressing a desire to keep the song for Gaga.] AKON: Literally every song that we wrote was done within 30 minutes to an hour. It was all chemistry. The Fame was done in 30 days: mixed, mastered, and ready to push out. That was another reason I was so excited about working with her, because the ideas and things she sparked were so fresh. We opened our minds and tried everything. No bars, no barriers, whatever we felt that felt good, whatever we wanted to say, we said it. It was the first time she had no one telling her what she should be doing or how she should be doing it. REDONE: She reminded me of an artist who was the whole inspiration of the Gaga sound — her name is Leila K, from Sweden back in the day. I said, “Gaga, I want to play for you this artist because if we can do what she did and make it now, it can change the world.” That’s how I wanted to do an album that was different at the time for everybody — with synths, big drums, big hooks — but with the attitude of Gaga inspired by Leila K. AKON: I featured on the song originally, but Universal didn’t clear my vocals. [Several contacts at Universal and Interscope did not respond to EW’s request for comment.] It was a crazy moment…so I got Colby O’Donis to feature on it and do my verse. But, I kept my background vocals on the song, because background vocals aren’t considered a “feature.” There was a lot of politics going on, a huge competition between Interscope and [parent company] Universal, and I like to think that because I claimed my record deal at Interscope instead of [directly with] Universal, where I was actually signed as an artist, they were kind of getting me back for that. It was so political that I didn’t want to fight it. The song was done, finished, ready to go all the way until two days before we shot the video, and that’s when we got the notice that we couldn’t get clearance. It was a huge shock to Gaga [because] this was her first megaproject and her first real moment! [O’Donis did not respond to requests for comment.] REDONE: The melody is so good anyway. Whoever heard it didn’t care if it was Akon or not. They just heard a good song. It was written as a good song. REDONE: We dropped it [on April 8, 2008], and it took a long time for people to love it. It wasn’t accepted in America, [but] she became No. 3 right away in Sweden because that’s the country of pop and they loved it! AKON: My motto has always been to not put a label on any record, and let it find its own audience. That was one of the biggest challenges, even in the beginning, and why it took so long for it to hit on radio. We tried working radio in the U.S., and they didn’t bite because it was an ‘80s-sounding record, and that wasn’t the [popular] sound at that time. “Just Dance” didn’t fit the format. It wasn’t a song that a DJ could play before or after any song that was a top hit at that moment. We flew out to the U.K. and tried to do things over there, but it didn’t work. When we went to Canada, that’s when it hit. There’s an international crowd there that’s more daring as far as what they’re willing to listen to [and] Gaga whipped their airwaves. Then, the U.S. caught it and it changed the whole game and created a new movement, [especially] on the West Coast and in San Francisco, where the crowds were really eclectic and gave her a shot. The gay community was the one that actually was like, “This record is a f—ing anthem!” and they supported her from that moment, and that became her core audience. From there, everyone else caught the wave. AKON: Everything on the radio sounded exactly the same…you had a brand new artist coming out with something fresh! [We didn’t] try to A&R it. We let the audience choose. That was [what I said] to every station that I went to. I was like, “I know you guys have a specific playlist that you set up, but can this one record that doesn’t sound like anything else be chosen by the audience? Just give us a fair shot! You don’t have to give us a full-time rotation, just play it one time a week. Give it to the audience raw and let them make the decision!” It took almost a year to pop [in the U.S.] When we did the Interscope promo tour, we didn’t get a full [run], so I took her on my personal promo tour for my album. We couldn’t give up. I refused to because I knew she was a big star; it was just a matter of the stations giving her a fair chance. I’m happy I did that. At the end of the day, it opened up for a new genre and wave of music. It was worth the fight! REDONE: Every time I hear it, it’s like yesterday. It’s so beautiful. It’s the song that changed our lives. The lyrics are Gaga. I can’t take any credit for the genius lyrics. It comes to her so fast. I love perfection and she gives you perfection every time. She’s a machine! It spoiled me because everybody I was working with that was talented and globally known, they [couldn’t] match how Gaga spoiled me with class and genius lyrics. I helped her with words here and there, but I can’t say I wrote or co-wrote the “Just Dance” lyrics. but I can take credit for melodies, chord progressions, and production. AKON: The artists that have the door open to be themselves are the ones that win. Their opinions should be the first thing that matters. The moment record companies get involved and try to tell you to go in one direction for this sound or to try something else for a certain amount of hit records, that’s bulls—t. It’s about if you bring something fresh and new to the game and it works, everyone else is going to cling on and try to do the same. If you’re the creator, you have the longevity in the business and it gives you the creativity and freedom to try something else new and fresh, and it always works. REDONE: People always tell me, “Oh my God, I thought she was saying red wine!” This is the story of my life, that the world thinks she’s saying “red wine!” Especially because Gaga sings, “I’ve had a little bit too much” at the start. People think she’s talking about alcohol! Like she had a little bit too much red wine. I’m still happy that we made history, so I don’t care! It’s a beautiful thing I was a part of. We created history that will last forever. Source

On Monday night's episode of American Idol, host Ryan Seacrest asked judge Katy Perry if there was anyone she would love to collaborate with. Katy Perry first answered by saying she had so much respect for many artists including Madonna, but followed her answer with, "I love Gaga so much and I think she's such a beautiful mystical magical woman and I'd love to share the stage with her at some time." Katy Perry's love for Lady Gaga has been around for some time. Recently while live streaming an episode of American Idol on Instagram Live, Bad Romance started playing during a segment and Katy Perry let her fans know, "by the way I stan Gaga, everybody, you can just calm down." You can watch a video of Katy Perry and Ryan Seacrest's exchange on American Idol below.

Yesterday, Lady Gaga published a totally brand new clip from her upcoming music video for Joanne. The video, which is based on the piano version of the single, features Gaga interpreting her late aunt and herself. Watch the emotional music video below!

The first round of performers have been announced for the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, which airs live from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on CBS and CBS All Access. Taking the stage on Music's Biggest Night® will be current GRAMMY nominee Childish Gambino, GRAMMY winner and current nominee Lady Gaga, GRAMMY winners and current nominees Little Big Town, as well as GRAMMY winner and current nominee P!nk. Lady Gaga has received a total of 2 nominations: Best Pop Vocal Album for her album Joanne and Best Pop Solo Performance for her song Million Reasons. Watch the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards®, hosted by James Corden, live from Madison Square Garden in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 PM ET / 4:30 PM PT on CBS and CBS All Access. Source.

Six-time GRAMMY Award-winner, Golden Globe Award-winner and Academy Award-nominee superstar entertainer Lady Gaga will bring her one-of-a-kind talent and creativity to the stage at Park Theater at Park MGM in Las Vegas beginning in December 2018. On the heels of a year that included a stunning Super Bowl performance and a wildly celebrated sold-out tour, Lady Gaga's energy and raw talent will forever change the Las Vegas entertainment landscape. With a show designed specifically for this intimate venue, Lady Gaga will launch a two-year, multi-date love affair with Las Vegas. Lady Gaga said, "It's the land of Elvis, Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, Elton John, Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli. It has been a life-long dream of mine to play Las Vegas. I am humbled to be a part of a historical line-up of performers, and to have the honor of creating a new show unlike anything Vegas has ever seen before. I'll tell you exactly what I told my MGM and Park Theater partners - you can count on this performer always for one thing…I'll leave my heart on the stage every single night. Thank you to my fans for always believing in me. Meet me in Las Vegas baby, we did it!" Bill Hornbuckle, President of MGM Resorts International said, "Our announcement today of Lady Gaga joining an amazing lineup of talent at Park Theater is monumental for Lady Gaga fans, MGM Resorts and the Park MGM brand. We have all been wowed by Lady Gaga's raw talent, but the passion, commitment and creativity she is prepared to bring to this engagement will truly be transformational…Las Vegas, get ready to become the Entertainment Capital of the Universe." Lady Gaga has amassed an extraordinary 30 million global album sales and 150 million single sales, making her one of the best-selling musicians of all-time. Gaga is one of the biggest living forces in social media with more than 60 million likes on Facebook, over 75.3 million followers on Twitter and more than 26.9 million followers on Instagram. Her fifth studio album "Joanne" was recently released and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200, marking her fourth consecutive No. 1 album - the first female to do so in the last seven years. Lady Gaga has also seen incredible touring success with Live Nation producing and promoting all of her tours since The Monster Ball tour (2009-2011), which was the highest-grossing tour for a debut artist in history. Since then, she's also entertained fans with her Born This Way Ball tour (2012-2013); the 2014 ArtRave: The ARTPOP Ball tour; her 2015 tour collaboration with Tony Bennett; as well as her current JOANNE WORLD TOUR which will wrap in 2018. Performance dates and ticket information for Lady Gaga's special engagement at Park Theater, promoted by MGM Resorts and Live Nation Entertainment, will be announced in the coming months. For future information, visit parktheaterlv.com or www.ladygaga.com. The 5,300-seat Park Theater, with its state-of-the-art audio and visual technology, provides artists an exclusive space to create one-of-a-kind productions where every seat allows guests to feel up close and personal. Having opened in December 2016, Park Theater was the first step in the transformation of Monte Carlo in a partnership between MGM Resorts and Sydell Group to create two new distinct hotel experiences – a Las Vegas version of Sydell Group's famed NoMad Hotel and the launch of a new luxury hotel named Park MGM. Each hotel will feature fully redesigned hotel guest rooms and innovative food & beverage offerings, highlighted by Eataly, a vibrant Italian marketplace with cafes, to-go counters and full-service restaurants interspersed with high-quality products from sustainable Italian and local producers. Source.

Lady Gaga has been working hard lately in the studio with her long time friend and amazing producer DJ White Shadow. The two worked in the past on albums like ARTPOP and Born This Way. Together they gave birth to some of Lady Gaga’s best tracks and therefore this news will definitely make most of the fans VERY happy! With the occasion of ARTPOP’s 4th anniversary taking place today, DJWS has posted a picture on Instagram with his ARTPOP tattoo. While recalling all the things that happened during that time to both him and Lady Gaga, he thanked ARTPOP and the experience he lived for the lessons that he learned and the gifts that it gave him and Gaga. More importantly, DJWS concluded his post hinting that Lady Gaga’s 6th studio album might be following the same musical path that ARTPOP initiated: “Happy 4th Birthday, I can’t wait to introduce you to your little sister soon. #LG6” Later on Twitter, he added that "just to be clear, every recod is its own record" and that "this is not a second act, it's a new era".