Sat 30 May 2009
Lady Gaga ‘Paparazzi’ [2009]
If anyone had any doubts Gaga is here to stay, here’s your proof. This girl is a creative volcano, constantly spewing new ideas, each better than the last, mixing pop, goth, glam & everything in between. At only 23, she is already an icon. The new Madonna she is not. Undoubtedly, both are made of the same stuff and had Madonna been born in our times, she’d be doing something similar to Gaga. And yet, in addition to a penchant for pushing the sexual envelope, Gaga is overall more creative and kooky.
She is not going anywhere – mark my words, album after album this girl will be surprising us with crazy new fashions, songs & inventions. As long as we have her around, there is hope for show business.
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May 30th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
Love this so much. I’m usually more a rock- girl but Gaga hits the spot for me like not many other pop artists. I think it is the raw ambition that is reminiscent of Madonna. Crazy outfits as usual too! x
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May 30th, 2009 at 5:48 pm
Ick! I’m not a a Lady Gaga fan at all.
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May 30th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Ugh, I wish Lady Gaga would just fall off the face of the planet already. Hideous tan, fried hair, no talent.
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May 30th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
I’m sort of on the fence about Lady Gaga, but I absolutely love this video!
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May 30th, 2009 at 6:35 pm
I was tremendously bored.
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May 30th, 2009 at 6:51 pm
I was totally watching that video before I saw this post. I really like Lady Gaga, her fashion is way too much out there for me but I enjoy her music A LOT!
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:04 pm
I love her — her style is amazing and I like nearly every song on the album, especially this one!
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:06 pm
i want to marry gaga
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
love it! <3
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
I’m not a fan of her, but I’ll admit this video is sweet.
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:21 pm
i dont see why the first couple of comments were negative. O_O
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May 30th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Although I admit her songs are contagious with a wicked beat, and its interesting that she’s so different, I think it’s now come to the point where she just wants to do anthing outrageous and weird. Not wear pants outside? Come on, what kind of an example is this setting on little girls?!! I prefer the Gwen Stefani kinda individual anyday.
(and no, im not some middle aged parent somewhere, im a teenager myself)
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May 30th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
I love her fashion. I love that she’s doing something different compared to all the other pop stars.
I feel like most of her music is very average. I wish every song on her album was as good as Poker face.
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:14 pm
I love Lady Gaga, I need to know where she shops or what, cause her clothes and just EVERYTHING is perfect!
And, OMFG! 85, 86, and 87 from daisy of love at 4:47! Haha
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
@ Raven
How can you say thatvoice is the result of no talent? And do not say she’s been edited to hell, because if you go on her youtube there are candid videos of her singing that are just as good. So let’s try not being jealous, ok?
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
I think the video is very stylistically impressive, but it’s unfortunate that she chose to fetishize both catastrophic medical conditions (the wheelchair, neck brace, and canes) and murder. I’d prefer that she not make hanging or falls or suffocation look glamorous, and no it doesn’t make it better that she “gets back at him” at the end. Real victims of murder don’t get that.
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:50 pm
This and ‘Just Dance’ were my favourite songs off The Fame, which, admittedly, I was overall disappointed with. She has a lovely voice and an interesting fashion shtick, but none of those other songs were all that great I think. :/
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
wow, i am impressed. i’ve heard of her for a while but never heard her music or even knew what she looked like. not really my style of music but overall it’s very interesting. twisted in a way, even.
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
i must admit i was most excited about this video when the triplets said that they were in it. and i must say it did not dissapoint! i’m already hungry for more haha.
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May 30th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
I love that she’s doing something different, and sometimes weird.
I suppose I’m a pretty big pop fan underneath it all but I usually go for pop rock and pop punk combos. Lady Gaga’s definitely grown on me.
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May 30th, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I like this song, and mostly the video was awesome, save the way pouffy shoulder thingie dress. And the hair ornaments. Just can’t dig those. x.x
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May 30th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
sometimes I think she goes too far for no reason, but she does what she wants and noone gets hurt so really, whatever. good for her. :)
that was one of the best pop videos I’ve seen in my life though.
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May 30th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
I love Lady GaGa. I don’t think she goes too far at all. I mean, when I was a teen, there weren’t any gals with male backup dancers. I think she’s in charge and you get the feeling that she’s the creative brains behind her image.
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May 31st, 2009 at 12:00 am
As for fashion, honestly have you seen pictures from her 3 years ago? Running around in pussycat dollesque skank garb. She’s an amalgamation of so many different artists. She’s a product. Her music isn’t really any different from anything on the billboards chart: same beats, autotune, etc..
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May 31st, 2009 at 12:28 am
Love love the song (as most songs on the album). The video definitely had a shocking middle (Gaga coming back all broken, but not shaken!). Personally, I thought the video was too “model mayhem”, but the story was great. Gaga is a good actress!! I hope that was her voice!
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:14 am
Lady GaGa proves with this video that she is truley the princess of pop. Amazing in every way.
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:46 am
I love this sing, but the video is bad and creepy. BTW, anyone know what language they’re speaking. I think I know but am not sure.
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May 31st, 2009 at 2:02 am
Bleh, Lady GaGa is overrated. I really don’t see the appeal. She’s got a nice voice, but it’s not THAT good. If she didn’t dress the way she does nobody would pay her any attention. That’s really all she’s got going for her.
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May 31st, 2009 at 2:18 am
In response to Jemza in regard to Lady Gaga not setting a good example for little girls:
One of the things I love about Gaga is that, in my opinion, she isn’t marketing herself to little kids. Her music and videos are provocative and she is not afraid to be sexually charged. She is aiming at a more adult audience. So who cares what sort of an example she sets for little girls? There are numerous artists out there who are terrible role models for children. She isn’t the worst, nor is she the first; she certainly will not be the last. It isn’t her job to guide children. It’s the job of the child’s guardian.
As an aspiring sex therapist and sex educator, one of the things I hate about American society is that being provocative and sexy is taboo. One of the things I love about Lady Gaga is that she doesn’t seem to care.
I thought the video was a little bit disturbing at times, but I still like it. I think it was really well done and interesting.
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May 31st, 2009 at 2:35 am
I love anything with Alexander Skarsgard in it… *dies a little*
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May 31st, 2009 at 2:43 am
I thought this video was so boring…
Though, I also think GaGa is super overrated, her music isn’t anything special. It sounds like all other pop acts to me.
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May 31st, 2009 at 4:16 am
Right on Alison! I think it’s fairly obvious Lady G isn’t trying to be a childs role model. How boring would music be if everyone was Miley Cyrus :|
I love her. Totally love her tunes (only heard the ones she’s released don’t have the album yet) think she’s really unique and I admire her for having the balls to do things a bit differently and more importantly to do things HER way.
Maybe most importantly – unlike nearly every other popstar nowadays – she actually wrote all the songs on her album!! Thats something.
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May 31st, 2009 at 7:06 am
For my opinion Lady Gaga is the only person in show business now that has really creative brain.And I also like that she is a good actress and looks great in her provocative videous. I’m sure that she’ll become a part of pop history. Many people say that if you take from her all the clothes etc. she will be nothing. but hey! personality is built out of many many things even clothes!
so all I can say…LOVE THIS VIDEO, LOVE HER BOLDNESS AND LOVE HER SONGS.
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May 31st, 2009 at 9:14 am
♣ Sam
What a thing to say on a fashion blog! ;)))
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May 31st, 2009 at 9:17 am
I love the Mickey Mouse-themed outfit near the end. Where can I get that?!
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May 31st, 2009 at 9:17 am
I loved the fame, I probably listen to the each song on there multiple times a day! and I agree, its not her job to be a rolemodel for children, her job is too make the music she likes and do the things she likes and she’s doing a great job of that I think. how anyone can say she isnt talented I dont know, you can not like her but must atleast recognize her talent, and she has a fucking great voice
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May 31st, 2009 at 11:36 am
I’m not a huge fan of pop music ususally, but I have to say that Lady Gaga is growing on me.
This video was unbelievable, in a good way!
I mean, how long has it been since there was a strong concept video that didn’t seem contrived? 10…15 years?
And on the “being sexy is taboo” thing…I’m of the school that Americans are wayyyy too uptight sexually. Is it really that wrong to admit we like something so carnal? Absolutely not. We’re human.
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May 31st, 2009 at 11:39 am
I think some of you are missing the point of this video… It’s meant to be very ironic – a social commentary of sorts about the twisted bargain celebrities often make with fame itself. I don’t think it was glamorizing or fetishizing death or suicide any more than it already is in movies, music, and art in our society. In fact, I think what Gaga is doing is actually blowing up these themes into larger proportions so we can see it better – and more bluntly!
I really loved the video, and I totally get the haters – no one can be loved by every one. Even Gaga herself knows and embraces this. She understands that no one, no celebrity can achieve true fame and legacy without understanding and embracing the downsides and pit-falls that WILL eventually come. So her downfall (the paparazzi) is her blessing (all the press). In the video, they make her even more popular and publicly recognized! Thus at the end of the video, as she poses for her mugshot with the name-board marked as “Paparazzi,” it is because she IS the paparazzi – without them, she would not have fame.
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May 31st, 2009 at 11:46 am
I think lovegame is still y favourite but i like the way this video was done
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:03 pm
that girl is fashion personified!
love love love her.
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:06 pm
Officially the best music video ever.
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I love her music, love her style, hate her. If you’ve ever heard her interviews, you kind of want to just put some duct tape over her mouth and pray to god it keeps her quiet. Other than that, I adored this music video. She’s definitely not any Madonna though, she has a category of her own. Lets just hope she doesn’t embarrass herself with the way she carrys on.
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:33 pm
I’m surprised you didn’t post about her when she exploded 6 months ago! Love the GaGa. I want to live in her haus.
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Though she annoys me occasionally, I really do like Lady Gaga — she’s quite talented, she can actually sing (which is, sadly, apparently not necessary to actually become a star these days), and last but not least, she’s a Sacred Heart girl like me! (Paris Hilton, too, but we try not to mention that…) :P
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May 31st, 2009 at 1:45 pm
Not a big fan of GaGa, then again, when you teach teenagers and listen to them talk about her, sing her songs, and attempt at dressing like her it starts to get a bit overrated. I know she’s not marketing towards children, but children are watching sadly.
If I didn’t hear her all the time at school, I’d probably like her a bit more.
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May 31st, 2009 at 3:28 pm
For whoever asked, I believe the language in the beginning is Hungarian. “Pusz pusz” is cute for “puszi”, which means “kisses”.
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May 31st, 2009 at 3:30 pm
‘Course now I’m watching it again and I haven’t a clue. xD
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May 31st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
♣ Ruth, Hendrix
It’s Swedish. :)
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May 31st, 2009 at 6:43 pm
Whit, I agree completely. Sex is a viscerogenic need, meaning that it’s biological and universal. We need it, just like we need food and water. It’s part of being alive.
Chloe, I think your interpretation is spot on.
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May 31st, 2009 at 7:46 pm
Bitch is fierrrrccceeee.
God, I love her.
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May 31st, 2009 at 7:50 pm
I have mixed views of Lady Gaga.
I like her, but I don’t at the same time.
But I will say that this video was a creative master piece (Though the beginning before the song bored me). I was impressed, I think its her best video so far.
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May 31st, 2009 at 8:04 pm
I think she’s a fine singer, but as an artist, she just doesn’t appeal to me. The video was alright though.
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May 31st, 2009 at 8:30 pm
i don’t know. i just don’t BUY it. the part where she’s wearing all white and navy blue – it’s hard to take serious because she looks so ridiculous. i know where all these theatrics come from, but come on. that was the 70s, she’s not doing anything new or different. it’s been done, just not with pop music today (i.e. david bowie, klaus nomi, grace jones). i have to admit though, my dancing shoes don’t discriminate – a good beat is a good beat.
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June 1st, 2009 at 6:54 am
“This video isn’t avalible in your country or domain” HA!
I so hate it when official videos on youtube don’t want to show up, because I’m in Slovenia, and even if it’s in Europe no one knows where it is! GRRR
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June 1st, 2009 at 8:14 am
im not that much into her music but her style looks really good on her but not on everyone i think because i would never be able to wear it coz its just not me at all
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June 1st, 2009 at 9:20 am
I’m glad someone else is Ga-ga for her [sorry, just had to!]
In band, a lot of my friends are fans of her, so they always arrange her music and play it. You do not know annoying until you’ve heard poker face played by an out of tune clarinet. Lol. XD
Anyway, I love how crazy original she is, and I can’t wait to hear what she’ll come up with next.
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June 1st, 2009 at 11:18 am
This video is so outrageous and absurd, but I loved it. :D
(I heard Gaga got PISSED that it got leaked early, though. It wasn’t supposed to premiere until June 4th.)
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June 1st, 2009 at 12:02 pm
I like her music, but I find it so hard to like her. To me, it just seems like she’s trying too hard to stay relevant.
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June 1st, 2009 at 12:36 pm
I do like some of her songs but I think she is just gross…She seems to really put a lot of sex stuff into her videos and it gets boring to me. She is no Madonna at all. No where close. I don’t see her having a career as long as Madonna’s that is for sure. I can’t decide if she is talented or not….I am on the fence. She just seems weird with some good songs.
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June 1st, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Ok, I have already decided that I’m doing the mouse outfit at the end of the video for Halloween. I’ve already started buying things for it!!!
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June 1st, 2009 at 7:03 pm
I’m actually rather surprised at your recent interest in Lady Gaga what with her ripping off Mosh’s clothing style, hair style and poses for photos and whatnot. I’m not getting onto your or anything, it just surprised me.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 6:20 am
I’m not sure about GaGa. I do love this song however, been listening to it non stop for the last few days and a couple of the songs of the album too have really hooked me. And the videos are really interesting to watch, just something about her for me seems odd. Like some of the outrageous clothes those, they’re always fun to see.
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June 3rd, 2009 at 7:01 pm
She’s certainly an entertaining dresser of that there is no doubt!
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June 4th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
OMG girl, I agree I loved her video its def fresh and its pure fashion awesomeness!!! BTW her mickey mouse outfit is from designers Marvin y Quetzal, I made a post about it yesterday lol.
http://www.styleamor.com/?p=729
Much love always,
-Glendy
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June 5th, 2009 at 8:35 am
And suddenly there’s this Lady Gaga person.
I tried, but I really don’t like the music, or even the fashion.
I think this video is a mess of references and outfit changes.
I’m pretty sure this won’t last too long.
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June 5th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
I disagree that she isn’t being marketed to kids. Radio stations play Lady Gaga on all the teen/top 40 radio stations and her videos alongside every other ‘cleaner’ type music. I think, along with other ‘adult’ (some veer on soft porn) music/videos and imagery, major record labels throw everything out there and pay big money to ‘commercialize’. I think that it’s a giant cop-out to say that her music is not being marketed to kids so that she (and record companies) don’t have to take responsibility. As I type this, there’s a ton of nice little girls right now singing ‘I wanna take a ride on your disco stick’ and ‘and we’re all getting hosed tonight’ lyrics from her songs that are marketed to adults but yet fail to be kept away from children’s ears who are still the ones who buy the most music and go to concerts for most pop music. Anyone in pop music is a ‘product’. BTW, I love pop music and it’s all I listen to. Just lets keep it real. It is what it is.
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June 5th, 2009 at 9:16 pm
I admit the only reason I watched it was because of Alexander Skarsgard. *swoooooons!* i think its the 1st time I actually am jealous of her, for her making out with Alex :P
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July 2nd, 2009 at 8:28 am
I’m convincing my mom to buy me her album saying I NEED her music to dance to for exercise Ha Ha. Now to drag her and her debit card to the store.
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July 2nd, 2009 at 10:16 pm
Lady Gaga has to be my favorite singer these days. She has a very good sense of fashion, a Mezzo Soprano voice and some freakin dance moves.
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July 6th, 2009 at 5:28 am
lady gaga might not be a very beautiful singer but she can sing and dance well.
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July 16th, 2009 at 8:03 am
Poker Face and Just Dance simple rocks! more power to Lady Gaga.
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July 24th, 2009 at 5:00 am
Lady Gaga is da bomb. Poker Face and Starstruck are so cool to listen.
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September 3rd, 2009 at 2:16 am
Freakin Awesome! NowTHAT made me want your new black lipstick!
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September 8th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
I love that video and im guna be making a halloween costume of what she was wearing when she killed her boyfriend =) btw did anyone notice that the guy playing her boyfriend was Vampire Eric from HBO’s hit series True Blood!!!!
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September 21st, 2009 at 4:38 pm
lady gaga is my total style icon. if i could dress like here every freakin day i would. long live gaga (LL)
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September 23rd, 2009 at 3:04 am
Whahha Omg this is too funny
So funny too see ppl diss Lady GaGa
But they don’t understand that LADY GAGA at least is famous because of what she is doing :)
And the ones who are dissng her are like.. not famous at all x’D?
Gogoo Stefani <3
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