Lady Gaga - 2008 Photoshoot

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (born March 28, 1986), who performs under the stage name Lady Gaga, is an American singer-songwriter, performance artist, dancer and musician. She began her career as a songwriter for established artists, including Fergie, Pussycat Dolls, Britney Spears and New Kids on the Block, as well as American singer and producer Akon. After Akon recognized that Gaga also had vocal talent, he signed her to a joint deal with his own label, Kon Live Distribution, and then she started to work on her own new material for her debut album. Gaga released her debut album The Fame in 2008, which she explained was \"about how anyone can feel famous\". To date, the album has spawned the international number one hit singles \"Just Dance\" (nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 51st Grammy Awards) and \"Poker Face\". Gaga has been influenced by glam rockers such as David Bowie and Queen as well as pop singers like Michael Jackson and Madonna