Lady Gaga is an American singer, songwriter, actress, philanthropist and fashion designer. Lady Gaga was born in New York City. She attended a school for the arts until the age of 13, when she switched to a public school to study music instead of art. She began performing as a teenager. And that was such a good choice! Today, as a pop-icon, she shocks and delights with extravagant costumes, show and vocal skills. Lady Gaga has a unique style that is a fusion of pop, dance music, disco and electronica. Her influences are Madonna and David Bowie. Lady Gaga's Early Life and Rise to Fame Lady Gaga was born as Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta on March 28, 1986. Her parents are Joseph and Cynthia Germanotta. She attended the Convent of the Sacred Heart from age 11 where she studied piano and became fluent in French. She also attended New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, but dropped out after one semester to focus on her music career. Lady Gaga started her career as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. She was also a performer in nightclubs before being signed with Def Jam Recordings in 2006. She eventually signed with Interscope Records in 2008 and released her debut album The Fame (2008) which was a critical and commercial success. Gaga's first release in 2008 was a song called "Poker Face", which became a hit internationally. The song has been certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In November 2008, Gaga released her second single from The Fame Monster, "Bad Romance", which became an international success following its release. It reached number one in over ten countries. A follow-up EP The Fame Monster (2009) was met with similar success. Gaga's second studio album Born This Way (2011) topped the charts in more than 20 countries. In the US album sold over 8 million copies. Her third album Artpop (2013) topped the UK and several other commercial charts worldwide. In 2016, Gaga released her fifth studio album Joanne, which has been certified triple platinum in the country. It produced international chart-topping singles such as "Million Reasons" and "John Wayne". Lady Gaga's Awards and Accomplishments Lady Gaga has won many awards for her music and activism. She has achieved five top-five singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and holds the record for most Hot 100 entries for a female artist in history, with 76. Her achievements include three Grammy Awards, twelve MTV Video Music Awards, twelve Guinness World Records. In 2010, Gaga released her first full-length book about her life and career, "The Fame", which became a New York Times Best Seller. In 2011 only, Gaga was the recipient of numerous accolades including the Elle Style Award for Women in Music and MTV Europe Music Award for Best Song. In 2013, Lady Gaga won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film for her role in American Horror Story: Hotel. In 2016, she won the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for her album Joanne. Lady Gaga: Fun Facts Lady Gaga's nickname was inspired by the famous Queen song, Radio Gaga. Lady Gaga took vocal lessons from a teacher who previously had Christina Aguilera under her tutelage. Her acting debut, which few people know about, took place very early. At the age of 15 she appeared in an episode of The Sopranos. To support herself, Lady Gaga worked by day as a waitress and in the evenings as a stripper in the duo "Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue" which sang covers of 70s and 80s songs. She was often taken for Amy Whinehouse, so she dyed her naturally black hair platinum blonde. Gaga has written lyrics for Britney Spears, The Pussycat Dolls, New Kids on the Block and Fergie, among others. Gaga is the godmother of Elton John's children. Lady Gaga performed at Joe Biden's inauguration in a bulletproof dress. Lady Gaga's Legacy in the Music Industry Gaga is one of the most iconic pop stars of our time. Her songs are catchy, her outfits are outrageous, her performances are electrifying and her personality is larger than life. Gaga's legacy in the music industry will be marked by a handful of awards and records. She has sold over 150 million albums worldwide, which makes her one of the best-selling female artists of all time. She has won six Grammy Awards and was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song for "Shallow" from A Star is Born. Gaga's legacy will also be marked by her social activism and philanthropic work with organizations like Born This Way Foundation and Be Kind Campaign, as well as being a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and women's rights. Lady Gaga Tour Lady Gaga's tours are renowned for their electrifying performances, boundary-pushing creativity, and iconic fashion choices. Each tour is a visual and auditory spectacle that leaves audiences in awe. 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