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Daily Record
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Real meaning behind Lady Gaga alter-ego and why she ditched unique birth name
Lady Gaga has been the reigning queen of pop for over a decade now, but many fans still don't know the true meaning behind her unique stage name and why she ditched her birth name Lady Gaga has got everyone's attention at the moment. Not only did she headline at Coachella festival, she's also released a new album and fans are scrambling to see her on tour. We can't stop listening to her new tracks – 'Abracadabra,' 'Disease,' and 'Garden of Eden' – and to celebrate Gaga's huge success, we've been reading up on her career journey. It turns out, there's some trivia people are only just learning about the star. They've been interested to learn how she got her stage name. She was born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta but later embraced the moniker Lady Gaga. While there's some debate over the exact story, it's thought that the name was born out of an autocorrect mishap by her ex-partner and music producer, Rob Fusari. He reportedly began calling her 'Gaga' after she reminded him of the 1984 Queen song 'Radio Gaga'. Later, when he tried to text 'Radio Gaga,' autocorrect changed it to 'Lady Gaga'. Since then, she's adopted the name with pride, and in a 2010 tell-all, she revealed her desire to "reinvent" herself. In that interview, she reportedly stated: "So I said, 'What about Lady Gaga?' because Gaga is sort of crazy and Lady has such connotations." So why not stick with her distinctive real name? Gaga grew up in a strict Catholic household and started playing piano at age four. She attended the prestigious Tisch School of the Arts at New York University but dropped out to focus on her music career. Early in her career, she performed in small clubs and as a songwriter for other artists. But people initially didn't get her vision – and picked on her for standing out from the crowd. When she finally realised it was her differences that made her special, the true persona was born. She left her old life behind and fully embraced being herself. She said: "I've always been Gaga... I suppressed all those eccentricities about myself so I could fit in. Once I was free, I was able to be myself." Being herself has paid off – she's won 14 Grammy Awards and sold an estimated 170 million records worldwide. It's seriously impressive!
Daily Mirror
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Real meaning behind Lady Gaga alter-ego and why she ditched unique birth name
Lady Gaga has been the reigning queen of pop for over a decade now, but many fans still don't know the true meaning behind her unique stage name and why she ditched her birth name Lady Gaga is once again the talk of the town following the release of her latest album, Mayhem. She's also been hitting headlines due to her accompanying tour, which saw fans desperately scrambling for tickets. Her new tracks 'Abracadabra,' 'Disease,' and 'Garden of Eden' have been a hit with her fanbase, affectionately known as Little Monsters. Her performance at Coachella was another highlight, despite technical difficulties with her microphone. The incident led to the festival being humorously dubbed 'Gagachella', as she dominated conversations. When her mic failed, she simply quipped: "At least you know I sing live." But despite everyone going gaga for Gaga recently – there's some trivia people are only just learning about the star. They've been interested to learn how she got her stage name. Born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, Lady Gaga shot to fame in 2008 with her debut album 'The Fame,' featuring hits like 'Just Dance,' 'Poker Face,' and 'LoveGame. ' Her popularity has only grown since then. She further cemented her status in pop culture with 'Born This Way,' an anthem for the LGBTQIA+ community, using its lyrics to foster inclusivity. But where did the stage name 'Lady Gaga' originate? While there's some debate over the exact story, it's thought that the name was born out of an autocorrect mishap by her ex-partner and music producer, Rob Fusari. He reportedly began calling her 'Gaga' after she reminded him of the 1984 Queen song 'Radio Gaga'. Later, when he tried to text 'Radio Gaga,' autocorrect changed it to 'Lady Gaga'. Since then, she's adopted the name with pride, and in a 2010 tell-all, she revealed her desire to "reinvent" herself. In that interview, she reportedly stated: "So I said, 'What about Lady Gaga?' because Gaga is sort of crazy and Lady has such connotations." So why not stick with her distinctive real name, Stefani Germanotta? Speaking with Rolling Stone, Gaga expressed a deep connection to her stage persona, admitting her childhood wasn't a walk in the park. She confessed: "I've always been Gaga... I suppressed all those eccentricities about myself so I could fit in. Once I was free, I was able to be myself." It was at the tender age of four that Lady Gaga, displaying early signs of her musical genius, self-taught piano by ear and composed 'Dollar Bills' using " Mickey Mouse staff paper". In another heartfelt admission during an interview, she recounted: "I used to get made fun of for being either too provocative or too eccentric, so I started to tone it down. I didn't fit in, and I felt like a freak." However, it's precisely these quirks that have crowned her as one of the most iconic artists of our time.
Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Bat tests positive for rabies in suburbs
MCHENRY COUNTY, Ill. — Health officials in McHenry County announced Thursday a bat found in the county has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found in a home in Ringwood, according to a news relates from the McHenry County Department of Health. The statement said there was no human exposure. This is the first positive case of rabies in a bat for 2025 in McHenry. Dead rabbit tests positive for tularemia in central Illinois 'Bite and scratch exposures from a bat can be very small and may go unnoticed. Therefore, McHenry County residents who find a bat in their home, encounter it, or were in the same room as the bat while sleeping should confine the bat to an enclosed room by closing the door and sealing any gaps at the base with a towel,' the statement said. Anyone with questions or concerns about rabies exposure, should contact the MCDH's Communicable Disease Program by calling (815) 334-4500. Sign up for our Medical Watch newsletter. This daily update includes important information from WGN's Dina Bair and the Med Watch team, including, the latest updates from health organizations, in-depth reporting on advancements in medical technology and treatments, as well as personal features related to people in the medical field. Sign up here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hindu
23-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
School-based dance routines reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases among girls, study finds
To tackle rising physical inactivity and associated health concerns among adolescents in India, a research team from Chennai conducted a study introducing a dance-based intervention to reduce non-communicable disease (NCD) risks among urban adolescent girls. Published in Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology on April 21, the study titled A Novel High-Intensity Short Interval Dance Intervention (THANDAV) for Non-Communicable Disease Prevention Tailored to Asian Indian Adolescent Girls assesses the feasibility and efficacy of the THANDAV programme – short for Taking High-Intensity Interval Training And Dance to Adolescents for Victory over NCDs. It was led by R.M. Anjana, managing director of Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Specialties Centre and president of the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation, in Chennai. Design and delivery of the THANDAV model Dr. Anjana explained how this new dance-based program can help young girls in India become more active. She also addressed the cultural barriers often associated with traditional forms of exercise. 'This is the first-of-its-kind and culturally appropriate dance intervention designed to boost physical activity among girls. In our country, the term 'exercise' often has negative connotations and isn't always culturally accepted, especially for girls. So we introduced dance to make it more enjoyable and relevant,' she said. The study was carried out in two government-aided schools in Chennai, involving 108 adolescent girls aged 13 to 15. The participants were randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. Those in the intervention group engaged in a 12-week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) dance programme, consisting of ten-minute sessions conducted five times a week during school hours. The routine incorporated traditional Indian dance forms and music for cultural familiarity and appeal. The control group continued with routine physical education, which served as a comparative benchmark for physical activity and health-related outcomes. 'We started with a small pilot study to prove that it was a high-intensity activity. Now, we've taken it to schools through a randomised controlled trial, and the results have been very encouraging. The girls loved it, their mothers joined in, and we saw real health improvements -- like reduced body fat, better metabolic profiles, increased step counts, and overall lifestyle changes,' Dr. Anjana said. Key outcomes and statistical insights The study reports several statistically significant differences between the intervention and control groups across multiple physical and metabolic indicators after 12 weeks. Girls in the THANDAV group showed a substantial increase in physical activity, averaging 1,159 additional steps per day. Reductions in body mass index (BMI), total body fat percentage, and waist-to-hip ratio were also observed, suggesting improved metabolic health. ls.
CBS News
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Lady Gaga's Mayhem Ball tour adds LA dates with 4 nights at The Forum in Inglewood
A few days after headlining the stage at the Coachella Music Festival, Lady Gaga announced she is bringing her Mayhem Ball tour to Los Angeles. On her Instagram, Gaga posted that she will be performing four nights at the Kia Forum in Inglewood. She also added a few stops in San Francisco. Los Angeles tour dates: The tour is named after her new album, "Mayhem," which was released on March 7. The album includes popular songs "Abracadabra" and "Disease." She will begin the tour in Mexico City before making other stops in Brazil, Singapore, Las Vegas, New York, Chicago, London and Paris. The Mayhem Ball tour will wrap up in Australia on Dec. 13, according to her website. She will be making stops in nine North American cities and tickets are expected to go fast. Citi cardholders will be able to access presale tickets for the newly added dates beginning at noon on Thursday until 11 a.m. next Monday. Verizon customers will also be getting presale access starting at noon on Friday and ending on Monday. General sale will begin at noon on April 29. Use this link to access the full list of tour dates.
