Calling all little monsters: here's your chance to be a part of The Monster Ball!
In a unique step, pop sensation Lady Gaga, pioneering image-maker Nick Knight and fashion filmmaker Ruth Hogben launch a one-off collaborative project, inviting the singer's fans to submit their own video imagery for inclusion in her 2009-2010 World Tour 'The Monster Ball'.
The inspiration is sharp, simple and brutal: the Apocalypse, symbolic of both destruction and rebirth. Lady Gaga, Nick Knight and Ruth Hobgen will select video imagery from the submissions, and the videos will then be spliced together and reinvented as exclusive imagery, played alongside Lady Gaga's spectacular live performances across the globe.
In line with new contributions, video pieces will be constantly re-edited and engineered as new submissions are received throughout the tour's 44-date marathon run, in a constant creative renewal.
(Santa Monica, CA) Lady Gaga announced today that she will release her next album, The Fame Monster, in three different versions – a standard version of the new 8-song album; a deluxe version which includes both The Fame Monster and her massively successful debut album The Fame; and a collector’s edition super-deluxe art book version, which includes both albums, fanzines, 3-D glasses, paper dolls, a puzzle, pictorials, a lock of Lady Gaga’s hair and other surprises.
Says Lady Gaga, “In the midst of my creative journey composing The Fame Monster, there came an exciting revelation that this was in fact my sophomore album. I would not add, nor take away any songs from this EP, it is a complete conceptual and musical body of work that can stand on its own two feet. It doesn't need The Fame."
"We may have an economy, but MUSIC HAS NO ECONOMY. I will release four or more singles from The Fame Monster, tour the world with The Monster Ball Tour, and most importantly I insist on honoring my fans with an affordable new album, an album that is as loyal to them, as they have been me."
"For those who do not have my debut album, there are a series of collectible double-disc editions that include both albums and artwork conceived by the Haus of Gaga in collaboration with our mentor Hedi Slimane. Hear the music, see the show, live and love yourself…Lady Gaga."
The standard and deluxe versions of The Fame Monster will be released on November 23, 2009. The collector’s edition super-deluxe version will be released on December 15, 2009.
Lady Gaga is the first artist since the inception of monitored airplay to chart four #1 hits at Top 40 Radio – "Just Dance," "Poker Face," "LoveGame," and "Paparazzi." She will perform her next chart-topper, "Bad Romance," on the American Music Awards (ABC) on November 22, 2009.
AOL Music premiered the Making of the "Bad Romance" video today! Take a look behind the scenes on the video set, including interviews with director Francis Lawrence, cinematographer Thomas Kloss and more! If you haven't already, click HERE for the behind the scenes photos.
Nicola Formichetti has posted a look-by-look breakdown of all of Gaga's fashion from the "Bad Roamnce" video to his blog! Click HERE for the inside peek into the Haus of Gaga!
The music video for “Bad Romance” is premiering RIGHT NOW exclusively at LadyGaga.com! Click HERE to watch the full length version of the video, featuring the smash single “Bad Romance” from Lady Gaga’s new album The Fame Monster available 11.23.09!
Tickets for The Monster Ball are on sale now in many cities, and on-sales continue this Friday 11/13 for five more shows! Visit LadyGaga.com for information on purchasing tickets & VIP packages to all of the shows on the tour, and for new dates & pre-sales as they are added!
The music video for "Bad Romance" will premiere exclusively at LadyGaga.com this Monday, November 9th! You must be a registered member of the site to access the premiere, so click HERE to sign up now if you haven't already, and check back Monday for the video!
Lady Gaga just confirmed a new tour date for Europe! She will be at the Palais Omnisport of Paris Bercy in France on May 19th. The tickets will soon be available. Don't forget to check out all the tour dates on the website.
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Lady Gaga will be performing at the Royal Variety Performance at the Blackpool's Opera House on December 7th. Peter Kay will host the ceremony. The event is held in aid of the Entertainment Artists' Benevolant Funds for which the Queen of England is...» Full Story
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