Dead @ this mess. GaGa went to #1 in 23 countries on iTunes, and there is no guarantee the song will reach #1.

HIAM went to #1 in 18 countries, but only managed to get to #1 in a few and was top 10 in several others. At least with HIAM, the song isn't a carbon copy of another persons song and the lyrics aren't plagiarized.

GaGa writes her songs, but she has no talent as a songwriter. Writing songs does not make someone a talented songwriter. However, I give her props for being so heavenly involved in her music which is not something I can say for Britney.

I will not beat down GaGa's success like many naysayers have done Britney, but merely congratulate her on her great success overall.