Always keeping things interesting, Lady Gaga was in party mode as she partook in the first day of the 2010 Lollapalooza Festival in Chicago, Illinois on Friday (August 6).
Held in Grant Park, the "Alejandro" singer surprised her many fans as she stepped out in a see-through bodysuit to go crowd surfing at the BMI stage as Semi-Precious Weapons performed.
As for her night-ending set, Gaga treated the crowd to an energetic show while speaking to the crowd much more than has been usual during her never-ending Monster Ball tour.
Among the highlights, the 24-year-old became quite emotional before a version of “Speechless,” during which she praised her father for being her inspiration - telling a story about how he "kicked off her music career by helping her carry her piano up a long staircase at their New York apartment when she was a kid."
stirring up controversy? It's a weekly occurrence.
This instance is a bit surprising, however, because all she did was play a the piano. It just happened to be John Lennon's famous white Steinway piano.
The late icon's son, Sean Lennon, posted the Gaga photo on Twitter with the caption: "With gaga at mom's house, she's belting on the white piano..."
Some fans were irate that she dared play the instrument, a gift from John to Sean's mother, Yoko Ono, and it sits out in the open at Yoko's home.
The image of her at the iconic instrument sparked replies such as "WHY WOULD YOU LET LADY GAGA PLAY ON JOHN'S PIANO? I'm disappointed. >:("
Lady Gaga, Beatles PianoLady Gaga channels John Lennon on the icon's own piano.
Sean Lennon replied, "pianos meant are to be played. Why is everyone so uptight? What should we do, lock it away in a dusty room? So judgmental."
He took the picture down, but added, "Firstly, he gave that piano to my mother for her birthday, it is hers, secondly, he was not uptight the way you seem to be ... Come on, lighten up...life's too short, there're enough real problems in the world...."
Her fame buoyed by outrageous outfits, bombastic videos and even the occasional hermaphrodite rumors, it's easy to overlook that Lady Gaga can play.
She was classically trained in the piano from age four on, with prodigal results. Gaga began writing songs at age 13 and majored in the subject at NYU.
In fact, here's Gaga performing John Lennon's "Imagine" at the Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner in 2009. Think she's worthy of the Steinway?
Lady Gaga Performing Imagine
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Lady Gaga Rocks Hello Kitty Dress
July 14th, 2010 6:28 AM by Free Britney
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Having already worn an Animal skirt and an ensemble of Kermit the Frog dolls last year, Lady Gaga is not opposed to melding high fashion and stuffed animals.
The outrageous star traded in her favorite Muppets for another childhood icon last night, though: Hello Kitty! The occasion? Tuesday's episode of Double Exposure.
Lady Gaga elevated Hello Kitty to a sexy new level while shooting the 35th Anniversary campaign for the character at the London shoot for the Bravo series.
Famed photographers Markus Klinko and Indrani (who was linked to Lindsay Lohan recently) chronicled the shoot with the "Alejandro" singer in all her glory.
The songstress and girlfriend of Luc Carl donned a custom gown adorned with stuffed Hello Kitty dolls and accessories, from sky-high pumps to a bedazzled belt.
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Lady Gaga and Luc Carl: Playing it Cool
July 13th, 2010 6:16 AM by Free Britney
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Trolling for dirt on Luc Carl? Don't expect much from his work.
The New York City bartender and ex-boyfriend of Lady Gaga, who is reportedly back together with the singer now, works at St. Jerome's in the East Village.
Recently Lady Gaga has been hanging around the bar again, fueling speculation that she and Luc Carl are back together. If so, they are keeping it very quiet.
His co-workers protect his cover, too. Customers have spotted a sign over by the telephone that instructs employees to tell callers, "I don't know Luc."
Luc Carl's pseudo-celebrity status hasn't stopped Gaga from stopping by. She visited him on Saturday night, one day after she rocked the Today show.
Luc Carl PhotoToday Show Angel
Sounds like Luc Carl is Gaga for this lovely Lady again.
Sipping red wine at the bar with her bodyguard, "She was playing it really cool," a witness says. "You would not have even known they were together."
According to Gagapedia, Luc Carl is a club promoter, musician, DJ, author, bartender, personal trainer, and semi-pro bowler from Omaha, Nebraska.
It's unclear when they got back together, but he currently lives in New York City, and works at two bars, St. Jerome's, and Welcome To The Johnsons.
He dated Lady Gaga for three years, and is the source of inspiration for many songs she wrote during that time - including her newest, "You and I."
Here's hoping it works out!
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Lady Gaga Braves Rain, Wows Today Show Crowd
July 9th, 2010 3:42 PM by Free Britney
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A little rain couldn't slow down Lady Gaga's reign.
The singer played a full half-hour set on the Today show, belting out her newest song “You and I” (reportedly written for boyfriend Luc Carl) and some of her other hits.
Originally wearing oversized sparkle-encrusted bug goggles, she finished the routine without them. She did her traditional heel-banging on the piano, not to worry.
Here's the powerhouse performer in action ...
Piano Roller
A Lady Gaga live performance is a uniquely awesome experience.
As always, she left it all on the stage. Whether you love her music or you don't, there's no disputing that unlike many artists, she gives her all in concert day in and day out. Click to enlarge lots more Lady Gaga pictures from her performance ...
Typical Gaga OutfitTotally GagaToday Show ConcertShirtless SingerLady AwesomeGaga GlassesRain SoakedSinging in the Rain
Luc Carl: Dating Lady Gaga ... Again?
July 9th, 2010 9:11 AM by Free Britney
Filed under: Lady GaGa
Is Lady Gaga giving a bad romance a second chance?
Maybe it'll be better this time around. The singer and her former boyfriend, musician / bartender Luc Carl, have recently reconciled, according to reports.
Luc Carl and Lady Gaga split a few years ago – but the pair started dating again a few weeks ago. Last month, the couple went public for the first time.
They attended a New York Mets game together ... the one ending with Gaga flipping the bird at photographers and Jerry Seinfeld saying he hates her.
In any event, Luc is happy to be back in the LoveGame.
Luc Carl PictureGaga in White
LUC IN LOVE: Lady Gaga's ex-boyfriend, Luc Carl, is back in her life - and clearly a major influence on the musician both personally and professionally.
"Gaga's first album is entirely about their relationship and her latest song, 'You and I,' is about how they got back together," adds a source close to her.
"They've been in love for a while."
If the song's lyrics mean anything, Gaga keeps her new man close: "It's been a long time but I'm back in town/But this time I'm not leaving without you."
Gaga's rep had no comment on the relationship as she performed to a packed Rockefeller Center Friday morning for a full half-hour of the Today show.
No comment on whether Jo Calderone is really Lady G, either.
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Lady Gaga in the Haus: What a Flake
July 8th, 2010 5:48 AM by Free Britney
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Lady Gaga is flaking out at Madison Square Garden this. Only literally.
The singer is turning the world's most famous arena into the "Haus of Gaga" with three sold-out shows to ensure she takes the Big Apple to the "Monster Ball."
For the Manhattan native, the concerts are a homecoming of sorts.
While she always puts it all out there in concert, the alter ego of Jo Calderone (or vice versa) may have found another gear for her hometown fans...
Gaga Over Lady Gaga
Christmas in July? Lady Gaga becomes the human snowflake.
We don't know about you, but this particular getup ranks among our favorite Lady Gaga pictures. Although we're also partial to the lobster on her head.
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Lady Gaga: The Queen of Facebook
July 3rd, 2010 9:04 AM by Free Britney
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More and more people are going gaga for Lady Gaga ... online.
Buoyed by outrageous costumes and smash hits like "Bad Romance," "Just Dance," "Poker Face" and "Alejandro," she's become one of the biggest names in music.
And the biggest name on Facebook among all living beings.
Friday, she surpassed 10 million fans on the social networking site, eclipsing President Barack Obama for the top spot (Britney Spears has the most Twitter fans).
Shellfish Individual
The possible alter ego of Jo Calderone is only #1 among the living, of course. According to USA Today, five entities have more Facebook fans than Lady Gaga:
1. Michael Jackson
2. Texas Hold 'em Poker
3. Family Guy
4. Mafia Wars
5. Facebook
The rumored hermaphrodite told Rolling Stone that it's her fans who motivate her: "When I wake up in the morning, I feel like any other insecure 24-year-old."
"Then I say, 'You're Lady Gaga, get up and walk the walk today.'"
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