Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta
Born This Way
Born March 28, 1986 , Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known by her stage name Lady Gaga, is an American pop singer-songwriter. Gaga came to prominence following the release of her debut studio album 'The Fame' in 2008 which achieved international popularity with the singles 'Just Dance' and 'Poker Face'. The album reached number one on the record charts of six countries, topped the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums chart while simultaneously peaking at number two on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States. Achieving similar worldwide success, Gaga's second album 'The Fame Monster' released in 2009, produced a further three global chart-topping singles, 'Bad Romance', 'Telephone' and 'Alejandro'. The single, 'Born This Way' taken from the album with the same title, achieved the number-one spot in countries worldwide and was the fastest-selling single in the history of iTunes, selling one million copies in five days. Gaga is well known for her eccentric and ever-changing fashion styles. Her contributions to the music industry have accrued her numerous achievements including five Grammy Awards, among twelve nominations; two Guinness World Records; and the estimated sale of 13 million albums and 51 million singles, making her one of the best-selling music artists worldwide.
