INTRODUCTION

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Lady Gaga is a well-known American singer as well as a song writer, actress, director and businesswoman who have won multiple awards for her albums. She is known for her innovative style in music as well as her bold, flamboyant outfit and provocative imagery. By her fans and media, she is also known as the ‘Queen of Pop’. She is a savant businesswoman and musician who is also known to fight for what she believe in spite of what the popular media says.

BIOGRAPHY

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    She has received numerous awards and recognitions throughout her career.

    She has won 11 Grammy Awards from 27 nominations, including Best Dance Recording for “Poker Face” and Best Pop Vocal Album for “The Fame” and “The Fame Monster”.

    She won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in “American Horror Story: Hotel” in 2016. Her album “Born This Way” sold over one million copies in its first week, and she’s one of the best-selling music artists with estimated global sales of 124 million units. She co-wrote and sang “Shallow” for the film “A Star Is Born” for which she won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

    She is also known for her philanthropy work. She founded the Born This Way Foundation, which focuses on empowering youth and inspiring bravery.

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    Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, was born on March 28, 1986, in New York City. She has a younger sister named Natali, and her parents are Cynthia and Joseph Germanotta.

    Lady Gaga began playing the piano at a young age and pursued musical theater in high school. She later studied at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out to pursue her music career full-time.

    In terms of relationships, Lady Gaga has been engaged a couple of times. She was engaged to actor Taylor Kinney from 2015 to 2016, and to talent agent Christian Carino from 2018 to 2019. As of 2021, she is in a relationship with entrepreneur Michael Polansky.

    Lady Gaga has been open about her struggles with mental health. She revealed that she has been dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and fibromyalgia, a long-term condition that can cause pain all over the body.

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    The Born This Way Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta. The foundation’s primary goal is to create a kinder and braver world. Here are some key aspects of the foundation:

    Youth Empowerment: The foundation aims to provide young people with the skills and opportunities necessary to build a kinder, braver world. They believe that young people are the key to a more accepting society.

    Mental Health: The foundation works to promote mental health, improve mental health resources, and reduce the stigma associated with mental health issues. They believe that mental health is just as vital as physical health.

    Kind Communities: The foundation strives to foster kind communities, both online and offline. They work to encourage positivity and acceptance in all spaces.

    Research and Advocacy: The foundation conducts research to understand the state of kindness in communities and uses this information to advocate for policies and programs that support their mission.

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    Lady Gaga has made significant contributions to the film and television industry alongside her music career. Here are some of her notable roles:

    “American Horror Story: Hotel” (2015-2016): Lady Gaga played the role of The Countess in the fifth season of this anthology horror series. Her performance was highly praised and she won a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Miniseries or Television Film.

    “A Star Is Born” (2018): In this film, Lady Gaga played the role of Ally, a struggling artist discovered by a seasoned musician. Her performance was critically acclaimed and she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The song “Shallow”, which she co-wrote and performed in the film, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

    “House of Gucci” (2021): Lady Gaga starred as Patrizia Reggiani in this crime drama film. Her performance was widely praised and she received several award nominations.

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