Lady Gaga has launched a youth foundation by urging young people to "challenge meanness and cruelty." The singer spoke Wednesday to a crowd of more than 1,100 students, faculty and invited guests at Harvard University. Oprah Winfrey, U.S. Health and Human Service Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and others joined her in kicking off the Born This Way Foundation. It's named after her 2011 hit song with lyrics that promote self empowerment. The singer says the foundation's goal is to empower youth and inspire bravery. She urges students to do "simple acts of kindness" in their communities to help foster acceptance, tolerance and individuality. Earlier Wednesday, Lady Gaga caused a sensation on the Ivy League campus when she arrived in Harvard Yard in a sleek black dress, tall hat and platform shoes.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (AP) Lady Gaga is causing quite a sensation on Harvard University 's campus. The singer is at the school for Wednesday's launch of her Born This Way Foundation with Oprah Winfrey and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius . She says in an interview with The Associated Press that the foundation's goal is to empower youth and inspire bravery. The foundation shares a name with her album and she says its message will be for students to create a more loving environment at their schools and in the world. About 100 students mobbed the singer as she arrived on campus in a sleek black dress, tall hat and platform shoes. She signed autographs and posed for photos.

Bullying is pervasive in and out of schools. Lady Gaga is officially launching a foundation to inspire kids to be kind and brave Kathleen McCartney and Richard Weissbourd: Bullying is not an intractable problem They say that bullying has deep roots in adult behaviors and attitudes that can be changed While bullying is pervasive, a full-blown media campaign can combat it Editor's note: Kathleen McCartney is dean and Gerald S. Lesser professor in early childhood development at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Richard Weissbourd is the director of the Human Development and Psychology Program at the School. (CNN) -- Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta, better known as Lady Gaga , remembers when she was bullied in high school. She returned from gym class and discovered profanity scrawled across her locker. "It sticks with you and it hurts. And I went home and cried. I didn't want to go to school," she said . Her story isn't unique. On any given day, 160,000 s

February 29, 2012 02:42:00 GMT Lead actor Will Smith has teased that the 'Marry the Night' singer might become one of some celebrities that will appear in small parts of the upcoming sci-fi movie. Photo credit: /WENN While "Men in Black II" featured in a small scene, "" will likely include an appearance by none other than sensational pop star . The film's lead actor, , has teased that the Mother Monster could make cameo in the upcoming action/comedy movie. Speaking to ElCorilloRD while shooting a scene with on the Rio set of the sci-fi film, the Agent J depicter hinted, "We have a couple of celebrity cameos." He then said, "But I think I cannot reveal who they are. We must keep as a surprise that Lady GaGa appears." The "Born This Way" hitmaker herself has previously expressed her interest to expand her career in acting world. Sharing about her dream role to , the eccentric singer said, "I guess my dream would be to b

Globe Staff Lady Gaga and Oprah Winfrey will headline an event at Harvard University to launch the singer's Born this Way Foundation , an event that has generated excitement in the community and special discounts at local businesses. According to the @BTWfoundation Twitter account, the foundation is "Led by @LadyGaga & her mother Cynthia, we are building a brave new world where humanity is embraced, individuals are empowered, and intolerance is eliminated.'' The event tomorrow will be live streamed here starting at 4 p.m. As part of the visit, Harvard Square businesses are offering discounts for their merchandise and will donate a portion of their sales to the Born this Way foundation. Upstairs on the Square, for example, this week is inviting people "to come to our over-the-top bar, pink and gold and all dressed up just like Lady Gaga, for a glass of this special rose for $6 per glass, with profits going to the Born This Way Foundation,'' accordi

Lady Gaga is reportedly set to make a cameo appearance in Men In Black 3. Star of the film Will Smith let slip during a promotional appearance in Rio that the Bad Romance singer is among the celebrities set to appear in the highly anticipated sequel. Will is quoted by Brazilian website ElCorilloRD.com as saying: We have a couple of celebrity cameos, but I think I can not reveal who they are. We must keep as a surprise that Lady Gaga appears. The second film in the series saw the late King of Pop Michael Jackson make a cameo. Will returns in the film as Agent J with Tommy Lee Jones back as his partner Agent K, who work for an organisation dedicated to keeping alien activity on earth a secret. Josh Brolin will star as young Agent K, former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger plays the villain in the movie and Emma Thompson plays the head of the agency. The film is due out in May.

Published: Monday, February 27, 2012 at 4:43 p.m. Last Modified: Monday, February 27, 2012 at 4:43 p.m. But a few lucky people spotted and even posed for pictures with the jet-setting entourage at two restaurants in Sonoma Valley Sonomas Best deli and The Girl & the Fig and at Catellis in Geyserville and Nicks Cove on Tomales Bay. The pop superstars quiet visit to Sonoma County exploded into public view on social networks, as fans snapped pictures with their cellphones and posted the photos on Facebook and Twitter. There is some talk, unconfirmed, that the 25-year-old singer may be shopping for a house in the area. Chef Domenica Catelli said she doesnt know about that. But she does know why Lady Gaga and her beau, actor-model Taylor Kinney, came Saturday night into the north-county restaurant she owns with her brother, Nicholas Catelli. Domenica Catelli acted as a consultant for the restaurant, Joanne Trattoria, that the singers parents, Joseph and Cynthia Germanotta, opened earl

Domenica (left) of Catelli's) with Lady Gaga, at right at the Girl and the Fig Is Gaga gaga for Sonoma? Singer Lady Gaga was spotted at two Sonoma County restaurants over the weekend Geyservilles Catellis Restaurant and The Girl and the Fig in Sonoma. According to Geyserville Towns correspondent Deborah Serval, Catellis co-owner Domenica Catelli has been consulting with Lady Gagas mother, Cynthia Germanotta, who recently opened a restaurant in New York City . ( See full story ). On Saturday night, Gaga supped on the restaurants legendary 10-layer lasagna, kale salad and the Rabbit Bolognese special. For dessert, created a special dessert that featured the words, We Heart Gaga written in chocolate. Late Sunday afternoon, Gaga grabbed a bite at the bar of Sondra Bernsteins girl and the fig in Sonoma. Word is she was with just a handful of folks (two security guards and a guy pal), and dined on mussels, beet salad, fig salad, a Croque Monsieur with egg, steak frites and a Fig Kiss

AsiaOne Monday, Feb 27, 2012 Due to overwhelming fan response to the announcement of the Lady Gaga Born This Way Ball coming to Singapore, Live Nation confirmed today that a second show will be added on Tuesday, May 29 at Singapore's Indoor Stadium. Both shows will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 27 at 10am. Five-time Grammy Award winner Lady Gaga is set to make her triumphant return to the stage this Spring with The Born This Way Ball. In this brand new tour, Gaga will perform her latest album Born This Way as well as music from both The Fame and The Fame Monster. The Born This Way Ball, produced globally by Live Nation, will begin on April 27, 2012 in Seoul, South Korea, and will travel the globe including cities that Gaga has never played before. The Born This Way Ball will be Lady Gaga's first tour since the release of her album Born This Way (Streamline/Konlive/Interscope), which has sold nearly six million copies worldwide since its release in May 2011. The a

C AMBRIDGE - Lady Gaga is expected to officially kick off her new foundation at Harvard this week, joined by Oprah Winfrey, spiritual leader Deepak Chopra and others as she unveils the anti-bullying organization. The Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit named after the singers 2011 album, will address issues such as self-confidence, well-being anti-bullying, mentoring and career development through research, education and advocacy. The foundation is partnering with The Berkman Center at Harvard, the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and The California Endowment to explore ways to create a culture of kindness, bravery, acceptance and empowerment. A kickoff event is scheduled for Wednesday at Harvards Graduate School of Education. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Harvard Law professor Charles Ogletree are also expected to attend. Copyright 2012 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or

Lady Gaga at the 39th International Emmy Awards November 21, 2011 in New York. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images) CAMBRIDGE (AP) Lady Gaga is expected to officially kick off her new foundation at Harvard this week, joined by Oprah Winfrey, spiritual leader Deepak Chopra and others as she unveils the anti-bullying organization. The Born This Way Foundation, a nonprofit named after the singers 2011 album, will address issues such as self-confidence, well-being anti-bullying, mentoring and career development through research, education and advocacy. The foundation is partnering with The Berkman Center at Harvard, the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and The California Endowment to explore ways to create a culture of kindness, bravery, acceptance and empowerment. A kickoff event is scheduled for Wednesday at Harvards Graduate School of Education. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Harvard Law professor Cha

Stars including Lady Gaga and Johnny Depp have thrown their support behind movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's campaign to have his movie Bully awarded a lower age rating. The Weinstein Company boss was left fuming this week (beg20Feb12) after American censors gave the documentary film a restrictive R rating, meaning younger kids won't be able to see it without being accompanied by their parents. Weinstein was so angry, he threatened to withdraw his company from the Motion Picture Association of America over the ruling, and he has now revealed why he feels so passionate about the project. The movie mogul admits the film has become a personal crusade for him, as he has four daughters and he wants them to grow up without being threatened by bullies. Weinstein tells TV host Piers Morgan, "I cried at the end of the film, and I said this is a mission for me, and especially for somebody who's known 10 years ago to have a bad temper. It's almost an act of redemption to do this

Lady Gaga is making headlines this week, but not for one of her lavish costumes. It's for the launch of her Born This Way Foundation. She's flying 18 young people from California to Massachusetts to take part in a conference about acceptance and empowerment. One local youth leader from Kern County is thrilled she was selected to go. "I think it's great, Im glad that she's putting her money back into the communities," said Berenice Sanchez, who lives in Lamont. Sanchez is a freshman at Bakersfield college and just recentlyturned 19. She did various community service projects as a student at Arvin High School. Since she started college, she has been active with the California Endowments Building Healthy Communities organization. The group has 14 in the state, which target underserved neighborhoods, and is partnering with Lady Gagas Foundation. Out of the some 20 members in theSouth Kern group, Sanchez says she doesnt know how she was picked. It was a huge shock,

Lady Gaga was 'scolded' by her father for making a rude gesture at a baseball match. The 'Marry the Night' singer was watching the New York Mets in 2010 when she stuck up her middle finger to photographers, which did not impress her dad Joseph Germanotta. Writing in a sports-themed issue of V magazine. she revealed: 'It was the first time in nearly two years that I was scolded by my father - partly for misbehaving in public and partly for attending a Mets game. But that's the beauty of baseball, isn't it? I was able to drown myself in so much whisky, beer and Italian sausage that after two years of touring the world I: (A) completely forgot that I was famous, (B) was completely wasted indeed, wearing my costume from the Telephone video and (C) am still confused how the paparazzi spotted me. What a lady.' Gaga also revealed how 2011 was a very up and down year for her but made her realise what she wants in life.. She wrote: '2011 was one of the most e

Lady Gaga 'scolded' by dad for flipping middle finger at photographers [newKerala.com News # 163835] Home News RSS Feeds Photo Gallery Home > News > hollywood-news Washington, Feb 25 : Lady Gaga has revealed that her father, Joseph Germanotta, scolded her for making a rude gesture at a baseball match after she stuck her middle finger up at photographers. The 25-year-old singer was watching the New York Mets in 2010 when the incident took place. "It was the first time in nearly two years that I was scolded by my father - partly for misbehaving in public and partly for attending a Mets game,"Contactmusic quoted her as writing in a sports-themed issue of V magazine. "But that's the beauty of baseball, isn't it? I was able to drown myself in so much whisky, beer and Italian sausage that after two years of touring the world I: (A) completely forgot that I was famous, (B) was completely wasted indeed, wearing my costume from the Telephone video and (C)

Well, you can't please 'em all This is definitely one titular win Little Monster will not be happy about. But according to NME magazines list of the 10 Most Pretentious Albums Ever, it seems that Lady Gagas latest studio album, Born This Way , is worthy of nabbing the top spot. Wondering why? Well, as Priya Elan, the NME writer who wrote the article, claims: On Born This Way , [Gaga] seemed to believe in her own hype, convinced she had a message to share. Cue an album of unwieldy 'anthems' that couldn't mask the fact that the fun had left the building. Ouch! Priya even went on to single out the song Scheie as the albums most pretentious moment of all. Did electroclash die for this? she added. Gaga, on the other hand, while unhappy about her so-called win, isnt taking it too seriously. Oh the irony of winning 'Most Pretentious Album Ever' from none other than NME . *Eye roll,* she tweeted. I might laugh forever [and] then return to narcissism. Irony, indee

February 24, 2012, 5:10 PM EST Leung Challenges Tang in Hong Kong Race as Support Grows Hong Kong Regulator Wins Tiger Asia Appeal, Power to Sue Henry Tang Should Quit Hong Kong Leadership Race, Poll Shows Esprit Sees Saving HK$1 Billion Sourcing From India, Indonesia MGM China Rises to 5-Month High on Profit Surge: Hong Kong Mover By Sandi Liu Feb. 24 (Bloomberg) -- Some Hong Kong fans of Lady Gaga were left disappointed yesterday after the first batch of tickets for a concert in the city were sold out within three hours at one outlet, the South China Morning Post reported. Fans vied with professional queuers and ticket touts to secure bookings for the concert, according to the report. The tickets were available exclusively to American Express card holders, who were each restricted to eight, the Post said. One unidentified woman said she was paid HK$70 ($9.03) an hour to stand in the queue and had been in line for 30 hours, according to the report. Ada Lau said she bought eight of the

18:38, Friday, 24 February 2012 Lady GaGa has hit back at NME magazine after they branded her Born This Way album "pretentious." The Marry The Night singer took to Twitter to address remarks they made about her music, after BTW was named the most pretentious record ever in a recent blog post. GaGa's sophomore LP beat the likes of Lou Reed and Metallica 's Lulu and Kis s 's 1981 LP Music From 'The Elder' to land the title, leaving Born This Way to top a list of ten most pretentious albums ever. Slamming NME's list, Lady G tweeted: "Oh the irony of winning "Most Pretentious Album Ever" from none other than NME. *eyeroll* I might laugh forever + then return to narcissism." As well as the publication not being fans of her record, the Poker Face star has also been nominated for the Villain Of The Year and Worst Album gongs at the NME Awards next week. Watch MTV News on the hour every hour on MTV - Sky Channel 126 and Virgin Ch

Lady Gaga was 'scolded' by her father for making a rude gesture at a baseball match. The 'Marry the Night' singer was watching the New York Mets in 2010 when she stuck up her middle finger to photographers, which did not impress her dad Joseph Germanotta. Writing in a sports-themed issue of V magazine. she revealed: 'It was the first time in nearly two years that I was scolded by my father - partly for misbehaving in public and partly for attending a Mets game. But that's the beauty of baseball, isn't it? I was able to drown myself in so much whisky, beer and Italian sausage that after two years of touring the world I: (A) completely forgot that I was famous, (B) was completely wasted indeed, wearing my costume from the Telephone video and (C) am still confused how the paparazzi spotted me. What a lady.' Gaga also revealed how 2011 was a very up and down year for her but made her realise what she wants in life.. She wrote: '2011 was one of the most e

February 24, 2012 06:38:35 GMT 'I might laugh forever + then return to narcissism,' the Monster ringleader posts the message along with an 'eyeroll.' Photo credit: Michael Carpenter/WENN is not happy that she has been named an artist with the "Most Pretentious Album Ever", thanks to her latest effort "". To show her annoyance, she includes an "eyeroll" in a tweet she posted to respond to her "winning." "Oh the irony of winning 'Most Pretentious Album Ever' from none other than NME," the Mother Monster writes to her 19 million followers. The outlandish singer adds, "*eyeroll* I might laugh forever + then return to narcissism." "Born This Way" is called pretentious by NME because GaGa "seemed to believe in her own hype, convinced that she had a message to share. Cue an album of unwieldy 'anthems' that couldn't mask the fact the fun had left the building." Ironically, NME g

Published: 11:07AM Friday February 24, 2012 Source: ONE News A third Auckland concert for Lady Gaga has been announced after tickets for an extra concert sold out. Organisers say the third concert in June by the extravagant American singer at Vector Arena will be the final concert. Fans can buy pre-sale tickets from Monday, while tickets for the general public will go on sale next Friday. Additional dates have also been added to the Australian arm of the Born This Way Ball tour due to Lady Gaga's popularity. Lady Gaga last performed in Auckland in March 2010, playing two sold out shows. The latest concerts are part of her Born This Way Ball tour, and the singer says that she and her design team have spent "months'" working on the "spectacular stage" for the show. Her nearly 19 million Twitter followers have been leaked information about the tour, including the poster for the show and a sketch of her gothic castle-themed stage design. Gaga describes the soun

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Lady Gaga Reports claim she told friends and family she will be pregnant within a year. Lady Gaga may have been dating actor Taylor Kinney for a year but the singer has no plans for a baby and her representative has come forward to dismiss reports that she wants to become a mum. Gossip report the headline for Star magazine screams A Baby For Gaga! and the tabloid claims the couple are planning for their future. The magazine says the singer knows that Taylor is The One, and she wants children with him as soon as possible, and that the couple is already plotting out their life together. According to a supposed pal of the 'Born This Way' hitmaker shes told her friends and family that its going to happen within a year. Shes been thinking of baby names but is keeping them a secret. Lady Gaga allegedly even brags to everyone about how beautiful their children will be because Taylor is so gorgeous. A representative for the singer simply states the story is untrue.

Barack Obama sings 'Born this way' Check out this mash up of president Barack Obama performing Lady Gaga's smash hit 'Born this way.' Video: YouTube channel "baracksdubs" Fourth Sydney show announced ... Singer Lady Gaga's popularity remains insatiable. Source: AP DEMAND for Lady Gaga remains insatiable with a fourth show at Allphones Arena in Homebush announced. Lady Gaga 's fourth show at Homebush will be on June 24. Tickets for Lady Gaga 's fourth show go on sale at noon on March 2 at livenation.com.au. Pre-sale tickets for VISA cardholders go on sale on February 27. A second Perth show, third Brisbane show and fourth Melbourne show have also been announced. Pictures: The latest Lady Gaga Pictures: Lady Gaga in Sydney 2011 Gaga in Satanic blood bath claim Gaga launches website for fans Gaga sneers at fashion police Listen to the playlist of tracks from GaGa's last one-off concert in Oz.

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