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Photo: Lady Gaga, Andrew Lloyd Webber / Instagram   Lady Gaga couldn’t hide her excitement after musical legend Andrew Lloyd Webber praised her Mayhem Ball  show.  The Jesus Christ Superstar  composer called the concert “fabulous” after seeing it at London’s O2 Arena two weeks ago.  In a video review, Webber said Gaga’s show was full of energy and real live singing, unlike some artists who use pre-recorded tracks.  Photo: Lady Gaga / Instagram   He praised her stage presence, saying she “really knows how to handle an audience.”   Webber also noted a moment in the show that reminded him of The Phantom of the Opera , when Gaga sang “Shallow” while being rowed in a gondola on stage.  He said it felt like something from his own work and called the performance “absolutely fabulous.”  Gaga later saw his review and commented with a crying emoji, writing, “this is a dream come true.”  The singer has long said she’s a huge fan of musical the...

Photo: Lady Gaga / Instagram   Pop star Lady Gaga is thrilled after earning two Grammy nominations for her song "Die With A Smile," a duet with Bruno Mars . The song is up for Song of the Year  and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance  at the 2025 Grammy Awards. On Instagram, Gaga expressed her gratitude, saying, "I'm so grateful for these 2 GRAMMY NOMINATIONS! Thanks to our amazing fans, we’re blessed to be nominated for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo recording for Die With A Smile! Monsters and Hooligans did that!" Along with her heartfelt message, Gaga shared a picture with Bruno Mars. This recognition brings her total Grammy nominations to 38, with 13 wins so far. Photo: Lady Gaga / Instagram   Beyonce leads the Grammy nominations this year with 11 nods for her album Cowboy Carter , which will compete in major categories like Record, Song, and Album of the Year. Following her are Charli XCX, Billie Eilish , Kendrick Lamar , and Post Malone, each with seven nom...

Photo: Tim Dillon, Lady Gaga, and Joaquin Phoenix / Instagram Comedian Tim Dillon, who had a brief role as a security guard in "Joker: Folie à Deux," recently criticized the movie while on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.  Dillon called Todd Phillips ’ “Joker” sequel “the worst film ever made.” The movie did not do well with critics or at the box office, earning just $58 million in the U.S. and $204 million worldwide— far below the original “Joker” movie, which made $1 billion. Dillon explained his disappointment, saying, “It’s the worst film ever made.” He shared his view that after the first “Joker” movie, some people labeled it as a “male rage” film with the wrong message. He thinks that, as a response, the creators decided to go in a very different direction with the sequel. The result, according to Dillon, is a movie where stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga end up tap dancing in Arkham Asylum, the setting for the film. Photo: Tim Dillon / Instagram   Di...

Photo: Lady Gaga, Joaquin Phoenix/Instagram   Video game creator Hideo Kojima, famous for "Death Stranding," thinks "Joker: Folie à Deux" may get  more respect  in the future. The movie, which stars Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga , didn’t do well with critics and has only made a bit over $200 million at the box office—much less than the first "Joker" film, which earned over $1 billion. Kojima believes that, with time, people might come to appreciate it. Kojima shared his thoughts on social media, saying the movie opens with an animated sequence like the classic "Looney Tunes." This leads into a story where Joker's identity is questioned—who is he really, and is he even one person? He feels this film goes deeper into who Joker (or Arthur, Joker's alter ego) really is, something that might make audiences think more about hero and villain roles. Kojima commented that today, many movies feature "poetic justice" heroes who fight aga...

Photo: Todd Phillips, Joaquin Phoenix (Instagram) “Joker” director Todd Phillips wants theaters to stop playing commercials before movies. In a recent survey by Empire magazine about the future of movie theaters, Phillips shared his thoughts on making the movie-watching experience better. Phillips believes that commercials before a film “take the air out of the room.” He says that people are excited to see the movie they paid for, not watch ads. Phillips isn’t alone in thinking that theaters should improve the experience, especially as more people choose to stream movies at home. Many filmmakers in the poll, including “Mad Max” director George Miller, think movie theaters will always be popular because people enjoy watching movies together. Miller said that humans are “hard-wired to gather” and share stories. Photo: Joaquin Phoenix, Todd Phillips (Instagram) Daniel Scheinert, co-director of “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” agreed. He believes theaters are places for “community” an...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga is back with a chilling new music video for her latest song, “Disease.” The video, which dropped on Tuesday, October 29, is part of a Halloween "double feature" with her live performance of “ Die With a Smile (Live in Las Vegas).” On Instagram, Gaga opened up about the song’s meaning, sharing how “Disease” is about facing inner fears. She said, “I think a lot about my inner demons. It’s not easy for me to face the chaos inside. ‘Disease’ is about accepting the parts of myself that I can’t always escape.” She added that through dancing and embracing these feelings, she’s found a way to handle them. “I save myself by keeping going. I am strong, and I am up for the challenge,” she wrote. “Disease” gives fans a preview of Gaga’s upcoming seventh album, set to release in February. This album will follow her recent jazz project, Harlequin , which launched alongside the movie Joker: Folie à Deux . That album went on to top the Billboard jazz ...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) The movie Joker: Folie à Deux  had a tough second weekend at the North American box office, with earnings falling from $40 million to just $7.1 million. That’s an 80% drop, a record for a comic-book movie. The sequel was beaten by Terrifier 3 , an indie horror film, which made $18.2 million. In second place was the animated movie The Wild Robot  with $13.4 million. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice  dropped to fourth with $7 million. Critics have mixed feelings about Joker: Folie à Deux , starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga . Some call it "bleak and daring," while others say it’s "depressingly dull." Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) In fifth place was Piece by Piece , a comedy-drama made with Lego animation. It features voices from stars like Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, and Gwen Stefani. Meanwhile, The Apprentice , a film about Donald Trump , opened in tenth place with $1.6 million. It tells the story of Trump’s early years as a property developer in New Y...

Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (Instagram) Joaquin Phoenix has spoken out about the controversial ending of Joker: Folie à Deux , the sequel to the 2019 hit Joker . The film has not done well at the box office since its release and has faced criticism from fans and critics. In Folie à Deux , Arthur Fleck, also known as the Joker, is on trial for the murders he committed in the first movie. The film also introduces Lee Quinzel (played by Lady Gaga ), a new version of the character Harley Quinn. At the end of the movie, Fleck gives up being the Joker and goes back to prison. In the final scene, another prisoner comes up to him and offers to tell him a joke. Instead, the prisoner stabs Fleck multiple times and carves a smile into his own face. Fleck dies on the floor, bleeding out. Photo: Joaquin Phoenix, Lady Gaga (Instagram) This scene has divided fans, with many upset about the ending. However, both Phoenix and the film’s director, Todd Phillips , have defended the scene in a new interview. P...

Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (Instagram) The sequel to Joker , called Joker: Folie À Deux , isn't doing well. Fans and critics are wondering why. The first Joker  movie was a hit, making lots of money and earning Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar.  The follow-up, with Lady Gaga joining the cast, was expected to succeed too. Instead, it’s been a costly failure.   Many think the problem lies with the movie being a mix of a musical and a superhero story, without fully committing to either.   Warner Bros. seems unhappy that the sequel didn’t feel “Joker” enough. Todd Phillips , the director, didn’t even meet with DC Studios leaders, showing he wanted to do his own thing, separate from their universe. Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (Instagram) Reports suggest that Warner Bros. disagreed with Phillips on many things, like his decision to shoot in Los Angeles and not holding test screenings. Despite these issues, the studio claims they supported his vision. In the end, it seems Warner Bros. gav...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) The movie "Joker: Folie à Deux" was expected to finally show the true, chaotic origin of Harley Quinn, one of DC’s most famous characters. But once again, her full story was left out. Harley’s complex past, which involves her falling for the Joker while treating him as his psychiatrist, wasn’t fully explored in the film. This has disappointed many fans. The character Harley Quinn was first created for the 1990s "Batman: The Animated Series." She became popular because of her twisted relationship with the Joker, where both characters influence each other’s madness. Harley is not just a victim but is also deeply involved in the Joker’s crimes. Yet, this key part of her character has never been properly shown in live-action movies. In "Joker: Folie à Deux," Lady Gaga plays Harley, but her version is a patient in the same mental institution as Arthur Fleck, the Joker. This version of Harley doesn’t explore the psychological manipu...

Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (Instagram) The latest DC movie, Joker: Folie À Deux , has not performed well at the box office, and this could affect future DC films, including James Gunn’s upcoming Superman  project.  The sequel to the original Joker  movie, starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga , made less than $38 million during its opening weekend in the U.S. This is much lower than expected, and fans seem to be rejecting the film. This poor performance is making Warner Bros. executives nervous. An insider has even called the situation "complete audience rejection." Photo: Joaquin Phoenix (Instagram) The low earnings raise concerns about how other DC movies will do, including James Gunn’s Superman: Legacy . Gunn is already facing pressure after several other DC films, like The Flash  and Shazam! Fury of the Gods , failed to meet box office expectations. Although Joker: Folie À Deux  was not directly connected to Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU), its weak showing could sti...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) In Joker: Folie à Deux , a scene where Lady Gaga kisses a woman was filmed but didn’t make it to the final version.  Director Todd Phillips recently shared why he decided to cut the scene in an interview with Entertainment Weekly . The moment was supposed to happen outside a courthouse in Gotham City before one of Arthur Fleck's (played by Joaquin Phoenix ) court appearances. Gaga's character, Lee, had been released from Arkham State Hospital and was there to support Arthur. As she walked up the courthouse steps, she kissed a woman in the crowd of protestors. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Phillips explained that while the kiss was improvised by Gaga, it didn’t fit the mood of the scene. “I wanted it to be more of a music and vibe moment," he said. For the scene to work, the woman would have needed to speak first, which would have taken away from the musical flow. Phillips also talked about how Phoenix was nervous about singing live with Lady Ga...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga has been working hard behind the scenes for her role as Harley Quinn in the upcoming movie Joker: Folie à Deux . The 38-year-old star changed her appearance for the role, losing a lot of weight, according to her co-star Joaquin Phoenix, who said it was "impressive." Gaga is known for going all out in everything she does—whether it's singing, acting, or staying fit. Here's a look at her workout routine: Gaga’s trainer, Harley Pasternak, shared that she transformed her body by doing 35-minute strength training sessions five times a week. She uses TRX bands for resistance exercises, helping her build muscle. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Gaga also does a lot of cardio. She’s big on spinning and has even brought indoor bikes on tour to stay fit. Swimming is another favorite, and she works out while singing to keep her energy up for performances. Gaga is a fan of both Pilates and yoga. She started doing yoga in New York City and cont...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Joaquin Phoenix, who stars with Lady Gaga in the upcoming Joker: Folie à Deux , wasn’t always familiar with her music.  In a recent interview, Lady Gaga reacted to a fun video from 14 years ago where Miley Cyrus introduced Phoenix to Gaga’s song "Bad Romance." In the video, a young Miley tells Phoenix she likes Gaga’s music. Phoenix jokes, pretending to know Gaga’s songs, but gets the titles wrong. Miley then starts singing Bad Romance , and Phoenix still doesn’t recognize it. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Watching the video, Gaga laughs and says, “I know what I’m showing him later. That’s so cool.” Joker: Folie à Deux, where Phoenix returns as the Joker and Gaga plays Harley Quinn , is set to hit theaters on October 4. Read Next: Lakers Fans Excited About Anthony Davis' Shoes Honoring Kobe And LeBron Source: Billboard  

Photo: Michael Polansky, Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga was recently spotted at a house party in Minnesota with her fiancé, Michael Polansky, who is from the state. During an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show, Gaga shared details about their visit, saying, "He took me to a house party, and everybody was hanging out and we ordered pizza, and it was just really cool." When Kimmel asked if partygoers were excited to see her there, Gaga replied, "I don't think so. They know me as Michael's fiancée." Michael Polansky is a businessman and investor, with a background from Harvard University. He is involved with several tech companies and nonprofit organizations. Recently, he joined the board of Haus Labs, Gaga's makeup brand, and has been on the board of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy since 2016. Photo: Lady Gaga, Michael Polansky (Instagram) According to People  magazine, charity work brought Gaga and Polansky together. He is helping ...

Photo: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars (Instagram) Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars ' hit song "Die With a Smile" has maintained its spot at No. 1 on both the Billboard Global 200 and the Global Excl. U.S. charts for the fifth consecutive week. The song, released as a stand-alone single, showcases the talents of both artists and continues to attract a large audience. On September 27, Gaga also released her new album, Harlequin , which adds to the excitement around her music. The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts, established in September 2020, rank songs based on streaming and sales from over 200 countries. The Global 200 includes worldwide data, while the Global Excl. U.S. chart focuses on data from countries outside the United States. Rankings are determined by a formula that takes into account streams from both subscription and free music services, as well as download sales from digital retailers. Photo: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars (Instagram) In the week from September 20 t...

Photo: Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga is back with a new album , Harlequin , where she’s putting her own twist on classic songs, inspired by her role as Harley Quinn . This is the first time she’s making a standards album without Tony Bennett, after their successful collaborations on Cheek to Cheek  and Love for Sale . In an interview with Rolling Stone , Gaga talked about how she’s mixing things up, saying her character influenced how she approached the music this time.  But how would Tony have reacted to this change? Gaga mentioned that Bennett wasn’t a big fan of rock music, but he would have still supported her. “He would’ve said, ‘Wow, that’s amazing,’” she said, even if it wasn’t his style. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Gaga also described Bennett as a kind and open-minded person who never questioned her choices, whether it was her outfit, singing style, or bold stage performances. While he may have had thoughts, Bennett was always respectful and supportiv...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga recently appeared in a new video where she comes face-to-face with the famous "Mona Lisa" painting at the Louvre in Paris. In the clip, shared on her Instagram and TikTok accounts, Gaga wears a red wig and sings a special song as she moves through the museum at night. At the end of the video, she draws a playful lipstick smile on the protective glass in front of the painting. The video was made to promote the Louvre's upcoming exhibition, "Figures of the Fool," which will open next month, alongside Gaga's new movie "Joker: Folie à Deux." In the film, Gaga plays the character Harley Quinn, which inspired the fun, clown-like moment with the Mona Lisa. The Louvre explained that the video is completely fictional and made in collaboration with Warner Bros., the studio behind Gaga’s Joker movie. The lipstick was applied to a second layer of glass, leaving Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece safely protected behind its ...

Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Lady Gaga has revealed that she will release a 13-song album called Harlequin , which ties in with her role in the upcoming film Joker: Folie à Deux . The album will come out on September 27. The album is expected to include songs from the movie, like Get Happy  and Oh, When the Saints , along with some brand-new tracks. Gaga also mentioned that one song from the album will be released in October, with the full album dropping in February. Gaga plays Harleen Quinzel, also known as Harley Quinn, in the sequel to the hit movie Joker , where she stars alongside Joaquin Phoenix. In an interview, Gaga said she even wrote a waltz for the film, and worked with a live piano player during her scenes. Photo: Lady Gaga (Instagram) Joker: Folie à Deux  premiered at the Venice Film Festival and has received mixed reviews. Some say it's an improvement over the first movie, while others found it slow. The first Joker  movie made over $1 billion worldwide and ...

Photo: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars (Instagram) Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ song “Die With a Smile” has held the No. 1 spot for a third week on both the Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts. The duet, which came out on August 16, first entered the charts at No. 2. Linkin Park also made a big impact with their new single “The Emptiness Machine,” which debuted at No. 3 on the Global 200 and No. 2 on the Global Excl. U.S. charts. This song is part of their upcoming album From Zero , due out November 15, and is the first new music from the band since the death of singer Chester Bennington in 2017. Sabrina Carpenter continues to shine, with three songs in the top 10 of both charts for the third week. These songs come from her new album Short n’ Sweet , which is also spending its third week at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200. Photo: Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars (Instagram) The Billboard Global 200 and Global Excl. U.S. charts track the most popular songs from over 200 countries based on streami...