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Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta is born in New York in 1986. As a child she plays piano and performs in clubs; as a young woman she invents a persona that the whole world will soon know: "Lady Gaga". The name is a nod to the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga". With her debut album 'The Fame' and hits such as "Just Dance" and "Poker Face", she becomes a pop star overnight in 2008. What sets Gaga apart from the start is the fusion of catchy music with radical art. Her performances and costumes are extravagant and provocative: from the notorious "meat dress" to opulent stage shows. For many of her fans, whom she calls "Little Monsters", she becomes an icon of self-acceptance; her song "Born This Way" becomes an anthem for diversity and the queer community. But Gaga is more than a pop provocateur. She proves herself a serious musician: in 2018 she plays the lead in the film musical 'A Star Is Born' and wins an Oscar for the song "Shallow". She also shows her range as a jazz singer alongside Tony Bennett and as an actress in films such as 'House of Gucci'. Gaga is also an advocate for mental health and, with her mother, founded a charity dedicated to the wellbeing of young people. With numerous Grammys, an Oscar and one of the most versatile careers in modern pop, Lady Gaga is one of the defining artists of her generation.
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Stefani Germanotta
Lady Gaga's real name is Stefani Germanotta: the stage name is said to derive from the Queen song „Radio Ga Ga.“
💡 Did you know? The stage name "Lady Gaga" alludes to the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga".
The Fame
Almost overnight she became one of the biggest new pop stars in the world.
💡 Did you know? With hits like “Poker Face” and “Just Dance” from “The Fame”, Gaga sold in the millions overnight.
extravagant performances and costumes
Gaga became famous as much for her music as for her extravagant appearances, such as a dress made of raw meat.
💡 Did you know? Her 2010 "meat dress" made headlines around the world.
Shallow (A Star Is Born)
In the 2018 film musical she also played the female lead.
💡 Did you know? For “Shallow” from “A Star Is Born”, Gaga won the 2019 Oscar for Best Original Song.
Born This Way
„Born This Way“ became an anthem of self-acceptance and the queer community: Gaga is a strong advocate for LGBTQ rights.
💡 Did you know? She affectionately calls her fans "Little Monsters".
A Star Is Born, House of Gucci
She also showed her range as a jazz singer alongside Tony Bennett.
💡 Did you know? For her role in „A Star Is Born“ and as Patrizia in „House of Gucci,“ Gaga won much acclaim as an actress.
mental health
Her foundation is dedicated to the wellbeing of young people.
💡 Did you know? Gaga founded a charity for young people's mental health and speaks openly about her own experiences.
New York
As a child she played piano and performed in clubs.
💡 Did you know? As a child in New York, Gaga already played piano and performed in clubs, long before she was famous.
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Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga (b. 1986) is an American singer and actress, famous for her hits, her extravagant performances and her social activism.
💡 Did you know? Gaga is among the few artists to win both an Oscar and multiple Grammys: all while championing diversity and mental health.
1986
Born: 28 March 1986 in New York City
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