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Lady Gaga Dresses Up In Extravagant Gold Outfit On Tokyo Trip

2011-12-22T09:09:00.001-08:00

Lady Gaga has been pictured sporting a flamboyant gold outfit during her trip to Tokyo.

The 'Born This Way' star arrived in the Japanese capital earlier this week and has been spotted wearing a typically extravagant range of attire during the trip - including a spiked bike helmet .

The latest picture was taken as the singer stepped out of the Louis Vuitton Matsuzakaya Ginza store.

The 'You & I' singer arrived in Tokyo following news that her Twitter account had been hacked with fake messages being posted on her page.

Meanwhile, it was announced today that the singer will leak a free previously unheard track from 'Born This Way' on Christmas Day and has also*been named as one of the highest grossing live acts of 2011 .

Lady Gaga Named One Of Highest Grossing Live Acts Of 2011

2011-12-22T09:06:00.000-08:00

Lady Gaga has been named as one of the top grossing live acts of the year.

The 'Monster Ball' tour was the second worldwide outing for the star and took around $72 Million in 2011.

The tour ran from November 2009 and climaxed in May this year after over 200 shows.

Gaga came in seventh place in the top ten list which was topped by Irish rockers U2.

Usher, Take That and Bon Jovi all featured in the round-up which also featured a top five position for American country singer Taylor Swift.

The 'Marry The Night' star is expected to announce details of a rumoured 450-date two year world tour soon which her producer claims will be an exagerated 'Monster Ball' outing.

Lady Gaga "So Happy" With Oscars Nomination

2011-12-22T09:01:00.000-08:00

Lady Gaga has reacted to being long-listed for an Oscar at next year's Academy Awards.

The singer's collaboration with Sir Elton John, 'Hello Hello', is one of 39 songs shortlisted for a potential nomination at the ceremony in 2012.

The track appeared in the animation feature 'Gnomeo and Juliet', which was released earlier this year.

Reacting to the nomination on Twitter, Lady Gaga wrote: "Just heard my duet 'Hello, Hello' with Elton [John] is up for nomination at the Oscars! 'Gnomeo & Juliet' is such a beautiful film. I'm so happy!!"

Will.i.am also made the list with 'Hot Wings (I Wanna Party)' taken from the 3D film 'Rio'.

Other notable inclusions in the list are Robbie Williams ' duet with American country star Brad Paisley on 'Collision Of Worlds' for the Pixar animation 'Cars 2'.

The 84th Academy Awards take place in Hollywood on the 26th February and the night will be hosted by actor and comedian Billy Crystal.

Lady Gaga Named Highest Earning Woman In Music By Forbes

2011-12-22T08:29:00.001-08:00

Lady Gaga has been named the top earning woman in the music industry in Forbes magazine's annual list.

The 'Marry The Night' singer earned an estimated $90 million over the past twelve months thanks to the success of her second album 'Born This Way', her extensive 'Monster's Ball' tour as well as a large number of endorsement and promotion deals.

Gaga earned almost double the next entry on Forbes' list as coming in second is country-pop singer Taylor Swift with $45 million followed closely by 'Teenage Dream' singer Katy Perry, whose second album and 'California Dreams' tour earned her a healthy $44 million.

Rounding out the top five highest female earners is 'Love On Top' singer Beyonce with $35 million and Rihanna, who released two albums in 2011 as well as embarking her 98-date worldwide 'Loud' tour to earn $29 million.

British singer Adele also makes the annual list thanks to the success of her recent album '21' which helped land her in ninth position with an estimated income of $18 million.

Lady Gaga Talks Sex With Vanity Fair (November)

2011-12-22T08:23:00.000-08:00

In November, the 'Born This Way' star gave one of her most revealing interviews ever, during which she admitted that she had an old-fashioned approach to sex. "Maybe sex isn't that big a deal anymore, but I don't have sex without monogamy," Gaga told Vanity Fair. "Maybe that's very old-fashioned. But still, the way men treat women in this society. How is it OK for a guy not to call a girl back after sex?" Picture: Annie Leibovitz exclusively for Vanity Fair.

Lady Gaga's Films Longest Video Ever For 'Marry The Night' (November)

2011-12-22T08:15:00.001-08:00

In November Lady Gaga released the video for 'Marry The Night', which was her longest to date and the first which the singer had directed herself. In an interview, Lady Gaga said the video was about being rejected by the music industry. "I know how rejection feels in the business. I got signed, I got dropped, I got signed again," she said. Watch the video below.

Lady Gaga VMA 2011 Outfit

2011-12-22T08:07:00.000-08:00

Lady Gaga dominates all her award shows with the quirkiest outfits, from a dress made out of raw meat, to one that was inspired by condoms. At Sunday's VMA's Gaga dressed down, wearing a dirty white t-shirt over black pants, this time shocking the audience with her menacing performance in drag.

Looking like John Travolta, dressed as her male alter ego, Jo Calderone; Gaga opened the 2011 VMA's with a four-minute monologue.With slicked back hair and a lit cigarette, she took to the empty stage in the guise of a man shouting, " Gaga? Yeah her. Lady Gaga. She left me. She said it always starts out good and then the guys, meaning me, I'm one of the guys, and we get crazy. I did. I got crazy, but she's f---ing crazy too, right?

Following her short little rampage and after spraying the audience with beer, Gaga took to the piano to start performing a jazzed up version of her hit single "You and I" before she went back to the stage with a group of male back-up dancers, also dressed in dirty baggy white T-shirts.

Poker Face (Lady Gaga song)

2011-12-22T07:55:00.001-08:00

"Poker Face" is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga from her debut album, The Fame. Produced by RedOne, it was released as the album's second single in late 2008 for some markets and in early 2009 for the rest of the world. The song is an uptempo dance-pop song in the key of G# minor, following in the footsteps of her previous single "Just Dance" but with a darker musical tone. The main idea behind the song is bisexuality and was a tribute by Gaga to her rock n' roll boyfriends. Lyrically, "Poker Face" is about sex and gambling.

"Poker Face" was well-received by most critics, who praised the robotic hook and the chorus. The song attained worldwide success, topping the charts in twenty countries including the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and many European countries. "Poker Face" is also the most downloaded song in the British chart history. It is among the best-selling singles of all time, having sold over 9.8 million copies. The accompanying music video for the song portrays Gaga singing it in various costumes and playing strip poker in a getaway villa.

Gaga performed the song for the eighth season of the television show American Idol as well as the Fame Ball and Monster Ball tours. The live performances included an electronic version and an acoustic version, which she played on the piano. It was nominated for both Song of the Year and Record of the Year at the 52nd Grammy Awards, and won the Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. Rolling Stone ranked it number ninety-six on their list of 100 Best Songs of the 2000s decade. In October 2011, NME placed it at number 103 on its list "150 Best Tracks of the Past 15 Years".

Lady Gaga - The Edge of Glory

2011-12-22T07:31:00.000-08:00

"The Edge of Glory" is a song by American recording artist and songwriter Lady Gaga, from her second studio album Born This Way (2011). The song was released digitally on May 9, 2011, and was added to the United States mainstream radio playlists on May 17, 2011. Initially released as one of two promotional singles for Born This Way, it shortly became the third single for the album following its success in digital outlets worldwide. The song was produced by Lady Gaga and Fernando Garibay. "The Edge of Glory" is a dance song that speaks of the very last moments of life. According to Gaga, lyrical inspiration came from the death of her grandfather, who died in September 2010. Alongside a saxophone solo played by Clarence Clemons, the melody of the song resembles much of the musical works of Bruce Springsteen, and contains several qualities similar to that of 1980s adult contemporary musical works.

Critics praised "The Edge of Glory", who deemed the song as an album highlight. Much of the praise went to the song's chorus and the musical production. Reviewers also complimented Gaga's vocals, describing it as "soulful". The song charted on the top ten in several major music markets, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, New Zealand, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming Gaga's tenth consecutive top-ten single in the United States.

A music video for the song was filmed in late May, co-directed by the singer and her production team, Haus of Gaga. The video is simplistic in contrast to much of Gaga's previous work, and portrays her dancing on a fire-escape and walking on a lonely street. Differences include the lack of intricate choreography and back-up dancers, as well as using only one outfit designed by Versace. Critics complimented the simplicity of the video, while comparing it to the works of Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson and Madonna. Gaga has performed the song in award shows, music festivals and events, each performance being notably different from the other.

Lady Gaga - Born This Way

2011-12-22T07:24:00.000-08:00

Born This Way is the second full-length studio album (and third major release) by American recording artist Lady Gaga that was released on May 23, 2011, by Interscope Records. The album is a follow-up to her internationally-successful albums The Fame (2008) and The Fame Monster (2009). As co-producer of every track on the album, Gaga collaborated with numerous producers, including RedOne and Fernando Garibay, with whom she had previously collaborated, and newcomers such as DJ Snake, DJ White Shadow, Jeppe Laursen, Robert John "Mutt" Lange and Clinton Sparks. She also included artists like E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons and Queen guitarist Brian May on tracks from the album.

The music of Born This Way stems from the synthpop and dance-pop-oriented styles of her previous albums, yet it incorporates different forms of instrumentation which have not been used on her previous releases. It also incorporates a broader range of several musical genres like opera, heavy metal, disco and rock and roll while its lyrical topics include sexuality, religion, freedom, feminism, and individualism. Despite dividing opinion amongst some religious and conservative commentators, the album was well-received by music critics; points of acclaim went to the varying musical styles in the album and Gaga's vocals. Additionally, several publications included the album in their year-end critic lists. Born This Way received three Grammy Award nominations, including her third consecutive nomination for Album of the Year.

Internationally successful, Born This Way debuted in the top five spots in every major market, including the Billboard 200. In the United States, Born This Way sold 1.108 million copies in its first week – the largest first week album sales in five years – while the album's four singles – "Born This Way", "Judas", "The Edge of Glory", and "You and I" – went on to chart in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100. "Born This Way" became the fastest-selling single in iTunes history and the promotional track "Hair" charted in sixteen countries. Gaga has performed songs from the album on different occasions, including at prominent award ceremonies including the 53rd Grammy Awards and the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, as well as in other events and television appearances. As of October 2011, worldwide sales of the album have exceeded 8 million copies.

You and I (Lady Gaga song)

2011-12-22T07:17:00.000-08:00

"You and I" (stylized as "Yoü and I") is a song by American recording artist Lady Gaga, taken from her second studio album, Born This Way (2011). Written by Gaga and co-produced with Robert John "Mutt" Lange, "You and I" is a rock and roll-influenced song that samples Queen's "We Will Rock You" (1977) and features electric guitar by Brian May. The song was debuted by Gaga in June 2010 during her performance at Elton John's White Tie and Tiara Ball. Footage of the performance appeared on the Internet, and positive response encouraged her to incorporate the song into her setlist for The Monster Ball Tour. She subsequently performed the song on Today to a record crowd in July 2010, and on The Oprah Winfrey Show in May 2011.

"You and I" was inspired by Gaga's relationship with former boyfriend Luc Carl, and is a slow tempo song featuring instrumentation from electric guitars and piano, with Gaga and Lange providing background vocals. The song received positive critical appreciation, with reviewers listing it as one of the highlights from Born This Way. After the release of the parent album, "You and I" charted in Canada, United Kingdom and the United States, due to digital downloads from the parent album. Season ten American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart performed "You and I" in May 2011 prior to its release, earning positive reviews. Her studio recording was released to the iTunes Store as a single, and appeared on the compilation album, American Idol Top 5 Season 10.

The accompanying music video for "You and I" was released on August 16, 2011 and was shot by Gaga's long-time collaborator Laurieann Gibson in Springfield, Nebraska. The video features Jo Calderone, Gaga's male alter ego, who is also featured on the single's cover, and Yuyi, her mermaid alter ego. The main concept behind the video was Gaga's journey to be with her beloved one; she is portrayed through an assortment of scenes displaying her in various avatars, including Calderone and Yuyi. After its release, the video was met with positive reception.

Lady Gaga

2011-12-22T07:10:00.000-08:00

Get more news and lyrics for global superstar Lady Gaga, singer of 'Bad Romance' and 'Born This Way' and five-time Grammy Award winner.

Real Name: Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Born: 28 March 1986
Height: 5' 1" / 1.55 m
Star Sign: Aries
Birthplace: New York, USA
Hometown: New York, USA

Did you know?

In 2001 Gaga had a brief role as a schoolgirl in mafia TV show The Sopranos.
In 2005 she recorded songs with rap legend Grandmaster Melle Mel for a children's book.
Akon signed Gaga to his label Kon Live Distribution in 2007.
Her first two singles, 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face', both hit No.1 in the UK and US.
The 'Telephone' video, in which she starred with Beyonce, was directed by Jonas Åkerlund, director of Madonna's 'Ray Of Light'.

First Single: Just Dance
First Album: The Fame
First Big Top 40 No.1: Bad Romance

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