ONLINE PREMIERE AT VEVO.COM AND LADYGAGA.COM

E! News’ Ryan Seacrest Gets Lady Gaga’s Exclusive Thoughts On The Video As Soon As “Telephone” Hits E!’s Air

Los Angeles, March 09, 2010 - From the moment Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” danced through the radio airwaves, her millions of monsters worldwide have been eagerly and anxiously waiting for the music video debut of the hit single. The wait is finally over Thursday, March 11 when E! News exclusively premieres the epic video, which features pop superstar Beyoncé, during the show’s 11:30 PM broadcast. “Telephone” is the second single from Lady Gaga’s platinum album The Fame Monster (Streamline/Konlive/Cherrytree/Interscope).

The video will also make its online debut at midnight that evening on VEVO.com and LadyGaga.com so fans can view it again right away. VEVO will also offer the ability to watch the video with lyrics. After the video premieres on E! News, this enchanting artist will dissect the inspiration behind “Telephone” and explain how she has been able to out-do herself yet again exclusively to Ryan Seacrest.

“What I like about it is it’s a real true pop event,” Lady Gaga said about the “Telephone” video in a February interview with KIIS-FM and E!’s Ryan Seacrest. “When I was younger I was always excited when there was a big giant event happening in pop music and that’s what I wanted this to be.”

Gritty, erotic and wildly fierce, this nine-minute, visually stunning, cinematic masterpiece features the inimitable Beyoncé and is helmed by famed music video director Jonas Akerlund. Rich with Gaga’s unique dance stylings, iconic costume design and unworldly hair and make-up, this is far from your typical music video.

Since breaking out onto the music scene in 2008 with her Grammy Award-winning debut album, The Fame, Lady Gaga has consistently shocked and inspired. The Fame spawned four No. 1 singles “Just Dance,” “Poker Face,” “LoveGame,” and “Paparazzi,” making her the first artist in Billboard history to accomplish that feat on a debut album.

Released on November 23, 2009, The Fame Monster is the follow-up to The Fame, and already has produced a fifth No. 1 single for Gaga with "Bad Romance." Combined, The Fame and The Fame Monster have sold 10 million albums worldwide, while Lady Gaga’s five singles have sold more than 17 million copies total. The video for “Bad Romance” has racked up more than 140 million online views.

Lady Gaga has said that the video for “Telephone” picks up where “Paparazzi” left off but will surpass its predecessor. In the new video, Gaga's on-screen chemistry with Beyoncé transforms the song from a popular dance floor gem to a raw and explosive piece of art to be reckoned with. It is the second time the two entertainers have collaborated for a visual adventure, first on Beyonce'’s “Video Phone” and now on Lady Gaga’s “Telephone.”

Beyoncé, who enjoyed a string of #1 hits on the dance charts in 2009, including “Diva,” “Halo,” “Sweet Dreams,” which became her eleventh #1 single and the Song of the Year at the 2010 Grammys, “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It),” was thrilled to re-team up with Lady Gaga. "It was fun to work with Gaga again. This video was a unique opportunity to do something we think will surprise our fans in a creative, edgy way not always seen."

E!’s rich history of providing its audience with the latest breaking news in entertainment and pop culture makes it the perfect forum for this incredible, jaw-dropping premiere.


Three brand new behind the scenes photos have just been released on LadyGaga.com - click below to see each one in full size now, and go to the PHOTOS page to see the rest in anticipation for the video premiere Thursday!

FOR THE MONSTER BALL TOUR

STARRING LADY GAGA

 SECOND ROUND OF UK DATES CONFIRMED

 TOURTO VISIT EUROPE IN MAY  

London, UK –March 1, 2010 - International pop superstar and 3-time Brit Award winner LadyGaga announced today that her hugely successful Monster Ball Tour has been extended. 

Following her upcoming and sold out concert dates in the  UK; Australia and Japan, Lady Gaga will perform in Europe beginning May 7^th in Sweden, followed by dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and France before returning the UK.

“Lady shows why she’s the queen of pop."

The Independent

“Hold onto your hairdo, this is one helluva ride.”

Times Online

In a show that the Sun described as “awe-inspiring" and "the best live show you will see this year,"The Monster Ball tour is a visual spectacular bringing the vision of pop music’s biggest star to vivid reality. Self-described as “more of a musical than a concert” the journey to the ball takes Gaga and fans on a wild and warped ride from start to finish. From the Gaga’ized Rolls Royce through 15 costume changes, as the Times say, this is truly “one helluva ride.”

North American audiences can look forward to her first major arena tour when Lady Gaga returns to North America this June for a 30-city tour. The North American itinerary and on-sale information will be announced soon.

It was also announced that Live Nation Global Touring will act as International tour promoter and producer for The Monster Ball Tour under the direction of Arthur Fogel, CEO/Chairman Live Nation Global Touring who said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be taking The Monster Ball Tour to fans around the world. Lady Gaga is a truly exceptional artist and the production is beyond amazing.”

THE MONSTER BALL TOUR

STARRING LADY GAGA

with special guest in Europe

Semi Precious Weapons

7-May Stockholm, SW Globe Arena On sale Fri. March 5

10-May   Hamburg, DE           Colorline Arena       On sale Fri. March 12

11-May Berlin, DE O2 Arena On sale Fri. March 12

15-May Arnhem, NL Gelredome On sale Sat. March 6

17-May Antwerp, BE Sportspaleis On sale Fri. March 5

21-May Paris, FR Bercy On sale Mon. March 8

24-May Oberhausen, DE         Arena On sale Fri. March 12

27-May Nottingham, UK Arena *Rescheduled Event

28-May Birmingham, UK LG Arena On sale Fri. March 12

30-May London, UK O2 Arena On sale Fri. March 12

02-Jun Manchester, UK MEN Arena                On sale Fri. March 12

04-Jun Sheffield, UK Arena *Rescheduled Event

*Rescheduled Events – Due to logistical issues, The Monster Ball performances in Sheffield on March 7^th and Nottingham on March 8^th have been postponed. Tickets for the previously scheduled performances will be honoured at the new dates in Nottingham on May 27^th and in Sheffield on June 4^th.

Itinerary subject to change.

North American tour details to follow shortly.

For complete tour and ticket information visit:

www.ladygaga.com

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