Smh at all these queens hatred. She did that. And I finally listened to the record and enjoyed it. It's not The Fame /Monster but it is better than Born This Way imo. Either way it go, she's gold, and her live performances are still on point. Hate all you want, but not since Madonna & Britney has a pop star made such an impact on music. Ever since Gaga mainstream debut she has tore up charts, sold millions, loved the Gays, started an orginaztion to prevent bullying and suicide (RIP to those victims and may God bless those families), and changed the way you hear the radio. Gaga debuted right when R&B was slipping away. Her debut has sold way over 11+ million with the likes of B, MC, WH, Britney, Madonna, and other Queens. Stop the shade, because Gaga is talented. Yes she uses gimmicks, but please name one entertainer who doesn't. The marketing is off for this record (R. Kelly should only be a producer, not singing. The album came out a year too late. The record company didn't put out the right singles. The record company overexposed her to sell BTW when they should've pulled out last era to make this era a comeback [a Rated R to Loud transition] & Gaga should blame herself) but I think she can pull platinum by 2015. No shade. I still have my ticket and I'm excited. See you soon Gaga. Please wear that wig!!!