Concussion! Lady Gaga Struck by Pole During New Zealand Show
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Lady Gaga has been struck on the head by a pole while performing a concert in New Zealand.
The singer was hit Sunday during the third of three shows in Auckland.
Clips posted online show a backup performer accidentally striking Gaga with the set prop while removing it from the central stage. Gaga, holding a mock machine gun, staggers and rubs her head before briefly leaving the stage. She continued the show, part of a world tour.
Gaga’s makeup artist Tara Savelo wrote Monday on Twitter: “Gaga has a concussion but she is going to be okay … cant believe she finished the show.”
Gaga’s New Zealand publicist Bridget de Launay said Monday she was seeking comment from tour organizers, adding the Auckland shows were sellouts and a “huge success.”
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Blackjacx1
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 4:11amSo it looks like she was lip synching at hear concert…. not surprising.
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antiprogressive
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:23amMy thought exactly.
Didn’t miss a “note”.
And they were suprised she finished the show?
She was just just walking around pretending in the 1st place!
Millie Vanilla wannabe…
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Gonzo
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:35amFirst she gets beaten with an ugly stick and now this. Poor Gaga.
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Meyvn
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:04amThis Gaga chic is a joke. I don’t see what folks see in her. She’s just a gawdy, fake, one woman circus.
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G-WHIZ
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:51amThe pole did it!!
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RRFlyer
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:01amPolls don’t give people concussions, —uh, well I guess they do.
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Silversmith
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:08amLip synching. What a rook. Nothing that used to be sung live is sung live anymore. Oh sure “Live in Concert”. I guess these days that means that performers will “be alive”. So what? It’s nice the could attend the playing of their record.
PHEH
Silversmith
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starman70
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:11amDid it knock her GAGA?
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P8riot
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 11:56amThe liberal left needs to outlaw the sale of poles now!!!
This horrible crime never would have happened if there would just be more regulation on pole sales. I bet this pole was sold at a pole-show where you don’t even need to have a background check before buying a pole!!!
We should at least ban assault-poles. Look at the carnage just one man can cause with such a weapon!!!
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dmerwin
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 12:37pmWorkman’s comp?
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GumRock
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:59pmGonzo. Ugly Stick ?
She fell out of the Ugly Tree,
and hit every branch on the way down
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laurie2
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:02pm@ P8RIOT,,,,,LMAO!! You got it!
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OniKaze
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:26pmTo her credit..
Most ALL acts that involve dancing (while the artist is “singing”) are done via lip-syncing…
If not all you would hear is a artist who is out of breath TRYING to sing..
It doesn’t work.. You have to lip-sync if your dancing… I spent 10 years in the concert touring business, and just about ALL female acts do this… (all that dance do….)
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antiprogressive
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:46pmBe sure to tell that to Steven Tyler.
And he’s what?
60???
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Blazebanned
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 4:38pmAll i can say is,so!….
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FreedomPurveyor
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:02pmI’ve been to a Lady Gaga concert, and she does sing, but her vocals are in the music in many places. They do not replace her singing, but rather are in addition to her singing.
It isn’t because they’re trying to trick you, it is just the way the show is done. You can tell when it is her singing because she is out of breath from dancing. Go ahead and try to dance vigorously and sing at the same time, it really isn’t easy.
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Unix
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:09pmLady Gag-me, She mocks Christianity, and God gave her a little reminder to stop, she won’t of course, but she will face certain music when she passes on, unless she repents her blasphemy. She is just pure wicked, evil, and a vile human being for her stances on just about everything, BTW her music sucks anyway – gag me with a spoon!
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DGuy
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:32pmYup…
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LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:31pmThis is what happens when you are forced to rely on Union Labor.
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LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:33pm@FreedomPurveyor
You’re obviously a fan of hers. So what’s her deal, anyway? I’d like some insight. I refused to listen to her latest album because of the content.
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FreedomPurveyor
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 1:18am“You’re obviously a fan of hers.”
Nope, my wife is. I’m just being honest.
“So what’s her deal, anyway? I’d like some insight. I refused to listen to her latest album because of the content.”
I think she has daddy issues.
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NOT A CRAZY
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 2:54amOf course Lady Gay Guy was lip synching. It is to bad that it really didn’t get hit in the head. It wouldn’t hurt my feelings if this thing was drooling and eating food through a stomach tube. What a disgrace.
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LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on June 12, 2012 at 9:42am@FreedomPurveyor
LOL, you’re a good husband letting yourself get dragged to a Lady Gaga concert.
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Smokey_Bojangles
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 4:09amHope it didnt hurt the pole. That sissy knocked her a good one!
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restorethelove
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 4:05amI love GAGA, I hope he’s ok.
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bpodlesnik
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:54amWhat is there to love?
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RLTW
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 11:56amOh yea me too … cant believe she finished the show.” I mean what courage, almost exactly like being hit by an IED and still fighting the fight.
Barry should give her a MOH for her courageous act of lip-syncing.
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Watermain
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:52amWho is Jett???
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LookTowardsTheLight
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:33pmI think they were a band.
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Tusker00
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:08amI’m sure she has had a few “poles” upside her head………..
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charleyrocks
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:29ammaybe it knocked some sense into her.
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wkw58
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:48amBwaahaahaa!!! That’s rich.
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JACKTHETOAD
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:54am& Italians, Germans, Dutchmen, etc.
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HowardSternIsABigot
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:44amI wouldnt bet on that. Not real ones anyway.
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Apple Bite
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:08am“Vengeance is mine!” -GOD
You don’t want to laugh, but, some people just deserve it, don’t they?
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lukerw
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:52amI do…. ROFL :)
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nuttyvet
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:40amThis blog is full of hypocrItes! No matter what the story, the replies are full of Bible quotes and Christian ideologies. Then a woman gets struck in the head and you laugh and say it’s Gods hand at work? Why would God waste a second on this when there is suffering and violence across the globe? Let’s pop an entertainer in the head but let the killing continue in Africa and the Middle East!?
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vox_populi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 11:48am“Why would God waste a second on this when there is suffering and violence across the globe? Let’s pop an entertainer in the head but let the killing continue in Africa and the Middle East!?”
I know, right? God is such an a–hole.
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mdeputy7
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:35pmIt’s sad that you have such a simple view of God. A truly loving God allows us to make our decisions out of free will. The killing and suffering is due to actions made by people. I’m not saying that some people aren’t unfairly in bad situations, but life isn’t fair. No I’m sure God didn’t focus on hitting her in the head, but you realize that God could be doing more than one thing at a time, right? He IS taking care of those people, but do you just want Him to eradicate all suffering? Then, how the heck would we know what happiness or joy was? There is no pleasure without pain. There is no joy without suffering.
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Watermain
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:59amMaybe when she comes to she will be a normal human being.
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Wolfpack01
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:45amNot a chance. She is a commited ObaMarx Kool-ade drinker.
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nzkiwi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:40amI think the comments so far (about 20) are being a little harsh, and no, I wasn’t there and I’m not a fan.
I admire her for keeping going, and I don’t think it’s fake.
Here is Vanessa Mae tripping and sliding on her backside while playing the violin and not missing a beat. (Yes, I am a BIG fan of Vanessa’s.) Slide is at 2:00, but watch the whole thing and play it loud.
I realise why Gaga is not popular, but credit where credit is due.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNc278W45ck
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nzkiwi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:13amI know I shouldn’t do this, but I can’t help myself.
If you have three and a half minutes to spare, watch Vanessa Mae in action. I don’t think that you will be disappointed. (Loud is good.)
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nzkiwi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:17amDamn, forgot the link, sorry.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLcNBd0HPhQ
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4xeverything
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:07amNow that’s tallent! Pretty bad@ss!
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666Sucks
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:34amVanessa Mae ROCKED! Im a fan of YoYo and especially Adel Anthony when she plays Phillip Glass’ violin Concerto II, one of the most haunting pieces I ever heard: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsioM3GaAAY&feature=youtube_gdata_player
But I had never heard of Venessa before, time to fill the ITunes library! You see, we can make lemonade out of lemons. A vile perfomer through her fakery lip sink noise has put the light on other beautiful true musicians!
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The-Monk
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:35amWell, when a s l u t crosses a Cross the Cross always wins no matter who is taking a poll.
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Guitar Master
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:33amzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
From THE REPORTER
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If any of you critical morons knew the first thing about music and/or talent you would not be criticizing her. This women is one of the most talented singers out there. You may not like her routines or her songs, however, she is absolutely blessed with a wide ranging voice.
She was trained on classical music and happens to love Sinatra and Bennett. Before you condemn someone please know why you are doing so. Now go back to your Ho Ho’s and pretzels you morbidly obese imbeciles !!
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nzkiwi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:43amA timely defense ruined by an unnecessary insult.
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LowIQGenius
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:49amDude anyone who has to resort to shock value is not a major talent. I could make a list 100 long of people who are better musicians. Now go back to your lip-syncing and bad choreography and leave the intelligent conversation for the grown ups.
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Bob_R_OathKeeper
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:50amStanding up for Gag Gag is so freaking g a y, but if that’s your thing, go for it.
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marine249
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:52amGuitar man
Surly you jest.
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BlessedONE333
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:58amlol only an ignorant pagan would rant about how ‘talented’ Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta [gaga's real name] is –
she is a satanic pawn leading the sheep astray to hell. And by the looks of your comment, you will be joining her if you don’t repent!
you worship the creation – you should be worshiping the CREATOR GOD YHWH –
God so loved the world He GAVE His only begotten SON – to reconcile our soul/spirit back to our creator.
what does gag-me give us but ILLUMINATI music industry garbage. yech – pagan’s sure have no real taste for talent.
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Watermain
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:49amReally? Are we talking about the same person?
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antiprogressive
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:31amReal talent SHOWS in concert.
Lipsyncing ain’t part of the deal…
Although I will agree she is “creative” and a marketing genius, I now have to wonder what her real voice sounds like.
And how much of the studio stuff is “studio modified”.
HAVING a studio, I know what I am talking about…
She lost a lot of credibility here.
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stratomaster
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:07amDon’t have a hissy fit there lady. You can still catch Madonna live until your GaGa comes back to the stage. Didn’t your mom teach you any internet manners about insulting comments? You march right downstairs and tell her what you’ve done.
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Crazy Times
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 7:17amFirst off,
I dont think you are a guitar master, a master-something is for sure.
Second,
I’ll condemn her, he’s a Freak.
It’s got talent, however, I maybe the emphasis should have been placed on the Sinatra influence instead of the Frankenstein influence.
So i’ll go back to my ho-ho’s and you go back to your dad’s playboy.
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Meyvn
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 9:10am@Guitar Master: You are such the all-knowing Rock Star! Now I know how awesome the Gaga circus is.
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scootervanneuter
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 10:30am“One of the most talented singers out there”
So what are we going to trust, you’re retarded declaration or our own ears?
This Godless butterfaced-pinhead would be lucky to get past round two of American Idol.
Back to your bong, Einstein
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The-Monk
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:22amLady Gaga Struck by Pole…
Was the pole OK?
She’s lucky it wasn’t a Czech or a Serb or a Bosnian.
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RJJinGadsden
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 8:09amAfter watching the video, then reading the posts, I had to go back and watch it again. Still looks like she is lip synching regardless of what some say here. Also, it did not look like a hard blow after all, so the pole must have survived with only mild injuries.
LOL, and I have to agree with your comments Monk.
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Kaoscontrol
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:22amNot many brains there to damage. What a sad, empty person.
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theblazerunner
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:18amTop Customer: Under Obama, Fed’s Holdings of U.S. Debt Have Jumped 452%
http://cnsnews.com/news/article/top-customer-under-obama-fed-s-holdings-us-debt-have-jumped-452
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Voice_ofFreedom
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:17amThey can call that a concussion all they want, if it actually were one trust me she wouldn’t just keep on going no matter how “dedicated” she is to the show. Just another way to gain publicity, I only came here to see her get hit, and was I ever sorely disappointed.
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Diane TX
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:16amHere’s hoping that whack will turn her into a conservative.
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CatB
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:42amThat would be what my father used to call .. “a bump of knowledge” ;-)
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Crazy Times
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:08amHA HA HA HA HA…..
Freak.
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CPLGEORGE
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:52amWhat’s she doing in Poland? I thought she was in New Zealand.
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Quasimofo
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:44amAll these acts lipsync now. Pathetic.
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Goldlady
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:18amThe lip sync was so obvious. I can’t believe this wasn’t mentioned in the story.
Bring back the live bands of the ’80′s anyday.
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Exrepublisheep
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:19amNot her.
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nzkiwi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:28amLook again; you can see the microphone.
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randy
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:39amMy Dog howling at fire trucks when they pass the house, sounds better than this sicko.
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FunFunFun
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:35amLady Gaga is a tool to further corrupt our youth and society norm. It’s no wonder Southeast Asians protest against her.
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Bryan B
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:30amWith all that **** spray she wears, it should be like having a helmet on.
Pray for Jett…….
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The-Monk
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:08am@Bryan B
‘Pray for Jett…….”
Hi Bryan, whose Jett? I’ve seen you post this tonight more than once. What’s up my friend?
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nzkiwi
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:51am@ The Monk
Either Jett Boseman or Jett Travolta. I don’t know, had to do a search. Those two are the best candidates.
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Bryan B
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:01amMonk
He’s a little Boy that is very very sick, and has a lot of medical problems.
Here is his story………
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/fighter-jett-baby-with-rare-genetic-disorder-unable-to-travel-sees-the-world-a-different-way/
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Bryan B
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:11amPlease Pray for Jett……
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The-Monk
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 3:04pm@Bryan B
Will do Bryan. I didn’t go to that article. Some things just make me too sad.
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The-Monk
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 6:05pm@Bryan B
Hi Byran,
Jett and his family will be on GBTV on Fathers day.
Would you like to borrow my logon to watch it?
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Ohio4Tea
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:28amso…. she was lip syncing?
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Mutiny
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:58amOh yeah, I mean she didnt skip a beat when she got brained. Basically if you want to be a famous singer you either need to be really good looking or really weird. Someone else will do the singing.
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The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:25amDid it knock any sense into her?
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marine249
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:48amno
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gregjackie1
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:18amIsn’t kharma wonderful?
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Bad Kitty
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 11:39amwell she did had a rough and very unlucky year…
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Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 1:13amHow many Poles does it take to change a Lady Gaga?
Aparently just One.
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burnteye86
Posted on June 11, 2012 at 2:23amI’n in my mid 50′s and I don’t like her style of music and I hate her politics. I ‘ll never buy any of her music. In general I just don’t like her. But…she is cute in a slutty sort of way. That’s the only good thing I can say.
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