Lady Gaga's highly-anticipated performance on 'American Idol' was cut short and edited, the 'Poker Face' singer claims. "Fox chopped up my performance in four places," she wrote on Twitter. She pre-taped her 'Alejandro' and 'Bad Romance' performance, which originally ran about six-and-a-half minutes in length. But due to time constraints, the show cut it down to just under five minutes. Gaga performed in true 'Fame Monster' style, featuring smoke machines, eight shirtless dancers and a large statue of an archangel. 'American Idol' Edits Lady Gaga's Full Performance
By PopEater Staff Posted May 6th 2010 11:04AM
Lady Gaga's highly-anticipated performance on 'American Idol' was cut short and edited, the 'Poker Face' singer claims. "Fox chopped up my performance in four places," she wrote on Twitter. She pre-taped her 'Alejandro' and 'Bad Romance' performance, which originally ran about six-and-a-half minutes in length. But due to time constraints, the show cut it down to just under five minutes. Gaga performed in true 'Fame Monster' style, featuring smoke machines, eight shirtless dancers and a large statue of an archangel. Full Length Performance
Edited 'Idol' Version
The singer started her performance sitting at a piano, which she played as she sang the opening lines of her hit song 'Bad Romance' before proceeding into her latest single, 'Alejandro,' with outrageous dancing -- which looked very Madonna-esque.
According to WWD, Gaga wore a lace, mesh and crystal-studded bodysuit designed by Armani. The designer described the outfit as "pure fantasy."
As for Gaga herself, Armani calls her a "modern phenomenon who has proved to be fascinating, and whose every appearance is a piece of theatre."
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they edited it? and left the gyrating boys and the hand job gesture? I still don't get what is so great about this woman? she is cheap theatrics. Nothing special about that and wildly
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Could not believe what I was seeing, Lady Ga Ga should have been singing "Lady is a Tramp" which would fit her just fine.
Everything about that performance was pure trash and almost porno. Costumes were obnoxious,
I loved the show, loved the outfit, and I enjoy her music for what it is: theatrical performance mixed with pop music. Funny, I read all the people on here trashing her, but almost every one of her songs that have been released are a HIT. I would guess that most of the women on here that trash her are probably fat, no talent, envious hags. The guys that trash her are just pissed that they are dating or married to the fat, no talent women I just exposed. Funny.
she has over 3 million followers on twitter and my space. She is a performer and doesn't care what anyone thinks of her.
wildly inappropriate for AI. Adam Lambert was flayed for being over the top and too sexual, and we are supposed to be ok with her performance?
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I agree! Music sure seems to have double standards today! OK for women to show up half naked and fawning over male dancers with all sorts of sexual innuendo, but one Adam Lambert seemingly inappropriate gesture and he is chastized??? Give me a break--by the way I am a 63 year old grandma who adores Adam' singing and showmanship!!
Well I'm a 60 year old Grandma.........I can't figure out what anyone sees in this GaGa GooGoo broad......totally weird.....as for Adam Lambert....not one of my favorites.....he lost me when he was on Idol and did the Johnny Cash song....weird take on that!! I just can't believe that Idol had Harry Connick Jr. on one night and the next this crazy broad.....like what was that all about anyway?????
I love Adam Lambert and I love Lady Gaga. I am 67 y/o female who remembers Elvis the Pelvis and the Beatles with their long hair (that seems short by today's standards). People don't like change it seems. Most guys my age think the 50's were the best of times - not for me since I am a woman though. I love all music and I see nothing wrong with Adam or Lady Gaga showing racy antics. Madonna did it over 30 years ago and everyone loved her and couldn't get enough. No, you guys have double standards. Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert are just a new twist, a new thing and I think they will do very well.
lady Gaga is so over
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Obviously she does have talent or she would not be so popular and world renown so early in her career. All of you people are haters with a real taste of sour grapes on your lips. At least have some reasoning to what you say and back it up. Don't just randomly copy each other and repeat the same mindless ridiculous criticism..and its not even a criticism,"theatrics" ? Everyone uses theatrics that is what entertainment is about. A bunch of parrots saying theatrics,theatrics so you seem sophisticated while you take a break from playing halo .
She should shorten her name for accuracy. Take off the "Lady" and the last "A".
Hey, Mimi - I bet you can see the Emperor's new clothes, too.
Talentless clown.
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Lady GAGA is not a lady, and her performance was not appropriate for American Idol and its audience.
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I totally agree I have young children and thy love idol I literally turned off my tv it was disgusting period she wasn't even dressed
i agree about a few things...I think that as a singer she is pretty good..her fans love her...my only problem with having her on american idol is the fact that its pretty much a family show and alot of younger children do watch..I am sure most of them do not follow Lady GaGa...So i do think its in poor taste to have her as a performer on this show...Am not knocking her at all as a performer because obvisoulsy she is talented but keep it on MTV... thats all I am saying..
thank God then cut her performance
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Why is she even performing? People really think she is worthy?
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Absolutely the worst ever for Idol. Why would they let this trash on stage for a show that is watched by millions. If you are a Lady (?) fan, then buy a ticket and take in one of her shows. But please don't put the rest of us through such a distasteful display as what was on last night. AI, you are a lot better than that!
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This year has been the worst for hired singers. They have gotton to be so vulgur. I don't know if I will be watch American Idol in the future.