Career Timeline of Lady Gaga: Major Achievements and Milestones

2000: Background appearance in AC/DC music video

In 2000, Lady Gaga's screen debut was 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".

2005: Recorded with Melle Mel and Formed SGBand

In 2005, Lady Gaga recorded two songs with rapper Melle Mel and formed a band called the SGBand.

2005: Dropped out of NYU and Appeared on Boiling Points

In 2005, Lady Gaga withdrew from NYU to focus on her music career and also appeared on MTV's "Boiling Points" as an unsuspecting diner customer.

2005: Dom Pérignon Limited Edition Rosé Vintage

In 2021, Lady Gaga collaborated with Dom Pérignon to release a limited edition Rosé Vintage 2005 bottle to benefit the Born This Way Foundation.

September 2006: Signed with Def Jam

In September 2006, Lady Gaga signed with Def Jam Recordings, only to be dropped three months later.

November 2007: Signed with Streamline Records

In November 2007, Lady Gaga signed with Streamline Records, an Interscope Records imprint, marking a turning point in her career.

2007: Collaborated with RedOne and Signed with Cherrytree Records

In 2007, Lady Gaga collaborated with RedOne on her debut album and signed with Cherrytree Records, an Interscope imprint.

2007: Signed with Interscope Records

In 2007, Lady Gaga signed with Interscope Records, marking a significant step in her early career.

May 2008: NewNowNext Awards Performance

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: The Fame was released

On August 19, 2008, Lady Gaga's debut album "The Fame" was released, achieving number one status in multiple countries.

2008: Released "The Fame"

In 2008, Lady Gaga achieved global recognition with her debut album, "The Fame", which included successful singles.

September 2009: The Fame Ball Tour Concluded

In September 2009, Lady Gaga concluded her first worldwide concert tour, "The Fame Ball Tour".

November 2009: Started The Monster Ball Tour

In November 2009, Lady Gaga started her second worldwide concert tour, "The Monster Ball Tour".

November 18, 2009: The Fame Monster was Released

On November 18, 2009, Lady Gaga released "The Fame Monster" as a standalone EP, featuring singles like "Bad Romance".

2009: Greatest Pop Star of 2009

Billboard named Lady Gaga "the Greatest Pop Star of 2009" due to her rapid rise and game-changing impact on the music scene.

2009: Released "The Fame Monster"

In 2009, Lady Gaga released "The Fame Monster", a reissue of her debut album "The Fame", featuring successful singles like "Bad Romance".

2009: National Equality March Speech

In 2009, Lady Gaga spoke at the National Equality March in Washington, D.C., to support the LGBTQ rights movement.

January 2010: Haiti Earthquake Relief Donations

In January 2010, Lady Gaga donated the proceeds of her Radio City Music Hall concert and all profits from her online store that day to Haiti's reconstruction relief fund, collecting $500,000.

January 2010: Partnership with Polaroid

In January 2010, Lady Gaga partnered with Polaroid, taking on the role of creative director and announcing the development of a line of photo-capture products known as Grey Label.

April 2010: "Bad Romance" Becomes Most Watched Video on YouTube

In April 2010, the music video for "Bad Romance" became the most watched video on YouTube.

September 2010: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Rally

In September 2010, Lady Gaga spoke at a Servicemembers Legal Defense Network's rally in Portland, Maine, advocating for the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy. After this event, The Advocate named her a "fierce advocate" for gays and lesbians.

2010: Named Billboard's Artist of the Year

Lady Gaga was named Billboard's Artist of the Year in 2010, marking a significant achievement in her career.

February 2011: Release of "Born This Way"

In February 2011, Lady Gaga released "Born This Way", which is the lead single from her album of the same name. The song became the fastest-selling single on iTunes and debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts.

May 2011: The Monster Ball Tour Concluded

In May 2011, Lady Gaga concluded "The Monster Ball Tour", which grossed $227.4 million, becoming the highest-grossing tour for a debut headlining artist.

May 23, 2011: Born This Way Album Release

On May 23, 2011, Lady Gaga released "Born This Way" which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 and sold 1.1 million copies in its first week.

June 2011: Europride Appearance

In June 2011, Lady Gaga appeared at Europride in Rome, criticizing the state of gay rights in many European countries and describing gay people as "revolutionaries of love".

June 2011: MTV Japan Charity Show Performance

In June 2011, Lady Gaga performed at MTV Japan's charity show in Makuhari Messe, benefiting the Japanese Red Cross, to help the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami.

2011: World's Highest-Paid Female Musician

Forbes named Lady Gaga the world's highest-paid female musician in 2011 with $90 million.

2011: Collaborations and Performances

In 2011, Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennett, Elton John, The Lonely Island, and Justin Timberlake on various projects and performed a concert in Australia.

2011: Released "Born This Way"

In 2011, Lady Gaga released her second full-length album, "Born This Way", which quickly sold over a million copies and had a title track that broke iTunes sales records.

2011: Highest-Paid Female Musician

In 2011, according to Forbes, Lady Gaga was the world's highest-paid female musician and the most powerful celebrity.

April 2012: Born This Way Ball Tour

In April 2012, Lady Gaga embarked on the Born This Way Ball tour, which was ultimately cut short due to a hip injury that required surgery.

July 2012: Launch of LittleMonsters.com

In July 2012, Lady Gaga co-founded LittleMonsters.com, a social networking service devoted to her fans.

July 2012: Born This Way Foundation Partnership 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: Appearance on The Simpsons and Fragrance Release

In 2012, Lady Gaga guest-starred as an animated version of herself in The Simpsons and released her first fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame.

2012: Fourth Top-Earning Female Musician

In 2012, Lady Gaga placed fourth on Billboard's list of the top moneymakers of 2011 with earnings of $25 million.

2012: LennonOno Grant for Peace

In 2012, Yoko Ono gave Lady Gaga and four other activists the LennonOno Grant for Peace in Reykjavík, Iceland. Gaga also pledged to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy and contributed to the fight against HIV and AIDS.

2012: Beginning Work on Artpop

In early 2012, Lady Gaga began working on her third studio album, Artpop, during the Born This Way Ball tour.

August 2013: Release of "Applause"

In August 2013, Lady Gaga released "Applause" as the lead single from her third studio album, Artpop.

November 6, 2013: Artpop Album Release

On November 6, 2013, Lady Gaga released her third album, Artpop, to mixed reviews. The album debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.

November 2013: Hosting Saturday Night Live

In November 2013, Lady Gaga hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live.

2013: Released "Artpop"

In 2013, Lady Gaga released her third album, "Artpop", which explored electronic dance music.

March 2014: Roseland Ballroom Residency

In March 2014, Lady Gaga had a seven-day concert residency at New York's Roseland Ballroom.

March 2014: Release of "G.U.Y."

In March 2014, Lady Gaga released "G.U.Y." as the third single from Artpop.

June 2014: Joins Artist Nation

In June 2014, Lady Gaga and her new manager, Bobby Campbell, joined Artist Nation.

July 2014: Artpop sales

As of July 2014, Lady Gaga's album Artpop 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.

December 2014: Cheek to Cheek Tour Begins

In December 2014, Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett embarked on the Cheek to Cheek Tour.

2014: Released "Cheek to Cheek" with Tony Bennett

In 2014, Lady Gaga released "Cheek to Cheek", a jazz album in collaboration with Tony Bennett.

2014: Release of Eau de Gaga

In 2014, Lady Gaga released her second fragrance, Eau de Gaga.

August 2015: End of Cheek to Cheek Tour

In August 2015, the Cheek to Cheek Tour by Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett concluded.

October 2015: Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence Discussion

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.

2015: Acted in American Horror Story: Hotel

In 2015, Lady Gaga ventured into acting and took a leading role in the miniseries "American Horror Story: Hotel".

2015: Time on Gaga's impact on pop music

In 2015, Time noted that Lady Gaga had "practically invented the current era of pop music as spectacle".

January 2016: Guest Editor for V Magazine

In January 2016, Lady Gaga was the guest editor for V magazine's 99th issue.

February 2016: Super Bowl 50 and Grammy Tribute

In February 2016, Lady Gaga sang the US national anthem at Super Bowl 50 and performed a tribute to David Bowie at the Grammy Awards.

April 2016: Support for It's On Us Campaign

In April 2016, Lady Gaga joined Vice President Joe Biden at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to support his It's On Us campaign, which addresses sexual assault on college campuses.

May 2016: Love Bravery Clothing Line Release

In May 2016, Lady Gaga and Elton John released the clothing and accessories line Love Bravery at Macy's, with 25% of each purchase benefiting the Born This Way Foundation and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

June 2016: Speech at Vigil for Orlando Shooting Victims

In June 2016, Gaga read the names of the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando at a vigil held in Los Angeles, and gave a speech. She also signed Billboard's Open Letter on Gun Violence and appeared in Human Rights Campaign's tribute video.

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

On October 21, 2016, Lady Gaga released her fifth studio album, Joanne.

November 2016: Release of Million Reasons

In November 2016, Lady Gaga released "Million Reasons" as the second single from Joanne.

2016: Acted in American Horror Story: Hotel

In 2016, Lady Gaga continued her leading role in the miniseries "American Horror Story: Hotel", receiving awards for her acting.

2016: Released "Joanne"

In 2016, Lady Gaga released the album "Joanne", which explored soft rock.

February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI Halftime Show

On February 5, 2017, Lady Gaga performed as the headlining act during the Super Bowl LI halftime show.

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.

February 2018: Cancellation of Joanne World Tour

In February 2018, Lady Gaga canceled the last ten shows of the Joanne World Tour due to fibromyalgia.

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.

September 27, 2018: Release of "Shallow"

On September 27, 2018, Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper released "Shallow" as the lead single from the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack. The song quickly topped charts in multiple countries, marking a significant moment in Gaga's career.

December 2018: Lady Gaga Enigma Residency Opens

In December 2018, Lady Gaga began her Las Vegas residency, 'Lady Gaga Enigma + Jazz & Piano', with the opening of the Enigma show, highlighting her theatrical performances and 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: Starred in "A Star Is Born"

In 2018, Lady Gaga starred in the film "A Star Is Born", which earned her awards for her leading role.

2018: Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance

In 2018, Lady Gaga won a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for a piano version of the title track of her album "Joanne".

2018: World Kindness Day Relief Efforts

On the 2018 World Kindness Day, 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. The foundation also partnered with Starbucks and SoulCycle to thank California firefighters for their relief work during the crisis.

January 2019: Jazz & Piano Residency Opens

In January 2019, Lady Gaga's Las Vegas residency expanded with the debut of 'Jazz & Piano', featuring tracks from the Great American Songbook and stripped-down versions of her songs.

March 2019: Teen Mental Health First Aid Project Launch

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, revealing her personal struggles with mental health.

June 2019: Soundtrack sales

By June 2019, the 'A Star Is Born' soundtrack, featuring Lady Gaga, had sold over six million copies worldwide, demonstrating its commercial success and lasting impact.

September 2019: Haus Laboratories Launch

In September 2019, Lady Gaga launched her vegan makeup line, Haus Laboratories, exclusively on Amazon, achieving significant commercial success with its debut.

2019: First Woman to Win EGOTY for A Star Is Born

In 2019, Lady Gaga became the first woman to win an Academy, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award in one year for her contributions to the A Star Is Born soundtrack.

February 28, 2020: "Stupid Love" Release

On February 28, 2020, Lady Gaga released "Stupid Love" as the lead single from her album 'Chromatica', achieving chart success 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, in 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 released her sixth studio album, 'Chromatica', which received positive reviews and debuted at the top of the US charts.

September 2020: Valentino Voce Viva Campaign

In September 2020, Lady Gaga appeared in a video campaign for Valentino's Voce Viva fragrance, performing a stripped-down version of "Sine from Above".

September 2020: Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community Release

In September 2020, Lady Gaga released an anthology book, Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community, featuring fifty-one stories about kindness, bravery, and resilience from young people all over the world collected by the Born This Way Foundation.

2020: Six Singles Appeared on IFPI's Top 10 Global Singles Chart

As of 2020, six of Lady Gaga's singles have appeared on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's annual Top 10 Global Singles chart, setting a record for the most entries by any female artist.

2020: Released "Chromatica"

In 2020, Lady Gaga returned to dance-pop with her album "Chromatica", which included the number-one single "Rain on Me".

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 in recognition of her contribution to the Black Lives Matter movement. She denounced racism and white supremacy in her acceptance speech.

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, marking a significant public appearance.

April 2021: Dom Pérignon Collaboration

In April 2021, Lady Gaga collaborated with Champagne brand Dom Pérignon, appearing in an advertisement shot by Nick Knight, marking a collaboration in the luxury brand space.

November 2021: One Last Time Television Special

In November 2021, CBS released the television special 'One Last Time: An Evening with Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga', featuring performances from their August concerts, promoting their collaborative album.

November 24, 2021: House of Gucci Release

On November 24, 2021, 'House of Gucci', starring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, was released in theaters, with critics praising Gaga's performance.

2021: Dom Pérignon Collaboration

In 2021, Lady Gaga collaborated with the Champagne house Dom Pérignon to benefit the Born This Way Foundation by releasing a limited edition of Rosé Vintage 2005 bottles along with a sculpture designed by her. The profit of $570,000 was donated to the foundation.

2021: Starred in "House of Gucci" and released "Love for Sale"

In 2021, Lady Gaga starred in the film "House of Gucci" and also reunited with Tony Bennett to release their second and final collaborative album, "Love for Sale".

July 2022: The Chromatica Ball Tour Begins

In July 2022, Lady Gaga embarked on The Chromatica Ball stadium tour, which became a major commercial success.

2022: Grossed Over $689.5 Million in Concert Revenue

As of 2022, Lady Gaga has grossed more than $689.5 million in revenue from concert tours and residencies, with an attendance of 6.3 million.

2022: Release of "Bloody Mary"

In 2022, Lady Gaga's cut from Born This Way, "Bloody Mary", experienced a resurgent success and was released as a single.

April 2023: Appointment to President's Committee

In April 2023, Lady Gaga was appointed as co-chair of the President's Committee on the Arts and Humanities by President Joe Biden.

August 16, 2024: "Die with a Smile" Release

On August 16, 2024, Lady Gaga released "Die with a Smile", a duet with Bruno Mars, achieving number-one status on the Billboard Global 200.

September 27, 2024: Harlequin Album Release

On September 27, 2024, Lady Gaga released 'Harlequin', a companion album to the film 'Joker: Folie à Deux', which she also produced.

October 2024: Joker: Folie à Deux Release

In October 2024, 'Joker: Folie à Deux', starring Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel, was released theatrically, though it received mixed reviews.

October 25, 2024: "Disease" Single Release

On October 25, 2024, Lady Gaga released "Disease", the lead single from her upcoming album 'Mayhem', which peaked at number seven in the UK.

February 3, 2025: "Abracadabra" Single Release

On February 3, 2025, Lady Gaga released "Abracadabra", the second single from her upcoming album 'Mayhem', reaching the top five in Germany and the UK.

March 7, 2025: Mayhem Album Release

Lady Gaga's upcoming album, 'Mayhem', is set to be released on March 7, 2025, marking another major milestone in her music career.

2025: To Release "Mayhem"

In 2025, Lady Gaga is scheduled to release the album "Mayhem", which will incorporate industrial dance music.