Talk:Lady Gaga

Image for 2011-present

Might I suggest a change? 1, 2 or 3 These present Gaga more face-on and more "fuller". I just don't like the one currently! Stephenjamesx (talk) 13:36, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

I would say no to any one of them. They don't exactly represent anything to do with Born This Way, which is what the section is all about. Those pics would be more suited in the Gay icon article. — Legolas ^(talk2me) 17:03, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

What about an enlargement of the current? Stephenjamesx (talk) 23:06, 26 January 2012 (UTC)

The coloring on that image looks odd. Honestly, I do not see the problem with the current picture. There are five pictures before the "2011-present" one, so I think the reader will be able to see her face clearly enough by that point. Also, the current one shows the rest of the piano and justifies the unicorn's head being behind her. — Jonadin93 (talk) 01:49, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

The coloring on the enlarged image looks fine to me, however, Jonadin raises some excellent point that is to be taken into consideration. — Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:18, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

Hmmmm. I sill just don't like it! Maybe just personal preference but...!! I prefer this one over the current one: File:Lady Gaga The Edge of Glory GMA2.jpg Stephenjamesx (talk) 22:58, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

I think we can delete this section of talk... the picture is fine; she is more laid back, her hair is falling out (see it on the piano?); she is more jazzy and interactive, less robotic, no longer having to 'prove' herself, or be a 'product' ... the alternative pic is really a juvenile suggestion, so... go ahead and delete this section if you would, thanks ;>jamvaru (talk) 12:16, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

It would have been archived in two days if you hadn't replied, Jamvaru. It will get archived in two weeks, if there's no further activity. —C.Fred (talk) 13:34, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

Lady Gaga Picture

Please change the infobox picture of Lady Gaga. I really want to change the picture and everytime I try to, it just keeps coming back to the picture that was there before. I suggest you choose one of these pictures to put in the infobox section.

This one's a good picture, at least it is in 2012

Maybe this one?

I like this one

This one is my favorite

SO please choose which one you want choose as the new infobox picture. CPGirlAJ (talk) 20:42, 27 January 2012 (UTC)

Please read the above discussions regarding the lead image for more information. --GouramiWatcher ^(Gulp) 02:07, 28 January 2012 (UTC)

The discussions don't really give me any information on the picture and which one you would like to use for the infobox picture for the article. CPGirlAJ (talk) 21:50, 1 February 2012 (UTC)

None of these pictures are really good for general identification. However, the present image needs to be changed because it looks awkward - like she's about to eat her mic. Even though it's high-quality, it's just not a good picture of her. --Christianrxx (talk) 22:37, 1 February 2012 (UTC)Christianrxx

Can you please give me a picture I can use for this article? CPGirlAJ (talk) 21:16, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

Many people have been debating on a new lead image, like you, but unfortunately there are no pictures of Lady Gaga that are both recent or high quality. It was previously decided that the current picture was a decent choice, although it is not the best for recognition. Sorry for disappointing you.--GouramiWatcher ^(Gulp) 21:54, 8 February 2012 (UTC)

Why was the old photo taken down? This (File:The Monster Ball - Poker Face revamped2-tweak.jpg) is a GREAT shot of her, and a much better choice than the one we have now. It should be changed back to the original. --Christianrxx (talk) 03:02, 9 February 2012 (UTC)Christianrxx

Fully agree with the above. The current picture is awful and frankly embarrassing. I will change the image to File:The Monster Ball - Poker Face revamped2-tweak.jpg tomorrow if there isn't a huge disagreement? --andy4789 ★ · (talk? contribs?) 23:24, 9 February 2012 (UTC)

Thanks! And yes, that sounds good! --Christianrxx (talk) 05:14, 10 February 2012 (UTC)Christianrxx

No. None of the those images specified are showing her face, or of high-resolution and are infobox quality. And there was an extensive discussion to replace the PokerFace image with the current one. So, until you can find another recent image which is of similar high-quality and encyclopedic for an infobox, the current one stays. There is no reason to go against consensus just because YOU don;t like it. Wikipedia doesn't work like that bro. — Legolas ^(talk2me) 05:18, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

I think at the moment there really is no consensus... and anyone with a basic knowledge of photography or Lady Gaga would agree that the current photo is really, really bad. It looks like she's eating her frigging microphone! Can someone else help me out...? --andy4789 ★ · (talk? contribs?) 16:23, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

My thoughts exactly andy4789 ★ and I would really like to know why the poker face image was replaced. It's probably the best picture of Gaga we've ever had --Christianrxx (talk) 18:17, 11 February 2012 (UTC)Christianrxx

Isn't anyone going to actually change the current picture? Why isn't anyone going to help solve this problem? A lot of us don't like the current picture sand we really want to change it. CPGirlAJ (talk) 20:39, 17 February 2012 (UTC)

Legolas has it right; it needs to have the qualities he talks about. Why don't you find a pic that meets the requirements, then post a link to it here? I'm sure we will find something eventually. I thought she was picking food out of the corner of her mouth, or something... lol. I would like to see a pic of her in her 'angel' outfit from monster ball. But, most would probably appreciate a snapshot from the marry the night video, perhaps, it being the most recent, with the burning cars in the background? Hmm...? Speaks more to our reality than tiger/leopard outfit with mic for lunch. But finding the proper pic, that is the hard part. If you only had an inside track to the studio producer perhaps? ;>jamvaru (talk) 12:26, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

Unfortunately we can't have a non-free image for the lead image here, so having the Marry The Night screenshot is out of the question, but I'd have to agree the monster ball pic for its high quality. But I almost wonder if there should be a collage of multiple pictures of Gaga since she has had so many different appearances throughout her career. --GouramiWatcher ^(Gulp) 17:18, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

World Wide Sales of Born this way.

Born this way the article states. "In addition to exceeding 8 million copies in worldwide sales". This is not sourced and when I checked, she sold 5.4 Million by year end 2011 and she certainly hasnt sold over 2.5 since. I suspect the 8 million figure is referring to shipments, not actual sales. 86.178.229.183 (talk) 21:19, 10 February 2012 (UTC)

I think they may be including the bootleg sales actually reported in China and other bootleg nations ;>jamvaru (talk) 12:41, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

Another new photo suggestion

http://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fil:Lady_Gaga_performing_2011_cropped.jpg

Much more flattering and recognizable photo, in my opinion. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.94.240.194 (talk) 04:31, 12 February 2012 (UTC)

i like it !

This image was decided against during an archived discussion. – Jonadin^(talk) @ 04:42, 23 February 2012 (UTC)

yeah, what a shame... just about any other picture would be great, right now ... do something, someone, duuh! ;>jamvaru (talk) 12:44, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

Editing =

Hi i cant edit this page????????????????????????????????????????? i dont know why???????????????????? i want to because i have things to say but it wont let me?????????????????????? help????????????????? It doesnt and WOnt let me edit this page???????? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.59.166.229 (talk) 18:52, 22 February 2012‎

The page has been protected from edits by anonymous users because of vandalism. You can ask for changes to be made here on this page. Shuipzv3 (talk) 07:57, 22 February 2012 (UTC)

lol, why do people insist on remaining anonymous, at least use a nickname, duuh!... sign in 0!O

I am always impressed with the sense of detachment I perceive when reading almost any wikipedia article, but especially this one. There is a mix of admiration and positive vibes with disgust and negative vibes. It is almost like someone is trying to not be too offensive when criticizing her in print. I don't understand why it has to be included. If any negative perception is included it should be clearly defined as such. For example the phrase "she seems sincere"... how trite. I'm sure there are so many people watching these pages that any little correction will be instantly undone, so why bother? It is a sense of the illness of the net, that wikipedia is a lost cause, that we will soon lose our freedom of internet. You get articles with negative tone as a result. And when the tone is removed you have only boring factual regurgitation. But, that is better than the whiner/complainer crap you get in most articles, esp. this one.

just had an interesting thought... the first post in this talk page might be lady gaga... :) :) :) explains the juvenility... gawd... ok, i'll go with your suggestion on the one with the gold sequined crotch :)

;>jamvaru (talk) 12:37, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

(imagine LG on her laptop trying to change her own picture on her own wikipedia page, lol! "WTF, why can't I change my Fn picture, GD SOBs!") ;>jamvaru (talk) 12:49, 24 February 2012 (UTC)

Ancestry

Gaga is also of German and English descent http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_9QCFncbAnNw/TLWngPnv4AI/AAAAAAAAAsc/5wZXgOt0_h0/s1600/Gaga.jpg — Preceding unsigned comment added by 178.210.62.232 (talk) 11:48, 29 February 2012 (UTC)

Unfortunately, that image is not a reliable source. —C.Fred (talk) 02:53, 1 March 2012 (UTC)

Born This Way Foundation launch error

The article says the foundation was launched at Stanford University when it was actually at Harvard University at an event hosted by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. (See http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news-impact/2012/01/lady-gaga-to-officially-launch-born-this-way-foundation-at-harvard-on-feb-29/ and http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news-impact/2012/02/oprah-winfrey-to-join-lady-gaga-for-btwf-launch/). (Note: I apologize if I'm not doing this right. I'm new here, but know this one since I was involved with the event.) PatriotMike (talk) 17:16, 3 March 2012 (UTC)

Can I re-propose this image?

While it was originally rejected, I think we can all agree it's much better than what currently have. And at the time of the discussion, the "microphone swallowing" wasn't the original picture.

What do you think? http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:The_Monster_Ball_-_Bad_Romance_revamped12.jpg I cannot think of a single reason to decline over our current one. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.94.240.194 (talk) 07:59, 4 March 2012 (UTC)

New Picture

The picture of Gaga at the moment is really awkward, and there are many better ones out there. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gaga_pyro_bra_02.jpg - this one clearly shows her face, although it is a little dark. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lady_Gaga_2011.jpg - same outfit as current, but she's not eating her mic here. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Gaga_living_dress.jpg - shows her eccentric style.