Posted on December 18, 2009

It’s been a big year for Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Miley Cyrus and Britney Spears, but there’s not much question that 2009 was Lady Gaga’s year. New York native Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta began the year as a hot hopeful and will end it as one of the biggest pop stars in the world. And there’s no one who challenged, provoked, entertained and, well, titillated us over the past 12 months quite like she has.

Her debut album, The Fame, was released on October 30, 2008, but MTV News was on the case early, and when we spoke with her four months earlier, her vision was clear even then.

“What has been lost in pop music these days is the combination of the visual and the imagery of the artist, along with the music — and both are just as important,” she said. “When I’m writing music, I’m thinking about the clothes I want to wear onstage. It’s all about everything altogether — performance art, pop performance art, fashion. For me, it’s everything coming together and being a real story that will bring back the super-fan. I want to bring that back. I want the imagery to be so strong that fans will want to eat and taste and lick every part of us.”

And it’s all come true (well, except maybe the licking part): Gaga truly made her mark in 2009 as the most remarkable pop star — and possibly the most memorable fashion figure — to come along in many, many years. She has proven herself to be both a songwriter and musician of unusual talent, — thanks in no small part to her primary producer/co-writer RedOne, whose pumping beats and soaring synthesizers drive many of her best songs — and a media-savvy public figure of equal skill. She’s both a classic pop star and one very much of the moment: Her music is dance-pop in format, but with a pop flair that stretches across many different genres and generations. Her message is provocative but positive, and she’s smart enough to engage her audience (with tweets and constant reminders of how much she loves her “monsters”) and still always keep them guessing.

Gaga’s work shows a sense of performance-art and theater that, these days, is arguably rivaled among major artists only by that of Kanye West, which is why their ultimately cancelled “Fame Kills” co-headlining tour made sense artistically (although many were baffled by it). She makes every public appearance into an event: She “died” a bloody death at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (after arriving with her “date,” Kermit the Frog), smashed bottles over her piano at the American Music Awards, performed inside a giant gyroscope on “Saturday Night Live” and raised millions of eyebrows with the “alien disco” “American Idol” appearance that introduced her to much of the world. And her brilliant music videos evoke the eras when artists and record labels actually had big budgets to spend on them. “Poker Face” is a striking statement of intent; “Just Dance” brings the viewer into a deliciously decadent house party; and her latest, for “Bad Romance,” features super-futurist sets, semi-nudity, wild costumes and the unforgettable closing image of sparks shooting out of her breasts.

All of that and much more is what made Lady Gaga MTV News’ Woman of the Year.

Source: MTV.com | Read more…

she deserves it!!!!

..,but of course..

lady gaga is SLAYING them all man. she so deserves it :)

It seems the success never ends….she deserves it! Congratulations, Gaga!!! But please, don´t overreach yourself! Your little monsters want to have a lucky, healthy Monstermummy!
Love you so much from the botton of my heart!

hugs and kisses from Germany

2009 is GaGa’s year, there’s no question.. Congrats GaGa.. you deserve all of it.. ♥ :)

Yeah, she fully deserves it *-*

..,Gaga needs a break..like a 3-hour massage or something.,and a hot coffee.,please my Gaga, rest okay. I love you.,they say that the Brightest star burns first, but it will fall and then die as soon as it consumes itself to the fullest..,I remember it so vividly you say,: Gaga has to be memorable, relevant and prolific. I hope (and wish) you’ll be prolific in 50 years., (c’mon!)

She 1 000 000 % deserves that.
I love you forever, Mrs Ga! (;

yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!! I hear The VMA Paparazzi and I can image someone ells who deserves this!!!
Go GaGa!! Love you!! <3

Lady Gaga just kicked the crap out of 2009! If she somehow drops off the face of the earth, 2009 will be known as the Year of Gaga. Hopefully and crossing our fingers, that won’t happen. Lady Gaga is here to stay with a force only paralleled by Madonna’s drive. Britney was hot and sexy, but has officially been dwarfed by the sheer talent, sexiness, and confidence that pours out of Gaga. I know comparisons are meaningless because she’s so unique, but her global scale and fame are paramount. Who can argue that? Gaga, you get’em girl!

Amen sista!

GOOD JOB GAGA!
YOU WORKED HARD AND YOU DESERVE IT!!!
I’M REALLY EXCITED TO KNOW THIS INFORMATIONS.
XOXO GAGA!

Lady gaga!! U deserve it!!!! I love u!! Plz come to Hong Kong!! I am dying to c u!!! and jsut wanna be your friend!! LOVE U
XOXO Terence

CONGRATS you deserve it!!
LOVE YOU!!

Lady GaGa own 2009 and she also will own 2010 .. :D
Congrats stefani i love youuuuu alot ! :)

Anyone know when the Rolling Stone cover story will be available online? Or, if it already is online, anyone have a link?

CONGRATS!!!!!! You really deserve it! You are new and hottest sex symbol ever. Thank you. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

YESSSS! HAHA GAGA FUCKING ROCKS! WheWWW its about time.She Deserves it all that hard work they better give her something haha. We love you GaGa <3 That girl is a MONSTERRRR!……. Peace BomB!

Great article and recap! 2009… What a year for Gaga! CONGRATULATIONS! She so deserves all this recognition. Long time hard work has finally paid off. One of the most versatile, multi-talented musician/artists who have ever graced the mainstream showbusiness. Trend-setting, revolutionary, edgy performer, hit-maker. 2009… a WORLDWIDE TRUE MEGA-STAR is born. Let’s hope the amazing Gaga and her amazing team keep bringing us the joy and zestful entertainment for many, many years to come!

YOU GO GIRL! KEEP DOIN WATCHU DO!

Soo happy for her, she totally deserves thiis! I love you to death GAGA, you’ve change my life in so many ways. I love you

Gaga,you rule the world,and you deserve it.You are a humble and kind person,a brilliant little genius.You are beautiful and sexy.You are everything.I am not very religious,but still…thank you God,for giving us Gaga.
I like this picture,because you have the most kissable lips I can imagine.Kissing you would be like tasting honey…in other words,you look just adorable.
I am looking for 2010,it will not be a bad year for you.We,your fans,will make sure of that.So it will not be a bad year for us either.Gaga smiling and happy,is our extacy.At least it is mine.A smile on your face puts a smile on mine.

congrats gaga! :D

Love, love, love it!!!! Gaga keeps topping all the lists. So happy to see everyone recognize the awesomeness she is.

Congrats!

sorry but that was UNDESERVED i like her as much as the next person.. but no, just no

kill them all GaGa! We love you. We’ll be your monsters forever. So proud of you.

awww yeuuhhh!
in your face haters!

i will forever be our MONSTER, GaGa.
CONGRATULATIONS!!

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