Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga, is a singer and song-writer who has revolutionized music and style.

She began her career playing shows in Manhattan’s Lower East Side and was signed with her first label by the end of 2007. Employed there as a songwriter, she captured the attention of many with her vocal capabilities.

 Lady Gaga began her official ascension to fame with the release of her first album “The Fame” in 2008. The album was a critical and commercial success that included international number-one singles “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.”

 After embarking on the Fame Ball Tour, she followed with the album “The Fame Monster” which spawned the worldwide hit singles “Bad Romance,” “Telephone,” and “Alejandro.” They allowed her to embark on the 18-month Monster Ball tour which became one of the highest grossing concerts of all time.

 Her most recent album “Born this Way,” which dropped in early 2011, topped the charts of most major markets and generated even more international hits. Lady Gaga’s autobiographical video for her song “Marry the

Night” released on Dec. 2 and racked up over 13 million views in under a week. In addition to her musical career, she involves herself with humanitarianism and LGBT activism.

 Lady Gaga is well recognized for her flamboyant and diverse contributions to the music industry through fashion, performance and music videos.

 She has sold an estimated 23 million albums and 64 million singles worldwide, making her one of the best selling music artist of all time.

 Her achievements include five Grammys, four Guinness World Records,
and 13 MTV Music Awards.

 Lady Gaga has consecutively appeared on Billboard’s “Artists of the Year” list and scored the definitive title in 2010.

She came in at number eleven on Forbes’ list of “Most Influential Women,” beating out Oprah. She was also named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine.

 Love her or hate her, Lady Gaga is an undeniable force in the art and entertainment industry. With her music, she sends a message of being yourself and loving who you are. She may easily be the pop music icon of our time.

“I just, I felt like a freak. I guess what I’m trying to say is I want to liberate them, I want to free them of their fears and make them feel that they can create their own space in the world.”
– Lady Gaga