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Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady Gaga Returns to Her Theatrical Roots in Gothic Look for Netflix Tudum 2025 Performance With Jenna Ortega
Lady Gaga hit the stage on Saturday for a special performance during Netflix's Tudum Live Event in Inglewood, Calif. The actress and singer was joined by her 'Wednesday' Season Two costar Jenna Ortega during Gaga's performance of 'Zombieboy' and 'Abracadabra' from her March 2025 album 'Mayhem.' For her performance, Gaga returned to her theatrical roots with some additional Gothic flair. The 'A Star Is Born' Oscar-winner wore a black robe with a bevy of rose appliqués around the collar. Beneath the robe, Gaga wore a black dress. More from WWD TikTok's 'Recession Blond' Is the Hottest Hair Trend on the Red Carpet: Justine Lupe, Sara Foster and More Embrace Natural Roots at 'Nobody Wants This' Netflix FYSEE Event in Los Angeles Jodie Comer Dons Contrasting Calvin Klein Look for '28 Years Later' Promo Tour Drew Starkey Opts for Fine Lines in Checkered Acne Studios Suit at Netflix Tudum 2025 Live Event Another look Gaga styled during her performance featured the singer in a red garment with an asymmetric hemline and ornate embroidery at the neckline, cuffs of the sleeves and at the hemline as well. She wore black fishnet stockings and black boots with the look too. Gaga's hair and makeup artfully coordinated with her wardrobe and matched the dramatic aesthetic the artist brought to the stage at The Kia Forum. Gaga's blond tresses were styled with volume and a tall bouffant, while her makeup included black eye shadow and red lipstick. Gaga was joined onstage by 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega. The actress took the stage at the Netflix Tudum Lie Event wearing a look courtesy of Antonio Marras with Lillian Shalom lace gloves. Ortega's look was curated by stylist Enrique Melendez. Lady Gaga joins the second season of 'Wednesday.' The second season of the Tim Burton series, based on the characters from 'The Addams Family,' will debut Aug. 6. Gaga will play Rosaline Rotwood, a teacher at Nevermore Academy, where Wednesday (Ortega) attends, who crosses paths with the titular character. Gaga's recent flair for dramatic looks comes on the heels of her 'Mayhem' album, which has featured the singer in various Gothic and dark glamour-inspired looks. At the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March, Gaga wore pieces courtesy of McQueen and Stella McCartney that evoked the latest era of her career. View Gallery Launch Gallery: Lady Gaga's Best Red Carpet Looks Best of WWD Mia Threapleton's Red Carpet Style Through the Years [PHOTOS] Princess Charlene of Monaco's Grand Prix Style Through the Years: Louis Vuitton, Akris and More, Photos Princess Charlene's Monaco Grand Prix Style Evolution at Full Speed: Shades of Blue in Louis Vuitton, Playful Patterning in Akris and More
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lady Gaga Closes Out Netflix's Tudum With Mesmerizing On-Theme ‘Wednesday' Performance Featuring Viral Dance
Lady Gaga, the one and only 'monster queen,' rose out of her coffin to perform a rousing medley of tunes that were very much on-theme with Wednesday, closing out Netflix's Tudum with a nod to her newly confirmed role in the highly anticipated second season of the Jenna Ortega YA drama. The Emmy, Grammy and Oscar winner took the stage at Los Angeles' Kia Forum following the premiere of the first six minutes of Wednesday Season 2, which also showcased new cast member Haley Joel Osment, who plays a serial killer infinitely more likely to be a victim than the eponymous macabre teen he has kidnapped. More from Deadline Lady Gaga's Cameo In 'Wednesday' Confirmed As Netflix Premieres Season 2 Footage 'Stranger Things': Netflix Reveals Premiere Date For Season 5, Split Into Three Volumes 'Happy Gilmore 2' Gets Trailer At Netflix Tudum Beginning her performance at the streamer's annual event, Gaga stepped out from a vertical coffin amid a sea of background dancers dressed in the vein of Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán), singing track 'Zombieboy' off of her recently released Mayhem, critically acclaimed and largely viewed as a return to form of sorts for the pop/dance icon. After shrugging off her coat and commandeering the stage in a black bodysuit, the consummate artist launched into the viral dance — limbs delightfully flailing — that first launched her involvement with the show, which stemmed from a social media video that supplanted The Cramps' 'Goo Goo Muck' with Gaga's 'Bloody Mary' in a scene featuring Ortega's character's uninhibited dancing (choreographed by the actress herself) during a function at her boarding school. As the performance shifted its focus to a gang of Wednesdays, Ortega crossed the stage in character to sit at a full dining table filled with scrumptious spider webs and decapitated heads à la carte, allowing Gaga a costume change into an avant garde red velvet dress. She then capped off her medley with a rendition of crowd-pleaser 'Abracadabra,' the second single off of Mayhem. Ending her eight-minute performance to the jaunty Addams family theme, Gaga found her way back to the coffin, blowing a kiss to the audience as it closed to display the words: 'Here lies the monster queen' — a nod to her guest role as Mother Monster, Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday. Part 1 of the hit series' second season will debut Aug. 6, with Part 2 following Sept. 3. Watch the full performance below: Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 'Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
All the deets on Lady Gaga's Wednesday character: Here comes Rosaline Rotwood!
Who's joining Jenna Ortega in Wednesday's second stint on our screens? But of course, Lady Gaga! Putting any and all speculation to rest, Netflix, at its Tudum fan event held in Los Angeles' Kia Forum on Saturday, May 31, officially brought on Lady Gaga as part of the Wednesday family. The pop star and actor of repute will be playing "the mysterious and enigmatic Rosaline Rotwood, a legendary Nevermore teacher who crosses paths with Wednesday", as stated on their website's official announcement. The event was all in all a very special evening for fans as Gaga jumped out of a coffin to perform a mini set, getting into the groove of the eerie Addams-stamped vibe. She performed Mayhem tracks Zombieboy and Abracadabra, laced with a dance performance to the Cramps' Goo Goo Muck, a direct ode you can say, to Jenna's viral dance scene from the first season of Wednesday. Following this she jumped right back into her coffin, leaving audiences wanting more. Gaga's role in the second season of Wednesday comes shortly after her work in Joker: Folie à Deux (2024) was widely panned — largely owing to the near-unanimous disappointment in how the Joaquin Phoenix-led franchise was taken forward. That being said, Gaga is sure an actor worth her salt, as her work in House of Gucci (2021) and prior to that, A Star is Born (2019) has demonstrated. As a matter of fact, the latter has also gotten her an Oscar win for Best Original Song coupled with a Best Actress nomination — not an easy feat by any means! As far as Gaga's horror cred in acting goes, she starred in two seasons of FX's American Horror Story — the first was in season 5 titled Hotel in which she lead the season as Elizabeth 'The Countess' Johnson and the second was in season 6 titled Roanoke in which she played Scáthach. Coming back to Wednesday, the first 6 minutes of season 2 was shared by Netflix on Saturday. Though there's no sign of Gaga's Rosaline Rotwood in it, we're sure when the moment comes, everyone will be absolutely blown away.
The South African
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The South African
Lady Gaga and Jenna Ortega stun fans at Netflix Tudum
Netflix's Tudum event delivered a thrilling surprise for fans of the hit series Wednesday . American pop icon Lady Gaga took to the stage with a dramatic, gothic-themed performance that left the audience spellbound. The icing on the cake? Jenna Ortega, the star of the show, joined Gaga on stage, creating a moment that instantly went viral and won the internet. The 39-year-old singer-actress emerged from a coffin emblazoned with the words 'Here lies the monster queen'. This set a macabre tone fitting for the Addams Family-inspired series, according to Deadline. Backed by dancers dressed like Gomez Addams, portrayed by Luis Guzmán, Gaga performed Zombieboy from her critically acclaimed album Mayhem . The performance was a visual feast, blending Lady Gaga's signature theatricality with the eerie charm of Wednesday 's gothic world. Jenna Ortega, who plays the titular Wednesday Addams, made a surprise entrance during the performance. She casually walked across the stage and sat on a chair while Gaga danced atop a tabletop, a nod to the iconic dance scene from the show. Fans erupted with excitement, flooding social media with praise for the duo's powerful presence and gothic style. One fan exclaimed, 'Jenna came on stage with Gaga… I imagined this… I planned this and it came to life!!' Another hailed Ortega as 'the people's princess,' while a third called her 'an icon' who 'brought down the house with Lady Gaga'. Netflix also treated viewers to the first six minutes of Wednesday Season 2, which premieres on 6 August. The clip plunges Wednesday into a new murder mystery, with the character trapped in a basement by a serial killer played by Haley Joel Osment. Returning cast members include Catherine Zeta-Jones as Morticia and Luis Guzmán as Gomez, with Tim Burton returning as director. The new season promises more of the dark humour and supernatural thrills that made the first season a global hit. Lady Gaga's cameo was filmed in Ireland in just one day, and while details of her character remain under wraps, her involvement has fans buzzing with anticipation. Jenna Ortega praised working with Gaga and Burton, calling it 'a special environment' and describing Gaga as 'one of the most talented individuals I've ever worked with'. With Lady Gaga's electrifying performance and Jenna Ortega's magnetic presence, the countdown to 6 August just got a whole lot more exciting. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘Wednesday' Season 2 first six minutes revealed by Netflix. What role is Lady Gaga playing?
Netflix's hit series Wednesday is officially returning with its second season, and fans were treated to several major revelations at the Tudum 2025 event held at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Among the highlights was the surprise release of the opening six minutes from the new season and the long-rumored casting of Lady Gaga, who has now been confirmed to appear as a teacher at Nevermore Academy. Opening Scene Brings Chaos and Suspense The newly released six-minute sequence plunges viewers directly into the show's dark tone, with Jenna Ortega's Wednesday Addams once again at the center of a murder mystery. In the opening moments, Wednesday is shown trapped in a basement by a serial killer, played by Haley Joel Osment, who mistakenly believes she is his next victim. The scene quickly sets the tone for the season—murder, serial killers, and eerie suspense. Osment's appearance as a doll collector was an unexpected addition that thrilled fans online. Lady Gaga Makes Entrance In a dramatic moment during the Tudum event, the cast appeared on stage to confirm that global music icon Lady Gaga will be part of Wednesday Season 2 . Emerging from a coffin inscribed with 'Here lies the monster queen,' Gaga delivered a live performance of 'Zombieboy' from her album Mayhem. She later returned to perform 'Abracadabra' after a choreographed piece to 'Goo Goo Muck,' the same track that featured in Wednesday's viral dance from Season 1. — netflix (@netflix) Her role was filmed in Ireland and completed in a single day. Although her character's full details remain under wraps, it has been confirmed she will play a teacher at Nevermore. Gaga's casting comes after her viral association with the series, when a remix of her song 'Bloody Mary' was used alongside Wednesday's dance scene, which she later recreated on TikTok. Star-Studded Ensemble Joins the Mayhem Season 2 of Wednesday will feature a host of new cast members. Joining the show as series regulars are Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor. Guest stars will include Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Thandiwe Newton, Frances O'Connor, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo. Returning cast members include Emma Myers, Hunter Doohan, Joy Sunday, Luis Guzmán, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Fred Armisen, Isaac Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo. The upcoming season will be split into two parts. The first half is set to premiere on August 6, followed by the second part on September 3. The show continues to follow Wednesday Addams as she navigates her life at Nevermore Academy. According to the official synopsis, 'Wednesday Addams (Jenna Ortega), returns to prowl the Gothic halls of Nevermore Academy, where fresh foes and woes await. This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem. Armed with her signature razor-sharp wit and deadpan charm, Wednesday is also plunged into a new bone-chilling supernatural mystery.' Creative Team and Filming Details The show's original creators, Alfred Gough and Miles Millar, return as showrunners. Tim Burton also resumes his role as executive producer and co-director alongside Paco Cabezas and Angela Robinson. The new season was filmed in Ireland, continuing the series' commitment to a richly atmospheric setting. Following its record-breaking debut in 2022, Wednesday became the most-viewed English-language series in Netflix's history, racking up over 252 million views. It spent 20 consecutive weeks in the platform's global Top 10, launching Jenna Ortega into international stardom. Expectations for Season 2 are high, and the preview suggests the show intends to maintain its intense, darkly comic tone.
