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Lady Gaga

American singer, songwriter, and actress.
American singer, songwriter, and actress.

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Germanotta, is known for her versatile entertainment career. With multiple chart-topping albums and awards, she is a prominent figure in music and film industry. Gaga is also recognized for her philanthropy work.

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1986-03-28
Birth of Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga, an American singer, songwriter, and actress, was born on March 28, 1986.

1986-03-28
Birth of Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known as Lady Gaga, was born in 1986.

1990-01
Lady Gaga Falls in Love with the Piano

At the tender age of four, Lady Gaga started to play the piano.

1990-06
Learning Piano

Lady Gaga learned to play the piano at the age of four.

1991
Italian American Heritage

Lady Gaga was born in Yonkers, New York, to parents of Italian descent.

1997
First Education

At the age of 11, Lady Gaga was accepted to the Juilliard School in Manhattan but chose to attend a private Catholic school instead.

1999-06-06
First Piano Song

At the age of 13, Lady Gaga wrote her first piano song.

2000
First Piano Ballad

At the age of 13, she wrote her first piano ballad while continuing her music studies and performances.

2003-06-06
University Enrollment

At 17, Lady Gaga enrolled in New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.

2004
Early Admission to Tisch School of the Arts

Gaga was granted early admission to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, where she focused on music and songwriting skills, standing out as one of the 20 students worldwide to receive this honor.

2005-01
Lady Gaga Sings at Open Mic Nights

By 2005, Lady Gaga was performing at Open Mic Nights while studying to be an actress at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.

2006-09-06
Lady Gaga is Signed to Def Jam

Lady Gaga was signed to Def Jam on September 6, 2006. Joshua Sarubin, the head of Artists and repertoire (A&R) for the music label discovered her and brought her talent before his boss.

2006-12-01
Lady Gaga is Dropped from Def Jam

Three months after getting signed to Def Jam, Lady Gaga was dropped by the label. The singer returned to her family for Christmas and started to perform at neo-burlesque shows.

2007-11
Lady Gaga is Signed by Streamline Records Label

Herbert signed Lady Gaga to his label in November 2007. Streamline Records is an imprint of Interscope Records that was established the same month Lady Gaga was signed by the label. Lady Gaga later mentioned that Herbert was the man who discovered her.

2008-08-16
Debut of Just Dance on Billboard Hot 100

On August 16, 2008, Lady Gaga's song 'Just Dance' featuring Colby O'Donis debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, eventually reaching the number 1 position.

2008-08-19
Lady Gaga's 'The Fame' Album Release

On August 19, 2008, Lady Gaga released her debut album 'The Fame', which propelled her to international stardom with hits like 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face'.

2008-08-19
Release of The Fame

Lady Gaga's first album, The Fame, was released on August 19, 2008.

2009-01-01
Album 'The Fame Monster'

On January 1, 2009, Lady Gaga released her second studio album 'The Fame Monster.' This album marked a new era in Gaga's music career and included hit songs like 'Bad Romance' and 'Telephone.'

2009-01-03
Debut of Poker Face on Billboard Hot 100

Lady Gaga's 'Poker Face' made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100 chart on January 3, 2009, and quickly rose to the number 1 position for 1 week.

2009-02-02
Release of 'Bad Romance' Song

On February 2, 2009, Lady Gaga released the song 'Bad Romance' which became a huge hit and a signature song for her.

2009-03-02
Release of 'Alejandro' Song

On March 2, 2009, Lady Gaga released the song 'Alejandro' which was well-received by her fans and critics alike.

2009-11-14
Release of Bad Romance on Billboard Hot 100

Lady Gaga's 'Bad Romance' entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart on November 14, 2009, peaking at number 2 and spending 12 weeks on the chart.

2009-11-18
Release of EP 'The Fame Monster'

Lady Gaga released her follow-up EP, 'The Fame Monster', on November 18, 2009. The EP included hit singles such as 'Bad Romance,' 'Telephone' featuring Beyoncé, and 'Alejandro,' all of which achieved success worldwide.

2009-12-12
Release of Telephone on Billboard Hot 100

On December 12, 2009, Lady Gaga's collaboration with Beyonce, 'Telephone', debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart at number 3, staying on the chart for 12 weeks.

2010-04-29
Lady Gaga Named as One of the Most Influential People by TIME Magazine

In 2010, Lady Gaga was recognized as one of the world’s most influential people by TIME Magazine.

2010-09-12
Lady Gaga's Meat Dress Display

Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, which attracted worldwide media attention. The dress was later displayed at the National Museum of Women in the Arts and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in September 2015.

2010-09-13
2010 MTV Awards

At the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga won eight awards, including Video of the Year for 'Bad Romance'.

2011-02-14
53rd Annual Grammy Awards

Lady Gaga's 'The Fame Monster' album won multiple Grammy Awards at the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards in 2011.

2011-05-23
Born This Way Album Release

Lady Gaga's album 'Born This Way' was released on May 23, 2011, debuting atop the Billboard 200 with first-week sales of 1.1 million copies. It received three Grammy nominations and was listed among 'The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time' by Rolling Stone in 2020.

2011-05-24
Born This Way Album Release

Lady Gaga released her album 'Born This Way' on May 23, 2011, which received critical acclaim and commercial success.

2012-04
Born This Way Ball Tour

Lady Gaga embarked on the Born This Way Ball tour in April 2012. The tour was scheduled to conclude the following March but ended earlier due to a hip injury that required surgery.

2013-11-06
Artpop Album Release

Lady Gaga released her third studio album 'Artpop' on November 6, 2013. The album received mixed reviews but debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.

2014-03
Roseland Ballroom Concert Residency

In March 2014, Lady Gaga had a seven-day concert residency commemorating the last performance at New York's Roseland Ballroom before its closure.

2014-09
Cheek to Cheek Album Release

In September 2014, Lady Gaga released a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett titled 'Cheek to Cheek'. The album received favorable reviews and won a Grammy Award.

2015-01-06
First concert in space

In 2015, Lady Gaga announced that she will perform the first concert in space.

2016-02-07
Lady Gaga performs at Super Bowl 50

In 2016, Lady Gaga performed the national anthem at Super Bowl 50. She showcased her vocal prowess and set the stage for her future Super Bowl halftime show performance.

2016-10-21
Release of Album Joanne

On October 21, 2016, Lady Gaga released her fifth album titled Joanne, which became her fourth number one album on the Billboard 200.

2017-02-05
Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

On February 5, 2017, Lady Gaga performed as the headlining act during the Super Bowl LI halftime show, featuring a group of lighted drones forming various shapes in the sky above Houston's NRG Stadium.

2017-12-19
Lady Gaga Las Vegas Residency Announcement

On December 19, 2017, Lady Gaga announced via Instagram that she had signed on for a Las Vegas residency.

2018-09-01
A Star Is Born Premiere

Lady Gaga starred in the movie 'A Star Is Born', which premiered at the 2018 Venice Film Festival, earning her critical acclaim and awards.

2018-10-13
Debut of Shallow on Billboard Hot 100

On October 13, 2018, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's song 'Shallow' debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming the number 1 spot for 1 week.

2019-01
Gaga's criticism of Vice President Mike Pence

In January 2019, during one of her Enigma shows, Lady Gaga criticized Vice President Mike Pence for his wife working at a school that turns away LGBTQ individuals, stating that Christianity bears no prejudice and everybody is welcome.

2019-03
Launch of teen mental health first aid project

In March 2019, Lady Gaga announced the launch of a pilot program for a teen mental health first aid project with the National Council for Behavioral Health through the Born This Way Foundation. She shared her personal struggles with mental health and the importance of support for young people.

2019-09
Launch of Haus Laboratories vegan makeup line

In September 2019, Lady Gaga launched her vegan makeup line, Haus Laboratories, exclusively on Amazon, offering a variety of products that reached number-one on Amazon's list of bestselling lipsticks.

2020-05-22
Release of 'Rain on Me' Collaboration

Lady Gaga and the Florida native released their collaboration 'Rain on Me' on May 22. Lady Gaga described the track as a 'celebration of all tears' in an interview with Paper magazine.

2020-05-29
Release of 'Chromatica' album

On May 29, 2020, Lady Gaga released her sixth studio album, 'Chromatica', which received positive reviews and debuted atop the US charts.

2021-01-20
US National Anthem Performance

During the inauguration of President Joe Biden on January 20, 2021, Lady Gaga performed the US national anthem.

2021-09-03
Release of Dawn of Chromatica

On September 3, 2021, Lady Gaga released her third remix album titled Dawn of Chromatica.

2021-09-30
Release of Love for Sale

On September 30, 2021, Lady Gaga released her second collaborative album with Tony Bennett titled Love for Sale, which received generally favorable reviews and debuted at number eight in the US.

2022-12
James Howard Jackson sentenced for shooting Gaga's dog walker

In December 2022, James Howard Jackson, the man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker, was sentenced to 21 years in prison.

2023-04
Appointment as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities

In April 2023, Lady Gaga was appointed as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by President Joe Biden.

2023-09
Lady Gaga's Digital Singles Achievements

By September 2023, Lady Gaga is the 17th top digital singles artist in the United States with cumulative single certifications of 87.5 million digital downloads and on-demand streaming. She is the first woman to receive the Digital Diamond Award certification from RIAA.

2024-03-30
Lady Gaga Writing New Music

On March 30, 2024, Lady Gaga shared that she is 'so happy,' 'in love,' and working on new music.

2024-04-10
Lady Gaga Appears in 'Joker 2' Trailer

Lady Gaga made an appearance in the trailer for the sequel 'Joker 2', which is not a musical.

2024-04-24
Lady Gaga Mourns Death of Her Dog Alice

On April 24, 2024, Lady Gaga expressed her grief over the death of her dog Alice due to cancer.

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