Talk:Lady Gaga

Removing her high school drama roles

Seriously, that's entirely unimportant information and looks very amateurish. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.196.252.228 (talk) 07:46, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

You can't deem it unimportant as it is apart of her early life, how does it look amateurish? (Moon) and (Sunrise) 08:05, 29 December 2008 (UTC)

Saying she was "very active in theatrical productions" at her high school is sufficient - what roles and in what plays is entirely unimportant. Surely you see that. And how can we cite that information? It was obviously added by herself or a peer, as I doubt a publication reviewed the performance, much less mentioned her roles especially. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.196.252.228 (talk) 04:19, 30 December 2008 (UTC)

Real Name

In the CD liner notes to Lady GaGa's The Fame, it clearly states that her real name is Stefani Joanne Germonatta. Joanne is her middle name NOT her first name. I think she would know.... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.66.29.177 (talk) 17:48, 14 December 2008 (UTC)

Disagreed.I have her CD, it distinctively and clearly states in the inside book her real name is Joanne Stefani Germonatta.In the article it needs to be changed. ((Dance-pop)) Dance-pop (talk) 04:18, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

We have a reliable third party source that gives her name. — Realist² 04:25, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

The Times says it's Stefani Joanne. Since that's a journalistic source, I'm inclined to give it more weight than the liner notes—doubly since two people claim the liners say contradicting things. —C.Fred (talk) 04:29, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

My thoughts exactly. — Realist² 04:34, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

I think a more credible source is needed to verify her birth name.For example, herself verifying or stating her name and\or her CD liner notes since it is mass produced (I doubt she would put her own name wrong!). I have a source that might be more credible then the third parties.

source- http://rebel-chat.com/celebs/?tag=joanne-stefani-germanotta Dance-pop (talk) 00:07, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Sorry it's not reputable. — Realist² 00:10, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

What is a reputable source? And why is it not a reputable source? Dance-pop (talk) 00:17, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Does it have a history of accuracy. If you heard rebel-chat report that Elvis Presley was actually alive would you believe it? No. If the BBC said that Elvis was found alive, chances are you would believe it. — Realist² 00:27, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

I have found another source that is reputable. A video from CNN that states her name as Joanna Stefani Germanotta. Source-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKDbu3C4Ox4 60.234.151.56 (talk) 00:37, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

We cannot use youtube on Wikipedia, however CNN is a good source. Why not go to CNN's web site and see if they have an article on her. — Realist² 00:41, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

I have found a new source BBC. Source- http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7766439.stm 60.234.151.56 (talk) 01:02, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

You can also use the info you got from youtube, just don't use the link. Instead source the show on CNN. Grk1011/Stephen (talk) 01:06, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

I've changed the name using the BBC link. It's literally the most reliable news source in the English Language. Not much will top it. — Realist² 01:26, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Copyright problem removed

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Urban Dance Musican?

Should her biography address her as an 'urban dance musician'? It seems to imply that the musical genre she's involved in is hip-hop,hvhjv when her music could be more accurately described as 'dance pop' or 'electronic', given the production of her tracks, their content, and the markets her music has been aimed at (Mainstream Pop Stations in Canada and Europe, Larger Dance Stations in the United States, and clubs in the United States). I'm really just nitpicking and wondering if its appropriate -and justifiable- to change it.Ivan ballet izzle (talk) 21:51, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

Certainly it's appropriate and justifiable, as I'm the one who placed that text. I'm not familiar with her music even remotely, but did not want to delete the article in spite of its copyright concerns as there seemed enough salvageable information for it to remain. I took my best shot at her description based on the information in the infobox. Please, correct and improve the article as necessary. :) --Moonriddengirl ^(talk) 21:53, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

Thank you, I will do so =)Ivan ballet izzle (talk) 22:02, 12 July 2008 (UTC)

Repairs needed

Someone needs to fix the *singles* table. It's all messed up and such!!!

Thanks! 66.218.202.75 (talk) 06:50, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Fixed by 88.207.225.247. Acalamari 17:32, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

Name

Sometimes, I've seen Lady GaGa referred to as "Lady GaGa", and other times as "Lady Gaga". Which of these is the correct one? Acalamari 17:35, 1 August 2008 (UTC)

iTunes and her official website use the double capital 'G' (i.e. GaGa) so I'd go with that =)Ivan ballet izzle (talk) 10:28, 3 August 2008 (UTC)

I just bought the cd, in the songs credits she is always referred to as "Lady Gaga" — i'm now officially confused! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 151.61.81.182 (talk) 19:15, 3 November 2008 (UTC)

She took her name from the Queen song Radio GaGa which speels it with both G's capitalised, so wouldn't that be how her name is spelt? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Xanthic-Ztk (talk • contribs) 03:38, 19 December 2008 (UTC)

Sexuality?

The quote from HX reads:

Do you consider yourself bisexual?

Sure. I mean, I don’t really consider sexual orientation in general. It’s like, people are born the way they are.

That doesn't seem like "coming out" to me. It sounds like she's trying to say something that will appeal to her LGBT fans. Unless someone objects, I think we should take that out and remove her from the LGBT cats. -- SatyrTN (talk / contribs) 03:36, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

Agree. Interpreting that as coming out is reading quite a lot into what she said. Leptictidium (mt) 10:43, 13 August 2008 (UTC)

I disagree. She admitted to being bisexual. She says 'Sure' to 'Do you consider yourself bisexual?'. Then she goes on to verify that she doesn't agree with the generalized sexual orientation talk, however she's still bisexual. She should be included in the GLBT tag. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 58.106.190.191 (talk) 16:43, 16 August 2008 (UTC)

I think that "Sure", as of itself, is not enough grounds to say that she is bisexual. I'd say that when she says that she doesn't care about sexual orientation talk, she's referring to people in general. Leptictidium (mt) 09:03, 18 August 2008 (UTC)

I think she's bisexual, if you look up Bisexual Celebrites on Wikipedia it says her name on the list, but nowhere in the article is it mentioned?

She is bisexual, HX magazine quoted her saying: “I’m girl-crazy too. It really depends on where I am. I love men, I love women and I love sex, but I’m actually pretty introverted right now because I’m so enveloped in my work, and it’s hard to let anybody near that. People fuck with your energy, and it’s very hard to find people that are supportive of your art and don’t want to take time away from it. A lot of times, boyfriends and girlfriends get jealous and want all your attention, and I really don’t have time for that.”

A personal life section should be created, which should include a quote from her, stating she is bisexual. F W Nietzsche (talk) 14:10, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Um...I think we need actually proof that she said this or had an interview with "Hx mag." 60.234.151.56 (talk) 04:01, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

There is proof; that quote is the proof; if you google it, you can see it's real. When I wrote on Lady Gaga's wikipedia page a few days ago that she is bisexual, I cited the website that had the above quote. She said it, it's in a magazine, it's on the web, it's citable, I don't understand why it was taken down, I'm putting it back up.

Here is the website: http://www.towleroad.com/2008/08/lady-gaga-talks.html

And also, in reference to the debate above, if someone asks someone "Are you bisexual," and they respond "sure," yes it's an affirmation. I do not understand how there is any debate about that. I really don't think that this discussion would be happening if this was about any other topic; if she had said "sure" in response to any other question, there would be no debate and it would be put on her wikipedia page. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Scharles (talk • contribs) 13:34, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

The question now is find a reliable source to support this information. The source you put in the article is very dubious because is a blog and blogs are not reliables. Sparks Fly 13:44, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

I've removed it, Wikipedia is not a little game, what we right can have a really effect on the subject. A better source is needed. — Realist² 15:28, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Wrong Picture!!!

HELP! This is not the New picture. But if I click on the image it's say theirs another file with the same name...Thats the picture a want Danielåhskarlsson (talk) 15:31, 16 September 2008 (UTC)

Terrible article

This article is pretty awful. Every time she appears on a tv screen is NOT worthy of going in an encyclopedia. Rusty8 (talk) 13:23, 3 October 2008 (UTC)

Its still not very good, after all these months, I still think the biography section needs a re-write, and perhaps some of the stuff below it.--Kerotan-^{Have a nice day :)} 10:50, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

Dancer Names..

people keep changing the names of the dancers Lady GaGa brings with her.. Spacecowboy's myspace says the dancer's names are Dina and Cocoa that travel wtih them, so id say hed know.. (99.250.232.105 (talk) 22:22, 21 October 2008 (UTC))

PR Article

This article stinks of an article done by a PR person playing themselves as a member of the general public, could someone maybe tone down the praise and general fluff of the article.--58.105.100.205 (talk) 23:36, 11 November 2008 (UTC)

Yepp. I noticed that particular slant as well. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.136.234.248 (talk) 01:02, 22 November 2008 (UTC)

Yepp, another vote agreeing with you. If you read WP:BLP and WP:NPOV, you'll see that every one of us editors has the right to delete any offending unattributed statements in the article. We also have the right to delete any spam (sure she's notable, but her article shouldn't have been written by her promo team). So, knock yourself out! Start snipping! AllGloryToTheHypnotoad (talk) 14:55, 29 November 2008 (UTC)

There is quite a bit of POV in this article. I've done some work to remove a lot of it, but it still remains. Everyone is welcome to help clean it. Acalamari 20:24, 30 November 2008 (UTC)

um..

did she write this article herself? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Platinum inc (talk • contribs) 18:44, 16 November 2008 (UTC)

Role in Damn Yankees at Regis High School

Contrary to what the article states, she did NOT play Lola in Damn Yankees at Regis High School in NYC in 2003. The role was played by a very talented woman named Mary Katherine DeChiara. I just thought that credit should be where credit is due.

Fight with Christina Aguilera

I think that it is worthy of being put on here. So, Christina thinks Gaga was a man. Christina says she didn't steel Gaga's look. Gaga stated on E! that her look wasnt just her look, it was her life.

I think it should go on there. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.104.104.165 (talk) 06:36, 10 December 2008 (UTC)

I think it's trivial? --Efe (talk) 06:08, 3 January 2009 (UTC)

School...

The Convent of the Sacred Heart was NOT attended by Paris Hilton. Her sister Nicki didn't even graduate. The school's Wikipedia page never mentions Paris Hilton at all, which should be used as a source. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Grantro (talk • contribs) 23:07, 22 December 2008 (UTC)

Please do not continue to add false information as to which school she attended for college. She did NOT attend the Clive Davis Department of Recorded Music. Stefani was in fact admitted to the Tisch-Drama department in 2004, left briefly in Fall 2005, returned to Tisch in Spring 2006, at which point she applied to transfer to another school within NYU, the Gallatin School of Individualized Study, but never accepted her offer of admission. She has not attended NYU since Spring '06. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bdpowell7 (talk • contribs) 14:33, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

I've removed all mention of Tisch, since there is no source cited that supports her attendance. If anybody has a source, please list it here. —C.Fred (talk) 17:26, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

I have it and it, but I don't know if they are reliable. Sparks Fly 15:27, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

No, not reliable I'm afraid. — Realist² 16:21, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Allmusic Guide and Billboard tell the same thing – she attended private school at Convent of the Sacred Heart and later studied at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts – and I think that both are reliable sources. Sparks Fly 16:59, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

Billboard says AMG is their source, and I agree that the Allmusic Guide is reliable. —C.Fred (talk) 17:14, 7 January 2009 (UTC)

I think it is important information and I have a reliable and reputable source from an interview\article that clears this whole mess up. Source-http://dancemusic.about.com/od/artistshomepages/a/LadyGagaInt_2.htm Dance-pop (talk) 08:16, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

As listed by Realist², BBC is literally the most reliable news source in the English Language, and they confirm it right here. Sparks Fly 15:17, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

I already know that.But in the article it is not even mentioned and should be. If you actually read the interview she says she went to school with the Hilton sisters.I think she would know! 60.234.151.56 (talk) 00:07, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

I don't know if I was allowed to do so, but I re-added this information with the interview to Times Online supporting it. Sparks Fly 01:21, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Language in "early life section"

The language that states she was trying to do something "fresh and different" by doing underground pop music is not only non-objective but also probably incorrect. Can we take it down in favor of something better or at least place it in quotes if it is her personal view taken from an interview? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.124.217.61 (talk) 16:10, 6 January 2009 (UTC)

Background info. fix

In the background information needs fixing.Her genres need to be fixed.She mainly sings pop, electro-pop, dance-pop and along with some others.She does not sing rock or urban.I think allmusic has it wrong.In the electro-pop article on Wikipedia she is mentioned as one of the performers in this genre, also in her just dance article dance-pop is mentioned as one of her genres.I cannot find any sources. Can someone find sources for her genres. Dance-pop (talk) 03:32, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

Another one of her labels are CherryTree Records.It even listed on their site.Someone add to her labels. Source- http://www.cherrytreerecords.com/artists/ 60.234.151.56 (talk) 00:02, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

I've found a reliable soure for one of her genres Dance-pop. Source-http://www.reuters.com/article/musicNews/idUSTRE5078GG20090108 Dance-pop (talk) 07:19, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Dance-pop is a style not a genre. I think that the section is good now, Dance and Pop are really her genres and the others are just styles. Sparks Fly 13:18, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

Popularity

Her single is Number 1 in the UK and the US. Should be changed to note that. Jsrudd (talk) 03:52, 8 January 2009 (UTC)

What happen?

Sorry, but the "fight" with Christina Aguilera is ridiculous. Any media named that. Plus, the reference is a biographic, is not any kind of interview of GaGa or Aguilera. Plus, that's a gossip thing, that don't have space in a encylopedia. --190.222.81.64 (talk) 20:49, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

It's sourced by The Times, they obviously thought it was notable. Also it's more to do with her fashion that the actual dispute. — Realist² 20:59, 9 January 2009 (UTC)

Photo with Starlight

That girl is really GaGa? I have a big doubt about it, looks like a unknown drag queen or a really different GaGa. Someone else is with this doubt too? Renanx3 (talk) 13:31, 10 January 2009 (UTC)

No, It really is GaGa. That is her light lady starlight, Google lady gaga and youll see her with lady starlight :)--99.250.206.64 (talk) 13:40, 10 January 2009 (UTC)