During the Manila leg of her Fame Ball Asian tour, international artist Lady Gaga announced good news about her career—she and her partner Colby O'Donis in "Just Dance" were chosen as the Choice Music Hook
Up at the 11th Teen Choice Awards. The American singer-songwriter also received nine
nominations in the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
Earlier today, August 11, MCA Music also presented
a Gold Record award to Lady Gaga for her album, The Fame, which sold 12,500 units in the
Philippines.
Fame has truly reached Lady Gaga, who is actually Joanne Angelina Germanotta in real life. And she wanted to share this "intrinsic fame" to all her Filipino fans during her one-night concert held earlier tonight, August 11, at the Araneta Coliseum.
The 23-year-old performer said at the media conference prior to her concert, "I love pop culture and I love my fans above anything, so I'm happy to be here in Manila and spend some time with you guys."
Lady Gaga, who has been known for wearing daring outfits, also told the local media, "Well, I'm not hiding anything and I'm certainly not branding myself. I believe in the glamorous life and I love glamorous life. My album, The Fame, is about intrinsic fame—it's penniless and has no agenda. I want everyone in the world to feel just like my friend and I in New York. We're famous without anyone telling us we are."
When asked about what it would take to compete with her, Lady Gaga replied: "I don't think that anyone can compete with me, I don't think I can compete with anyone else. I'm very myself, I'm a very passionate, and devoted artist. And I'm just excited that everyone loves the album that I love so much."
After her The Fame concert tour, Lady Gaga is slated to do a collaboration project with fellow musician Kanye West. She related, "I'm planning my first ever Arena Tour with Coldy O'Donis and Kanye West and we're deciding that right now."
LOCAL ARTISTS EXCITED TO SEE LADY GAGA. The press conference was attended not only by the members of the media but also self-proclaimed celebrity fans of Lady Gaga.
Just before the event started, Anne Curtis caught the attention of almost everyone inside the ballroom of EDSA Shangri-La Hotel with her "Lady Gaga-inspired" outfit. The star of the ABS-CBN show The Wedding wore a black sleeveless top, a white feathered skirt and a sparkling Jennifer Behr headband.
"I'm dressed to impress Lady Gaga!" said the MTV Philippines VJ, who planned to watch tonight's concert with fellow VJ Sib Sibulo.
"I'm expecting a fantastic and amazing show because she's known to be a total performer not only in singing but also in dancing. And I'm also looking forward to seeing her outfits," said Anne. The actress opted to watch Lady Gaga's concert instead of going to the premiere night of And I Love You So, the latest film of her ex-boyfriend, Sam Milby.
When asked to list her favorite Lady Gaga songs, Anne imitated the American artist and sang, "I'm your biggest fan / I'll follow you until you love me!," from the song "Paparazzi." She also likes "Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)" and "Boys Boys Boys."
"Actually her whole album talaga," Anne added. "It's something I listen to every time I'm preparing for the day."
PEP also spotted Iya Villania, who was there for one of the concert sponsors ASAP Live, Magic 89.9 DJ and Showbiz Central host Mo Twister, Events, Inc. host Tim Yap, as well as Maricel Laxa with her two children. The press conference was hosted by Magic 89.9's Boys Night Out DJs Sam YG, Slick Rick and Tony Toni.
Click HERE to watch the video of Lady Gaga's brief presscon at EDSA Shangri-La earlier today, August 11.