New Delhi, April 11 – International pop star Lady Gaga’s hit single ‘Born This Way’ has got a desi twist! Bollywood composers Salim-Suleiman have added a sitar intro and dhol beats to her vocals for the special remix. The latest version of the song has been produced by media company Desi Hits. Gaga will also release an urban-desi version of the song for Britain’s South Asian market. Created and produced by Culture Shock, this version of ‘Born this way’ fuses bhangra with elements of dubstep. ‘Gaga has truly fallen in love with India, so we’re helping her pursue this audience to authentically connect with both the huge diaspora and South Asia itself. The debut of these remixed tracks is step one,’ Anjula Acharia-Bath CEO of Desi Hits, said in a press statement. ‘We collaborated with Indian music producers from across the globe to show our respect and appreciation for our desi fans and music community. We’re looking forward to more desi collaborations in the near future,’ Troy Carter, CEO-Atom Factory, Lady Gaga’s management company, said in a press statement.
Do television fans loveLady Gagaas much as music fans? Gaga's upcomingGleetribute is so big that the show is being extended a full half hour (sorryRaising Hope), and nowModern Familyis getting in on the Gaga love. Jesse Tyler Ferguson, who plays Mitchell on the hit ABC show, revealed that an upcoming episode will center around a Lady Gaga concert. "Mitchell, my character, wants to go to the Lady Gaga concert, and Cameron is supposed to go with me but he's sick in bed and he's expecting me to stay home and take care of him," he toldRegis PhilbinandKelly Ripa. "And so I kind of, maybe, drug him a little bit so I can sneak out and go to the concert." It turns out thatModern Family's admiration of the pop star is mutual. Ferguson said the cast found out Gaga is a big fan of the show when she approached producers about appearing in an episode. "Gaga reached out and she wanted to do something with the show but it's like, how do you incorporate Lady Gaga intoModern Family?" Hopefully the show's writers can think of some appropriately fabulous plot point for the pop star
Because she doesn't hear her songs in enough Country Western bars and she's dissatisfied with only beingElton freaking John'sson's godmother AND because she feels there aren't enough headlines spawned from the sheer mention of her name,Lady Gagadid the logical thing and created a country version of her smash hit"Born This Way"(see: ripoff of "Express Yourself"). Personally, I've disliked "Born This Way" since the song hit the Grammy stage in a mess of dinosaur egg yolk and giant latex condom scraps and I've never been a fan of country music so the combination of the two is like a set of rhinestone-and-steak-encrusted fingernails on a Versace chalkboard (a.k.a. pretentiously useless and still impossible to listen to). The one good thing is that Gaga is donating the proceeds from the sale of this new version to the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), but you know what's better? How about you skip the awful song and donate your dollar to the organization directly instead? It's that bad.
Melbourne, Apr 5 – Lady Gaga’s mother is reportedly joining her daughter on tour in order to keep an eye on how much her celebrity daughter drinks. Cynthia Germanotta, 56, is said to be concerned about her daughter’s health after she collapsed during a show last. year, and plans to keep a watchful eye on the singer to ensure she eats properly and cuts down on her alcohol intake while away from home. “She may be one of the biggest, and strangest, pop stars in the world but her relationship with her parents is very traditional,” News.com.au quoted a friend of the star (born Stefani Germanotta) as saying. “She is from a typical loving Italian-American background and her family have normal parental concerns. “Her mum thinks she drinks too much and doesn’t eat enough. She has gone along to keep an eye on her drinking and feed her up,” she added
Lady GaGagave the audience at a drag queen revue a shock on Saturday, March 12, after storming on stage and performing while her new track "Born This Way" was blasting out across the club. The "Poker Face" superstar had played a sold-out gig at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky and many of her fans carried on the party by hitting a drag club after the concert ended. But GaGa had no intention of stopping performing and joined a transvestite onstage for a rousing rendition of her latest hit single. The crowd chanted along with the star while she gyrated with her pal, shouting the song's lyrics, "Don't be a drag, just be a queen." The singer then had to be saved by security as she did a stage dive into the adoring crowd, before strutting off the stage.
Lady Gaga Designs Prayer Bracelet to Benefit Japan Disaster Relief
Lady Gaga poses with fans before heading into the NBC studios to tape the 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'. (Bauer Griffin)
Lady Gaga's prayer bracelet
Lady Gaga is calling on her little monsters to aid disaster relief efforts in Japan. In wake of the devastation created by an 8.9-magnitude earthquake and 23-foot tsunami that hit the country last week, the songstress designed a prayer bracelet that's being sold in her online store.
The white and red bracelet reads "We pray for Japan" in both English and Japanese (it also features her signature claw motion) and is selling for $5 on Gaga's online store. "I Designed a Japan Prayer Bracelet. Buy It/Donate here and ALL proceeds will go to Tsunami Relief Efforts. Go Monsters," she wrote recently on her blog, pointing fans to her online store.
Plenty of other stars have tweeted their condolences to Japan since the massive devastation occurred on Friday. Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Kim Kardashian, and a slew of other stars have asked their followers to keep the country in their thoughts and prayers.
Lady GaGahas urged her legions of fans to buy a special bracelet launched to raise funds for those affected by the Japanese tsunami. Over 20 countries in the Pacific Rim were put on high alert on Friday, March 11, after a massive 8.9-magnitude tremor caused a tidal wave which devastatedJapan. A raft of celebrities have sent their condolences to those who have lost family members in the disaster, and now the "Poker Face" hitmaker is asking fans to donate $5 or more to the relief effort by buying a bracelet via her website. "Lady GaGa designed a 'We Pray For Japan' prayer bracelet, buy yours now for $5 in the web store and all proceeds go to Japan tsunami relief," a post on the site reads. Japanese star Yoko Ono and "Star Trek" actor George Takei have also asked for fans' help in raising money for the cause.
The pop performer has reportedly threatened to sue a London ice creamery over their human breast milk-flavored ice cream, Baby Gaga. Matt O'Connor, the owner of The Icecreamists, told the NYPost, "She's acting like a big baby who is crying over spoiled breast milk."
Gaga doesn't have all that much to worry about: no one's buying the frozen treat these days. The product is currently being tested for health code violations. The sugary treat is made with human breast milk, vanilla pods and lemon.
Do you think Lady Gaga has much of a case? And isn't it sort of funny coming from the woman who supposedly wants her perfume to smell like blood and semen?
Lady GaGa has sparked a war with concert photographers after demanding they give up the rights to their shots. The pioneering pop star has started asking snappers to sign release forms before admitting them to gigs, demanding they surrender their copyright of the images they take while she's onstage.
Website TBD.com went public with the release form given to their photographer Jay Westcott on Friday, March 4, which clearly states his shots will become the property of GaGa. Revered concert photographer and property lawyer David Atlas tells Rolling Stone magazine, "It's utterly disrespectful of the time, the effort and the creativity of the photographer. I think it's some misguided need to control the images that are out there, but she has so little control over those images."
And veteran concert snapper Tim Mosenfelder tells the publication, "These artists blow up, and depending on their personality and the management they surround themselves with, they end up with a result like this. There are artists out there who are pretty fair with the press. For example, Justin Bieber is very receptive to allowing the press to cover his performances, and he's blown up."
The release form published by TBD.com is one of two GaGa hands out to photographers - a second version does not demand the photographer to sign over their copyright. According to Atlas, the less restrictive version is intended for larger publications.
He adds, "Typically the person who has the least leverage gets the worst release... The people who get paid $125 to hang out for four hours at a concert have to sign this release. So on top of getting paid very little, they have no ongoing revenue stream from these photos whatsoever."
Lady GaGa broke down in tears during a concert on Thursday, March 3 after performing an emotional rendition of her song "Born This Way" with a 10-year-old fan. The pop star last month invited Maria Aragon to join her on tour as she was so impressed with a YouTube clip of the little girl singing the track.
The "Poker Face" hitmaker kept her word when her tour touched down in Aragon's native Canada and called her young fan onstage during a show in Toronto on Thursday night. GaGa lifted Aragon onto her lap as she sat at a piano, and the two then performed a duet of "Born This Way", with GaGa visibly moved during the song.
After Aragon thanked the crowd and left the stage, Gaga could be seen weeping and taking time to compose herself before continuing the concert. She later took to her Twitter.com blog to post a picture of herself wearing a t-shirt with Aragon's face on as she stood next to the girl backstage.
Gaga writes, "Myself +10 year old Lady Maria of Winnipeg. She signed my t-shirt, she ate my heart, just like you." After the show, Aragon said, "Lady GaGa is really big and she's so amazing. Being supported how she was supported up there made me feel really great."
Uploaded on Youtube just a while back by an audience at Lady Gaga's concert in Toronto, Canada earlier today, here's the most awaited duet of the Mother Monster and her little monster and now Youtube sensation Maria Aragon. :D
(Will try to find another vid later... Check the video out and you'll know why. Lol. Thanks to the uploader, though. :D)
After the success of her collaboration with Thierry Mugler at Paris Men's Fashion Week in January, Lady GaGa once again joins forces with the fashion designer to preview another song from her upcoming studio album "Born This Way". While the previous show didn't see GaGa at all, this upcoming one will debut her as a runway model.
"I'm making my debut as a runway model, walking in the MUGLER PARIS FASHIONSHOW 3/2. I directed the show music, previewing Government Hooker," GaGa announced the news to her Little Monsters on Twitter. She will become one of the models for the fashion house's women's wear collection.
This preview will lead to a series of promotional efforts for the new album which is coming out across UnitedStates on May 23. She recently taped a special Monster Ball documentary at Madison Square Garden for HBO which will air it on May 7, and is expected to do many other promo appearances.
Lady GaGa has made chart history in Britain after becoming the first artist to reach platinum status for a downloaded album. GaGa's "The Fame" has sold a total of 2.5 million copies in the U.K. and, on Monday, February 28, it set a new record by topping the 300,000 downloads mark.
Official Charts Company managing director Martin Talbot says, "In setting this latest landmark, Lady Gaga has further cemented her position in the annals of pop music history. Lady Gaga is the kind of artist who is constantly striving to break new ground and she has done that yet again for album downloads."
GaGa has also scored a history on iTunes. "Born This Way" from her new album of the same name became the fastest selling single in iTunes for selling more than one million copies worldwide.
Pop star Lady GaGa waited until she turned 17 before losing her virginity - but she only learned to enjoy sex after falling in love. The "Bad Romance" hitmaker's first intimate encounters with men were "absolutely terrible" and she admits it took a monogamous relationship with her boyfriend Luc Carl to change her mind about sex.
She tells Britain's Grazia magazine, "I didn't lose my virginity until I was 17. But I have to say, even then I wasn't ready and it was an absolutely terrible experience. It wasn't good at all. I have never not had safe sex, I have always asked a guy to be tested and to use protection, that was always my rule. Otherwise you're playing Russian Roulette."
"But I never actually enjoyed sex until two years ago with (Carl)... It was a proper monogamous relationship in which I felt free enough to trust and I had enough self love. Sex is the ultimate expression of vulnerability and, for me, it was important to know that I was in a proper relationship so it was sex as a source of love and nothing else."
The Mother Monster Lady Gaga just released a Monster music video of her newest Monster single, "Born This Way" which is already topping music and radio charts across the world.
It's almost like a mini movie with all the story-telling in its first part and its length - whew! 7 minutes and 20 seconds!
Oh well, I am a monster! I enjoyed it - so much! Another great job Mama Monster! :D
I am loving Lady Gaga more recently especially after her sweet conversation with her little monster Maria Aragon on the phone. :D
Check out the Monster video below:
Born This Way - Lady Gaga Lyrics
[Intro] It doesn't matter if you love him, Or capital H-I-M Just put your paws up 'cause you were born this way, baby
[Verse 1] My mama told me when I was young We are all born superstars
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on In the glass of her boudoir
"there's nothin wrong with lovin who you are" She said, "'cause he made you perfect, babe"
"so hold your head up girl and you'll go far, Listen to me when I say"
[Chorus] I'm beautiful in my way 'cause god makes no mistakes I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
[Post-chorus] Ooo there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Baby I was born this way Ooo there ain't no other way Baby I was born- I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
Don't be a drag - just be a queen Don't be a drag - just be a queen Don't be a drag - just be a queen Don't be!
[Verse 2] Give yourself prudence And love your friends Subway kid, rejoice your truth
In the religion of the insecure I must be myself, respect my youth
A different lover is not a sin Believe capital h-i-m (hey hey hey) I love my life I love this record and Mi amore vole fe yah (love needs faith)
[Chorus] I'm beautiful in my way 'cause god makes no mistakes I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
Ooo there ain't no other way Baby I was born this way Baby I was born this way Ooo there ain't no other way Baby I was born- I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
[Bridge] Don't be a drag, just be a queen Whether you're broke or evergreen You're black, white, beige, chola descent You're lebanese, you're orient Whether life's disabilities Left you outcast, bullied, or teased Rejoice and love yourself today 'cause baby you were born this way
No matter gay, straight, or bi, Lesbian, transgendered life I'm on the right track baby I was born to survive No matter black, white or beige Chola or orient made I'm on the right track baby I was born to be brave
[Chorus] I'm beautiful in my way 'cause god makes no mistakes I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret Just love yourself and you're set I'm on the right track baby I was born this way
[Outro] I was born this way hey! I was born this way hey! I'm on the right track baby I was born this way hey!
I was born this way hey! I was born this way hey! I'm on the right track baby I was born this way hey!
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Lady Gaga Says Her Stylish Life Is 'Just Another Day at the Office'
Lady Gaga poses with fans before heading into the NBC studios to tape the 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno'. (Bauer Griffin)
Lady Gaga insists her glamorous look is just part of her regular personality, fame or no fame.
Speaking to TV host Gayle King while wearing spikes on her face and shoulders, huge platform shoes and a leather dress, she said: “I live a glamorous, stylish life. It's nothing to do with money or anything. It's just the way I choose to live.
“I just woke up in my New York apartment and just wanted to be myself today, so I wore my vintage mute glare catsuit and these are my favourite shoes right now.
“They're creepers and they're made into platforms. I'm very excited about that. It's just another day at the office.”
She also tried to convince Gayle the spikes in her face were natural, adding: “They've been there this whole time but I waited until I'd put ‘Born This Way’ out for you to see them.”
Gaga, 24, also said claimed she does not take herself too seriously, and doesn’t worry about criticism.
She added: “I always like to say people take me too seriously and not seriously enough at the same time. I think there’s an incredible amount of scrutiny on young women and I think there’s a tremendous amount of analysis that goes into everything, but I just don't care what people think of me to be perfectly blunt.”
“I am on the drunk diet. I live my life as I want to, and creatively. I like to drink whiskey and stuff while I am working.
“The deal is, I’ve got to work out every day, and I work out hungover if I am hungover. And it’s about the cross-training and keeping yourself inspired. I have to say, I do a ton of yoga.”
She's made it clear how important the campaign is to her, and Lady Gaga has unveiled a promotional video for her Viva Glam line with MAC Cosmetics.
Always keeping things interesting, the "Born This Way" singer can be seen in the commercial spot while situated alongside bedazzled skulls and a martini with a goldfish swimming inside.
As previously reported by GossipCenter, Gaga's MAC Viva Glam Gaga collection is currently available for purchase at MACCosmetics.com.
Not making a dime from the efforts, the 24-year-old is funneling all the money raised from the sale of the products to support men, women and children living with HIV and AIDS.
Lady Gaga left her hotel via and made her way over the London's River Thames to do an interview with American TV host Anderson Cooper. (Pacific Coast News)
Lady Gaga says that she prefers the grime of New York to the glitz and glamor of Los Angeles.
The "Born This Way" hitmaker insists she will always live in the New York neighborhood where she grew up as she was left thoroughly unimpressed after a brief stint on the Hollywood party scene.
She said: “I actually made a choice to keep my life pretty normal.
“Some point about two years ago I said to myself, ‘OK, am I going to put my toe in Hollywood’s pond and figure out if I want to live a glamorous life and assimilate to the glamorous lifestyle’, but I really didn’t want to do it.
“And I don’t like Hollywood and I don’t like the whole scene and I just said, ‘I’m going to go home and figure out how to be the first popstar to live in the same neighborhood for the rest of their life that I grew up in’, and that’s what I do.
“I still live where I always lived, I still hang out and drink whiskey at the same bars. I still go to the same hardware store.”
Tough she uses a stage name, the eccentric star -- real name Stefani Germanotta -- insisted that fans always see her as she really is.
Said Gaga while appearing on the Kyle & Jackie O Show: “I’ve become more and more confident as a woman and a don’t make any distinction between myself as Stefani, my birth name and myself, Gaga.
“It’s just a nickname, I’m the same person through and through physically. Who my fans see that’s really who I am and they have never complained to me about it. If they do I will certainly be listening to it and paying attention as I want them to be happy.”
(EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lady Gaga performs at Boardwalk Hall Arena on February 19, 2011 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Getty Images)
Lady Gaga has a special way of keeping in shape: whiskey! She's a big fan of the alcoholic beverage because she thinks it helps her creativity but still maintains her toned figure, because she hits the gym even if she's suffering from the after-effects of too much alcohol.
She told Sirius XM radio: "I am on the drunk diet. I live my life as I want to, creatively. I like to drink whiskey and stuff while I am working. But the deal is I've got to work out every day, and I work out hung over if I am hung over. And it's about the cross-training and keeping yourself inspired. I have to say, I do a ton of yoga."
Lady Gaga has previously caused controversy with her extreme dieting methods.
The 24-year-old singer’s former tour manager, David Ciemny, claimed last year she would binge on junk food such as cakes and sweets, then not eat for weeks to fit into her costumes -- once losing 20 pounds between fittings for one of her outfits.
Describing her condition, David said: "When I say she was sick, I mean physically and mentally."
Talent scout Wendy Starland added: "The pressure on her to lose weight was very high."
See some more pics next page...
Lady Gaga In Concert
(EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lady Gaga performs at Boardwalk Hall Arena on February 19, 2011 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
(February 18, 2011 - Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images North America)
