Talk:Lady Gaga/Archive 3

The Sopranos

I heard she was on the Sorpanos but can no mention of that here or who she played. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 132.170.42.222 (talk) 21:23, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

GaGa vs. Gaga

There was some discussion about the correct spelling here [1], and the title has been redirected to "Gaga". However, the artist's own website uses both spellings, "GaGa" [2] and "Gaga" [3], though her record label, Interscope Records, uses "Gaga" [4]. So, could someone please write something like "Lady Gaga[5] (also: Lady GaGa[6]) is an..." in the beginning of the first paragraph? -- Frous (talk) 22:41, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

It's really not not needed, sine it pronounced in exactly the same manner. We are getting a little obsessed with a trivial issue. The probably isn't a right or wrong method of writing it. — R² 23:44, 11 March 2009 (UTC)

It isn't trival, the article needs that, there are so many ways of spelling it, or perhaps a consenus.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 07:46, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

I'd support also spelled GaGa or something like that because neither way seems to be the most common. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 12:39, 12 March 2009 (UTC)

i think we should go with GaGa. diRk dARyL ♫ 13:28, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Could it be lady gaga this is how she spells it on twitter, any lady gaga fan would be looking at her twitter profile-http://twitter.com/ladygaga —Preceding unsigned comment added by GagaLoveGame (talk • contribs) 07:44, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

I wouldn't necessarily derive the rule from Twitter, 'cos all words are often decapitalized there, regardless of the spelling practice elsewhere. -- Frous (talk) 15:13, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

Looks like Reuters is using the InternalCapitalization style of "GaGa": Lady GaGa wows with big beats, bluesy surprises —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.79.16.68 (talk) 16:50, 16 March 2009 (UTC)

When you buy her music on iTunes it lists her as Lady GaGa. Dt128 (talk) 12:19, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

I agree. I think we have enough support and sources calling for a move back. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 16:45, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

We have discussed this before, look at archive. I could go out and get alot of sources like you. We are all happy with this (most). FYI check Gaga's LoveGame video and you will see it spelled like Gaga. Are you really going to distrust what came from the horse mouth itself??? —Preceding unsigned comment added by GagaLoveGame (talk • contribs) 04:48, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Things can change especially when it was as weak as "the record label spells it like that", and all of the new found sources are more or less as official as the video and support GaGa. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 12:34, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

If you Google "lady gaga", look under her site address, it says "...Lady Gaga..." Keithf2008 (talk) 11:24, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

• I've removed the varied spelling per WP:CAPS and because we're using "Gaga" for the article's manuel of style. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 21:36, 25 April 2009 (UTC)
  • It had no place in the lead, it is such a trivial issue. — R² 01:17, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

OM*G

Check out this everyone, it mentions wikipedia, I think it has a place on the article under recpetion--LOL! You will get the LOL after you read the article.http://www.signonsandiego.com/entertainment/street/2009/03/lady_gaga_the_woman_who_fell_t.html

and check this vid. http://www.desihits.com/blog/article/lady-gaga-performs-new-song-20090312 Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 07:00, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

and this article says she smoked cocanine--interview http://www.sfexaminer.com/local/people/Lady-GaGas-music-is-all-about-fun-41127332.html —Preceding unsigned comment added by GagaLoveGame (talk • contribs) 07:02, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Ha ha. LOL for the first article. --Legolas ^(talktome) 08:00, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

Lol. — R² 12:01, 13 March 2009 (UTC)

I know this not a forum but found mor OM*G--so to keep this message not a forum do you think this could go on the article, the answer probably no.Lady Gaga at her tour in a bubble costume? just see the links... http://blogs.nypost.com/popwrap/archives/2009/03/lady_gaga_poker_face and htmlhttp://www.celebuzz.com/lady-gaga-bubblicious-s93091/ and http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/usa/article2318161.ece. Was anyone went to show, if so what was the setlist.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 05:28, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

I did, I did. It was awesome. The sun link is correct but its not needed here, it can go to the tour article. --Legolas ^(talktome) 05:32, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Check this photo of gaga she looks like a she devil or a drag queenor some sort of creature- http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/view/71763/Lady-Gaga-My-show-will-be-orgasmic —Preceding unsigned comment added by GagaLoveGame (talk • contribs) 07:42, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Last vote/consenus of 'HER stage name

Hello, to all who want to end this dispute should vote on want they think based on there evidence tey have sort to come by. Rules- No evidence needed - one vote per user(one for every single person) or ip ( do not vote with user then ip or muliple users) - type in name you want e.g. Lady Gaga - then put a vote beside it, if someone also wnats the same name type agree then your user name next to it - if a user name is not submitted the vote is not valid. Do not use loop hole to contridicting theses rules, as they are not the full terms and conditions - the consenus is merley to end this disscussion and can be changed with the "appropritate source"(e.g.-her saying how to spell it). The vote must end at some time - that is to be debated. ( if you have a concern, please message me or at the debate section) Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 07:54, 14 March 2009 (UTC) Change of rules 1.Provide source which is reliable next to the name you want, if you agree second the notion by (2) after I agree. Please not at least two sources MUST be provided ( I changed it because of the disscussion below). Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 23:43, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Vote (underneath)-

Lady Gaga-

Lady GaGa- I --oRange 23:02, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

debate over vote/consenus

Any concerns please debate underneath Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 07:55, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

My concern is that you don't demonstrate any awareness of how these things are decided on Wikipedia.—Kww(talk) 12:04, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Or, more directly, "Wikipedia decisions are not made by popular vote". The discussion and evidence presented are far more compelling than a mere show of hands. —C.Fred (talk) 12:50, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

Yes I understand all of this however, we already have evidence, I have and others have already provided it. I only want the matter to be going a clear direction, I am here to improve the artilce not make it a pile of collected information. Thst is why people will read the evidence and then decided, I will change the rules if I have to so people need to provide ot second an evidence.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 23:37, 14 March 2009 (UTC)

her gender

,Although there is strong accusations about her gender it is true she is and always has been a woman ,should the article not cover the rumours and discussion about her gender? Many people claim her to be a post op transexual or a transvestite, especially here in the UK. I have no idea about what her actual Gender is or isn't but if someone could make a mature mention of this I think it would be helpful. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.80.225.2 (talk) 17:20, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

We deal with facts, not gossip. — R² 17:21, 19 March 2009 (UTC)

perhaps someone needs to clarify the facts then. Has she ever referred to herself as a female? is the 'lady' part of her name a knowing wink to her gender difficulties?

Dies she look like a male, sound, act. I think she is female, this disscussion is complete gossip and false 'triva', peoples fabtasy, they want to be different. Freaks (no offence).Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 03:47, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

As was said, it's gossip and that's the only thing keeping hecklers alive. She's a perfect natural girl, period! And if anyone has doubts about that, just go to perezhilton dot com and look up her pre-celebrity pictures when she was 12 or 13. Em27 (talk) 05:11, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Agree with you 10000% Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 04:29, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

I think it's beyond saying that we don't need to dignify such stupidity with a response. Unless Lady Gaga has EVER commented on the matter herself just let it die. Batvette (talk) 01:28, 4 May 2009 (UTC)

Real date of birth

Which is it? 20st or 28th of March?... Se sais in this-clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZDxGXDsUps it's on the 28th and a lot of people are buying it... not to mention calling Wikipedia unreliable because of this simple thing. It might be false deliberately, out of privacy reasons... who knows! Em27 (talk) 05:55, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

Will watch video, and come back. Wiki's sources say the 20th.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 06:19, 20 March 2009 (UTC)

 Done, video says (she) thats its her birthday, no editing on video so I will go woth that, watch the video before anyone takes it off.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 04:36, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

I don't think the video is that conclusive. The audio is grainy enough that it's hard to tell if she says "twentieth" or "twenty-eighth", and the source of the super text - which was edited into the video - is unknown. I'm not willing to give the super text any more credence than the channel author - a fansite - so I think Allmusic is still the more reliable source. —C.Fred (talk) 15:55, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

That's not the same video that was linked to in an earlier edit. The one Em27 links to is a longer clip with no text superimposed into the video, plus some context about playing a concert on the twenty-eighth. I think the clip supports the 28th. —C.Fred (talk) 21:10, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

it is definitely the 28th, NOT the 20th —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.141.90.64 (talk) 21:00, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

Agreed, should it be changed? Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 23:53, 21 March 2009 (UTC)

More evidence her birth date should be changed to 28 March: in addition to the birthday performance at Moomba, referenced in the YouTube video, entertainment reporter/promoter Perez Hilton posted a birthday message on the 20th, then later updated it citing Wikipedia being wrong. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.79.16.68 (talk) 17:49, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

WELL... i think that should be 28th... cause she herself say it on twitter.. today so 28th :) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 83.17.247.170 (talk) 20:16, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

Agreed, it should be changed, enough evidence given.I am Rorschach (talk) 23:38, 12 April 2009 (UTC) i couldnt find her twitter acct. linkpls--oRange 23:00, 28 March 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rcnaranja (talk • contribs)

I'm this video from her March 27th concert in Ottawa, they sing happy birthday and she says its her last night being 22 so I think between both of these videos, there is enough to correct her birthday in the article. Per WP:SELFPUB, her own word is more reliable than even the most reliable source. You cannot deny what she says because it's her life and she obviously knows more about it than anyone else. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 18:35, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

WP:SELFPUB would only apply if this had been published by Lady Gaga on some official Lady Gaga channel on Youtube. This is just some anonymous fan recording that may or may not have been doctored.—Kww(talk) 18:44, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

Well there are two videos supporting this and there is no proof that it was doctored. Why would two different people both doctor their videos to say the same thing? It does not have to be official either. If she said it in an interview or anything like that that is also legal for wiki. We can bring this up on reliable sources if you would really want to waste time. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 18:48, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

I can't believe someone is overblowing this birthday thing? Are they doing it for a laugh?!. HER BIRTHDAY is MARCH 28th. The person in the video is obviously her... and wikipedia cites ALLMUSIC.COM? How the hell is that more reliable then that video? This evdience is an audio-visual source from Lady Gaga's mouth. --Franch (talk) 21:32, 31 March 2009 (UTC)

Why don't you make some valid point instead of shouting? We all know very well that youtibe videos do not fall under reliable sources. Wikipeida goes for verifiability from third party sources and that too which can be reliable. Allmost all of the youtube videos badly fail copyright permissions, and as I can see that the video in discussion is not even on Gaga's youtube channel, no-wayyy can it be used in the article. --Legolas ^(talktome) 03:58, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

That's why there is the other one also which is not copyrighted...Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 12:27, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Okay, I understand. It seems this Wikipedia article likes to verify things based on technicalities rather than common sense. This is kind of the reason why I left Wikipedia two years ago... superfluously pedantic. II'll just leave it to someone else who will dig up the source eventually. --Franch (talk) 13:07, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

If we did not have the "technicalities" as a safeguard, Wikipedia would look very different, not for the better either. — R² 15:41, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

I was talking about this particular article. I understand about the guidelines pertaining to other subjects (in most circumstances), but Lady Gaga has confirmed her birth date through audio-visual media that just happens to be on Youtube. People are saying "youtube is not a source", youtube is not the matter, the evidence is the content. There are articles that I have witnessed in the past where details of a subject were accepted through audio-visual evidence that happened to be posted via sites like Youtube etc. Wikipedia's Verifiability article states that electronic media 'can be used'. The technicality? It can only come from a "reliable" source despite the fact the source deemed "reliable" here cites her fake birth date, March 20 is a music review site which self-admittingly asks people to submit corrections from errors they make. The content clearly displays Lady Gaga (by common sense one can discern that it is not an imposter) saying "...and actually March 28th is my birthday" (which is probably a subtle reference to the mistake erred by Wikipedia). But whatever, enough of this dramarama. I'm out of here without my two cents. --Franch (talk) 16:59, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Not to mention that there are two different videos at different occasions where Gaga states her real bday. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 17:01, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

You are working this problem from the wrong direction: if you find those YouTube videos convincing, e-mail allmusic and tell them. If they agree, they will change the date on their site, and then we'll follow.—Kww(talk) 17:38, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

not only is this totally circular its absolutely insane. Kww why don't you get off your butt and do something useful like researching it yourself or get out of the way so someone else can. Being an obstructionist for the sake of obstructionism is a total waste of everyone's time and tantamount to what not only drives people away but makes the project itself suffer because instead of it having useful and accurate information people like you who want to bog everything down in circular arguments would rather have it be inaccurate.Jgeddis (talk) 09:41, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Maintain civility and donot make personal attacks. Either learn to be civil or leave from here. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 10:54, 6 April 2009 (UTC)

Lets get back to the discussion, get over these personal attacks and whatever else. Let's go with the most reliable source. By the way I think it's the 28.I am Rorschach (talk) 05:25, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Reliable source has already been provided by Stephen. Thanks to him. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:31, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

During the concert in Ottawa on March 27, 2009, as midnight struck fans started singing "Happy Birthday" to Gaga. She was singing the song "Future Love" on the piano and seemed overwhelmed with emotion. She got up to the crowd and said, "This show is not for me,.[..].This show is for all of you guys. I really want you to have fun and meet each other and have the time of your life."[7] Lady Gaga's birthday IS MARCH 28!!! Why do people keep denying it?! It says on Perez Hilton's website, her fans sang her "Happy Birthday" on March 28, and Lady Gaga said so herself on YouTube! Why won't you change her birth-date already?!Cinnamontl (talk) 04:21, 12 April 2009 (UTC) Cinnamontl

Seriously people... those were some lame arguments! I posted a video, clearly different from the one cited in the edits, and clearly it was her and you start all of this for what? Youtube? Good thing that after 10 edits and reverts the date was changed. Em27 (talk) 19:06, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Lady Gaga fan of British culture

Recently I have come across many interviews etc with Lady Gaga where she has expressed her love for the British accent, men and culture in general. I believe this would be an important addition to the article as she herself has stated that English singer Amy winehouse paved the way fro her success, and she has been inspired by Queen and David Bowie, she has also called her British fans cool and innovative in the way they think about pop music and culture, a possbible entry such as the one below in my opinion will be a good addition to the article (although I understand if some of it was to be reworded or shortened down):

Lady GaGa has consistently shown her liking for the United Kingdom and in general her love of British people and culture on many occasions. Her stage name was 'inspired by the English rock band Queen's 1980's hit Radio Ga Ga and Gaga herself has also stated that she couldn't have made it to where she is today without the London singer Amy Winehouse paving the way for the acceptance of quirky and unique singers such as herself into mainstream society, she has also refered to singer David Bowie as an inspirational figure. Gaga has also expressed her love for the British accent (one one occasion calling it borderline pretentious) as well as having refered to British men as "smart" and "cool" (one notable example is her comments about Prince Harry). After the announcement that her debut single Just Dance had reached #1 in the UK Singles Chart, Lady Gaga reportedly broke down in tears saying it had been a life long dream of hers to have a big hit in the country and her British fans are "so sexy and the people are so innovative and free in how they think about pop culture and music". The British public similarly has taken a liking to Lady Gaga, her first two singles ("Just Dance" and "Poker Face") have both reached the top spot in the UK, even her songs "LoveGame", "Paparazzi" and "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" have charted even though many are yet to even recieve a release date.

Stevvvv4444 (talk) 23:08, 22 March 2009 (UTC)

::She is a fan of britain really. She even cried when Just dance went to No.1. She didnt when it did in the US. Why is this disscussion even on. Its not going to be in the artticle. Thsi is not a forum. But wesure do treat like one. P.S. I like it like a forum, but just giving you the heads up.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 05:21, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

This can be discussed and not falls under forum. Personally I feel that inspirations could be anybody, co-incidentally happened to be British. And that part about crying for Just Dance, its already there in the "Just Dance" article, not needed here. Things like reference to Prince Harry etc are purely gossiip and not encyclopedic. Hardly inclusable. --Legolas ^(talktome) 05:27, 23 March 2009 (UTC)

OMFG. Thst exactly what I said. How do you cross my statement, that reallly hurt my feelings I didn't say put the crying on the article. I told you this was a pointless disscussion and has just become a forum.... I luv Gaga>I think taht falls under forum. Just jokes, but that really made me sad  :( Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 04:51, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

What you exactly said was "This is not a forum". We use this statement only when users are discussing things forumlike. User:Stevvv4444 simply pointed out an info (which if I may point out, you do 1000 times more). His additions are not forumlike and are discussable. Its legitimate to strikeout your lines for that. Understand what is what first. --Legolas ^(talktome) 05:04, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Ok your crossing the line, there mate. I just made it a forum, my last comment. The disscussion is over and don't make this any worse then already is... Just a warning. P.S. the only reason I put info. on this page, is so I can go on the artilce then people like you keep taking it off. This is such a long process, i put something on te article, you take it off, goes to disscussion THEN it goes on the article, Grr...Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 07:52, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

Well Dance-pop. It seems like ultimately you will show your colours again. As I said before and will say the 10000th time, bad edits, i will take it off. Stop overreacting and concentrate on edits rather than tail gating other editors comments. --Legolas ^(talktome) 08:00, 24 March 2009 (UTC)

My name is GaGaLoveGame or Has...You are overreacting, And I will say for the 10000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 time, I don't make bad edits, you A\are making this worse for you Legolas, "go speak with Gandalf maybe he will help you with you probleems"( no offence ). I am OMFGing at your statements. Just calm down, this disscussion was over from the first edit.Has Anybody Seen My Disco Stick? 04:17, 25 March 2009 (UTC)

Transmission Gagavision

I don't know if any of you are aware but each week Gaga puts an episode online "Transmission Gagavision" and it outlines what she got up to that week. Should it be included. I know the answer will be "no" but i'm asking just incase someone agrees.

Child Funk (talk) 08:00, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

Did you find anything encyclopedic in those videos like, development of music videos, or song backgrounds, or the Fame Ball tour infos? If so we can include them in respective articles. Those videos won't be a copyright problem since they are published at the artist's own web page. --Legolas ^(talktome) 08:32, 26 March 2009 (UTC)

I'm no good at judging as to what is encyclopedic and what is not. I'd suggest that you go onto youtube and watch some episodes as you have a better knowledge in comparisson to myself. The most recent one is here (which I didn't find to be all that informative) Oh and yes, its from Gaga's official Youtube channel! Child Funk (talk) 05:08, 27 March 2009 (UTC)

I have watched all of them and some of them are just her talking about crap, but some are about the tour. She talks about sets, music videos, interviews, etc IT SHOULD BE IN THE ARTICLE --RCNARANJA 19:59, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Aggred.121.98.206.13 (talk) 01:43, 19 April 2009 (UTC)

read pls

okay okay so i know this has been the biggest issue of the article and FINALLY we have agreed she is Lady Gaga and sometimes she spells it Gaga and sometimes she spells it GaGa, BUT i think that "The latter part of the name is variably spelled either GaGa[10] or Gaga." is quite possibly the worst way it could be said. keep it simple stupid!--oRange 22:59, 28 March 2009 (UTC)

agreed.--RCNARANJA 19:58, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

cherrytree sessions ep

she has another album which should go under discography that cherrytree sessions ep thing --oRange 22:59, 28 March 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Rcnaranja (talk • contribs)

AGREED!RCNARANJA 00:38, 29 March 2009 (UTC)

No it won't. --Legolas ^(talktome) 04:06, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Why not? Other artists have their EPs on it. 81.141.171.210 (talk) 16:22, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Other artists' EPs are backed up with reliable sources. There wasn't one for this EP the last time we had this discussion. —C.Fred (talk) 16:25, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

"Other crap exists" is not a good reason to include the EP's. — R² 17:12, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

on her website it says to go purchase her EP, what kind of "reliable source" do we need. ITS FROM THE GAGAS MOUTH --RCNARANJA 23:52, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

See below section. --Legolas ^(talktome) 04:06, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

I think her EP should be put in. She beatboxes and does a capella songs. It's a big step for an artist to do something like that. I think it is notable because it says it on her website www.ladygaga.com and on her record label's website. Why isn't it?--RCNARANJA 19:58, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Take your time to read this source. The link is from the official site of Lady Gaga herself, therefore it complys with WP:RS. It includes the release date, format/edition(s), label, tracklisting and an extra tad of factual information regarding the EP. I think we could possibly take this into further consideration don't you think? childfunkchat 04:09, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

cell phone

i am working on finding out what kind of cell phone lady gaga has. this is IMPORTANT. --RCNARANJA 18:51, 29 March 2009 (UTC)

No it is not. — R² 18:57, 29 March 2009 (UTC)

If I see this included in the article, I will swiftly remove it. Dmarquard (talk) 04:02, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

Seconded. --Legolas ^(talktome) 04:05, 2 April 2009 (UTC)

RIDICULOUS!!!! do you know this is the 21st century?? --RCNARANJA 23:51, 3 April 2009 (UTC)

Talk about something which will help in improving the article. Writing in caps won't help you. --Legolas ^(talktome) 04:05, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Well, I think it's pretty important. Probably not notable, though. --RCNARANJA 19:56, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

LoL I know this is totaly not to the cell phone but i hear lady gaga saying Cherry Cherry Boom Boom what does it means!!is it her (word) like akon has convict??!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 84.235.73.10 (talk) 13:07, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

Kind of, but Cherry Cherry Boom Boom is the producer who made the song. If she produces a song or collaborates with another artist, she'll say "GaGa". Like how in Just Dance, she says "Red One" (a producer), then Akon says "Konvict" (he produces music), and she finishes with "GaGa" (GaGa also produces music). 71.210.100.97 (talk) 03:28, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Political Views

I think it should address her support for Obama, and her participation in the Pepsi campaign for change. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:10, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Can any of that be reliably sourced? —C.Fred (talk) 19:13, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, would the YouTube video be reliable? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:30, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, no. That doesn't establish the notability of her views. — R² 19:50, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

"Pop Princess" Title

Someone should address the fact that she was "crowned" the new Pop Princess on PerezHilton.com and in an interview with the London Times "Style" magazine where she was declared a "pop icon". —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:17, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

What perezhilton thinks of anything is irrelevant, but do you have sources for the other publications? Maybe we can incorporate it. — R² 19:22, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Those are both sources, one more reliable than the other. http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article5746827.ece

http://perezhilton.com/2009-02-28-gaga-licious —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:44, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

What Perez Hilton thinks of anything is relevant? I disagree. He has "crowned" her the "Princess of Pop", but I don't think that everything that comes out of his mouth is relevant. He has articles about Lady GaGa all the time. They are friends. Every single thing he says about her is not relevant to this article. --RCNARANJA 15:47, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for correcting me, that's what I was trying to say :) — R² 15:49, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Hate to cut in, but another UK music magazine recently gave her the same title. http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv-entertainment/music/2009/01/08/lady-gaga-the-new-princess-of-pop-115875-21026283/ —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 22:15, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

Gender and Sexuality

The article should also say how she isn't a transsexual, I know its not supposed to be gossip but someone needs to clear up the rumors, there are pictures of her on PerezHilton.com of when she was younger. Also it should address her sexuality, in an interview with Fab Magazine she stated she was "bi" but then took it back because people weren't open to it she was also seen kissing a girl in the LoveGame music video. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:27, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Her sexuality only needs discussion if it has a notable impact to her biography. Gossip and kissing a few girls is hardly important. Don't most girls kiss other girls these days? Sure seems like it. — R² 19:49, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

Haha, hilarious. Irrelevant, for now. Who knows what will come up in the future. --RCNARANJA 19:55, 8 April 2009 (UTC)

Yes but she frequently gets critized and bagged on accusations of being a transsexual and it raises a significant amount of controversy over it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:55, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

What sources do you have that prove it's a "significant controversy"? A few web blogs written by a few spotty teenagers is hardly noteworthy. Additionally, per WP:BLP we should not add to the embarrassment these lies might be causing her. We have a duty to respect her human dignity. — R² 19:59, 4 April 2009 (UTC)

It would much rather be helpful for who those who believe she is, to search the web and find the article to discover that she isn't trans gendered which is respecting her dignity and supporting her against ignorant people who might believe the rumors. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 04:02, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Or, you know, they could just check the Wikipedia, and when they read that she was born as Stefani and find no mention of a sex change, they might be led to assume that those rumours are false, despite explicit confirmation. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.188.159.10 (talk) 20:53, 18 April 2009 (UTC)

Actually, no. I was convinced only after reading this discussion page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 87.93.38.254 (talk) 21:58, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Live Performances & Appearances

I think all the live Performances are talked about much too broadly and need to be described a tad bit more vividly, the Pet Shop Boys one was definatley significant as well as Ellen and Dome 49. You could also use a few more pictures. You might also like to add all the appearances she's made not just in performing but on TV,publications, Transmission Gagavision. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 04:19, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

I think there are plenty of pictures already, but if we could find some sources for her other performances (notable ones), then that would be something we may want to add. --RCNARANJA 15:50, 5 April 2009 (UTC)

Updates

The article needs to be updated Gaga is everywhere now-a-days and the pictures need to change she has gotten a new look since those long extensions, her Fashion needs to be extended because a lot of people have been seen sporting her "look" and a lot of fashion magazines have put attention to it , and she has made several public appearances in magazines, television, etc. that this article just touches on instead of going into moderate detail.

SOMEBODY PLEASE UPDATE THIS ARTICLE! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 22:34, 9 April 2009 (UTC)

I'll just search in Flickr if something is available. I would have used the pics from "The Fame Ball Tour" but they are too distant to be included in the main article pic. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 10:58, 10 April 2009 (UTC)

Vocal range

Does anyone have a source on her vocal range? I cannot find a thing. Tribal44 (talk) 18:29, 12 April 2009 (UTC)Tribal44

Gaga The Hills

The sources below state that Gaga, Paris Hilton and (hubbie) Doug Reinhart (Base baller?) are to appear as regular cast members. I have put the sources here as a user instructed too (I liked the days when you could just stuff on this articles). Should it go on the article and should a 2009 section go on (due to her sucess) or do we go by each album a section is put in?

http://www.mtv.co.uk/shows/the-hills/news/109139-lady-gaga-to-replace-lauren (official MTV news who own rights to show)
http://showhype.com/story/lady_gaga_guest_starring_on_the_hills_tonight/
http://www.ladygaga.com/forum/default.aspx?cid=454&tid=326499(forum ignore)
http://www.imeem.com/ladygaga/blogs/2008/09/06/DXCW-4WD/lady-gaga-to-perform-on-the-hills-monday-night
http://www.juicyuk.com/2009/04/spencer-lays-into-lady-gaga-and-heidi.html
http://www.th3hills.com/topics/lady-gaga/ (offical site)
http://www.interscope.com/artist/news/default.aspx?nid=16333&aid=599 (offical label-Gaga)
http://www.ultimate-ladygaga.org/index.php?start_from=370&ucat=&archive=&subaction=&id=&
http://www.discoogle.com/blog/tag/lady-gaga/ I am Rorschach (talk) 22:20, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

• The only sources presented that meet WP:RS are MTV and Interscope (that's good enough to get it into the article). We still need to consider whether it's notable or pure recentism. With regard to 2009 info, it can just follow down the 2008-present section. We don't have to have a section for each year. — R² 22:42, 13 April 2009 (UTC)

Agreed its notable, but don't you think a little more wait is necessary to see if she really appears or not as per recentism? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 06:13, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

Early Life

A lot of this reads like a press release. Especially this:

"Finding herself surrounded by singers who all wrote the same style of music, she decided to do something fresh and provocative in the rock 'n roll underground: pop music."

Wow. Since I'm fairly new and the article is protected, I thought I'd see if you guys agree before changing it outright. N of One (talk) 00:43, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, it's very sugary. We should tone it down a few notches. — R² 01:31, 14 April 2009 (UTC)

Popularity

It should mention that some of lady gaga's songs have been feature on Gossip Girl. Its important because gossip girl doesnt normally pick music from just one person, but they chose a few songs by her. its really an honor to have your songs played on tv —Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.0.95.132 (talk) 00:08, 16 April 2009 (UTC)

Any ref you got? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 03:36, 16 April 2009 (UTC)

Her songs are on the Hills too. RCNARANJA 20:37, 17 April 2009 (UTC)

And Ugly betty.03:06, 20 April 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by I am Rorschach (talk • contribs)

None of this is very important to the main biography. We have articles on the albums/singles where this can be covered. — R² 03:12, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

You are correct.I am Rorschach (talk) 04:06, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

If you have any references backing up your statement complying with WP:RS, then I suggest that you somehow add it to the promotion section of each single.
(That is if it happens to be one Gaga's singles that was actually played on the show) childfunkchat 03:55, 21 April 2009 (UTC)

Awards

Lady Gaga won a buttload of style awards which should be added.

Thats what she's said in this interview, someone should look into it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUh97vbIjA8 —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 20:05, 20 April 2009 (UTC)

Can't use youtube sources, srry. IP why don't you create an account.00:34, 24 April 2009 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cloverfield Monsta (talk • contribs)

ref list

she is influenced for kylie minogue ,too in channel sony she said it..Her kind of music is like kylie. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 189.150.45.176 (talk) 20:59, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Teacup

It's a little silly but here in the UK, Lady Gaga ran about with a teacup and lost it several times. Since then it has reached it miniature level of fame. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 22:27, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

It's true, I have sources for it but does it nee to go on the article???Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 00:32, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

It doesn't need too but it should go on, the article is fairly short and I think it would make a excellent addition.

Quality before quanity.Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 00:05, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

I think this item is not notable, because it's a very minor thing. If she (e.g) drops a scarf on the pavement on some red carpet, are we going to document it? I seriously doubt it. Keithf2008 (talk) 17:06, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Important source and information

1. Apperas on hills/describes genre as fusion pop http://popculturemadness.blogspot.com/2008/09/pcms-interview-with-lady-gaga.html

2.Interview--http://www.hardcandymusic.com/2008/07/lady-gaga-interview-with-hard-candy.html

3.Unrealesed track--http://www.hardcandymusic.com/2009/01/lady-gaga-no-floods-unreleased-track.html Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 01:23, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Hey thanks, but none of those sources are notable or reliable. — R² 01:27, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Not even the interview :( Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 02:58, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Sorry. We need mainstream source, BBC, MSNBC, CNN, Fox News, Rolling Stone, All Music, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, Reuters, that sort of thing. — R² 03:02, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Tours

I have been looking at some music featured articles on WP and have found that a tour or concert section is on the main article, should it be added??? Tours/Concerts

As supporting- PCD NKOTB

As Headliner-

The Fame Ball Tour Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:50, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

I don't think Lady Gaga has her own tours at present. I do not think it is a notable item to insert into the Lady Gaga page. It should, however, be inserted on the tour groups (Pussycat Dolls, New Kids On The Block, etc) pages with reliable references, etc. IMHO. Keithf2008 (talk) 17:03, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Audio sample

An audio sample should go on the article (WP:Music featured articles) E.G. Poker Face her most successful song. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 06:04, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Agreed. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 06:14, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Reference Check

I think it is time to check all references on this page to make sure they notable, reliable, changed or incorrect.Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 06:13, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Its already done previously. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 06:14, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

I think at this stage we should push for GA. Most of the info relevant to this album is already on the article. Any remaining single release from The Fame will likely be smaller hits (not likely to have a big effect on this article). — R² 06:49, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Maybe, but push for the GA anyway.Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 23:58, 24 April 2009 (UTC)

Formatting

I have formatted the article, so pics. are on the left and media(music samples) on the right. Do you think it should be changed, because the info. box is on the right(has a pic) by the media.Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 02:30, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Be sure and read MOS:IMAGES to make sure you are following established gudelines for formatting. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 03:41, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

I have removed non-free images and unnecesarry sections like the tour.--Legolas ^(talk2me) 07:05, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

HI, I put up the tours section, I did this because I used other featured articles as examples.

Examples-http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pussycat_Dolls (B)

        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britney_spears (GA)
        http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pink_(singer)  (B)     Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 01:14, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Gaga's Image

Does anyone think there should be a bit in the Public Image and Media section about certain objects that she uses to promote certain things, for example, her disco stick, the tv glasses that say "Pop Music will never be low brow", and more recently a purple tea cup whilst she's been in the UK.

On the Gwen Stefani page it mentions certain things she used to promote herself during the Sweet Escape era, such as the "G" necklace. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 89.242.24.189 (talk) 10:40, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

To the extent that there has been independent coverage of the objects, yes. Again, using Stefani's article as a guideline, everything in her public image section is well-sourced. —C.Fred (talk) 11:33, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Associated Acts

Should we at least include Lady Starlight in Lady Gaga's associated acts? On Lady Starlight's page, it says that her associated act is Lady Gaga. Keithf2008 (talk) 17:00, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

The association is definitely significant for Starlight. Is it for Gaga? Are her appearances with Starlight a significant part of Gaga's career? I'm on the bubble with this, but I think because they appeared together at Lollapalooza, yes, list Lady Starlight. —C.Fred (talk) 18:27, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Agreed.Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 23:00, 25 April 2009 (UTC)

Please check the archives. We have had a discussion in this matter. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:55, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

philanthropy

There should be neutral third party sources covering these events. I believe citing ebay as a source is a conflict of interest as they have a vested interest in promoting the artist. Neutral sources may not consider her a philanthropist for a singular donation. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 01:29, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Correct. I added the new occupation, I took the source form the article, does this mean it needs to be taken off as well??? Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 01:32, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

If you can find something from the LA times or New York Times etc, its ok to stay, just replace the source. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 01:38, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Gaga American idol pic--media section

The pic. is also in the poker face article (GA status) should it be taken off as well or can it be re-added to the article

I put a media section up as well, should this be added. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 01:34, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

No. Please familiar yourself with WP:NFCC. The American idol picture is exclusively for "Poker Face" and can't be used anywhere else. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:54, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Word and Autograph

I want to know what Cherry Cherry Boom Boom means is it like her slogan or what I think someone should inculde this in the article. Oh! and I search up 'Lady Gaga Autograph' on google and most websites are talking about how she autographed a mans gentiles should this be included!Just Asking! --Tori100tcg (talk) 09:33, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

The gentalia part is true (but won't go on the aricle), Cherry Cherry Boom Boom is a slogan (a way of knowing) one of her producers Martin Kierszenbaum (his nickname) (he also has other slogans), it is most notable in Eh Eh and Chritsmas Tree also the Fame and I Like It Rough, starstruck but are barebly heard at the begining due to it been electronic and soft. He is also I think the founder of Cherrytree records under interscope and the under Unverisal Music who is an umbrella corp. of Unverisal (studios ?)

Sources include- http://pipl.com/directory/people/Martin/Kierszenbaum, http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS213890+24-Sep-2008+PRN20080924, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1195109/, http://www.advicenators.com/qview.php?q=559305 , http://ladygaga.wikia.com/wiki/Martin_Kierszenbaum Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 11:26, 26 April 2009 (UTC)

Comments about bisexuality

The "quote" where Lady GaGa talks about the meaning of Poker Face is incorrect. In the interview she says, "The song 'Poker face,' it's about 'poker facing' with your sexuality. When I was making love to my old boyfriend, I used to think about women sometimes." Perhaps it would be better to use a more reliable article as a reference, not one that cant spell "fantasizing" correctly (which wasn't even said in the first place.

Reference: Jonathan Ross interview with Lady GaGa. <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJsJW_W1BTI> 66.112.113.226 (talk) 07:52, 27 April 2009 (UTC)

She's obviously done more than one interview on the subject with a number on different sources. To say the two sources being used are incorrect is false. Also we don't use Youtube as a source, only print media. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 08:34, 27 April 2009 (UTC)

If someone adds this, a suggestion would be to go to The Advocate to get the full particulars on this. They had this as a lead story on the news page and I believe it will be included in the next issue. I believe they are the ones she talked to first about the meaning of "Poker Face". This is just a suggestion if someone wants to add this information and wants to get their sources correct first. Hope that helps. (MoovieStarz (talk) 22:28, 2 May 2009 (UTC))

Current image edit war

Policy states that fair-use images should not replace free images, and at the moment, the current free image is being replaced by a fair-use one, despite messages being left on Mdw2009's talk page asking him not to change the image to a non-free one; in addition, attempts to restore the free image have been reverted as though they were vandalism, which they were not. I'm bringing this here for better input. Thanks. Acalamari 18:41, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

We're overlooking the elephant in the room with the image that Mdw2009 keeps adding. Compare the two images. Unless I'm blind, not only is the new image not Lady Gaga, It's a man dressed as Lady Gaga. This isn't a WP:NONFREE violation, it's a WP:BLP violation.--Cube lurker (talk) 18:48, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

The image added by Mdw2009 is definitely Lady Gaga. At this stage the editor is on a slippery slope to a block. — R² 18:54, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

This is one of those cases where you just have to be firm. The other image is not free and therefore cannot be there whether there is an edit war or not. It looks like she's just making a strange face, I don't know if its a guy or not. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 18:55, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Oops. Ok, I've seen the video and I guess you're right it's her. But I'll be damned if they didn't find a shot that makes her look like she has a 5 o'clock shadow. Deepest apologies.--Cube lurker (talk) 23:41, 28 April 2009 (UTC)

Beats by Dr.Dre

In most of her short films, music videos, and other promotions. She advertises Dre Headphones and I think she might have some sort of deal with them but I'm not 100% sure but it's something that should probably be looked into. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 01:13, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Yes, Dr Dre headphones are quited as the best--the big puffy ones cost around 400 USD on ebay. They appear in all of Gaga's video. They also appear in PCD bottle pop, Soulja boy ft, Sammie kiss me thru the phone, etc.. They are promoted in almost every music video. Other easter egges are a yello watch in eh eh and lovegame and the great danes in The fame part one, and every other video except for just danceCloverfield Monsta (talk) 04:33, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

Shouldn't the Haus Danes and whatever kind of watch as well as the headphones be included in the article? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:32, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Songwriter

"She began her career as a songwriter for some of pop music's biggest stars" - but none of the her songs is mentioned ... --Tbone (talk) 03:58, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Those songs were not that big to be worthy of mention. She did write songs, but most of them became album cuts. Details can be found at the discography page. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 04:01, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

Quotes from source

I am seeking to input some quotes by Lady Gaga into the article however, I am still unsure as to how they shall be formatted.
The information in which I wish to intergrate into the article is from this source!
The quotes are basically about what she thinks of herself as an artist, writing music and how she got to where she is today.
I do not wish to include all of them but mostly the ones of which are most appealing and biographically appropriate!
childfunkchat 09:01, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

IMDB is generally not an appropriate source for a BLP and I believe the article contains enough information on Gagy talking about herself. — R² 09:08, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

You can start adding them in Wikiquote. Its a repository for quotes like picures is for Wikimedia. PS, its Gaga not Gagy. :):) --Legolas ^(talk2me) 09:10, 29 April 2009 (UTC)

That's fine. Better not to include it then however, I will raise a concern that the IMDB link is currently in use to describe Gaga's height and the where abouts of her 3 tattoos in the article. If this source fails WP:BLP, then wouldn't it be best for that source along with the sentace to be removed? childfunkchat 07:06, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

Yes, quite possibly it should. I'll ask an administrator. — R² 07:26, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

Fashion:Negative

Recently Gaga has been critized for her fashion often mixed sometimes postive and the negative. Here are some sources of negative and are usually about her crazers and no pants. I can get more sources but my question is it worth putting on the article???Sources-http://www.pr-inside.com/lady-gaga-ordered-to-take-august-r1218580.htm and http://www.pr-inside.com/lady-gaga-ordered-to-take-august-r1218580.htm Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 04:41, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

Sorry, but I think those sources fail to meet Wikipedia:BLP#Criticism and praise and lack notability.
By the way, they have no relations as to her fashion.
The source states that she had been overworked promoting her album, The Fame and needs to take a rest.
childfunkchat 07:18, 30 April 2009 (UTC)

ok, I will rephrase do you think a negative section is needed about fashion. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:48, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

If the source complys with WP:RS, is notable and does not overwhelm or appear to take sides in a bias like manner, then yes of course you may include it! However, remember to reffer back to WP:BLP#Criticism and praise from time to time again. childfunkchat 08:49, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

The section is alreday bias and I will find sources. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 00:02, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Picture used at top of page of Lady Gaga

No offense, but that picture just needs changed, you can't see her face well, and she just doesn't look right. She is an attractive woman, and that picture just doesn't really show her beauty. Can we get a new one? JDC808 (talk) 04:21, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Sure, can you get one that some users say it fails this and this guideline. Thanks for asking though, someone will find one. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:46, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

You may, but remember the image needs to comply with all guidlines. Before actually making a change to the image, I suggest you contact any user(s) of more experience in these areas as I aren't really the best to ask regarding images. childfunkchat 08:54, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

For BLP a free image is absolutely necessary. If you can find a proper free image, welcome to add it. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 09:48, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Eska Award Removal

Lady Gaga recently won her first award at the 2009 Eska Awards in Poland.

And it's been from the awards & nominations section. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 17:53, 1 May 2009 (UTC)

Yes she did, but no source is provided. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 00:00, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

What about: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TcEveHB1Z2U

http://ladygaga.wikia.com/wiki/Lady_GaGa —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 19:30, 5 May 2009 (UTC)

Gaga Workaholic

Gaga is taking time out due to she has been overworking and almost fall during a show. Is it relvent to this or the fame or fame ball artilce. Source http://earsucker.com/2009/04/30/lady-gaga-given-time-off-to-rest/ Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 00:05, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Varibly Gaga or GaGa

This needs to be included in the article just as in the Pink article where it states in the lead spelled Pink or P!nk. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 06:47, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Per WP:CAPS (as I stated in the above section) this is not an important issue at all. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 07:07, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

Red and blue

This has been added numerous times. a source needs to be provided. ThanksCloverfield Monsta (talk) 06:49, 2 May 2009 (UTC)

This is edit is for future refrence, no source is provided. This album/sample album/EP/demo red and blue was when Gaga was dropped from def jam and used it for record labels to see how she sounds. Some of her songs are on youtube. She went under the name stefani. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:20, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

New pic

The new pic is not very good. The quality is poor. Please can someone change it. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 04:56, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

You got a better one? --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:04, 7 May 2009 (UTC)

The last one was better. Try Flickr or photobucket for a better one. At least the last was better quailty. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:04, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

The last one wasnot at all a recent one. Imagine using Madonna's Blond Ambition look now in her infobox. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:22, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

I still think a better pic. is needed. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 02:25, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

It's not actually what's in the picture, it's more the washed-out colors. She looks good anyway... Em27 (talk) 13:03, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

I think there should be a nice,newer looking picture of Momma Monster.<3 Like the dress she wore(The Peacock Dress)at the 2010 MTV's Video Music Awards

Myspace, etc. external links

According to Wikipedia:LINKSTOAVOID, official Myspace pages are allowed as external links. Before you try to tell me that bullet number 10 says no Myspace, etc, please note the bolded sentence before the numbered list which reads "Except for a link to an official page of the article's subject—and not prohibited by restrictions on linking—one should avoid:". Therefore bullet number 10 excluding Myspace does not apply since it is official. It is an exception. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 04:06, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

I'm afraid its not. We have to keep in mind the BLP we are dealing with and avoid social networking sites. Is there any proof that the artist allows the link to be used in the article? No. Definitely not. WP cannot be subjected to copyright infringement and have to respect privacies in this case. Adding social networking links like Myspace, Twitter etc increases that risk, and we better not adhere to such a thing. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 04:14, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

The guidelines are clear and it's allowed. As an official site of the artist, it is there for people to read and interact with. BLP is irrelevant since as an official page, it is endorsed by the artist just like her main website. What exactly would be copyrighted? It's a link. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 04:16, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Social networking sites are not official sites of artists and fails as RS. Any interaction with the social sites doesnot in any way enhance any upcoming knowledge. Its the official sites which are referenced for their announcements. Hence adding these fails CRYSTAL and as said before, while dealing with BLPs respect the privacy. This much you can do I guess. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 04:20, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

We are not using it as a source. It is the official myspace of her meaning its official just as her website is. External links are places to find additional information. So when would be a good time to use it, since we are clearly allowed to? You claim we can't because of BLP, but myspaces are for people, so every use is for a BLP and obviously the consensus which developed that guideline knew this. Crystal??? Are you just throwing every guideline you know out there? Once again, it's a link, nothing is being added to the article that violates crystal ball. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 04:25, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Again no, since you are saying that it is only a link. Hence deosnot add anything to the article. Adding social networking links will only increase the article space and the EL section. Hence there will never be a good time to use it. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 04:29, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

That is not a good reason for its omission. It is allowed by wikipedia guidelines and I'm sure one more link in the external links section will not make the article too long. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 04:31, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

(Outdent)Is the Myspace link really adding anything else? Any more knowledge? No, its not. Atleast official sites or record company pages adds to the extra knowledge, not social networking sites. Its the similar thing with fansites also. Filled with unnecessary things. Donot turn this page to a paper encyclopedia. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 04:37, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

This seems like a case of WP:JUSTDONTLIKEIT if I've ever seen one. As an official site, her myspace page has just as much a right to be there as any of the other external link. Your opinion on the how useful readers will find it is not a reason to omit it. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 04:41, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Citing JUST doesnot help your case. I'm pretty sure we'll reach a consensus for this as its not my will or your own will. Let's see what others have to say. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 04:52, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

I agree with both of you. 1) it is her official MySpace which is within wkipedia guidelines, however, 2) it is not as useful to the reader as her primary website. I disagree with including simply because it is an official page, since we would be adding her official YouTube, Facebook, and twitter (eventually) for the same reason. Why bother, when one official page can provide an equal amount of information as five? What particularly grinds my gears is how much time is wasted trying to prove the merit of social networking sites when all this time and energy could be spent improving the article to GA or FA by actually working on the biography itself. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 04:59, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

I am not one to say if it should or should not. If it is an offivial ladygaga myspace. She also has a bebo and facebook should that go on as well. But it is legit. Gaga, one of her friends are Akon and RedOne--myspav=ce does take off impursnators. Anyway think about it in this way--would it help the article? Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:03, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

I agree with Book. I know GA won't allow any networking links in the EL. Since we all are pushing the article for GA, its best to avoid such things. Anyways as I said before, deosnot add anything. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:06, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

GA has to allow the links because the external link policy allows them; GA guidelines can't contradict those of wikipedia as a whole. Different people have different ways of retrieving information and if some like to get it from myspace instead of her website then so be it. You have no right to say people will not find it useful without any proof to back up your assumption. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 14:49, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Myspace is also subject to change and quickly--it's king of like ladygaga's twitter really. If we are pushing for the GA remove it--again would it help the article??? And think about BLP policy. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 02:23, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

Like I said, no problem with GA since it follows the same External links policy. What does BLP have to do with anything? Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 03:53, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

I quote open "I'm afraid its not. We have to keep in mind the BLP we are dealing with and avoid social networking sites. Is there any proof that the artist allows the link to be used in the article? No. Definitely not. WP cannot be subjected to copyright infringement and have to respect privacies in this case. Adding social networking links like Myspace, Twitter etc increases that risk, and we better not adhere to such a thing. --Legolas (talk2me) 04:14, 9 May 2009 (UTC) end quote clos. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Cloverfield Monsta (talk • contribs)

I already said that is an irrelevant argument. It's her official site. If she didn't want it used anywhere, she wouldn't have one. Even if she didn't, there wouldn't be any copyright infringement since it is a link and no privacy violations because it is her official site created for the reason that people can see it. Unless someone has a substantial relevant argument that voids the wikipedia external links guideline, then there is no reason to not have this one link. Did anyone read the external links policy by any chance? It says right before the numbered list, in bold, that any official site of the subject may be used as an external link and it does not mention anything about it not being able to be a social networking website. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 14:45, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

[7] since her MySpace is linked officially on her website for people to click and check out I don't see what the big deal about it is she obviously doesn't mind people accessing it, it has no Copyright violations that I know of, the only way I'd see it not being added would be if it was set to private which it isn't. Afkatk (talk) 15:46, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

You have a point but there also other more resourceful links from her site (buzznet for example)--I suggesta mediator for this issue since it is being disputed. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:09, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Well how about David Bowie, Queen, MJ, Madonna and Andy Warhol (pop culture) Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:35, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Influences mentioned in the intro

"Gaga has been influenced by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as '80s pop singers such as Madonna, Morrissey and Michael Jackson." - Bowie and Queen are explained in more detail and sourced further down in the article, but the last three are not mentioned or sourced anywhere that I can find. Anyone know where these three names came from and if their influence can be sourced/verified from some WP:RS and maybe expanded/explained? Siawase (talk) 12:00, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

I've removed them since the are unsourced. — R² 13:34, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Her Allmusic bio as well as a number of sources online mention Madonna and MJ. The Bookkeeper (of the Occult) 20:20, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

We could add it to the article body, but I also have concerned it will grow into an endless list... — R² 20:35, 9 May 2009 (UTC)

Agreed. Perhaps the MOST influential like Madonna and MJ. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 02:20, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, but how can we know that the most influential in her career were Madonna and Jackson? Only if she once said that. Sparks Fly 02:25, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

Those were examples. We need to check her myspace, website bio to find these things out. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:24, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

"how can we know that the most influential in her career were Madonna and Jackson?" I'd say the same way we "know" anything on wikipedia: find the most WP:Reliable sources and go by what they say. If Rolling Stone has said anything, i think that would be particularly useful here. What R2 says about it growing into a laundry list is a concern, but by following reliable sources and WP:WEIGHT it should be manageable.

But it seems there is no obvious source for all three names. Madonna/Michael Jackson are not far-fetched, but the Morrissey mention surprised me enough that I tried to look for a source, which is why I posted. After some googling I found that Gaga did mention him once:[8] (at 4:55 in the video) but if that's all, it might not be enough weight to include in the article. Siawase (talk) 12:01, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

OK, but let's see: if Rolling Stone puts one, Allmusic puts other, BBC News also puts otherwise, should all be included?

About Jackson and Madonna influences, there is the Allmusic source which is the only that states the influence them, however, one of most trustful sources. And about the Morrissey influence; if your source is really a video, it could not be included, since Wikipedia does not accept videos as sources. Sparks Fly 16:12, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

This is getting trivial, we know what to do and how I suggest we get on to it and focus on the GA--even though this could be a GA issues. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:05, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

(Outdent)I don't see any problem in including allmusic. The concern for the endless list will be serious when every influnce is backed up by a RS. But at present I see David Bowie, Queen and Madge properly cited (if we use allmusic) hence no problem in including three influences. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:25, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

You missed Jackson, which is also sourced by Allmusic (as Madonna). Sparks Fly 17:40, 11 May 2009 (UTC)

Oops! Well four then. No problem with that. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 03:48, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Well how about David Bowie, Queen, MJ, Madonna and Andy Warhol (pop culture)--already cited on artcile btw. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 08:09, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

On their artist page [9] Rolling Stone mentions Madonna, Queen and Bowie, along with a few other names not mentioned by other sources. They do not include Michael Jackson. If we wanted to, rather than build a laundry list of every name mentioned, we could use several sources to exclude names, by only including those mentioned in multiple reliable sources. Siawase (talk) 14:16, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

She menstions MJ on her website bio and interscope--I think she knows her own influences. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:27, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

New album and 6 songs

This MTV source (+vid) states Gaga is writing a new album (2009 section?) and is going to release 6 songs by the end of this year. Article worthy or WP recentism. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611042/20090511/lady_gaga.jhtml Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 08:13, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Totally recentism. Let's wait. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 08:23, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Yeah, let's just wait and see. — R² 13:25, 12 May 2009 (UTC)

Okay, however this is not the first time she has mentioned another album. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:23, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Also, she takes dance lessons from a 14 year-old girl named Stephanie Sanchez from Chicago,Illinois

Tours

Her tours including PCD, etc. should be added somewere on this or any Gaga article. Cloverfield Monsta (talk) 05:59, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

NKOTB and Fame Ball are already mentioned. Only the PCD needs to be mentioned. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 08:11, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

It is already in the article Legolas,

The Fame peaked at number one in Austria, Canada and Ireland and four in Australia.[29][30] Afterward "Haus of Gaga" turned their focus further upon the American market with Gaga going on her first ever concert tour with fellow Interscope pop group, the reformed New Kids on the Block. Gaga started her stint with New Kids on the Block in Los Angeles on October 8, and continued through the end of November.[31] She appeared as a featured guest on the song "Big Girl Now" from their new album, The Block.[32] In late October, Gaga released The Fame in the US, where it debuted at number seventeen on the Billboard 200, with first week sales of 24,000 units,[33] and has thus far peaked at number four.[34] On December 5, 2008, Gaga was added to the BBC Sound of 2009 longlist, which features the best rising music stars.[35] Gaga was confirmed as the support act for Pussycat Dolls on their Europe and Oceania arena dates from January until May 2009. The tour started in Aberdeen, Scotland on January 18, and ends in Perth, Australia on May 30.[36]

(?). Sparks Fly 23:28, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Oops! Think I missed it. --Legolas ^(talk2me) 03:55, 14 May 2009 (UTC)

Inspiration

Should we mention that GaGa has no inspiration (she says so here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IHOc_dXt1s .....around the 7:45 mark) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 93.107.87.131 (talk) 17:33, 13 May 2009 (UTC)

Lady Gaga Nominated for NewNowNeaxt Award 2009

http://www.logoonline.com/shows/newnownext_awards/vote.jhtml?qn=nnn_poll_09

I think it should be added to the awards section.

Along the Eska 2009 award she won! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.91.223.175 (talk) 22:30, 15 May 2009 (UTC)