Staff / TruthdigMar 25, 2011
Apparently the heavy-handed radio stations of Malaysia are not too keen on the pro-gay message of Lady Gaga's newest ubiquitous single and have taken to editing out parts of "Born This Way." The monster-in-chief told her Malaysian fans to "do everything that you can if you want to be liberated by your society, you must call, you must not stop, you must protest peacefully." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 23, 2011
So, Lady Gaga struck a deal with Target to release a special version of her new album, "Born This Way," which rankled some of her core devotees, as the retail giant had made a supersized slip-up in the political arena with contributions to a political action committee . Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Larry Gross / TruthdigSep 22, 2010
We live in two simultaneous but radically incongruous realities, where undemocratic arrangements negotiated in the 18th century contend with commercial media industries that covet the enlightened youth. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
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Staff / TruthdigSep 20, 2010
Listen up, Senate monsters. Lady Gaga wants you to do something about the persecution of gays in the military. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJun 30, 2010
Turns out the rumors are true: CNN is soon going to drop "Larry King Live" from its lineup. The Suspendered One announced Tuesday that he'll retire this fall after 25 years with the show to spend more time with his family. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 30, 2010
Shirtless gyrations? Check. All-male soldier crew in sweaty Afghanistan? Check. Fingers tracing other men's sternums? Check. Looks like a normal day for our troops in Afghanistan in this fascinating remake of Lady Gaga's "Telephone" video opera. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigApr 29, 2010
How exactly does Time magazine measure influence? That exact formula, such as it exists, might be known only to Time's editorial team, but the rest of us can still exercise our own evaluative faculties in sizing up the mag's picks for the 2010 Time 100 . Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigJan 7, 2010
The "God Hates Fags" people have a new villain: Lady Gaga. On today's list, hear their song, find out how the rich cope with meltdown, and explore whether a Siamese twin would be libel for a murder committed by his conjoined brother. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
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