Top 10 Times Lady Gaga Made History

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From groundbreaking performances to record-breaking achievements, Lady Gaga has redefined what it means to be a pop icon. Join us as we explore the most incredible moments that prove why she's not just a singer, but a true cultural phenomenon.

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00:00Touch me, touch me, don't be sweet. Love me, love me, please retweet.

00:04Let me be the girl under you that makes you cry.

00:07Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down the biggest moments when Lady Gaga made history.

00:12She's got me stopping still. I'm on the right track. Baby, I was born this way.

00:19Number 10. A YouTube landmark.

00:21In YouTube's early days, millions flocked to watch content from independent creators.

00:26Evolution of dance, anyone?

00:28That all changed in 2009 when Lady Gaga dropped the Bad Romance music video.

00:39She wasn't just the first artist to hit a billion views. She also essentially changed the game for

00:44what people came to watch on the platform. After her groundbreaking achievement,

00:48music videos started dominating YouTube's most viewed list.

00:58Oh, and did we mention that Justin Bieber's baby was trailing close behind?

01:02He would eventually overtake her, but she still got there first.

01:06Basically, Bad Romance walked so videos like Gangnam Style,

01:09Despacito, and even Baby Shark could run.

01:20Number 9. The Monster Ball.

01:22Also in 2009, Mother Monster kicked off her second worldwide tour,

01:26The Monster Ball, which she called, quote,

01:28"...the first ever pop electro opera."

01:38And that wasn't the only milestone she hit. Gaga set a new record for a first-time headlining

01:43artist, pulling in 2.5 million fans across 203 shows and raking in $227.4 million.

01:51This is even more impressive when you know the original plan involved another

01:55artist who stirred up a lot of drama at that year's VMAs.

02:06When that fell apart, Gaga had to scramble for a new concept, and she went big,

02:11comparing it to a full-blown musical. Honestly,

02:13The Monster Ball set the bar for the artistry we now expect from her.

02:25You look so amazing.

02:27Number 8. The Greatest Pop Star of the Year.

02:30Lady Gaga might seem like an overnight success, but she'd be the first to tell

02:34you it took years and a full rebrand before the world noticed her. Once she

02:38released Just Dance and Poker Face in 2008, though, everyone was paying attention.

02:43Her first album stuck around in the Billboard 200's Top 20 for a whopping 39 weeks,

02:48and her singles were everywhere. Gaga also showed she was on another level with her performances.

03:03Plus, she completely changed the game for music videos,

03:07using them to tell incredible stories with unique visuals and some unforgettable styles.

03:11It is no surprise that Billboard named her the Greatest Pop Star of 2009.

03:27Number 7. Becoming the First Solo Female Coachella Headliner in a Decade.

03:31Becoming the first solo female Coachella headliner in a decade.

03:35In 2017, Lady Gaga made history as the first female artist to headline a solo set at Coachella,

03:42a title that hadn't been claimed since Bjork's performance in 2007.

03:54Funnily enough, this was originally supposed to go to Beyoncé, but she had to bow out on

03:58doctor's orders because she was pregnant with twins. We still got Beachella the next year,

04:02but Gaga stepped in and brought her own top-tier showmanship.

04:12She gave fans a mix of classic hits and new tracks from Joanne,

04:16and every moment was a visual masterpiece. However, the moment fans properly lost their

04:21minds was when she surprised everyone with her new song, The Cure.

04:28Number 6. A Very Busy 2016. Lady Gaga has set all kinds of firsts over the years,

04:38like in 2010 when she became the most nominated artist at the VMAs and the

04:43first female artist to have two music videos competing for Video of the Year.

04:47Fast forward to 2016, and she has continued the trend with unforgettable moments.

05:06She started by singing the U.S. national anthem at Super Bowl LIII,

05:10then honored David Bowie with a tribute at the Grammy Awards. She also left everyone

05:14breathless with her performance of Till It Happens to You at the Oscars.

05:18Why are these moments so special? Well, Gaga became the first to perform at all three events

05:23in the same year.

05:30Number 5. Launching the Born This Way fanbase.

05:34Launched in 2012 by Lady Gaga and her mom, Cynthia Germanotta,

05:38this foundation focuses on empowering young people and promoting mental wellness.

05:42We decided our mission was to build a kinder and braver world,

05:46and that we were going to do research as well as look for resources that were going to help

05:50facilitate that dream.

05:51Lady Gaga has been open about her struggles with mistreatment,

05:54anxiety, and depression in her documentary Inside the Outside.

05:57Lady Gaga has been open about her struggles with mistreatment, anxiety,

06:01and depression in her documentary Inside the Outside, which inspired her mission to create

06:05a safe and accepting environment for youth. What sets this foundation apart is its commitment to

06:10action. Rather than just shedding a spotlight on the issues, it provides tools for building

06:14confidence and self-love.

06:16We want to make sure that young people feel seen, that they feel supported,

06:19and that they know where to go to get support. We want to make sure that young people

06:23not only survive their lives, but that they're able to thrive.

06:26It also creates spaces where everyone, no matter their background or identity,

06:31can feel celebrated just for being themselves. It is a bold,

06:34necessary force for change in a world that desperately needs it.

06:37You matter, and you are loved, and there is a community of support that exists that needs you.

06:47That's kindness. That's how kindness heals things, and to me, kindness heals all things.

06:524. Refusing to give the haters what they want

06:56In the early 2010s, rumors spread about Lady Gaga being intersex after distorted

07:01photos of her infamous meat dress surfaced. But instead of addressing the gossip directly,

07:05Gaga often responded lightheartedly.

07:07Maybe I do.

07:10Would it be so terrible?

07:11During an interview with Bill Gates, she explained that she felt a responsibility to her fans,

07:16especially those struggling with their own identities.

07:19She felt setting the record straight could be more harmful than helpful.

07:22I thought about, like, what about a kid that's being accused of that,

07:25that would think a public figure like me would feel shame? It's like,

07:30sometimes, I guess what I'm saying is I've been in situations where

07:33fixing a rumor was not in the best interest of, I thought of, like, the well-being of other people.

07:39Instead, she used the moment to remind everyone, just like in her 2011 anthem Born This Way,

07:44to love themselves and feel empowered in their own skin, no matter what.

07:49Can we get a rewind on that and turn it up for the folks in the back?

07:52Love yourself and regret, just love yourself instead.

07:55I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way.

07:59Number three, her Super Bowl halftime show.

08:02Lady Gaga made history at the Super Bowl 51 halftime show by not only headlining solo,

08:07something that hadn't happened since 2010, but by taking the performance to new heights, literally.

08:13This land was made for you and me.

08:19Apparently, her sister came up with the idea for her to start the performance above the stadium,

08:23and she just ran with it. The 300 drones lighting up the sky behind her were a first

08:28for any broadcast event, too. Can't read my, can't read my, no, he can't read my poker face.

08:35Come on, Houston!

08:37But beyond the technical wow factor, what stood out most was the powerful message of love and

08:42inclusivity, especially for the LGBTQIA plus community. It was a celebration of music,

08:47art, and love, and the world definitely noticed,

08:50making it the fourth most-watched halftime show at the time.

08:53A hundred million reasons to walk away.

09:00Number two, the meat dress. Lady Gaga is known for making bold statements,

09:05from her gory 2009 VMAs look to hatching from an egg at the 2011 Grammys. But nothing made a

09:11bigger splash than her 2010 VMAs entrance in a raw beef dress by designer Frank Fernandez.

09:17Naturally, it left everyone wondering what message she was sending.

09:21Gaga later revealed it was a protest against the U.S. Army's don't ask, don't tell policy.

09:25The reality of it is, I was there with four

09:30soldiers that had been discharged under the pretense of don't ask, don't tell.

09:35It was the last of three looks she wore that night,

09:37and she even accepted her Video of the Year award in it.

09:40I never thought I'd be asking Cher to hold my meat purse.

09:44She wore it again during an interview with Ellen, a vegan.

09:47How many artists can say their dress became jerky for posterity?

09:50It has many interpretations, but for me this evening, it's as if we don't stand up for what

09:55we believe in. If we don't fight for our rights, pretty soon we're gonna have as much rights as the

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10:171. So many awards in so little time

10:20In 2018, Lady Gaga took on the role of aspiring artist Ali in A Star Is Born,

10:25where she got her big break singing alongside country rock star Jackson Maine.

10:29I'm off the deep end, watch as I dive in. I'll never meet the ground.

10:38For many, it felt like she was singing straight from a place of relating to Ali's grind in the

10:42entertainment biz. It became a massive hit and spawned one of the most popular songs of the year.

10:57Not only did Gaga blow the roof off with this performance, but she also co-wrote the number.

11:02Thanks to its success, Gaga won an Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe,

11:06and Grammy Award in the same awards season, making her the first woman to achieve such a feat.

11:18Which history-making Lady Gaga moment impressed you the most? Let us know in the comments.

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