Talk:Lady Gaga/Archive 10

Article Picture Change
I would like to change the picture of Lady GaGa in the article to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Ladygagalolla.jpg The image was publicly released as promotion through GagaDaily, and shows a more current version of her. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Sammy t330 (talk • contribs) 08:34, 10 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I think the current image shows her face more clearly, and that's what matters most.--GagaLittleMonster (talk) 13:56, 10 August 2010 (UTC)


 * The image Ladygagalolla.jpg has a copyright, so it would automatically fail WP:NFCC for the infobox as there are free alternatives available. Also, I'm not a huge fan of the Ladygagalolla.jpg image because it does not show her face very clearly (a common feature of her outfits), but that is a separate issue.-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 14:05, 10 August 2010 (UTC)


 * Such copyvio image is not accepted. — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 04:42, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Bisexual... but not just in orientation
Seriously there should be at least some mention of the hermaphrodite thing, even if it was just speculation, it was a notable scandal. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.146.33.239 (talk) 05:32, 17 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Agreed - she even references it in her Telephone video. 67.60.15.221 (talk) 03:25, 18 July 2010 (UTC)
 * This is in the 2008–10: The Fame and The Fame Monster section.-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 07:01, 18 July 2010 (UTC)

I don't think the information given there really addresses it. There is a vague quote from Gaga but the question of whether or not she is intersex is not addressed head on.Myceteae (talk) 06:03, 23 July 2010 (UTC)
 * And doesn't need to be addressed furthermore. See WP:BASICHUMANDIGNITY. --Legolas  ( talk 2 me ) 06:05, 23 July 2010 (UTC)

I agree that there should be some reference to the rumours/scandal. I actually came to this page seeking a reference point that confirmed that such rumours DO exist and are being, or at least have been disseminated. Dare I suspect that either zealous fans or PR agents are hindering objectivity on Wikipedia yet again?! —Preceding unsigned comment added by TMky09 (talk • contribs) 09:28, 24 July 2010 (UTC)

A separate section titled rumours/speculation/conspiracy theories should be made solely for this purpose. Artists on a grand scale are constantly pestered with these and they sometimes create unusual milestones in their careers, such as "Paul is Dead" for The Beatles.Timestep (talk) 18:01, 29 July 2010 (UTC)

I just popped in here after having been involved in a similar discussion on the talk page of Fred Rogers. I strongly disagree that any mention ought to be made of those rumors. Wikipedia has a policy that covers this: WP:BLP. Simply put, "Biographies of living persons (BLPs) must be written conservatively and with regard for the subject's privacy", and as a part of that overriding guideline, Wikipedia does not grant free publicity to hoaxes and rumors pertaining to living people. One of the section headings is even "Avoid gossip and feedback loops." I do understand the sort of "can't stop the signal" rebellious idealism, but Wikipedia's an encyclopedia, not a tabloid, and our collective established consensus is that we must treat biographical articles with the utmost sensitivity and professionalism. &mdash;Bill Price (nyb) 08:51, 10 August 2010 (UTC)
 * On further scrutiny, I found mention of the rumor in the section Lady Gaga. It's handled about as well as could be expected, placing the entire focus on her response and not on the rumor itself, but I still find it unnecessary to include at all. &mdash;Bill Price (nyb) 08:57, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

I agree with Bill Price, we can mention the rumors while focusing on her responses. Rumors and conspiracies are part of an artist's biography, and in Gaga's case, a turning point in her career, her responses define her character further more.--GagaLittleMonster (talk) 14:00, 10 August 2010 (UTC)

She is obviously a woman, but I still think it should be mentioned cus even her references it and plays with the rumor —Preceding unsigned comment added by WunderlandAgain (talk • contribs) 17:11, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
 * No, no further information will be added on the incident. And I disagree with Dance-pop regarding "Rumors and conspiracies are part of an artist's biography, and in Gaga's case, a turning point in her career, her responses define her character further more." — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 04:08, 17 August 2010 (UTC)

I think it is a very major part of her career. She has said that Christina Aguilera helped her become more famous by writing "I'm not even sure if Lady Gaga is a man or a woman." Gaga would not be offended by it being written about, as she actually takes it as a compliment. She enjoys being looked upon in an androgynous fashion, as stated in her Barbra Walters interview. But if it's not necessary then that is adequate. Creaturedude7 (talk) 20:19, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Info box image
I think the picture should be a full clothed gaga, it's not suitable for kids, and SOME kids actually visit the page. 120.37.186.254 (talk) 06:40, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * this looks nice 120.37.186.254 (talk) 06:48, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Wikipedia is not censored. The image you posted doesnot show teh subject's face in entirety and is bad in comparison to the present image. --Legolas  ( talk 2 me ) 07:26, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * well it should be censored, and the image shows her entire face, it's just the hair thats been covered. Y Z J a y   (call me)  10:37, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Lady Gaga in a bikini outfit cannot be offensive, surely? Apart from repeating WP:NOTCENSORED, this is a fairly unremarkable image. It was chosen mainly because it gives a clear view of her face. Perhaps we should show her wearing a burqa...-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 10:44, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Did she ever wear a burqa? I actually think that someone wearing a bikini would be a bit offensive. Y Z J a y   (call me)  10:56, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Can't believe that this discussion is even taking place. Someone wearing a bikini is not offensive. An infobox image should be bright, clear and should show the subject's face clearly, while being a high resolution image, which the other one posted clearly fails. Hence not acceptable. --Legolas  ( talk 2 me ) 11:09, 21 July 2010 (UTC)
 * It doesn't matter if its offensive or not. What matters if its a picture of Lady Gaga. If there is a clear and accurate image of Lady Gaga that you think is better, please do go ahead and add it. But remember wikipedia is not cenesored and changing the image by saying it is offensive is irresponsibile Timestep (talk) 13:07, 30 July 2010 (UTC)
 * Can I just say, this would be an appropriate picture and I'd suggest changing it to this: http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/49386151/Lady+Gaga+gagasafetypins2.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hotlikemexico (talk • contribs) 12:30, 11 August 2010 (UTC)
 * This image is almost certainly copyrighted and would fail WP:NFCC#1.-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 12:55, 11 August 2010 (UTC)

Those of you who consider this picture inappropriate obviously don't know Gaga that well. This is good compared to how she normally dresses. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.226.217.18 (talk) 22:19, 14 August 2010 (UTC)

I think this should be the picture: http://topnews.in/light/files/Lady-Gaga2_0.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by WunderlandAgain (talk • contribs) 17:16, 16 August 2010 (UTC)
 * No copyrighted images. – Chase  ( talk ) 18:06, 16 August 2010 (UTC)

Where can one find pictures that are non copyrighted? Also how does one know if a picture is copyrighted or not?Creaturedude7 (talk) 20:44, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * As a general rule, any picture you find on the internet will be copyrighted and not free. Images that are usable on Wikipedia will have the license terms specified on the page with the picture—they will need to be public domain or under Creative Commons (but not with a no commercial reuse restriction). —C.Fred (talk) 21:30, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Inaccurate information concerning her new album
In the section concerning her latest activity and upcoming album, information has been posted claiming that Lady Gaga has released the first single from the album, "Vanity", available for download whenever you purchase a ticket to her concerts. While the song in question is available for download upon purchase, it is not a new single, having been released previously on Rhapsody in 2008 as a promotional single for her debut album, "The Fame". Therefore, the new information is not accurate, and should be removed post haste. FinalLifeline (talk) 06:19, 24 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Removed before you commented. — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 06:20, 24 August 2010 (UTC)

Signature
Shouldn't we add her signature to the bottom of the info box? Just an idea... --GagaLittleMonster (talk) 22:58, 8 August 2010 (UTC)
 * There's no field in Template:Infobox musical artist for a signature. – Chase  ( talk ) 23:47, 8 August 2010 (UTC)

Then why does Beyonce Knowles have one? --GagaLittleMonster (talk) 09:19, 9 August 2010 (UTC)
 * If you look at the source code, an editor added the signature in the URL field and using a break . Editors can do the same to Lady Gaga's infobox, providing that there is a signature available that we can use.   Davtra   (talk) 09:28, 9 August 2010 (UTC)
 * Why is this exactly needed? As far as I know, Beyonce and Rihanna uses the signature in their official decorums like their clothing labels, perfume etc. I don't see Gaga using her signatures in anything as of now. Hence such an image has no encyclopedic value, right now, but may be later. — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 10:20, 9 August 2010 (UTC)

She used her signature on her Mac lipstick. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.59.191.79 (talk) 08:44, 23 August 2010 (UTC)

Yes, on her Mac lipstick so I've heard.. and her heartbeats headphones.--41.199.157.2 (talk) 23:32, 28 August 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Creaturedude7, 24 August 2010
Please change the amount of text discussing why Lady Gaga is named Lady Gaga and add the fact that in the September of 2010 Vanity Fair article she said "One day I tested my friend Tom and asked him what he thought of 'Lady Gaga' and he loved it and I was like, O.K., that's it." This conflicts with previous explanations she has given and possibly reveals the fact that Rob Fusari is sueing her for the rights to her name. The actual origin of the name Lady Gaga is not concrete, and I feel this deserves some recognition.

Creaturedude7 (talk) 20:01, 24 August 2010 (UTC)


 * I can't really change the article unless I can see the reference (is it online somewhere??). Do you own that issue of Vanity Fair? if so you just have to wait until your Wikipedia account has 10 edit and 4 days and you can edit the article yourself.--Commander Keane (talk) 03:53, 25 August 2010 (UTC)

Yes I have the Vanity Fair article but it's not online I believe. I might need to wait.Creaturedude7 (talk) 16:41, 26 August 2010 (UTC)


 * The reference doesn't have to be online. If you have the issue of Vanity Fair, simply state which issue, the date, author, page number(s), etc. Or you could wait, but you'd have to include that information anyway. 69.181.249.92 (talk) 16:49, 26 August 2010 (UTC)

New Song
She debuted a new song here. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Apeaboutsims (talk • contribs) 23:31, 31 August 2010 (UTC)
 * So? Tb hotch Ta lk C. 00:40, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

Electronic genre?
User:SnapSnap has been using this source to cite the electronic music genre, despite Gaga only referring to her music as electronic pop (electropop). I am of the opinion that using a quote that calls her electropop to source the statement that she is an electronic musician is a violation of WP:SYNTH, but after a long dispute that has dragged out over several days, I am curious as to what other editors have to say on the matter. – Chase  ( talk ) 21:32, 1 September 2010 (UTC)

No threesomes?
We just have to fact check this six more times. It does not seem plausible. Or her boyfriends are gay. That would explain it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dioxinfreak (talk • contribs) 03:30, 13 September 2010 (UTC)

BTW era
Shouldn't it be listed as "2011-present: Born This Way" or "2011 and beyond: Born This Way," or something of that manner, since Gaga confirmed in her interview with Larry King that the album won't be out until next year? At any rate, it's kinda confusing to have two sections that both read "20XX-present." The Mach Turtle (talk) 03:46, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Completely agree. But then again having a 2011 era, before 2011 heralds is a bit premature. I suggest merging the sections as it is and later splitting. — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 04:05, 13 September 2010 (UTC)
 * I agree with merging the sections for now. It is just one paragraph. Yvesnimmo (talk) 04:07, 13 September 2010 (UTC)

Born This Way
Gaga had said that if she one Video of the year at the VMA's, she would reveal the albums title. Now, since she just won the award, she said the album would be called Born This Way, and she sang a part of the song. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.199.154.167 (talk) 03:20, 13 September 2010 (UTC)

Also Lady Gaga said that You and I will be on her third album, Born This Way. She announced this on the Today Show and also said that You and I will not be released as a single because it has more of a rock and roll theme. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wilhelminaslater717 (talk • contribs) 00:47, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

Don't Ask, Don't Tell and US Senator Harry Reid
Could be something interesting of note, to add to this article. :) Cheers, -- Cirt (talk) 20:27, 14 September 2010 (UTC)
 * FOX News, MSNBC, ABC News, The Washington Post

Requested move
Delete the redirect for 'Born this way' to create a new article about 'Born this Way'. Yo10208 (talk) 08:54, 15 September 2010 (UTC)
 * ❌. The redirect has been protected because per WP:NALBUMS it is too early for "Born This Way" to have its own article. When you can make a case for an article that will meet NALBUMS, apply to admin who protected it. JohnCD (talk) 09:36, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

Red & Blue EP
Why there is not mention of her "Red & Blue EP" that was released indepentent on the internet under her real name Stefani Germanotta? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 190.142.226.3 (talk) 20:53, 15 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Not enough coverage in reliable sources. No reliable sources that even state it exists, as far as I know. It's not notable. – Chase  ( talk ) 21:18, 15 September 2010 (UTC)

2008–present: The Fame, The Fame Monster and Born This Way
When the time comes, Born This Way should have it's own section, as The Fame and The Fame Monster mark something different in her career. I don't think 3 albums worth should be in one section. Obviously, the album isn't being dropped until 2011, I'm just commenting. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Calvin999 (talk • contribs) 14:21, 16 September 2010 (UTC)

There would only be a sentence or two. There's not nearly enough info and 2011 is months away. WP:CRYSTAL. -- Cprice1000 talk2me  12:51, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * That's what i said. When the album is released, do a 2011-present, and have The Fame and The Fame Monster as 2008-2010. I'm obviously talking in about 4/5 months time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.5.210.187 (talk) 20:26, 19 September 2010 (UTC)

MEAT.
Shouldn't her meat dress be mentioned? Maeora (talk) 05:13, 20 September 2010 (UTC)maeora

Don't ask, don't tell
Lady Gaga has made recently an appeal to the US Senate to abrogate this law. Maybe it would be interesting to write something about it in the article ? Lady gaga has already proven that she was a strong advocate of the gays rights, as written in Public Image. What about to add this information ? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 92.134.252.23 (talk) 19:27, 18 September 2010 (UTC)
 * No. We need to see if it has a lasting impact on her career first. See WP:RECENTISM. – Chase  ( talk ) 22:07, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * That's not exactly how WP:RECENTISM works. Devoting the majority or entire article to the subject would be recentism. A sentence or two, using the variety of exceptional sources on the subject, in the Fame/Fame Monster/Born This Way section would not. The Bookkeeper   (of the Occult)  22:52, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Still, Wikipedia is not news. I stand by my previous statement that we should wait a few weeks and see if this turns out to have any sort of importance to her career. – Chase  ( talk ) 22:54, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Again, WP:NOTNEWS does not apply here. While including information on recent developments is sometimes appropriate, breaking news should not be emphasized or otherwise treated differently from other information. Advocacy on specific current event, without over-whelming the article with the subject, does not violate the policy. Again, a sentence or two is in no way unreasonable. The Bookkeeper   (of the Occult)  23:03, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * And again, how are we supposed to know that campaigning for don't ask, don't tell to be removed is going to have a lasting impact on her life and career? I don't think waiting a few weeks to see is unreasonable. – Chase  ( talk ) 23:11, 19 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Both of you are right in your own way. Book, Chase is right that waiting a few weeks to see whether it is sort of noteworthy won't harm anybody. Chase, as Book says, a two line reference stating that she did campaign for the obliteration of the law, won't be delving away from the core point of the article. — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 08:15, 20 September 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from Lzilbermintz, 22 September 2010
ADD "ACTIVIST" UNDER OCCUPATION ON LADY GAGA

Lzilbermintz (talk) 04:49, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

Not done: Occupation is intended to reflect her primary area(s) of work; any activism is tangential to her celebrity. Of course, if multiple reliable sources start referring to her as an activist, it can be revisited and opened for discussion. —C.Fred (talk) 04:58, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

Albums sales
lady gaga sold 13 million albums not 15 million i was in the concert when she first heard about it http://www.theprophetblog.net/lady-gaga-reaches-sales-of-13-million-scores-third-consecutive-top-ten-albu as a fan, you should fix the mistake --Bar17 (talk) 20:57, 12 September 2010 (UTC)


 * The problem is, that's a blog post that says she's only sold 13 million. The New York Daily News says she sold 15 million. That's the source that's in the article currently, and I see no need to override that based on a blog post. —C.Fred (talk) 21:30, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

r u kidding me ? i was in the concert and i saw it !!! in all the blogs there is the picture of gaga with plaque for sales of 13 million albums and gaga was so excited ... it was a few days ago .... why you stick with the old source ????? chack in her website its clearly that gaga sold 13 millions, gaga know that , all her fans know that .... --Bar17 (talk) 21:49, 12 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Awards lag actual sales. If you've got a recent reliable source that says she's only sold 13 million, put the link in a comment here. Blogs and first-hand accounts aren't reliable, however. —C.Fred (talk) 21:55, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwZcbPRyma4 look at the video from the show, behind gaga , 13 million albums --Bar17 (talk) 22:36, 12 September 2010 (UTC)
 * The Daily News is a WP:RS and they report a figure higher than 13 million. Hence, we go with that. – Chase  ( talk ) 23:41, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

r u serious ????????? the record label gave it to her !!!!!!!!!!! they not reliable ?? they know exactly how many gaga sold ...... why you try to argue ???!! you know what ? im going to complaine on you , i brought a source, you didnt, so you stop change it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! look at the video, you cant see ??? the lable know exactly how many gaga sold, not a lame news paper and when exactly they reported ? this video is from the 20.8.10, 3 weeks ago and your source ????? --Bar17 (talk) 23:55, 12 September 2010 (UTC)

The 3rd source listed lists the 13 million unit sales figure, providing a reliable source but contradicting the other source. DeMyztikX (talk) 16:02, 15 September 2010 (UTC)


 * I think the 3rd (YouTube) source would be considered a 1st hand account.
 * In the following story, image 10/10 shows an image which supports the validity of the YouTube video, however it does not validate the sales figures which is the debate here. http://www.mtv.com/photos/lady-gaga-performs-at-staples-center/1645600/5108711/photo.jhtml
 * I feel that the current source is more of a rebuke of the performer, as opposed to a serious attempt to convey factual information. I therefore doubt that the author validated her numbers before publication due to this conflicting source-
 * "This week sales surpassed 13 million and GaGa was honoured with a special presentation[...]" 14 August, 2010 http://www.mtv.co.uk/artists/lady-gaga/news/234113-lady-gaga-new-album-is-best-ever
 * C.Fred's claim that awards lag actual sales is often true. The article was posted on the 12th of June, 2010. So logically the award would more likely represent fewer than actual sales, not more as C.Fred has proposed in the counter-argument.
 * My recommendation is therefore to overturn the existing source and figure of 15 million and replace it with 13 million, until such a time as someone can verify sales figures from primary sources.
 * --Nathan Groth72.175.93.220 (talk) 16:22, 22 September 2010 (UTC)


 * Why? We have a secondary source—and secondary sources are preferred to primary—that says 15 million. Why not use the reliable source? —C.Fred (talk) 16:45, 22 September 2010 (UTC)

Main Picture
I'm sorry, but there's gotta be a way somebody can get a better picture of Ms. Germanotta than that one... —Preceding unsigned comment added by Hasotweb (talk • contribs) 00:53, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Is File:The Monster Ball - Poker Face revamped2 cropped.jpg better? That's probably the only other good quality Gaga image on Commons at the moment that clearly shows her face. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:48, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
 * I like that shot, although the colors are slightly off in that version. I'll see what I can do with the source. Nymf hideliho! 21:15, 21 September 2010 (UTC)
 * That image is already being used in the discography article. I don't think it is needed to be repeated. — Legolas ( talk 2 me ) 12:21, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * It's frankly a better image than the one currently used here and it still provides a good shot of her face. The discography image can easily be replaced. – Chase  ( talk ) 13:05, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * In what way? Both of them are on the same level. Gaga wearing a bustier has nothing to do with quality. — Legolas</i> ( talk 2 me ) 13:12, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Blow up both of the images to full size and you will notice the quality differences, even if slight. Furthermore, in the Poker Face performance image, Gaga looks towards the camera, which I believe is preferred, but correct me if I'm wrong. – Chase  ( talk ) 13:37, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Here is my version of the image proposed: File:The Monster Ball - Poker Face revamped2-tweak.jpg. I think it is a beautiful shot and would fit the article well. Nymf hideliho! 19:46, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Beautiful editing, Nymf. Great work. I very slightly altered the color and lighting to make it less dark and cropped it a little. I think the comments here show consensus in favor of changing the image, therefore I will boldly do so. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:07, 24 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Thank you, Chase. Much appreciate the comment. If there are any tweaks you can think of that would make it look even better, feel free to send me a message. Nymf hideliho! 20:36, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

I am extremely tired of the picture we have. The new one suggested looks purrfect, although she calls herself a dog person. I like it a lot. DinDraithou (talk) 13:49, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

I so agree! The current isn't to my taste. Change it to File:The Monster Ball - Poker Face revamped2 cropped.jpg. :) It most DEFINITELY displays her how her wider audience depicts and sees her. Stephenjamesx (talk) 16:53, 24 September 2010 (UTC)

Unlock
Unlock the page ! --93.82.1.233 (talk) 08:05, 28 September 2010 (UTC)


 * That would depend on the IP users behaving themselves:) Since this is a high traffic article, it has been semi-protected to prevent vandalism. Registering a user account (and using it sensibly) is the best way around the semi-protection.-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 08:25, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

registered accounts who have hundreds of edits are able to edit --93.82.3.193 (talk) 10:31, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Account that are at least 4 days old with 10 edits can edit the page. Nymf hideliho! 10:59, 28 September 2010 (UTC)


 * The last time this article was unprotected in March 2010, there were excessive WP:BLP violations. IP users can request changes on the talk page, but a registered account is the best way to edit semi-protected articles.-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 11:05, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

No. Gaga is a high profile celebrity and thus her article is a high target of IP vandalism, as shown in edits from when the page was not semi-protected. If you would like to edit, please register an account; within a few days and a few edits you will be able to contribute. If you disagree, I'd take it to WP:RFUP, but I'm sure they'd tell you the same thing I and other users have told you. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:27, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

Don't ask, don't tell
It is true. Lady Gaga has already proven that she is a gay rights advocate. Why isn't this in the article? Her gay rights activism should have it's own section. She clearly has stated this, and I have several sources. But I should not have to give you links. If you are an editor of Ms. Lady Gaga's article, you should already know this. And she has stated in several articles all over the damn net that she has dedicated her career to gay rights movements. Know how is it that hard to dig up some sources and make an edit?

Also, I have several sources that her song "Alejandro" was dedicated to her gay fans. source and many more.

Sources that she has dedicated her career to gay rights activism, and that is has impacted her career forever.

source ONE source TWO

She has also claimed many times that she will always be an advocate for gay rights. I have have a video where she clearly states it. PROOF (VIDEO) —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.1.139.211 (talk) 21:35, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

I strongly agree with the user above, and you failed to use the right source, here is the full proof video where she states she is a gay rights advocate and that she has dedicated her career to it. proof video —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs) 21:41, 28 September 2010 (UTC)


 * No. See WP:UNDUE. It is already mentioned, but it does not need its own section. – Chase  ( talk ) 22:09, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

Lady GaGa did not get her name from Lady Starlight.
She got it in the Studio because her producer, Rob Fusari, used to call her "GaGa" in studio.

Here is in fact video proof of Lady GaGa herself saying the exact same thing. (Video Courtesy of Youtbe.com)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27IjjsJTNWg&feature=channel

It's a video from Younghollywood's youtube account. On the set of the Pokerface video. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 66.53.231.247 (talk) 22:06, 28 September 2010 (UTC)
 * The article already says that Fusari gave her the stage name. – Chase  ( talk ) 22:08, 28 September 2010 (UTC)

Gaga's Main Picture? Chase The Editor...?
How is "Chase" the only editor? I understand that this is irrelevant to lady gaga, but how do we know Chase does not have Gaga's best interest in mind? I mean, look at her main picture. Now that is relevant.

Chase, there are other photos of lady gaga that are not copyright and fair use. That photo does no represent her!

You should change it. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs) 00:33, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
 * What image would you like it to be changed to? – Chase  ( talk ) 00:39, 29 September 2010 (UTC)
 * LOL, couldnt help it. Chase you stuck up bad boy!! — <i style="color:blue;">Legolas</i> ( talk 2 me ) 07:45, 30 September 2010 (UTC)
 * Unlike Michael Jackson, we are spoiled for choice with free images of Lady Gaga. The current infobox image is OK, but if anyone dislikes it, they should establish a WP:CONSENSUS on the talk page before changing it.-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 09:28, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

Man/Woman/Tranny?
What about the whole fiasco w/ ppl thinking she got a penis?

I think that's noteworthy?

-God —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.185.130.149 (talk) 09:45, 30 September 2010 (UTC)


 * This is mentioned in the 2008–present: The Fame, The Fame Monster and Born This Way section. Read the article, folks:)-- ♦Ian Ma c M♦  (talk to me) 09:51, 30 September 2010 (UTC)

Cherrytree
Just thought I'd note that for anyone who doesn't like the registration-required link I sourced that shows Gaga is no longer signed to Cherrytree in this edit, Gaga's label information on her official Facebook (which should be visible to all) has been changed to remove Cherrytree. – Chase  ( talk ) 00:21, 1 October 2010 (UTC)

Rilke quote
I was intrigued when I learned that Germanotta is wearing a Rilke quote as a tattoo, so I researched it a bit and found the original German quote and the context where it comes from. During that research, I also found a fair bit of curiosity in the media and her fandom about the quote, so I thought I'll add a footnote, with a translation, which explains it. (It's quite deep, IMO.)

Today, the footnote with the edit summary "absolutely unnecessary". Is that the general consensus? -- Michael Bednarek (talk) 14:07, 3 October 2010 (UTC)

Image Change
I am considering making an edit. Of course, I would like to discuss it before making the edit. I have a free licensed image of Lady Gaga performing at the monster ball 2010 that is recent. Does anyone object to this edit? If so, please give me a specific reason as to not make the edit.

I have seen several complaints on the talk page about her image and how it is not flattering. The new image is more flattering to her persona, and looks of course, and is good quality unlike the image in the article. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs) 02:01, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Could you specify which image you plan to use? The main argument I see around here is that most images don't show her entire face. — ξ <sup style="color:#000000;">xplicit  02:06, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

Of course. File:ladygagamonsterball2010.jpg —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs) 02:10, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * That's not from The Monster Ball... Yvesnimmo (talk) 02:13, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

I am sorry, I need to change the file name, it from the 52nd Annual Grammys, but it is still recent and free licensed and in commons. I feel so stupid, but if you read the file description, you will see that it is correct and verifiable. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs) 02:15, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * More importantly, that's not free. It's under a CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 license. The "NC" portion is critical; images that restrict commercial reuse are treated as non-free content. —C.Fred (talk) 02:16, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * More importantly, it's a copyright violation. — ξ <sup style="color:#000000;">xplicit  02:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * From here, in case you were wondering Dillon. I've tagged it as such and it will be removed from the Commons shortly. – Chase  ( talk ) 02:18, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I stand corrected: the image is ultimately under copyright, not a Creative Commons license. Even if the Commons license mentioned above were valid, it would not be a free image. —C.Fred (talk) 02:23, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

Wow. I have been virtually bashed for making a mistake. Yay! <3 -Dillonmcallaway (talk) 02:36, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Where exactly were you being bashed? Several editors pointed out the problems with this particular image due to copyright concerns. Looks more like attempts to rectify the issue more than anything. — ξ <sup style="color:#000000;">xplicit  02:41, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

Speedy Image Change?
Yes I did notice that Mr Chase the editor. I made a mistake. But the file itself should not be under copyright. It should be under CC-BY-SA as shown on Flickr. Your point does not conclude though that the current image is going to stay. I will find the right free licensed whether it be CC-BY, CC-BY-SA or Public Domain. The photo will be changed whether it be by another editor or by me. But of course, I will discuss it with the other editors before the change occurs. Dillon Dillonmcallaway (talk) 02:33, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Firstly, Dillon, that photo was uploaded to Flickr by someone who did not own the rights to it. Secondly, even if that Flickr user did own the rights to the image, it's uploaded there with a CC-BY-NC-ND-2.0 license, which is not permitted. Finally, if you want the image changed, take a look at the free images we have of Gaga and pick which one you'd like added. That's basically all we can add at this time. If you can find other non-free images of her (or even take one yourself and license it so that it can be included in the Commons), upload them and those can be considered as well. The image may or may not be changed depending on consensus, so don't assume that it will be. Regards, – Chase  ( talk ) 02:56, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

Actually Chase, it will be. I did some digging and it turns out that you modified the  that was uploaded (which is gaga's main image in the article) So, it is obvious that you do not want the image changed, because you worked so hard on the "cropping and lighting" of the image. I suggest you keep an open mind when it comes to things like this, instead of being selfish. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 03:59, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Dillon, you are obviously young and need this victory over the great powers. But I like what Nymf and Chase have done. DinDraithou (talk) 05:00, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * DinDraithou, apparently you are not mature enough to keep your personal opinions to yourself. This is Wikipedia encyclopedia, not urban dictionary. That is great that you like it and what they have done, but again, it is only your opinion. The majority of people that contribute on here do agree that the image should be changed. But for now, I am going to leave it alone. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 08:02, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * All I see is you making a fuss over this in 3 different threads. No need to create drama where there is none. Nymf hideliho! 19:12, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * You're reading the old discussion, where other editors wanted the image changed from the old one to the current one. All editors except you are in favor of the current infobox image. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:20, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * The license that the photo is under in the Commons allows images to be edited... frankly, I'd appreciate it if you'd stop being overdramatic. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Furthermore, editing the picture only took me a few minutes. I really could care less if it's changed to something else, but there needs to be a consensus for doing so. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:18, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

spelling error/typo
Spelling error in the life and career section. She learned to play piano from the age of four, went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at open mike nights by age 14. should be; She learned to play piano from the age of four, went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at open mic nights by age 14.

MIC is short for Microphone. Mike is acceptable for Micheal, because that is a similar name and common nickname, but Mic is the common shorthand for Microphone. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 18:02, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Either spelling is correct. The article is open mike. Yvesnimmo (talk) 18:07, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * I did read that article and it is obviously incorrect. The common shorthand for microphone is Mic. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 18:12, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Then that is something you should bring up at talk page for the respective article, not this one. Yvesnimmo (talk) 18:14, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * It was actually already proposed but rejected. Yvesnimmo (talk) 18:17, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * If it was proposed at the talk page for that article and rejected, then that shows that consensus is that mike is an acceptable abbreviation for microphone, especially in the context of an open mike night, so that spelling should be used in this article. —C.Fred (talk) 18:19, 4 October 2010 (UTC)\
 * No, the wikipedia article you are referring to open mike does not cite any references or sources. The article in question's title is "open mike" because it was the first one created. I will create an article for "open mic" and actually cite sources instead of just external links to back it up. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 18:24, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * http://www.sambayer.com/tirades/whymike.html Yvesnimmo (talk) 18:31, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * This section is pointless. It should be removed from this talk page. Yvesnimmo (talk) 18:32, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Good, when you create a section, it should be removed too. I am actually able to edit Mike To Mic, but I will not until "Mic" has it's proper article. Open Mike should not even be an article, THE TERM OPEN MIKE has been referenced under "common misspellings on several sources. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 18:50, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Yvesnimmo, if this section is so pointless, you should not even be contributing to it in the first place. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 18:50, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Also, the open mike article should not even exist. But it does, because someone decided so, even though majority of editors disagree with open mike being used as the article for open mic. Doesn't majority rule?

This discussion does not belong here. Dillon, you've started a new discussion at Talk:Open mike. This is not relevant here, on a talk page about the Lady Gaga article. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:31, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

Public Image/Gay Rights Work
The paragraph describing her gay rights advocacy under Public Image should have it's own section. It has enough references. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 19:04, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * It is not a question of having enough references; of course there are enough reference, as this article is a GA and nothing here should be insufficiently referenced. It's whether or not there is enough content for it to merit its own [sub]section. The public image section is only two paragraphs. Yvesnimmo (talk) 19:10, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Not to mention, The term Public image refers to maintaining a desirable public image. Her public image does not include gay rights advocacy, her personal life and public image do. There are enough references to prove that. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 19:11, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Public relations relates to maintaining a desirable public image. I agree with Yvesnimmo: the Public image section of the article is too short to justify splitting it. Since the second half of that section also deals with her sexuality, I could be persuaded that a better heading for the section is in order, but I would want to see where other good articles on celebrities have used the heading in question. —C.Fred (talk) 19:20, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Fred, you make a good point about her sexuality and a new heading, but, it does not matter how short the public image section is, her gay rights advocacy obviously trumps her being bisexual. I am contemplating that you and Yvesnimmo have a personal problem with gay people. No? --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 19:26, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Dillonmcallaway, I suggest you read the article on talk page guidelines, specifically the sections on good practices and unacceptable behavior. A talk page should discuss edits or make proposals, not other things, and should stay on topic. Yvesnimmo (talk) 19:34, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Yvesnimmo, I suggest that you remember what your little friend told me "Dillon, you are obviously young and need this victory over the great powers. But I like what Nymf and Chase have done." this has nothing to do with Lady Gaga and her article. I have and will always remain on topic. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs) 19:38, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Also, every section that I contribute to this talk page is relevant to Lady Gaga and her article. You also should have left the comment above on my talk page, instead of on the article's talk page. Please practice what you preach. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 19:43, 4 October 2010 (UTC)

See WP:UNDUE. There's no need to place unnecessary emphasis on her gay rights activism. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:31, 4 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: As I read WP:WUNDUE I noticed "Neutrality requires views to be represented without bias. All editors and all sources have biases (in other words, all editors and all sources have a point of view)—what matters is how we combine them to create a neutral article." I am at fault, and I apologize. The paragraph on her activism best represents her activism, does not need it's own section and shall remain as it is for now.  Dillon ' ( talk )

Main Picture Improvements
I still believe that the current main image is a little unflattering. I think she looks like a cartoon, the shadowing is bad, and quality is horrible, and she looks as if she has two streaks of blush across the sides of her face. Is this better? (I adjusted the lighting, shadowing & added a hint of glow.) This is a follow up to the first modification (chase) of the original by John Robert Carlton. - Dillon ' ( talk ) 19:47, 4 October 2010 (UTC)
 * That version looks over-exposured and washed out, but that's just my opinion. By the way, please don't make a new thread everytime something new pops up in your head. You are cluttering the talk page by doing so. This could all have been kept in the thread. Thanks. Nymf hideliho! 20:15, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

The main picture looks horrible, and apparently, you do not like my version of the picture because you are the one who changed the main picture last (current main picture). You are attempting an edit war with me, let the others bash me before you establish a decision. My thread is relevant. —Preceding unsigned comment added by dillonmcallaway (talk • contribs)
 * No one is bashing anyone, nor am I edit warring. WP:AGF. Nymf hideliho! 20:22, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, it's relevant, but it goes against WP:MULTI; it should have been continued in the section. If you think the main picture looks "horrible", then your proposed picture is comparatively "horrible" as it is the same picture. The main picture is not to be changed without agreement on this talk page. In my opinion, the current one is okay. Yvesnimmo (talk) 20:25, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Too bright. Way too bright. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:22, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

It does not matter how many friends you have on wikipedia. The only reason the current image would stay would be that your friends would back you up, even though my picture is better. You are the only ones who sit in this article day after day. That does not mean that the current picture looks better. See WP:CONSENSUS - Dillon ' ( talk )
 * I'm unsure about what WP:CONSENSUS is helping you say here. There has been consensus to have the current picture. And nothing here is about "friends"; I'm not sure where you got that from. Yvesnimmo (talk) 20:31, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

I would personally like to see opinions of other editors before making a decision, instead of the same editors that differ with me thread after thread. - Dillon ' ( talk )  —Preceding undated comment added 20:35, 5 October 2010 (UTC).
 * As someone who has worked intermediately with graphic design and Photoshop in general, I tend to agree with Nymf that your version is overexposed and so bright to the point that the lighting seems unnatural, not to mention that the black background being too dense. Your failure to assume good faith of other editors and your complete misunderstanding of what consensus is and how it works doesn't help your case, either. — ξ <sup style="color:#000000;">xplicit  20:45, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
 * WOW. Finally someone made her look at least a little better. The main picture is too foggy, her face looks pasty and the background makes it look bad quality in the current one. I think the new one looks better. She looks like a wax figure in the current. --ChelseaChoice (talk) 20:49, 5 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Thank you! First person to agree with me. Although, I don't think she looks like a wax figure. Now this is editorial decision making. --Dillonmcallaway (talk) 20:55, 5 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Chelsea, the fact that your comment was your first contribution to Wikipedia is a little suspicious. Dillon, I really hope you aren't engaging in sock puppetry. – Chase  ( talk ) 20:57, 5 October 2010 (UTC)


 * What?!? Chase, you cannot assume things in bad faith. See WP:CONSENSUS if you have not read it yet. There are alot of contributors that contribute and never see wikipedia again. - Dillon ' ( talk ) —Preceding undated comment added 20:59, 5 October 2010 (UTC).
 * New users' first edits usually aren't at talk pages. It's not bad faith, it's reasonable suspicion. – Chase  ( talk ) 21:01, 5 October 2010 (UTC)


 * Chase, You have tagged several things for speedy deletion, as I have read the complaints on your talk page. This leads me to reasonable suspicion that you are engaging in wrongful editing. WP:Editing policy - Dillon ' ( talk ) —Preceding undated comment added 21:06, 5 October 2010 (UTC).

(I think we are officially suffering from something unfortunate.) DinDraithou (talk) 21:16, 5 October 2010 (UTC)

Grazia magazine - ghostly or ghastly
Chill ya beenz, dudes. 'S'no biggy, (as I think one is meant to say these days). But I get 1,050,000 Google hits for "Lady Gaga" + "paranormal". Not sure how many of these have anything to do with the latest ridiculous-sounding claims, or even how many are tabloids. Yet the article currently makes no mention of Gaga's interest in this area at all? Interestingly, though, I can find no sign of the supposed original Grazia source on line. Martinevans123 (talk) 12:40, 7 October 2010 (UTC)

Lady gaga synthpop??/
Isn't gaga considered a synthpop artist?? all of her songs fall under that category. Can someone add that to her genre part please.?? --70.173.230.88 (talk) 21:50, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
 * It's redundant since we already have pop listed. – Chase  ( talk ) 21:19, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

but she is though, cause they wont leave her on the synthpop list. they say she isnt synthpop. they said unless it is on her wiki page that she is synthpop they wont leave her even though on the instruments it still says synthesizer --70.173.230.88 (talk) 21:50, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Again, it is redundant. Pop is already listed, so we don't need to list off subgenres such as synthpop along with it. – Chase  ( talk ) 22:03, 8 October 2010 (UTC)
 * And I've added a cite calling her synthpop to the List of synthpop artists article, so there shouldn't be any more problems. Regards, – Chase  ( talk ) 22:13, 8 October 2010 (UTC)

Edit request from 94.173.96.149, 10 October 2010
Here, "An avid thespian in high school musicals" please change thespian to "actor" or "performer". It's a pretentious word.

94.173.96.149 (talk) 09:35, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Comment: "Thespian" is a perfectly fine alternative to "actor" or "performer" and conveys the same meaning. Yves (talk) 20:44, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: Seems to be objections by other editors. Please gain consensus first. Thanks, Stickee (talk)  22:04, 10 October 2010 (UTC)

pictures
I have recently said in the Discussion for the Britney Spears article, that the main photo should be what the person usually looks like. I want to say the same thing for the main Lady Gaga photo, if you take my meaning. Also, the second picture (Lady Gaga with Lady Starlight, I believe it was) is slightly inappropriate to some younger viewers. I didn't read/see the rest of the article after that, but if there are any other inappropriate pictures, please change them. Thank you! —Preceding unsigned comment added by Zm17930 (talk • contribs) 20:38, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Hi there. I would like to let you know that Wikipedia is not censored, and thus has no obligation to remove or replace "inappropriate pictures", which, in my opinion, are not that "inappropriate" in this article. Yves (talk) 20:41, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
 * And Zm, how is the main photo not what Gaga normally looks like? – Chase  ( talk ) 22:06, 10 October 2010 (UTC)
 * Haha. I don't think one can define "what Gaga normally looks like". Yves (talk) 22:07, 10 October 2010 (UTC)