History of Lady Gaga in Timeline
Lady Gaga (Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress renowned for her constant image reinventions and versatility. She is a highly influential figure in popular music, known for pushing boundaries and experimenting with various genres and styles throughout her career. Her impact extends beyond music into fashion and popular culture, solidifying her status as a cultural icon.
1937: Original 'A Star Is Born' Film
The story of Ally and Jackson Maine as portrayed by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper in the 2018 movie A Star is Born is a remake of the 1937 film of the same name.
March 28, 1986: Lady Gaga's Birth
On March 28, 1986, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, was born. She would later become a prominent American singer, songwriter, and actress.
2000: Background appearance in AC/DC's "Stiff Upper Lip" music video
In 2000, Lady Gaga made a background appearance in the music video for AC/DC's song "Stiff Upper Lip".
2001: Small role in The Sopranos
In 2001, Lady Gaga appeared in a small background role as a high-school student in an episode of The Sopranos titled "The Telltale Moozadell".
2003: Early admission to Collaborative Arts Project 21
In 2003, Lady Gaga gained early admission to Collaborative Arts Project 21, a music school at New York University (NYU)'s Tisch School of the Arts.
2005: Recording with Melle Mel and Forming SGBand
In 2005, Lady Gaga recorded two songs with rapper Melle Mel for an audio book and formed a band called the SGBand with friends from NYU, performing in New York's Lower East Side club scene.
2005: Withdrawal from NYU and Appearance on Boiling Points
In 2005, Lady Gaga withdrew from NYU to focus on her music career. She also appeared on MTV's "Boiling Points", a prank reality television show, as an unsuspecting diner customer that year.
2005: Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage release year
In 2021, Lady Gaga released a limited edition of Rosé Vintage 2005 Dom Pérignon bottles to benefit the Born This Way Foundation, with the release year of the rose being in 2005.
May 2006: Beginning of relationship with Rob Fusari
In May 2006, music producer Rob Fusari and Lady Gaga began dating, according to Fusari's account. He also claimed to have been the first person to call her "Lady Gaga".
September 2006: Signing with Def Jam Recordings
In September 2006, Lady Gaga was signed to Def Jam Recordings after talent scout Wendy Starland recommended her to producer Rob Fusari.
January 2007: End of relationship with Rob Fusari
In January 2007, Lady Gaga's relationship with music producer Rob Fusari ended.
November 2007: Signing with Streamline Records and Sony/ATV Music Publishing
In November 2007, Lady Gaga signed with Streamline Records, an Interscope imprint, and also struck a music publishing deal with Sony/ATV Music Publishing, leading to songwriting opportunities for other artists.
2007: Performance at Lollapalooza
In 2007, Lady Gaga and Lady Starlight performed at the Lollapalooza music festival as part of their "Lady Gaga and the Starlight Revue".
2007: Collaboration with RedOne and Signing with Cherrytree Records
In 2007, Lady Gaga collaborated with RedOne on her debut album and signed with Cherrytree Records, an Interscope imprint.
2007: Signing with Interscope Records
In 2007, Lady Gaga signed with Interscope Records, marking a significant step in her early career.
May 2008: First televised performance at NewNowNext Awards
In May 2008, Lady Gaga had one of her first televised performances at the NewNowNext Awards, an awards show aired by the LGBTQ television network Logo.
August 19, 2008: Release of The Fame
On August 19, 2008, Lady Gaga's debut album, "The Fame", was released, reaching number one in several countries.
2008: Release of "The Fame"
In 2008, Lady Gaga released her debut album, "The Fame", achieving global recognition.
August 2009: Release of Hitmixes
In August 2009, remixed versions of the singles from The Fame were included on Hitmixes.
September 2009: The Fame Ball Tour
Lady Gaga's worldwide The Fame Ball Tour ran until September 2009.
November 2009: Start of The Monster Ball Tour
In November 2009, Lady Gaga began her second worldwide concert tour, The Monster Ball Tour.
November 18, 2009: Release of The Fame Monster EP
On November 18, 2009, Lady Gaga released "The Fame Monster" as a standalone EP.
2009: Billboard names Gaga the "Greatest Pop Star of 2009"
In 2009, Billboard named Lady Gaga "the Greatest Pop Star of 2009", highlighting her rapid rise to fame and innovative approach to pop music.
2009: Release of "The Fame Monster"
In 2009, Lady Gaga reissued her debut album as "The Fame Monster", which included successful singles.
2009: Speech at the National Equality March
In 2009, Lady Gaga spoke at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C., demonstrating her support for the LGBTQ rights movement.
2009: Blood-spurting Performance
In 2009, Lady Gaga's blood-spurting performance of "Paparazzi" at the MTV Video Music Awards was described as "eye-popping".
2009: Barbara Walters Interview
In 2009, during an interview with Barbara Walters for her annual ABC News special 10 Most Fascinating People, Lady Gaga dismissed claims that she is intersex as an urban legend and expressed her fondness for androgyny.
January 2010: Partnership with Polaroid
In January 2010, Lady Gaga partnered with Polaroid as their creative director and announced a suite of photo-capture products called Grey Label.
January 2010: Gaga Donates Concert Proceeds to Haiti Relief
In January 2010, after declining an invitation to appear on the single "We Are the World 25 for Haiti", Lady Gaga donated the proceeds of her Radio City Music Hall concert and profits from her online store to Haiti's reconstruction relief fund, collecting $500,000.
April 2010: "Bad Romance" Most Watched Video
In April 2010, the video for "Bad Romance" became the most watched on YouTube.
September 2010: Speech at Servicemembers Legal Defense Network's rally
In September 2010, Lady Gaga spoke at a Servicemembers Legal Defense Network's rally in Portland, Maine, advocating for LGBTQ rights. Following this event, The Advocate recognized her as a "fierce advocate" for gays and lesbians.
2010: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100
From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.
2010: Performances and Accolades
In 2010, Lady Gaga performed at the Brit Awards and released The Remix. The Fame and The Fame Monster together have sold more than 15 million copies, with The Fame Monster being 2010's second bestselling album.
2010: Named Billboard's Artist of the Year
In 2010, Lady Gaga was named Billboard's Artist of the Year, recognizing her impact on the music industry.
2010: MTV Video Music Awards Meat Dress Controversy
In 2010, Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef to the MTV Video Music Awards. Vogue named her one of the Best Dressed people of 2010 and Time named the dress the Fashion Statement of the year. It attracted worldwide media attention, and the animal rights organization PETA found it offensive.
2010: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2010, Time magazine named Lady Gaga one of the 100 most influential people in the world.
2010: University of Virginia introduces course on Lady Gaga and identity
In Fall 2010, the University of Virginia introduced a writing course titled "GaGa for Gaga: Sex, Gender, and Identity" exploring identity challenges related to gender and sexuality through the lens of Lady Gaga.
February 2011: Release of "Born This Way"
In February 2011, Lady Gaga released "Born This Way", the lead single from her album of the same name. The song broke records on iTunes and debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100.
May 2011: End of The Monster Ball Tour
In May 2011, Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball Tour concluded, grossing $227.4 million and becoming the highest-grossing tour for a debut headlining artist.
May 23, 2011: Release of 'Born This Way' Album
On May 23, 2011, Lady Gaga's album 'Born This Way' was released, debuting atop the Billboard 200 chart with 1.1 million copies sold in its first week.
June 2011: Appearance at Europride in Rome
In June 2011, Lady Gaga appeared at Europride in Rome, where she criticized the state of gay rights in Europe and called gay people "revolutionaries of love".
June 2011: Gaga performs at MTV Japan's charity show
In June 2011, Lady Gaga performed at MTV Japan's charity show in Makuhari Messe, which benefited the Japanese Red Cross.
July 2011: Meeting Taylor Kinney
In July 2011, while filming the music video for "You and I", Lady Gaga met and began dating actor Taylor Kinney, who played her love interest in the video.
2011: Highest-Paid Female Musician and Most Powerful Celebrity
According to Forbes, in 2011, Lady Gaga was the world's highest-paid female musician and the most powerful celebrity.
2011: Most followed person on Twitter
According to Guinness World Records, from 2011 to 2013, Lady Gaga was the most followed person on Twitter.
2011: Jo Calderone Appearance
At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga appeared in drag as her male alter ego, Jo Calderone, and delivered a lovesick monologue before performing "You and I".
2011: Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators
In 2011, 121 women gathered at the Grammy Awards dressed in costumes similar to those worn by Lady Gaga, earning the 2011 Guinness World Record for Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators. The Global Language Monitor named "Lady Gaga" as the Top Fashion Buzzword with her trademark "no pants" a close third.
2011: World's highest-paid female musician according to Forbes
In 2011, Forbes named Lady Gaga the world's highest-paid female musician with $90 million in earnings.
2011: "Lady Gaga Day" designated in Taichung, Taiwan
In 2011, July 3 was designated as "Lady Gaga Day" in Taichung, Taiwan, marking the anniversary of her first visit to the country.
2011: Collaborations and Concerts
In 2011, Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennett, Elton John, The Lonely Island, and Justin Timberlake. She also performed at the Sydney Town Hall and starred in a Thanksgiving television special.
2011: Release of "Born This Way"
In 2011, Lady Gaga released her second album, "Born This Way", which sold over one million copies in its first week and explored electronic rock and techno-pop.
2011: Named the "Queen of Pop" by Rolling Stone
In 2011, Lady Gaga was named the "Queen of Pop" in a ranking by Rolling Stone, based on record sales and social media metrics.
2011: "Born This Way" lyrics censored in Malaysia and songs banned in China
In 2011, lyrics of Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" were censored by Malaysian broadcaster AMP Radio Networks. The same year, the Ministry of Culture of the People's Republic of China banned the publication of six of Gaga's songs from the album Born This Way on all Chinese music websites.
2011: University of South Carolina launches course on Lady Gaga and fame
In early 2011, the University of South Carolina launched a sociology course titled "Lady Gaga and the Sociology of the Fame" to study the dimensions of Lady Gaga's fame.
2011: The single and album, Born This Way, are released
Lady Gaga released the single and album "Born This Way" in 2011.
April 2012: Beginning of Born This Way Ball Tour
In April 2012, Lady Gaga embarked on the Born This Way Ball tour, which was later cut short due to a labral tear in her right hip.
July 2012: Launch of LittleMonsters.com
In July 2012, Lady Gaga co-founded the social networking service LittleMonsters.com, devoted to her fans.
July 2012: BTWF partners with Office Depot
In July 2012, the Born This Way Foundation partnered with Office Depot for a series of limited edition back-to-school products, with 25% of its sales going towards the foundation, for a guaranteed donation of $1 million.
2012: Guest appearance on The Simpsons and fragrance launch
In 2012, Lady Gaga appeared as an animated version of herself in an episode of 'The Simpsons' and launched her first fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame.
2012: Endorsement of Barack Obama
In 2012, Lady Gaga endorsed Barack Obama during the US presidential election, showing her support for his policies and leadership.
2012: Placed fourth on Billboard's list of top moneymakers of 2011
In 2012, Lady Gaga placed fourth on Billboard's list of the top moneymakers of 2011 with earnings of $25 million, which included sales from her album Born This Way and her Monster Ball Tour.
2012: Ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music and featured in exhibition
In 2012, Lady Gaga ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music. She also became a feature of the temporary exhibition The Elevated: From the Pharaoh to Lady Gaga at the National Museum in Warsaw.
2012: Meat Dress displayed at museum
In 2012, Lady Gaga's meat dress was displayed at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
2012: LennonOno Grant for Peace
In October 2012, Yoko Ono gave Lady Gaga and four other activists the LennonOno Grant for Peace in Reykjavík, Iceland. Earlier in 2012, Gaga joined the campaign group Artists Against Fracking.
2012: Work on 'Artpop' Begins
In early 2012, Lady Gaga started working on her third studio album, 'Artpop', during the Born This Way Ball tour, envisioning it as a reflection of "a night at the club".
August 2013: Release of 'Applause'
In August 2013, Lady Gaga released "Applause", the lead single from her upcoming album Artpop.
November 6, 2013: Release of Artpop Album
On November 6, 2013, Lady Gaga's third studio album, Artpop, was released to mixed reviews.
November 2013: Saturday Night Live Hosting and Thanksgiving Special
In November 2013, Lady Gaga hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live and held her second Thanksgiving Day television special on ABC, titled Lady Gaga and the Muppets Holiday Spectacular.
2013: Most famous celebrity
According to Guinness World Records, in 2013, Lady Gaga was the most famous celebrity.
2013: Release of Artpop
In 2013, Lady Gaga released "Artpop", her third album, which was influenced by electronic dance music.
2013: The Fame listed as one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All-Time
In 2013, Lady Gaga's album, The Fame, was listed as one of Rolling Stone's 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All-Time, solidifying her impact on music and popularizing synth-pop in the late 2000s and early 2010s.
March 2014: Concert Residency at Roseland Ballroom
In March 2014, Lady Gaga held a seven-day concert residency at New York's Roseland Ballroom to commemorate its last performances before closure.
March 2014: Release of 'G.U.Y.'
In March 2014, Lady Gaga released "G.U.Y." as the third single from her Artpop album.
June 2014: Joins Artist Nation
By June 2014, Lady Gaga, along with her new manager Bobby Campbell, joined Artist Nation, the artist management division of Live Nation Entertainment.
July 2014: Artpop Sales Update
As of July 2014, Lady Gaga's album Artpop had sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide.
September 2014: Release of 'Cheek to Cheek'
In September 2014, Lady Gaga released 'Cheek to Cheek', a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett, inspired by their friendship and Gaga's childhood fascination with jazz.
December 2014: Start of Cheek to Cheek Tour
In December 2014, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett embarked on the Cheek to Cheek Tour, promoting their collaborative album.
2014: Most powerful popstar
According to Guinness World Records, in 2014, Lady Gaga was the most powerful popstar.
2014: Release of Cheek to Cheek
In 2014, Lady Gaga pursued jazz music and released the album "Cheek to Cheek" with Tony Bennett.
2014: Artpop release in China with conditions
In 2014, Lady Gaga's album Artpop was released in China with conditions placed on the album artwork, and the song "Sexxx Dreams" was renamed to "X Dreams".
2014: Choreographer Change
In 2014, Lady Gaga's choreographer and creative director Laurieann Gibson, who had been providing material for her shows and videos for four years, was replaced by her assistant Richard Jackson.
2014: Discussion of Sexual Assault
In a 2014 interview, Lady Gaga discussed being raped at age 19 by her producer, and later undergoing mental and physical therapy for this, developing PTSD.
February 2015: Engagement to Taylor Kinney
In February 2015, Lady Gaga became engaged to Taylor Kinney.
August 2015: End of Cheek to Cheek Tour
In August 2015, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett concluded the Cheek to Cheek Tour, which had been ongoing since December 2014.
September 2015: Meat Dress Enters Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
In September 2015, the meat dress Lady Gaga wore to the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards, entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
October 2015: Gaga discusses emotions with high school students at Yale
In October 2015, Lady Gaga joined high school students, policy makers, and academic officials at the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence to discuss ways to recognize and channel emotions for positive outcomes.
October 2015: Starring in American Horror Story: Hotel
In October 2015, Lady Gaga starred in American Horror Story: Hotel, the fifth season of the television anthology horror series, playing the role of a hotel owner named Elizabeth.
2015: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100
From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.
2015: Role in American Horror Story: Hotel
In 2015, Lady Gaga ventured into acting and gained praise for her leading role in the miniseries "American Horror Story: Hotel".
2015: Time notes Gaga had "practically invented the current era of pop music as spectacle"
In 2015, Time magazine noted that Lady Gaga had "practically invented the current era of pop music as spectacle", recognizing her influence on the performance and presentation of pop music.
January 2016: Guest editor for V fashion magazine
In January 2016, Lady Gaga was guest editor for V fashion magazine's 99th issue, which featured 16 different covers.
February 2016: Super Bowl, Grammys and Academy Awards performances
In February 2016, Lady Gaga sang the US national anthem at Super Bowl 50, performed a David Bowie tribute at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, and sang "Til It Happens to You" at the 88th Academy Awards.
May 2016: Love Bravery clothing line released at Macy's
In May 2016, Lady Gaga and Elton John released the clothing and accessories line Love Bravery at Macy's. 25% of each purchase benefited the BTWF and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
June 2016: Vigil for Pulse Nightclub Victims and Signing Billboard's Open Letter on Gun Violence
In June 2016, Lady Gaga read the names of the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting at a vigil in Los Angeles. Additionally, she signed Billboard's Open Letter on Gun Violence, advocating for universal background checks on gun buyers.
September 2016: Release of 'Perfect Illusion'
In September 2016, Lady Gaga released "Perfect Illusion", the lead single from her fifth album, Joanne.
October 21, 2016: Release of 'Joanne' Album
On October 21, 2016, Lady Gaga's album 'Joanne' was released, becoming her fourth number one album on the Billboard 200.
November 2016: Release of 'Million Reasons'
In November 2016, Lady Gaga released "Million Reasons" as the second single from her album Joanne.
2016: Release of Joanne
In 2016, Lady Gaga delved into soft rock with the album "Joanne".
2016: Chinese government adds Gaga to list of hostile foreign forces
In 2016, Lady Gaga's meeting with the Dalai Lama resulted in the Chinese government adding her to a list of hostile foreign forces, and Chinese websites and media organizations were ordered to stop distributing her songs.
2016: Role in American Horror Story: Hotel (continued)
Lady Gaga continued her leading role in the miniseries "American Horror Story: Hotel" through 2016, receiving praise for her performance.
February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI Halftime Show Performance
On February 5, 2017, Lady Gaga performed as the headlining act during the Super Bowl LI halftime show, attracting 117.5 million viewers in the United States.
June 2017: "Cups of Kindness" campaign with Starbucks
In June 2017, Lady Gaga partnered with Starbucks for a week with the "Cups of Kindness" campaign, where the company donated 25 cents from some of the beverages sold to the Born This Way Foundation.
2017: "Bad Romance", "Alejandro", and "Poker Face" ranked as catchiest tracks
In 2017, a study identified Lady Gaga's songs "Bad Romance", "Alejandro", and "Poker Face" as among the catchiest tracks, ranking number one, eight, and nine respectively.
February 2018: Cancellation of Joanne World Tour's Last Shows
In February 2018, Lady Gaga cancelled the last ten shows of the Joanne World Tour due to health issues, which grossed $95 million from 842,000 tickets sold overall.
March 2018: Support for March for Our Lives
In March 2018, Lady Gaga supported the March for Our Lives gun-control rally in Washington, D.C., and released a cover of Elton John's "Your Song" for his tribute album Revamp.
September 27, 2018: "Shallow" Release
On September 27, 2018, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper released "Shallow" as the lead single from the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack. The song topped charts in multiple countries including the US, UK, and Australia.
October 2018: Billboard article traces Gaga's videography
In October 2018, Rebecca Schiller traced back Lady Gaga's videography from "Just Dance" to the release of A Star Is Born in an article for Billboard. Schiller noted that following the Artpop era, Gaga's stripped-down approach to music was reflected in the clips for the singles from Joanne, such as the music video of lead single "Perfect Illusion."
December 2018: Enigma Residency Opened
In December 2018, Lady Gaga's concert residency, Lady Gaga Enigma + Jazz & Piano, opened at the MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas with the Enigma show, focusing on theatricality and Gaga's biggest hits.
2018: Estimated sales of 170 million records
As of 2018, Lady Gaga had estimated sales of 170 million records, making her one of the world's bestselling music artists.
2018: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100
From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.
2018: Condemnation of Trump administration's stance on transgender rights
In 2018, Lady Gaga condemned the Trump administration's efforts to change the legal definition of sex to exclude transgender Americans, and spread the #WontBeErased campaign.
2018: Leading role in A Star Is Born
In 2018, Lady Gaga gained praise for her leading role in the film "A Star Is Born".
2018: Grammy win for 'Joanne' (Piano Version)
In 2018, Lady Gaga's piano version of the title track from her album 'Joanne' won a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.
2018: Partnership with Born This Way Foundation to bring relief to California wildfire evacuees
On World Kindness Day in 2018, Lady Gaga partnered with the Born This Way Foundation to bring food and relief to a Red Cross shelter for people who have been forced to evacuate homes due to the California wildfires.
January 2019: Criticism of Mike Pence's views on LGBTQ rights
In January 2019, during an Enigma show, Lady Gaga criticized Vice President Mike Pence for his and his wife Karen Pence's views and actions regarding LGBTQ people.
January 2019: Jazz & Piano Residency Opened
In January 2019, the Jazz & Piano show, part of Lady Gaga's Las Vegas residency, Lady Gaga Enigma + Jazz & Piano, opened, featuring tracks from the Great American Songbook and stripped-down versions of Gaga's songs.
February 2019: Engagement Ended
In February 2019, Lady Gaga ended her engagement to talent agent Christian Carino.
March 2019: Letter announcing teen mental health first aid project
In March 2019, Lady Gaga penned a letter to supporters of the Born This Way Foundation, announcing the launch of a new pilot program for a teen mental health first aid project with the National Council for Behavioral Health, and revealed her personal struggles with mental health.
June 2019: Soundtrack Sales
As of June 2019, the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack, featuring Lady Gaga, had sold over six million copies worldwide. The album had already won four Grammy Awards and a BAFTA Award.
September 2019: Haus Laboratories Launch
In September 2019, Lady Gaga launched her vegan makeup line, Haus Laboratories, exclusively on Amazon, consisting of 40 products, including liquid eyeliners, lip glosses and face mask stickers.
2019: First woman to win an Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award in one year
In 2019, Lady Gaga became the first woman to win an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Golden Globe Award, and Grammy Award in one year for her contributions to the A Star Is Born soundtrack.
2019: One of Time's 100 Most Influential People (again)
In 2019, Lady Gaga was again named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
2019: Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world
In 2019, Lady Gaga was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine.
2019: Coverage of Gaga removed from Chinese streaming platforms
In 2019, coverage of Lady Gaga in the 91st Academy Awards was removed on some Chinese streaming platforms.
February 28, 2020: "Stupid Love" Release
On February 28, 2020, Lady Gaga released "Stupid Love" as the lead single from her album Chromatica. It charted at number five in both the US and the UK.
April 2020: One World: Together at Home benefit concert
In April 2020, Lady Gaga curated the televised benefit concert, One World: Together at Home, a collaboration with Global Citizen to benefit the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund. The special raised $127 million.
May 29, 2020: Chromatica Album Release
On May 29, 2020, Lady Gaga's sixth studio album, Chromatica, was released to positive reviews, debuting atop the US charts and in more than a dozen other territories.
September 2020: Valentino Voce Viva Campaign
In September 2020, Lady Gaga appeared in the video campaign for Valentino's Voce Viva fragrance, singing a stripped-down version of her Chromatica track "Sine from Above".
September 2020: Release of Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community
In September 2020, Lady Gaga released an anthology book, Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community, featuring stories about kindness, bravery, and resilience from young people collected by the Born This Way Foundation.
October 2020: Forbes estimates Gaga's net worth at $150 million
As of October 2020, Forbes estimated Lady Gaga's net worth at $150 million, reflecting her financial success.
2020: Six singles appeared on IFPI's annual Top 10 Global Singles chart
As of 2020, six of Lady Gaga's singles appeared on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's annual Top 10 Global Singles chart, setting the record for the most entries by any female artist.
2020: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100
From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, topping the list in 2011.
2020: Release of Chromatica
In 2020, Lady Gaga returned to dance-pop with her album "Chromatica", which included the number-one single "Rain on Me".
2020: 'Born This Way' listed in Rolling Stone's '500 Greatest Albums of All Time'
In 2020, Rolling Stone listed Lady Gaga's album, 'Born This Way', among "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time".
January 2021: Yolanda Denise King High Ground Award
In January 2021, Lady Gaga received the Yolanda Denise King High Ground Award from the King Center's Beloved Community Awards for her contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement.
January 20, 2021: Inauguration Performance
On January 20, 2021, Lady Gaga sang the US national anthem during Joe Biden's inauguration as the 46th President of the United States.
February 2021: Dog Walker Shooting
In February 2021, Lady Gaga's dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot in Hollywood and two of her French Bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen. Miss Asia, a third dog, escaped and was later recovered. Gaga offered a $500,000 reward for their return.
April 2021: Dom Pérignon Collaboration
In April 2021, Lady Gaga partnered with Champagne brand Dom Pérignon, appearing in an advertisement shot by Nick Knight.
May 2021: "Born This Way Day" declared in West Hollywood
In May 2021, West Hollywood mayor Lindsey P. Horvath presented Lady Gaga with a key to the city and declared May 23 as "Born This Way Day" to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the album and its cultural impact.
November 2021: One Last Time TV Special
In November 2021, the television special 'One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga' was released on CBS, featuring select performances from the duo's August concerts at Radio City Music Hall.
November 24, 2021: House of Gucci Release
On November 24, 2021, the biographical crime film 'House of Gucci', starring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, was released to mixed reviews, though Gaga's performance was praised.
2021: "Bad Romance" Listed as One of the Greatest Songs and Music Videos
In 2021, "Bad Romance" and its music video were featured on Rolling Stone's lists of the "500 Greatest Songs of All Time" and "100 Greatest Music Videos of All Time".
2021: Collaboration with Dom Pérignon to benefit BTWF
In 2021, Lady Gaga collaborated with the Champagne house Dom Pérignon to benefit the Born This Way Foundation, releasing a limited edition of Rosé Vintage 2005 bottles along with a sculpture designed by her, with profits donated to the foundation.
2021: Leading role in House of Gucci and release of Love for Sale
In 2021, Lady Gaga starred in "House of Gucci" and released "Love for Sale", her final collaborative album with Tony Bennett. She also revisited her early pop sound.
2021: Gaga's appearance cut from Friends: The Reunion in China
In 2021, Lady Gaga's appearance was cut from Friends: The Reunion in China, receiving backlash from Chinese fans.
2021: People ranks Gaga on their 'Best Dressed Stars of 2021' list
In 2021, People ranked Lady Gaga number one on their "Best Dressed Stars of 2021" list, noting her high-fashion designs and elegant style.
July 2022: Chromatica Ball Tour
In July 2022, Lady Gaga embarked on The Chromatica Ball stadium tour.
December 2022: Shooter Sentenced
In December 2022, James Howard Jackson, the man who shot Lady Gaga's dog walker, was sentenced to 21 years in prison.
2022: Grossed over $689.5 million from concert tours and residencies
As of 2022, Lady Gaga had grossed more than $689.5 million in revenue from concert tours and residencies with attendance of 6.3 million.
2022: 'Bloody Mary' becomes a single.
In 2022, 'Bloody Mary', a cut from Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' album, became a resurgent success and was released as a single.
2022: Review of The Chromatica Ball
In 2022, Chris Willman of Variety reviewed The Chromatica Ball, noting that Lady Gaga could have further played the authenticity card after the release of Joanne and A Star Is Born, but instead chose to keep herself weird.
April 2023: President's Committee Appointment
In April 2023, Lady Gaga was appointed as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by President Joe Biden.
2023: Included among Rolling Stone's 200 Greatest Singers of All Time
In 2023, Rolling Stone included Lady Gaga among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, solidifying her reputation as a highly skilled vocalist.
April 2024: Engagement to Michael Polansky
In April 2024, Lady Gaga became engaged to venture capitalist Michael Polansky, four years after they began dating.
August 16, 2024: "Die with a Smile" Release
On August 16, 2024, Lady Gaga released the single "Die with a Smile", a duet with Bruno Mars.
September 27, 2024: Harlequin Album Release
On September 27, 2024, Lady Gaga released a companion album to the film Joker: Folie à Deux, titled Harlequin. She and Polansky co-wrote four of its tracks.
October 2024: Joker: Folie à Deux Release
In October 2024, Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Lady Gaga as Harleen "Lee" Quinzel, was released theatrically after premiering at the 81st Venice International Film Festival. While the film was a critical and commercial failure, Gaga's performance was better received.
October 25, 2024: "Disease" Release
On October 25, 2024, Lady Gaga released "Disease", the lead single from her upcoming album Mayhem. The single peaked at number seven in the UK.
2024: Support for the transgender community after Trump's rollback of protections
Following Trump's win in the 2024 US presidential election, in which Gaga endorsed Kamala Harris, she voiced her support for the transgender community after his rollback of their protections.
2024: Placed fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century
In 2024, Lady Gaga placed fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, recognizing her sustained impact and contributions to pop music.
February 3, 2025: "Abracadabra" Release
On February 3, 2025, Lady Gaga released "Abracadabra", the second single from her album Mayhem, which reached the top five in Germany and the UK.
March 7, 2025: Mayhem Album Release
On March 7, 2025, Lady Gaga's album Mayhem was released to critical acclaim and debuted at number one in the US.
March 2025: Saturday Night Live Hosting
In March 2025, Lady Gaga hosted Saturday Night Live for a second time.
2025: Release of Mayhem
In 2025, Lady Gaga released her album Mayhem, which contains the chart-topping single "Die with a Smile".
2025: Jo Calderone No Longer With Us
When asked about Jo Calderone in 2025, Lady Gaga stated that he was "no longer with us".
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