Mother Monster meets Milo Dinosaur: Lady Gaga makes surprise pit stop at Singapore's Maxwell Food Centre (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, May 21 — Lady Gaga conjured up some lunchtime magic in Singapore yesterday when she unexpectedly appeared at the Maxwell Food Centre — and yes, it was full-on Mother Monster fashion.
Decked out in an all-black bodysuit, oversized Prada sunnies and towering platform boots, the 39-year-old superstar made jaws drop as she tucked into local fare with her entourage in tow.
On the menu? Multiple cups of Milo Dinosaur and a few bottles of Tsingtao and Chang beers — because even pop royalty needs to hydrate in style.
Seated at table 171, right in front of the Fortune Popiah stall, Gaga kept things relatively low-key (well, as low-key as Lady Gaga can be), but it didn't take long for the Little Monsters to sniff her out.
While most fans admired her from a respectful distance, a lucky few managed to approach and chat briefly.
As she headed off, a small crowd had gathered to cheer her on — and one especially fortunate fan scored a signed copy of her Mayhem album as Gaga made her way to her car.
#singapore #mayhem original sound - @itsfiqqy 16 YEARS OF BEING LITTLE MONSTER AND I SAW HER NOSE RIGHT INFRONT OF ME WHILE I WAS GOING FOR A COFFEE BREAK AT MAXWELL HAWKER CENTRE??!?!?! FELT SURREAL! I LOVE YOU @ladygaga #ladygaga
This surprise appearance came between her four-night Lion City Mayhem concert series at the Singapore National Stadium that began in May 18.
With two more performances on May 21 and 24, one thing's clear: Singapore's in full Gaga fever. And now, so is table 171.
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