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As USA TODAY, the Nation's No. 1 Newspaper, noted, Lady Gaga is an Overnight sensation who went from a Yonkers [New York] lounge act to, well, a fame monster. The meteoric rise of Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, to the top of the pop charts surprised some. But Gaga spent years working, waiting, and honing her craft in the underground New York music scene, until her singles Just Dance and Poker Face launched her to international fame in 2008. She has developed such a large and loyal fan base that in 2011, Forbes magazine ranked her as No. 1 on their annual Celebrity 100 list of top moneymakers. An outspoken and avid supporter of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) rights, Gaga values inclusiveness: To me there is nothing more powerful than one song that you can put on in a room anywhere in the world and somebody gets up and dances. From her sudden rise to the top to her musical integrity and social activism, Lady Gaga has the world under her control. And her orders? Just dance!

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The Lifeline Biographies series, produced with access to USA Today's archives, includes twenty titles covering individuals as diverse as Barak Obama and Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of the World Wide Web. Sparkling graphics, stylish layout, and engaging writing will attract young readers, especially those needing one-hundred-plus-page biographies for assignments. The life stories of two talented and influential women, Queen Latifah and Lady Gaga, are two new titles in this fine series. The journey of Dana Owens, aka Queen Latifah, from teen-aged solo rapper to actress and spokesperson for women of color was achieved through a combination of talent, business acumen, and sheer determination. In only two years, Stefani Germanotta, aka Lady Gaga, rose from obscure club singer to cultural icon, achieving phenomenal success in the difficult and stressful pop music industry. Her biographer reveals the talented musician and dedicated social activist behind the bizarre costumes and makeup. These brief biographies of two super-stars stress the strong work ethic, musical talent, and social activism of both women, while not ignoring some of the less positive aspects of their career, including legal problems, personal tragedies, and drug and alcohol abuse. In both volumes, attention-grabbing side notes called In Focus and articles from USA Today offer readers fascinating insights into musical, historical and cultural influences that have molded the lives and careers of these performers. These two admirable biographies belong in any collection serving young readers. --VOYA --Journal Each book contains background about social movements, fashion, and musical influences, plus excerpts from USA Today articles. Queen Latifah's childhood and family life, as well as Lady Gag's development of her persona, are covered in detail, while topics such as drugs and sexual orientation are also discussed. Fans won't mind the crowded layout. Latifah has a glossary; Gaga has a timeline. --The Horn Book Guide --Journal

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Matt Doeden began his career as a sports writer. Since then, he's spent more than a decade writing and editing children's nonfiction. Matt lives in Minnesota with his family.

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