Lady Gaga

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, globally recognized as Lady Gaga, was born on March 28, 1986, in New York City. Her early years were marked by a strong inclination toward music and performing arts, nurtured by her family and formal education at the Convent of the Sacred Heart. By the age of four, she was already playing the piano, a skill she further refined through formal lessons and participation in Creative Arts Camps.

After enrolling in New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Gaga made the bold decision to drop out and pursue a career in music. Her initial contract with Def Jam Recordings was short-lived, but her subsequent joint deal with Interscope Records and KonLive Distribution in 2007 proved pivotal. Her debut album, "The Fame," released in 2008, was a commercial juggernaut that peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 and spawned chart-topping singles like "Just Dance" and "Poker Face." The album later expanded into "The Fame Monster," which included blockbuster singles such as "Bad Romance," "Telephone," and "Alejandro."

Gaga's musical journey didn't stop there. In 2011, she released "Born This Way," an album that sold over one million copies in its first week and featured the fastest-selling song on the iTunes Store at the time. Her subsequent albums, "Artpop" (2013), "Cheek to Cheek" with Tony Bennett (2014), "Joanne" (2016), and "Chromatica" (2020), each debuted at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200, showcasing her ability to adapt and thrive in a constantly evolving musical landscape.

Her acting career gained significant traction with her role in "American Horror Story: Hotel," for which she won a Golden Globe Award. However, it was her role in the 2018 film "A Star Is Born" that served as a watershed moment in her career. Portraying Ally, a struggling artist, Gaga received an Academy Award for the song "Shallow" and was nominated for Best Actress, solidifying her prowess as a multi-talented artist. Her performance was lauded for its authenticity and emotional depth, attributes she attributes to her own life experiences.

In 2021, Gaga starred in the biopic "House of Gucci," earning another Golden Globe nomination for her portrayal of Patrizia Reggiani. She is also slated to appear opposite Joaquin Phoenix in "Joker: Folie à Deux" in 2024.

Beyond her artistic endeavors, Gaga has been a stalwart advocate for mental health awareness and LGBT rights through her non-profit organization, the Born This Way Foundation, founded in 2011. Her business acumen is evident in her successful launch of the vegan cosmetics brand, Haus Labs, in 2019.

As of 2023, Gaga's record sales have reached an estimated 170 million worldwide. Her accolades include 13 Grammy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, and 18 MTV Video Music Awards. She has been named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people twice.

Recent developments in her career include a surprise appearance on a Bad Bunny-hosted episode of 'SNL,' joining U2 on stage at Las Vegas' Sphere, and collaborating with the Rolling Stones for a surprise album launch party in NYC.