Lady Gaga Debuts Harlequin at London Listening Party: “For All Your Crazy Times”

On September 25, 2024, Lady Gaga made a bold appearance at the Joker: Folie à Deux premiere in London, where she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix in the highly anticipated sequel. Gaga hit the red carpet in a striking red dress with oversized balloon shoulders, accompanied by her fiancé Michael Polansky. Her look was topped off with Tiffany & Co. jewelry, including the iconic Jean Schlumberger "Bird on a Rock" brooch featuring a 20-carat spessartine, and her makeup featured teal eyeshadow with a crystal teardrop for added drama.

Following the premiere, Gaga hosted a private listening party for her new album, Harlequin, which drops on September 27, 2024. The 13-track album is released under her label Lil Monsters LLC in collaboration with Interscope Records as a special nod to her loyal fanbase, known as "Little Monsters." It features both reimagined Joker soundtracks and original compositions created specifically for the film. The album signals a significant shift in Gaga's artistic direction.

The Harlequin tracklist offers a range of moods and styles, combining classics like "Get Happy (2024)" and "That’s Life" with original tracks like "The Joker" and "Folie à Deux." The album also includes the exclusive track "Happy Mistake," which is only available on this release. With over 40 minutes of music, Harlequin delivers a dark, immersive listening experience that complements the themes of the film.

At the listening party, Gaga, in her usual cheeky style, introduced the album by saying, “This is for all your uncomfortable dinner parties, this is for all your crazy times.” True to her commitment to live in the moment, she urged guests to put away their phones, encouraging them to fully dive into the music and "have a f*ing good time," rather than worry about documenting the event.

Additionally, in an interview with AP Entertainment, Gaga dropped a major announcement: her highly anticipated seventh studio album (LG7) will be released in February 2025. Although details are still under wraps, Gaga has hinted that the album, rumored to feature a collaboration with renowned producer Cirkut (known for his work with The Weeknd and Katy Perry), will be a departure from her past work. Describing it as "completely different," she’s building anticipation for a bold new sound, with the first single expected to drop in October 2024.

With Harlequin set for release and Joker: Folie à Deux hitting theaters on October 4, 2024, Gaga is diving into new creative territory, merging her music and film work in a way that continues to push boundaries. Fans are eagerly awaiting both her new album and her portrayal of Harley Quinn.