When Lady Gaga was a little girl, she would sing along on her mini plastic tape recorder to Michael Jackson and Cyndi Lauper hits and get twirled in the air in daddy’s arms to the sounds of the Rolling Stones and the Beatles. The precocious child would dance around the table at fancy Upper West Side restaurants using the breadsticks as a baton. And, she would innocently greet a new babysitter in nothing but her birthday suit. <br /> It’s no wonder that little girl from a good Italian New York family, turned into the exhibitionist, multi-talented singer-songwriter with a flair for theatrics that she is today: Lady Gaga.<br /> “I was always an entertainer. I was a ham as a little girl and I’m a ham today,” says Lady Gaga, 22, who made a name for herself on the Lower East Side club scene with the infectious dance-pop party song “Beautiful Dirty Rich,” and wild, theatrical, and often tongue-in-cheek “shock art” performances where Gaga – who designs and makes many of her stage outfits -- would strip down to her hand-crafted hot pants and bikini top, light cans of hairspray on fire, and strike a pose as a disco ball lowered from the ceiling to the orchestral sounds of A Clockwork Orange. <br /> “I always loved rock and pop and theater. When I discovered Queen and David Bowie is when it really came together for me and I realized I could do all three,” says Gaga, who nicked her name from Queen’s song “Radio Ga Ga” and who cites rock star girlfriends, Peggy Bundy, and Donatella Versace as her fashion icons. “I look at those artists as icons in art. It’s not just about the music. It’s about the performance, the attitude, the look; it’s everything. And, that is where I live as an artist and that is what I want to accomplish.”<br /> That goal might seem lofty, but consider the artist: Gaga is the girl who at age 4 learned piano by ear. By age 13, she had written her first piano ballad. At 14, she played open mike nights at clubs such as New York’s the Bitter End by night and was teased for her quirky, eccentric style by her Convent of the Sacred Heart School (the Manhattan private school Nicky and Paris Hilton attended) classmates by day. At age 17, she became was one of 20 kids in the world to get early admission to Tisch School of the Arts at NYU. Signed by her 20th birthday and writing songs for other artists (such as the Pussycat Dolls, and has been asked to write for a series of Interscope artists) before her debut album was even released, Lady Gaga has earned the right to reach for the sky. <br /> “My goal as an artist is to funnel a pop record to a world in a very interesting way,” says Gaga, who wrote all of her lyrics, all of her melodies, and played most of the synth work on her album, The Fame (Streamline/KonLive/CherrytreeInterscope). “I almost want to trick people into hanging with something that is really cool with a pop song. It’s almost like the spoonful of sugar and I’m the medicine.”<br /> On The Fame, it’s as if Gaga took two parts dance-pop, one part electro-pop, and one part rock with a splash of disco and burlesque and generously poured it into the figurative martini glasses of the world in an effort to get everyone drunk with her Fame. “The Fame is about how anyone can feel famous,” she explains. “Pop culture is art. It doesn’t make you cool to hate pop culture, so I embraced it and you hear it all over The Fame. But, it’s a sharable fame. I want to invite you all to the party. I want people to feel a part of this lifestyle.”<br /> The CD’s opener and first single, “Just Dance,” gets the dance floor rocking with it’s “fun, L.A., celebratory vibe.” As for the equally catchy, “Boys Boys Boys,” Gaga doesn’t mind wearing her influences on her sleeve. “I wanted to write the female version of Motley Crue’s ‘Girls Girls Girls,’ but with my own twist. I wanted to write a pop song that rockers would like.”<br /> “Beautiful Dirty Rich” sums up her time of self-discovery, living in the Lower East Side and dabbling in drugs and the party scene. “That time, and that song, was just me trying to figure things out,” says Gaga. “Once I grabbed the reigns of my artistry, I fell in love with that more than I did with the party life.” On first listen, “Paparazzi” might come off as a love song to cameras, and in all honestly, Gaga jokes “on one level it IS about wooing the paparazzi and wanting fame. But, it’s not to be taken completely seriously. It’s about everyone’s obsession with that idea. But, it’s also about wanting a guy to love you and the struggle of whether you can have success or love or both.”<br /> Gaga shows her passion for love songs on such softer tracks as the Queen-influenced “Brown Eyes” and the sweet kiss-off break-up song “Nothing I can Say (eh eh).” “‘Brown Eyes’ is the most vulnerable song on the album,” she explains. “‘Eh Eh’ is my simple pop song about finding someone new and breaking up with the old boyfriend.”<br /> For the new tour for this album, fans will be treated to a more polished version of what they saw (and loved) at her critically acclaimed Lollapalooza show in August 2007 and Winter Music Conference performance in March 2008. “This new show is the couture version of my handmade downtown performance of the past few years. It’s more fine-tuned, but some of my favorite elements to my past shows – the disco balls, hot pants, sequin, and stilettos – will still be there. Just more fierce and more of a conceptual show with a vision for pop performance art.”<br /> It’s been a while since a new pop artist has made her way in the music industry the old-fashioned/grass roots way by paying her dues with seedy club gigs and self-promotion. This is one rising pop star who hasn’t been plucked from a model casting call, born into a famous family, won a reality TV singing contest, or emerged from a teen cable TV sitcom. “I did this the way you are supposed to. I played every club in New York City and I bombed in every club and then killed it in every club and I found myself as an artist. I learned how to survive as an artist, get real, and how to fail and then figure out who I was as singer and performer. And, I worked hard.”<br /> Gaga adds with a wink in her eye, “And, now, I’m just trying to change the world one sequin at a time.” http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga Delta 0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss The music video for "Bad Romance" will premiere exclusively at LadyGaga.com this Monday, November 9th! You must be a registered member of the site to access the premiere, so click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24riClnLu_" title="http://www.ladygaga.com/user/account/?st=1">HERE</a> to sign up now if you haven't already, and check back Monday for the video! Lady GaGa The Fame Monster http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/11/07/Jtt3Sk-4/bad-romance-video-premiere Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:56:36 -0000 szHpywRw56 Las Vegas & Detroit Gaga fans, tickets for THE MONSTER BALL in your town are on sale to the general public this Saturday, 11/7! Pre-sales will begin Friday morning, 11/6 - keep an eye out for the passwords!<br><br><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_TWAu_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/17004362A88BA1C8?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">12/18: The Pearl - Las Vegas, NV</a><br><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_UWAu_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0800435588F02109?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">1/13: Fox Theater - Detroit, MI</a> Lady GaGa The Monster Ball http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/11/04/o1szlxaq/more-monster-ball-on-sales-this-weekend Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:07:57 -0000 znQhp5Oc4o <p><strong>POP SUPERSTAR HAS FOURTH #1 WITH “PAPARAZZI”<br><br></strong></p><br /><p>(Santa Monica, CA) Lady Gaga today became the first artist since the inception of monitored airplay to have four #1 hits from a debut album. “Paparazzi” follows in the footsteps of “Just Dance,” “Poker Face” and “LoveGame” to become the fourth chart-topper from her hugely successful debut album <u>The Fame</u> (Streamline/KonLive/Cherrytree/Interscope Records). </p><br /><p>Released last October, <u>The Fame</u> has sold over four million copies worldwide, and the singles from the album have sold over 25 million copies. A re-package of the album entitled <u>The Fame Monster</u> will be released on November 23. <u>The Fame Monster</u> contains eight new songs, including her next smash hit “Bad Romance.” Lady Gaga hits the road later this month with her “Monster Ball” tour, starting on November 27 in Montreal.</p><br /> Lady GaGa Paparazzi http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/11/02/kgCWKrjY/lady-gaga-makes-history-with-fourth-1 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:32:45 -0000 yoQ0rSuYPS Lady Gaga will be appearing on MTV's It's On with Alexa Chung this Tuesday, 11/3! Tune in at 3:30pm ET/PT for the live broadcast. Lady GaGa 2009 VMAs http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/10/30/8ciqiN-p/lady-gaga-on-mtvs-its-on-with-alexa-chung Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:23:37 -0000 kpgKiNgb-i Pre-sales are now live for the following dates on THE MONSTER BALL tour! Tickets go on sale to the general public for these shows Friday morning at 10:00am, but you can get them now if you've got the password!<br /><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24wK2WAtt_" title="http://www.livenation.com/edp/eventId/414587">12/11: Vancouver, BC - Queen Elizabeth Theatre</a><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_XAtt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004354B62B991D?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">12/22: Los Angeles, CA - Nokia Theatre</a><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_YAtt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/2200435AD3B43E97?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">1/3: Orlando, FL - Hard Rock</a><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_ZAtt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07004354926390F5?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">1/8: Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre</a><br /><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_aAtt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700435492ED91E9?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">1/9: Chicago, IL - Chicago Theatre</a> Lady GaGa The Monster Ball http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/10/29/YGLD8MKm/more-monster-ball-pre-sales-live-today Thu, 29 Oct 2009 21:17:02 -0000 HDouXdtYfG Vote for Gaga now in FUSE's Best Video of 2009 Tournament! There is no limit to the number of times you can vote! Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/247V90-nt_" title="http://www.fuse.tv/ontv/shows/best-of-2009/index.html">HERE</a> to vote now! Lady GaGa Music Videos http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/10/28/2Xd-WpM7/vote-for-lady-gaga-in-the-fuse-best-video-of-2009-tournament Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:56:06 -0000 OM9qT3Ms7w <p>RE-RELEASE OF THE ALBUM INCLUDES DUET WITH BEYONCÉ</p><br /><p><br /><p></p>(Santa Monica, CA) – Lady Gaga announced the track listing for the eagerly-awaited re-release of her massively successful debut album, <u>The Fame</u>, entitled <u>The Fame Monster</u>. Included in the eight new songs is a duet with superstar Beyoncé, the Rodney Jerkins-produced “Telephone.” The album also includes production work from RedOne, Teddy Riley, Fernando Garibay and Ron Fair. The eight new tracks are:<br /><p></p><br /><p>· “Bad Romance”<br>· “Alejandro”<br>· “Monster”<br>· “Speechless”<br>· “Dance in the Dark”<br>· “Telephone” (duet with Beyoncé)<br>· “So Happy I Could Die”<br>· “Teeth”</p><br /><p>She also announced today that she will release a collector’s edition art book of <u>The Fame Monster</u>. This version of the album will be released on December 15, 2009 and is the ultimate peek into the Haus of Gaga, spanning music, fashion, art, fans and juice. Each collector’s edition art book will be individually numbered and will include:</p><br /><p>· A lock of Lady Gaga’s hair<br>· A collectable puzzle<br>· Pictorials<br>· A behind-the-scenes look at Gaga’s creative process<br>· Pull-out posters<br>· Themed fanzines<br>· A Lady Gaga paper doll collection<br>· 3-D glasses to view forthcoming visuals<br>· Personal notes from Lady Gaga</p><br /><p><a href="http://links.imeem.com/24tbMyznt_" title="http://intersco.pe/Ea">Browse the store</a> for various packages including the collector’s edition art book and <u>The Fame Monster</u> releases, exclusive merchandise, Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones, Monster Ball VIP fan experience packages and more.</p></p> Lady GaGa The Fame Monster http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/10/28/-zLnLc4W/lady-gaga-announces-track-list-collectors-edition-art-book-of-the-fame-monster Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:54:00 -0000 88Lvd8qqu4 "Bad Romance" is available on iTunes! Click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24nj_xznt_" title="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/stat?id=Ewg5bHnsCSQ&offerid=78941&type=3&subid=0&u1=ladygaga.imeem.blog&tmpid=1826&RD_PARM1=http%253A%252F%252Fphobos.apple.com%252FWebObjects%252FMZStore.woa%252Fwa%252FviewAlbum%253FplayListId%253D336388428&s=143441">HERE</a> to purchase it now! Lady GaGa The Fame Monster http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/10/28/Vai1tdQY/bad-romance-available-on-itunes-now Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:53:08 -0000 p9jTVCxZPw Lady Gaga needs your help to win the four American Music Awards she was nominated for, click <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24UNStznt_" title="http://www.amavote.com">HERE</a> to vote now! Lady GaGa American Music Awards http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2009/10/28/xKOD-YYi/vote-for-gaga-at-the-2009-american-music-awards Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:52:01 -0000 kJ86MRzRaF Tickets for <strong>The Monster Ball </strong>go on sale to the general public as early as this Friday, October 23rd! A limited number of fan experience packages are also available! Various packages include premium seats, Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones, a limited edition version of <em>The Fame Monster</em> and even an opportunity to meet Lady Gaga! Click the tour dates below for the full details including on-sale dates for each city, and information on purchasing any of the VIP fan experience packages listed below!<br><br>11/28 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_Vznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1000434F076C92E1?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Toronto, ON</a><br>12/3 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_Vznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1000434F076C92E1?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Camden, NJ</a><br>12/9 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_Wznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1100435178F527F3?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Vancouver, BC</a><br>12/10 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_Xznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1100435386205495?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Vanoucver, BC</a><br>12/13 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_Yznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C004353A36052D2?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">San Francisco, CA</a><br>12/19 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_Zznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A0043517B8E12C0?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">San Diego, CA</a><br>12/21 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_aznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09004354B5E998E9?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Los Angeles, CA</a><br>12/31 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_bznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0D004353E37E4BE4?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Miami, FL</a><br>1/8 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_cznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/07004354926390F5?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Chicago, IL</a><br>1/9 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_dznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0700435492ED91E9?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Chicago, IL</a><br>1/21 - <a href="http://links.imeem.com/24Zy_eznt_" title="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/08004353B35B37BC?artistid=1249444&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=1">Detroit, MI</a><br><br><br><strong><u>MEET & GREET PACKAGE</u> </strong><br /><br />Premium reserved seat within first two rows (or early admission for GA shows)<br />Meet & Greet with photo opportunity<br />Pre-show hospitality<br />Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones<br />Limited Edition Deluxe CD<br />Collectible laminate<br />Onsite event management staff<br><u><strong>HOT SEAT PACKAGE</strong><br></u><br /><br />Premium reserved seat<br />Pre-show hospitality<br />Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones<br />Collectible laminate<br />Onsite event management staff<u><strong>HOT BAND PACKAGE</strong><br></u><br /><br />General admission ticket with early entry<br />Pre-show hospitality<br />Heartbeats by Lady Gaga headphones<br />Collectible laminate<br />Onsite event management staff Check back soon for on-sale information for other cities! 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