History of Lady Gaga in Timeline

Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, is a prominent American singer-songwriter and actress. Recognized for her constant image reinventions and versatility, she remains an influential figure in popular music and the broader entertainment industry. Her impact extends beyond music into fashion and performance art.

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1937: Original A Star Is Born film

In 1937, The original film A Star Is Born was released, which Lady Gaga later starred in a remake in 2018.

March 28, 1986: Lady Gaga's Birth

On March 28, 1986, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, known professionally as Lady Gaga, was born. She is an American singer, songwriter, and actress.

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2000: Background Appearance in AC/DC Music Video

In 2000, Lady Gaga made her screen debut with 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".

2003: 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's Tisch School of the Arts.

2005: Limited Edition of Rosé Vintage

In 2005, Lady Gaga collaborated with 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.

2005: Recorded Songs and Formed SGBand

In 2005, Lady Gaga recorded songs with Melle Mel and formed a band called the SGBand with friends from NYU.

2005: Withdrawal from NYU and Appearance on MTV's Boiling Points

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

May 2006: Began Dating Rob Fusari

In May 2006, Lady Gaga started dating music producer Rob Fusari, who collaborated with her and helped develop her songs.

September 2006: Signed with Def Jam

In September 2006, Lady Gaga signed with Def Jam Recordings after being recommended by Joshua Sarubin.

January 2007: Ended Relationship with Rob Fusari

In January 2007, Lady Gaga's relationship with Rob Fusari ended.

November 2007: Signed with Streamline Records and Sony/ATV Music Publishing

In November 2007, Lady Gaga signed with Streamline Records and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, 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.

2007: Performance at Lollapalooza

In 2007, Lady Gaga performed at the Lollapalooza music festival with Lady Starlight, showcasing their "Ultimate Pop Burlesque Rockshow".

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: Release of The Fame Album

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

2008: Release of The Fame Album

In 2008, Lady Gaga achieved global recognition with her debut album, "The Fame", showcasing her unique style and sound.

August 2009: Release of Hitmixes

In August 2009, Lady Gaga released Hitmixes containing remixed versions of the singles from The Fame.

September 2009: The Fame Ball Tour Concluded

In September 2009, Lady Gaga's first headlining tour, The Fame Ball Tour, concluded after a successful run across the globe.

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" EP, which included hit singles like "Bad Romance".

2009: MTV Video Music Awards Performance

At the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga's blood-spurting performance of "Paparazzi" was described as "eye-popping".

2009: Greatest Pop Star of 2009

In 2009, Billboard named Lady Gaga "the Greatest Pop Star of 2009", highlighting her meteoric rise and game-changing influence in the music industry due to her constant reinvention.

2009: Release of The Fame Monster

In 2009, Lady Gaga released "The Fame Monster", a reissue of her debut album, featuring hits 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.

2009: Barbara Walters Interview

In 2009, during an interview with Barbara Walters for ABC News, Lady Gaga addressed rumors about being intersex, dismissing them as an urban legend and expressing her fondness for androgyny.

January 2010: Partnership with Polaroid

In January 2010, Lady Gaga partnered with Polaroid to become their creative director. She also announced a suite of photo-capture products called Grey Label.

January 2010: Haiti Earthquake Relief Donations

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 all profits from her online store that day to Haiti's reconstruction relief fund, collecting $500,000.

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

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

September 2010: Servicemembers Legal Defense Network Rally Speech

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.

2010: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, highlighting her financial success and prominence among celebrities.

2010: Befriended Alexander McQueen

In 2010, Lady Gaga became friends with British fashion designer Alexander McQueen shortly before his suicide.

2010: Performed at Various Award Shows

In 2010, Lady Gaga performed songs from her albums at the Brit Awards.

2010: Named Billboard's Artist of the Year

In 2010, Lady Gaga was named Billboard's Artist of the Year, acknowledging her commercial success and impact on the music charts.

2010: MTV Video Music Awards Meat Dress

In 2010, Lady Gaga wore a dress made of raw beef to the MTV Video Music Awards, attracting worldwide media attention and sparking controversy.

2010: Simon Reynolds on Gaga's music

In 2010, Simon Reynolds observed that Lady Gaga's music style drew from electroclash, but her music leaned toward ruthlessly catchy naughties pop.

2010: Named one of the 100 Most Influential People

In 2010, Time named Lady Gaga one of the 100 most influential people in the world, recognizing her impact on society.

February 2011: Release of "Born This Way"

In February 2011, Lady Gaga released "Born This Way", which broke records by selling over one million copies in five days on iTunes. "Born This Way" also became the 1,000th number-one single in Billboard Hot 100 charts.

May 2011: Conclusion of The Monster Ball Tour

In May 2011, Lady Gaga concluded The Monster Ball Tour, which became the highest-grossing concert tour for a debut headlining artist.

May 23, 2011: Release of Born This Way album

On May 23, 2011, Lady Gaga released her album, Born This Way, which debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart, selling 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 Europe.

June 2011: MTV Japan Charity Show

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

July 2011: Meeting Taylor Kinney

In July 2011, Lady Gaga met and started dating actor Taylor Kinney while filming the music video for "You and I". Kinney played her love interest in the video.

2011: Most followed person on Twitter

According to Guinness World Records, from 2011 to 2013, Lady Gaga was the most followed person on Twitter, highlighting her social media influence and global reach.

2011: Appears as Jo Calderone

At the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady Gaga appeared in drag as her male alter ego, Jo Calderone.

2011: World's highest-paid female musician

In 2011, Forbes named Lady Gaga the world's highest-paid female musician with $90 million, highlighting her commercial success and earning power.

2011: "Lady Gaga Day" in Taichung, Taiwan

In 2011, July 3 was designated as "Lady Gaga Day" in Taichung, Taiwan, to mark the first day that Gaga visited the country, celebrating her connection with her fans and her cultural impact.

2011: Collaborations and Performances

In 2011, Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennett, Elton John, The Lonely Island, and Justin Timberlake. Also, she performed a concert at the Sydney Town Hall in Australia and was featured in A Very Gaga Thanksgiving television special.

2011: Born This Way Foundation Launch

In 2011, Lady Gaga launched the Born This Way Foundation (BTWF), a non-profit organization focused on youth empowerment.

2011: Named "Queen of Pop" by Rolling Stone

In 2011, Lady Gaga was named the "Queen of Pop" by Rolling Stone based on her record sales and social media metrics, recognizing her impact on popular culture.

2011: Release of Born This Way Album

In 2011, Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" album was released, exploring electronic rock and techno-pop, achieving rapid sales on iTunes.

2011: Highest-Paid Female Musician and Most Powerful Celebrity

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

2011: Guinness World Record for Lady Gaga Impersonators

In 2011, at the Grammy Awards, 121 women dressed as Lady Gaga earned a Guinness World Record for the Largest Gathering of Lady Gaga Impersonators. Also in 2011, Global Language Monitor named "Lady Gaga" as the Top Fashion Buzzword.

2011: "Born This Way" Censorship

In 2011, lyrics from Lady Gaga's song "Born This Way" were censored in Malaysia due to references to homosexuality. Also in 2011, six of Gaga's songs from the album Born This Way were banned from Chinese music websites.

2011: Sociology Course on Lady Gaga

In early 2011, the University of South Carolina offered a sociology course titled "Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame" to analyze the sociological aspects of Lady Gaga's rise to fame and influence on modern culture.

April 2012: Start of Born This Way Ball tour

In April 2012, Lady Gaga embarked on the Born This Way Ball tour. The tour was later cut short due to a labral tear of her right hip that required surgery.

July 2012: LittleMonsters.com Launch

In July 2012, Lady Gaga co-founded LittleMonsters.com, a social networking service 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 a portion of sales going towards the foundation, for a guaranteed donation of $1 million.

2012: Endorsement of Barack Obama

Following Jamey Rodemeyer's suicide in 2011, Lady Gaga met with then-President Barack Obama to address anti-gay bullying in American schools. She later endorsed him during the 2012 US presidential election.

2012: Ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music

In 2012, Gaga ranked fourth in VH1's Greatest Women in Music, acknowledging her significant contributions to the music industry.

2012: Guest appearance in The Simpsons and Fragrance Release

In 2012, Lady Gaga guest-starred in The Simpsons and released her first fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame.

2012: Charitable Contributions and Activism

In 2012, Lady Gaga joined Artists Against Fracking, received the LennonOno Grant for Peace, and pledged to donate $1 million to the American Red Cross to help victims of Hurricane Sandy. She also collaborated with Cyndi Lauper and MAC Cosmetics to launch a Viva Glam lipstick line, raising over $202 million to fight HIV and AIDS.

2012: Fourth on Billboard's list of top moneymakers

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 Born This Way and her Monster Ball Tour.

2012: Meat Dress Displayed at Museum

In 2012, Lady Gaga's meat dress was displayed at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, marking its significance in fashion and art.

2012: Began working on Artpop album

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", the lead single from her third studio album, Artpop.

November 6, 2013: Release of Artpop

On November 6, 2013, Lady Gaga's album Artpop was released and topped the Billboard 200 chart.

November 2013: Saturday Night Live hosting gig

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

2013: Most famous celebrity in 2013

According to Guinness World Records, Lady Gaga was the most famous celebrity in 2013, recognizing her widespread recognition and influence in pop culture.

2013: Release of Artpop Album

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

2013: The Fame listed as one of the 100 Greatest Debut Albums

In 2013, Rolling Stone listed The Fame as one of the 100 Greatest Debut Albums of All-Time, underscoring Gaga's contribution to popularizing synth-pop in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

March 2014: Roseland Ballroom Residency

In March 2014, Lady Gaga held 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: New Management

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 had sold more than 2.5 million copies worldwide.

September 2014: Release of Cheek to Cheek with Tony Bennett

In September 2014, Lady Gaga released a collaborative jazz album with Tony Bennett titled Cheek to Cheek.

December 2014: Cheek to Cheek Tour start

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

2014: Most powerful popstar in 2014

According to Guinness World Records, Lady Gaga was the most powerful popstar in 2014, solidifying her position as a dominant force in the music industry.

2014: Release of Cheek to Cheek Album with Tony Bennett

In 2014, Lady Gaga collaborated with Tony Bennett to release the jazz album "Cheek to Cheek".

2014: Release of Eau de Gaga

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

2014: Artpop Album Release in China with Conditions

In 2014, Lady Gaga's album Artpop was released in China with conditions placed on the album artwork, covering her almost naked body and changing the title of the song "Sexxx Dreams" to "X Dreams."

2014: New Choreographer

In 2014, Laurieann Gibson was replaced by her assistant Richard Jackson as Lady Gaga's choreographer and creative director.

2014: Disclosure of Rape and PTSD

In a 2014 interview, Lady Gaga discussed being raped at age 19 by her producer, and later undergoing mental and physical therapy for this, also revealing she has PTSD as a result of the incident.

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 finished the Cheek to Cheek Tour.

September 2015: Meat Dress Enters Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In September 2015, Lady Gaga's meat dress was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying its place in pop culture history.

October 2015: Starring in American Horror Story: Hotel

In October 2015, Lady Gaga began starring in American Horror Story: Hotel as Elizabeth, the hotel owner.

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.

2015: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, highlighting her financial success and prominence among celebrities.

2015: Acting 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: Credited with inventing the current era of pop spectacle

In 2015, Time noted that Gaga had "practically invented the current era of pop music as spectacle", recognizing her impact on performance and visual presentation in the pop music industry.

January 2016: Guest editor for V magazine

In January 2016, Lady Gaga was a guest editor for V fashion magazine's 99th issue. She also received Editor of the Year award at the Fashion Los Angeles Awards.

February 2016: Super Bowl, Grammy's, and Oscars performances

In February 2016, Lady Gaga sang the US national anthem at Super Bowl 50, performed a tribute to David Bowie at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, and sang "Til It Happens to You" at the 88th Academy Awards.

April 2016: Supports 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.

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. A percentage of each purchase benefited the Born This Way Foundation and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

June 2016: Speech at vigil for Pulse victims

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

September 2016: Release of "Perfect Illusion"

In September 2016, Lady Gaga released her fifth album's lead single, "Perfect Illusion".

October 21, 2016: Release of Joanne album

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

November 2016: Release of "Million Reasons"

In November 2016, Lady Gaga released "Million Reasons".

2016: Acting role in American Horror Story: Hotel

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

2016: Release of Joanne Album

In 2016, Lady Gaga delved into soft rock with the release of her album "Joanne".

2016: Chinese Government Blacklists Gaga After Dalai Lama Meeting

In 2016, Lady Gaga's meeting with the Dalai Lama led the Chinese government to add her to a list of hostile foreign forces, and Chinese websites and media organizations were ordered to stop distributing her songs.

February 5, 2017: Super Bowl LI Halftime Show Performance

On February 5, 2017, Lady Gaga headlined 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 Among Catchiest Tracks

In 2017, a study by Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts found that Gaga's "Bad Romance" ranked number one, "Alejandro" ranked eighth, and "Poker Face" ranked ninth among the catchiest tracks.

2017: Met Christian Carino

In early 2017, Lady Gaga met talent agent Christian Carino.

February 2018: Cancellation of Joanne World Tour

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

March 2018: Support of 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: 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 rose to the top of the charts in several countries, including the US and UK.

October 2018: Videography Analyzed

In an October 2018 article for Billboard, Rebecca Schiller traced back Gaga's videography from "Just Dance" to the release of A Star Is Born.

December 2018: Enigma Residency Opens

In December 2018, Lady Gaga's Enigma concert residency opened at the MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas. The show focused on theatricality and her biggest hits.

2018: Estimated sales of 170 million records

As of 2018, Lady Gaga had estimated sales of 170 million records, establishing her as one of the world's best-selling music artists.

2018: Included on Forbes' Celebrity 100

From 2010 to 2015 and 2018 to 2020, Lady Gaga was included on Forbes' Celebrity 100, highlighting her financial success and prominence among celebrities.

2018: Condemnation of Trump's transgender policy

In 2018, Gaga condemned the Trump administration's attempt to change the legal definition of sex to exclude transgender Americans, and spread the #WontBeErased campaign to her Twitter followers.

2018: Leading Role in A Star Is Born

In 2018, Lady Gaga received praise for her leading role in the film "A Star Is Born".

2018: Grammy Award for Joanne

In 2018, Lady Gaga released a piano version of Joanne, which won a Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance.

2018: Second Most Influential Female Artist of the 21st Century

In 2018, NPR named Lady Gaga the second most influential female artist of the 21st century, noting her as "one of the first big artists of the 'Internet age'", highlighting her impact on the music industry in the digital era.

2018: Partnership to Bring Relief to 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 evacuated due to the California wildfires.

January 2019: Jazz & Piano Residency Opens

In January 2019, Lady Gaga's Jazz & Piano concert residency opened at the MGM Park Theater in Las Vegas. The show included tracks from the Great American Songbook and stripped-down versions of her songs.

January 2019: Criticism of Vice President Mike Pence

In January 2019, during her Enigma show, Gaga criticized Vice President Mike Pence for his wife's work at a school that turned away LGBTQ people, calling him "the worst representation of what it means to be a Christian".

February 2019: Engagement Ended

In February 2019, Lady Gaga ended her engagement to talent agent Christian Carino, whom she had met in early 2017.

March 2019: BTWF Launches Teen Mental Health Project

In March 2019, Lady Gaga announced the launch of a new pilot program for a teen mental health first aid project with the National Council for Behavioral Health through a letter to supporters of the Born This Way Foundation.

June 2019: Soundtrack Sales Reach Six Million

As of June 2019, the soundtrack for 'A Star Is Born,' co-written and produced by Lady Gaga, had sold over six million copies worldwide, showcasing its commercial success.

September 2019: Haus Laboratories Launch

In September 2019, Lady Gaga launched her vegan makeup line, Haus Laboratories, exclusively on Amazon, featuring 40 products.

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, BAFTA, Golden Globe, and Grammy Award in one year for her contributions to the A Star Is Born soundtrack, marking a historic achievement in her career.

2019: Named one of Time's 100 most influential people

In 2019, Lady Gaga was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, recognizing her impact on society and culture.

2019: Filming of Joker: Folie à Deux

In 2019, Todd Phillips directed the film Joker, which later led to Lady Gaga starring in the sequel Joker: Folie à Deux.

2019: Coverage Removed from Chinese Streaming Platforms

In 2019, coverage of Lady Gaga in the 91st Academy Awards was removed on some Chinese streaming platforms such as Mango TV, resulting in backlash from Chinese fans.

February 28, 2020: "Stupid Love" Release

On February 28, 2020, Lady Gaga released "Stupid Love" as the lead single from Chromatica, charting at number five in 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, raising $127 million for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund.

May 29, 2020: Chromatica Album Release

On May 29, 2020, Lady Gaga's sixth studio album, Chromatica, was released to positive reviews and debuted at number one in the US and other territories.

September 2020: Valentino Campaign Appearance

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

September 2020: "Channel Kindness" Anthology Book Release

In September 2020, Lady Gaga released an anthology book, Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community, featuring stories from young people collected by the Born This Way Foundation.

October 2020: Net worth estimated at $150 million

As of October 2020, Forbes estimated Lady Gaga's net worth at $150 million, underscoring her financial success and business acumen.

2020: Six singles appeared on IFPI's 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, highlighting her financial success and prominence among celebrities.

2020: Billboard Ranks Gaga

In 2020, Billboard ranked Lady Gaga sixth on its list of "The 100 Greatest Music Video Artists of All Time".

2020: Endorsed Joe Biden

In 2020, Lady Gaga endorsed Joe Biden in the United States presidential election.

2020: Release of Chromatica Album

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

2020: "Born This Way" listed in "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time"

In 2020, Rolling Stone listed "Born This Way" among "The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time" solidifying its legacy.

January 2021: Receives 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. During her acceptance speech, Gaga denounced racism and white supremacy and addressed her social responsibility as a high-profile artist.

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 and Dog Theft

In February 2021, Lady Gaga's dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot in Hollywood, and two of her French Bulldogs were stolen. She offered a $500,000 reward for their return.

April 2021: Dom Pérignon Collaboration

In April 2021, Lady Gaga teamed up with Champagne brand Dom Pérignon, appearing in an ad shot by Nick Knight.

May 2021: "Born This Way Day" declared in West Hollywood

In May 2021, West Hollywood declared May 23 as "Born This Way Day" to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the album and its cultural impact, honoring Gaga with a key to the city.

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,' which featured select performances from the duo's August concerts.

November 24, 2021: House of Gucci Release

On November 24, 2021, 'House of Gucci', starring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, was released to mixed reviews, though critics praised Gaga's performance.

2021: "Bad Romance" Featured on Greatest Songs and Music Videos Lists

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

In 2021, Lady Gaga collaborated with 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.

2021: Leading Role in House of Gucci and Release of Love for Sale Album

In 2021, Lady Gaga starred in "House of Gucci" and released "Love for Sale", her final collaborative album with Tony Bennett.

2021: Appearance Cut from Friends: The Reunion

In 2021, Lady Gaga's appearance was cut from Friends: The Reunion in China, resulting in backlash from Chinese fans.

2021: People's Best Dressed Stars

In 2021, People ranked Lady Gaga number one on their "Best Dressed Stars" list, highlighting her high-fashion designs and sky-high heels.

July 2022: The Chromatica Ball Stadium 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 in February 2021, 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, being the fifth woman to pass the half-billion total.

2022: Chromatica Ball Review

In 2022, Chris Willman of Variety wrote that Gaga "could have further played the authenticity card for all it's worth" after the release of Joanne and A Star Is Born, but instead "has determined to keep herself weird".

2022: Release of "Bloody Mary" as a single

In 2022, Lady Gaga's cut song, "Bloody Mary" became a resurgent success and was released as a single.

April 2023: Appointed Co-Chair of 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.

2023: Included among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone

In 2023, Rolling Stone included Lady Gaga among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time, solidifying her legacy as a vocalist and performer.

April 2024: Engaged 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.

October 2024: Joker: Folie à Deux Release

In October 2024, Joker: Folie à Deux, starring Lady Gaga as Harleen Quinzel, was released theatrically.

October 25, 2024: "Disease" Release

On October 25, 2024, Lady Gaga released "Disease", the lead single from her upcoming album Mayhem.

2024: Support for transgender community after Trump's election

Following Trump's win in the 2024 US presidential election, after endorsing Kamala Harris, Gaga voiced her support for the transgender community after his rollback of their protections.

2024: Fifth on Billboard's Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century

In 2024, Gaga placed fifth on Billboard's list of the Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century, solidifying her lasting impact and influence in the pop music genre.