Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga
Gaga speaking at a vigil for the victims of the 2016 Orlando nightclub shooting on the steps of the Los Angeles City Hall in June 2016
Born	Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (1986-03-28) March 28, 1986 (age 30) Manhattan, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Singer songwriter actress record producer
Years active	2001–present
Net worth	$275 million (February 2016 estimate)
Website	ladygaga.com
Musical career
Genres	Electropop dance-pop
Instruments	Vocals piano
Labels	Def Jam Cherrytree KonLive Streamline Interscope
Associated acts	Lady Starlight Tony Bennett

Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta (/ˈstɛfəniː dʒɜːrməˈnɒtə/ STEF-ə-nee jur-mə-NOT-ə; born March 28, 1986), known professionally as Lady Gaga, is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She performed initially in theater, appearing in high school plays, and studied at CAP21 through NYU's Tisch School of the Arts before dropping out to pursue a musical career. After leaving a rock band, participating in the Lower East Side's avant garde performance art circuit, and being dropped from a contract with Def Jam Recordings, Gaga worked as a songwriter for Sony/ATV Music Publishing. From there, Akon noticed her vocal abilities and helped her to sign a joint deal with Interscope Records and his own KonLive Distribution.