The tiny woman inside the outfits was a revelation: that huge voice soaring above the mess of noise in big numbers like Bad Romance and Alejandro. And the costumes were as fabulous as you would hope for: Gaga changed on stage at one point into a multi-coloured fluoro Harajuku number sang Paparazzi (gorgeously) as she was strangled by what appeared to be the spawn of a Dalmatian and a giant squid and opened the night in a golden leotard with a blue orb protruding from her chest and golden wings spreading out from her back.
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Gaga (Stefani Germanotta) doesn't just dedicate a song to her 'little monsters', or tell them they are "one of the most authentic fanbases of the new millennium", she pauses mid-song during Dope – "I need you more than dope" – to repeat lines that underline just how important they are to their queen.
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That couple who dress the same – sometimes in meat, mostly in sequins – and can't tear their googly eyes off each other, and who you just want to tell to "get a room!" When they do just that, as they did in Allphones Arena this Saturday night for the Sydney leg of Gaga's ArtRave tour, it's a big messy mutual lovefest. If Lady Gaga and her fans were a couple, they would be that couple: that loved-up pair of paramours in your life always making uncomfortable public displays of affection and loudly declaring their love – and, on occasion, screaming out from the upper reaches of an arena that "oh my God, I love your bum!".
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Gaga's next move was an interesting change of direction with her collaborative album alongside the legendary vocalist, Tony Bennett, releasing an album of jazz standards titled "Cheek to Cheek" in 2014. Her third album, "Artpop" appeared in 2013, becoming a number one hit in several countries, maintaining the prowess of Gaga in the world of pop. In 2011, Gaga returned with new music, releasing her second album, "Born This Way," featuring the top ten singles, "Born This Way," "Judas" and "The Edge of Glory." Gaga promoted the album through extensive tours internationally, as well as appearing on an endless list of Television programs. WIth "Poker Face," she was awarded her first Grammy Award for 'Best Dance Recording.' "ad Romance," "Alejandro" and "Telephone," a duet with Beyonce, continued to send Gaga at the top of the charts. Gaga soon stormed to the top of the US charts and abroad, achieving several number one singles. Featuring the hit singles, "Just Dance," "LoveGame" and "Poker Face," Gaga initially found greater success in Europe, dominating club playlists. In 2008, "The Fame" arrived, storming to global success. But after gaining positive attention with her act, Lady Gaga & The Starlight Revue, alongside burlesque star Lady Starlight, Gaga garnered the interest of Interscope and their subsidiary Kon Live label. Gaga signed with Def Jam in 2006, although this was short lived.
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Gaga herself initially found a love of performance through drama, pursuing musical theater in high school and at New York University's Tisch School of Arts. Harnessing the flamboyancy of Madonna, David Bowie and Freddie Mercury, Lady Gaga has become a true pop diva of the post-millennial age, gaining countless hits and pushing the boundaries of fashion through her unique aesthetic.