In this month, Gaga proposed filming her next single "Paparazzi". Throughout the day, attended various radio channels appearances, interviews and other performances. She had photoshoots in Hotels, and also in France visited the Museum tribute to Andy Warhol, previously, Gaga contacted David LaChapelle, who to start, he organized a surprise party after her performance on American Idol.
April 1
American Idol
American Idol (Fox)
- Main article: American Idol
Gaga performed "Poker Face". She opened the performance with an acoustic version of the song and eventually moved into the regular version of the song. Violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain joined Gaga on stage.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Benjamin Cho.
Leaving Koi Restaurant in LA
Lady Gaga was spotted leaving Koi Restaurant after her American Idol performance.
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- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Benjamin Cho and sunglasses by Versace.
David LaChapelle's surprise Gaga Birthday Bash
David LaChapelle organized a suprise birthday bash to Lady Gaga. A picture of Jeremy Scott with Gaga was included in the Book of Gaga from this party.
April 4
The Fame Ball: Hollywood Party of Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend
- Main article: The Fame Ball, Palm Springs Convention Center
Gaga performed for the Hollywood Party as part of the Club Skirts Dinah Shore Weekend in Palm Spring. There were no changes fashion wise between this Fame Ball concert and the previous one.
April 6
The Fame Ball: House of Blues
- Main article: The Fame Ball, House of Blues
There were no changes fashion wise between this Fame Ball concert and the previous one.
April 7
At 93-3 FLZ
- Main article: WFLZ-FM
Lady Gaga was interviewed by Katie, who asked her the four forbidden questions Gaga's record label specifically told them not to ask her.
The Fame Ball: The Ritz Ybor
- Main article: The Fame Ball, The Ritz Ybor
There were no changes fashion wise between this Fame Ball concert and the previous one. Gaga was seen backstage after the concert.
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- Lady Gaga wears panties by Linda Stokes, a jacket by Lee and sunglasses by Versace.
Private Party
- Lady Gaga wears sunglasses by Ray-Ban.
April 8
The Fame Ball: Revolution Live
- Main article: The Fame Ball, Revolution Live
There were no changes fashion wise between this Fame Ball concert and the previous one.
April 9
At Q100
- Main article: WWWQ-FM
Gaga was interviewed.
At 95.5 The Beat
- Main article: WBTS-FM
Gaga was seen arriving at the radio station.
Unknown Interview
Gaga was interviewed by a fan named Elizabeth some time before her concert that day.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Black Halo and a jacket by Maison Martin Margiela.
The Fame Ball: Centerstage
- Main articles: The Fame Ball, Centerstage
There were no changes fashion wise between this Fame Ball concert and the previous one. Lady Gaga was also seen backstage.
- Lady Gaga wears sunglasses by Ray-Ban.
Backstage
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Haus of Gaga.
April 10
Recording Launch My Line: Wild Card episode (Bravo TV)
- Main article: Wild Card (Launch My Line episode)
Lady Gaga came in, offered fashion advice to the contestants and then picked a fabric from the "Fabric Room" for the contestants to use.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Jeremy Scott.
April 11
The Fame Ball: The White Party
- Main article: The Fame Ball, Palm Springs Convention Center
There were no outfit changes between this Fame Ball concert and the previous one, but Gaga returned to her blonde bob with purple streaks for this concert.
- Lady Gaga wears a blazer by Maison Martin Margiela, shoes by Christian Louboutin, and sunglasses by Tom Ford.
Música.com Message
Gaga greeted website partners "musica.com".
April 12
At Recording Studio
Lady Gaga and Marilyn Manson went into a recording studios to add new vocals to the Chew Fu Ghettohouse Fix of "LoveGame".
- Lady Gaga wears a latex leggings and a bra by Atsuko Kudo.
April 13
"Paparazzi" Music Video
This was the first of two days of shooting. They filmed it at a mansion in Bel-Air ant at Villa de Leon. Some of the murders scene were also filmed on that day including the dogs cameo.
Arriving at Katsuya restaurant
After a long day of filiming the "Paparazzi" music video, Gaga went out for dinner at Katsuya Restaurant.
April 14
"Paparazzi" Music Video
- Main article: Paparazzi music video
This was the 2nd day of shooting. They filmed it at Villa de Leon in California. Jeremy Scott was on the set to see his custom outfit during the "I Killed My Boyfriend" scene and also created an outfit with B. Akerlund at the last minute out of film stock.
At Los Angeles International Airport
Right after wrapping the music video, Gaga embarked on a plane to the United Kingdom.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Jeremy Scott, shoes by Balenciaga and sunglasses by Emilio Pucci.
April 15
Leaving the Heathrow Airport in London
Gaga leaving the Heathrow Airport in the evening.
The Blakes Hotel
Gaga arrived at The Blakes Hotel at night.
- Lady Gaga wears shoes by Balenciaga, sunglasses by Emilio Pucci and a handbag by Fendi while she holds a digital camera by Nikon.
April 16
The Blakes Hotel in London
Gaga was seen leaving and arriving at the Blakes Hotel wearing a lavender wig.
At Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (BBC One)
- Main article: Friday Night with Jonathan Ross
Gaga was interviewed about her name and her unusual fashion. She was also asked to explain the meaning behind Poker Face. She performed Poker Face in a metal dress.
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- Dress by Ashley Isham (Spring/Summer 2009) with Ruthie Davis (Pop, Spring 2009)
- Dress by Dolce & Gabbana (Spring/Summer 2007) with Ruthie Davis (Pop, Spring 2009)
Groucho Club in London
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, shoes by Ruthie Davis and sunglasses by Emilio Pucci while she holds a digital camera by Nikon.
Bungalow 8 Nightclub in London
Lady Gaga left Groucho Club and Bungalow 8 Nightclub, and was encountered by a swarm of paparazzi. She pulled out a camera and took pictures of the paparazzi as she made her way to a car. Also, was seen leaving the Hakkasan Restaurant and returning at Hotel in London.
Leaving the Hakkasan Restaurant
Returning at Hotel in London
April 17
Shopping at Dolce & Gabbana in London
Lady Gaga was seen out shopping at Dolce & Gabbana in London in the morning.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Bernard Chandran, shoes by Christian Louboutin and a belt by Dolce & Gabbana.
April 18
At Hotel
- Main articles: Thomas Rabsch, Frank Lothar Lange
Bild.de Interview
- Main article: Bild.de - Between photoshoots
- Lady Gaga wears a jacket by Mugler, gloves by Patricia Field, shoes by John Galliano, and sunglasses by Cazal.
Schlag den Raab (ProSieben)
- Main article: Schlag den Raab
Lady Gaga performed "Poker Face".
- Lady Gaga wears a jacket by Gareth Pugh and boots by KTZ.
April 19
Out and about in Milan
- Lady Gaga wears sunglasses by Versace and a handbag by Dolce & Gabbana.
Quelli che... il Calcio (Rai Due)
Lady Gaga performed "Poker Face" with three male dancers and was then interviewed directly after the performance.
- Lady Gaga wears a bodysuit by Maison Martin Margiela, a golden outfit by Jeremy Scott, boots by KTZ and sunglasses by Versace.
At Dolce & Gabbana Showroom
Gaga visited the Dolce & Gabbana Showroom while in Italy and acquired new fashion pieces. A video was recorded in the showroom of Gaga drawing sketches for some of her costumes.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Dolce & Gabbana and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
Unknown Interview
Lady Gaga was interviewed while in Italy. Only a short video of this interview exists.
Leaving the Heathrow Airport
- Lady Gaga wears a top, a skirt, shoes and sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana.
Arriving Hotel in London
Lady Gaga returned to London and was spotted arriving at her hotel, wearing some of the new Dolce & Gabbana pieces she got in Italy.
April 20
Pop Culture Parking Lot Episode 3
Lady Starlight posted the third episode of Pop Culture Parking Lot, "Lady GaGa's Pop Culture Parking Lot: Chicago", which contained footage of Gaga backstage at her Fame Ball concert on March 24th, 2009.
BBC Radio 1 in London
Live Lounge with Jo Whiley
- Main article: BBC Radio 1
Lady Gaga was seen arriving at the radio station. She was interviewed there. She was also seen leaving the station.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress and a harness by Hannah Marshall, platform wedges by Chanel, and a ring by NOir Jewelry.
Leaving
BBC Radio 2 in London
Arriving at ITV Studios in London
The Paul O'Grady Show (Channel 4)
Lady Gaga had an interview with Paul O'Grady commenting on fashion and her music during The Paul O'Grady Show was still airing. After the interview, she gave O'Grady one of her hairpieces and offered the kids in the audience candy and ate some herself. She also took part in the goo competition. She performed "Poker Face".
Leaving The Paul O'Grady Show in London
Out and about in London
Mika's House
Arrival
- Lady Gaga now wears sunglasses by Emilio Pucci and a clutch by Chanel.
Leaving
Leaving Hakkasan Restaurant in London
Returning at Hotel in London
April 21
At BBC Breakfast (BBC/BBC News channel)
Gaga was interviewed. She discussed how she is leaving the UK in a few hours. She talked about where her name "Lady Gaga" originated from, her performance of an acoustic version of Poker Face on BBC Radio, her hair, and her teacups.
- Jacket by Bruno Pieters
Arriving at Capital Radio in London
Gaga returned to the hotel with the Capital Radio studio.
At 95.8 Capital FM
- Main article: Capital FM
Performed an acoustic version of "Paparazzi" for the first time.
Leaving the The Blakes Hotel
Lady Gaga was seen leaving the Blakes Hotel to go to the Netherlands.
- Lady Gaga wears a latex pants by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by John Richmond, shoes by Christian Louboutin, sunglasses by Dior and a handbag by Dolce & Gabbana.
April 22
Leaving the Park Hotel in Amsterdam
Lady Gaga was spotted leaving Park Hotel in Amsterdam to go perform at Mooi! Weer De Leeuw.
- Lady Gaga wears a dress by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, shoes by John Galliano and sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith.
At Mooi! Weer De Leeuw (Vara)
- Main article: Mooi! Weer De Leeuw
Lady Gaga performed an acoustic version of Poker Face, and backstage, Gaga gave an interview in a red outfit.
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- Lady Gaga wears a jacket by Bruno Pieters, and a corset by Fendi.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, heels by John Galliano, and sunglasses by Oliver Goldsmith.
April 23
Leaving Hotel in Paris
Le Régalia Restaurant in Paris
Le Grand Palais
Gaga went to Le Grand Palais in Paris to see "Le grand monde d'Andy Warhol" [The Big World of Andy Warhol] exhibit which was shown from March 18 to July 23, 2009. During her visit, she called David LaChapelle to talk with him about the painting she saw that intrigued her.
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At Le Grand Journal (Canal+)
- Main article: Le Grand Journal
Gaga performed an acoustic version of "Poker Face" which moved into the original version after the first verse. She was interviewed as well, also was interviewed in the "Question Box".
Leaving Hotel in Paris
Lady Gaga was seen leaving Hotel later in the day to go attend the Hogan Charity Cocktail.
At Hogan Charity Cocktail for Best Buddies Association Benefit
Lady Gaga attended this party event in the evening.
Leaving Hotel in Paris
April 24
Primavera POP 2009 at Palacio de Deportes de la Comunidad de Madrid
- Main articles: Los 40 Principales, Primavera Pop
Arrival
Performance
- Set list:
- "Poker Face"
- "Just Dance"
- Jacket by Bruno Pieters, leather bodysuit and ankle boots by Unknown
April 25
Arriving in Moscow
Lady Gaga was spotted by the paparazzis when she arrived in Moscow.
Press conference at Famous Club
- Main article: Famous Club
Gaga hosted a press conference before her performance at Famous club.
- Lady Gaga wears a bodysuit by Jean-Claude Jitrois, a jacket by Bruno Pieters and sunglasses by Versace.
The Fame Ball: Famous Club
- Main articles: The Fame Ball, Famous Club
They performed a showcase, a shortened and without props version of The Fame Ball at Famous Club in Russia with a custom set list. She wore one outfit with gold shoulders, and none of her other Fame Ball outfits. She returned to her Fame Ball outfits on the next Fame Ball concert.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Jean-Claude Jitrois, a jacket by Jeremy Scott, boots by KTZ and sunglasses by Versace.
At Red Square
Gaga took pictures in front of Saint Basil's Cathedral where police officer tried to arrest her for wearing leather. At a later show, Gaga recalled the event:
- "I was having a little photo shoot and all of a sudden the police came out of nowhere and clapped their fingers [she mimed the hand gesture] - I said, 'I think it means whore in Russian.'"
The police officers mistook her for a streetwalker and had trouble believing she wasn’t even when she took out her ID. She included one of the pictures taken on the Book of Gaga with a written caption next to it: "The photo that almost got me arrested in RUSSIA :) I have it lol".
- Sunglasses by Versace
Arriving Hotel
April 26
Arriving at Sers Hotel in Paris
Gaga was seen arriving at her hotel in Paris.
At Attention Musique Fraîche (SFR)
Lady Gaga was interviewed by Attention Musique Fraîche (Warning Fresh Music) at her hotel room.
April 27
Henri Tullio Photoshoot
- Main article: Henri Tullio
Paris Premiere Interview
Lady Gaga was interviewed in a French art museum.
At Fun Radio
- Main article: Fun Radio
Lady Gaga performed Eh Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say) for the first time on the radio.
- Jacket by Bruno Pieters
Leaving Hotel
Lady Gaga was photographed leaving her hotel at night.
April 28
At 101.3 SWR3 FM
Gaga met Pierre M. Krauss. She was also interviewed. One of the first of the day.
Nachtmagazin, Leute Heute Interview
Lady Gaga was interviewed by Nachtmagazin and Leute Heute.
At Zapata Club in Stuttgart
- Main article: Zapata Club
Special show hosted by SWR3. Gaga was also seen backstage before the event. Gaga performed a short setlist of songs including: "LoveGame", "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich", "The Fame", "Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)", "Poker Face" (Acoustic), "Paparazzi" (Acoustic), "Just Dance", and "Poker Face".
Leaving the Zapata Club in Stuttgart
April 29
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport
Lady Gaga arrived at the Heathrow Airport in the morning to take a flight back to the United States.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Maison Martin Margiela, shoes by Fendi and a handbag by Dolce & Gabbana.
Arriving at John F. Kennedy International Airport
Gaga arrived at JFK Airport in the evening after a long flight from London.
April 30
Pop Culture Parking Lot Episode 4
Lady Starlight posted the fourth episode of Pop Culture Parking Lot, "Lady Starlight's Transmission from the Fame Ball Tour: Chicago", which contained footage of Gaga backstage at her Fame Ball concert on March 24, 2009.
Out in New York City
Gaga was seen coming out of a taxi out in New York City in the afternoon going at a Building and later was seen with her ex boyfriend, Speedy.
- Lady Gaga wears an outfit by Maison Martin Margiela, a belt-corset by Fendi, shoes by John Galliano and a handbag by Dolce & Gabbana.