International cover. Text on the US version is colored red instead of blue, and the image has a slight red tint.
The Fame era began with Gaga being signed with Interscope Records in May of 2007. However, promotion for the album began in late March of 2008. The era marked Gaga's rise to fame which started internationally before reaching the US in the fall. The era ended on September 29, 2009 with the last show of The Fame Ball Tour.
2007
Prior to her performance at Lollapalooza, Gaga was signed to Streamline Records by Vincent Herbert. In November of 2007, Vincent Herbert signed a deal with Interscope Records in which they agreed to promote five of his acts, including Lady Gaga.
2008
Lady Gaga had a goodbye party with her lowersides friends of New York from a Bar. The next day she flew to Los Angeles to meet RedOne in the studio and still hungover, she wrote Just Dance in ten minutes as "A happy record". In a week, they wrote together Poker face and LoveGame. After that, she signed a recording deal with Interscope and began officially the production of her Debut album.
Also, she was sent to write songs with Akon for Tami Chynn, an artist signed to Konvict Muzik in Atlanta. For the first time, Akon recognized her vocal abilities during her singing of a reference vocal to one of his tracks in the studio.
Lady Gaga with Colby O'Donis in a recording studio.
- "When we were working, Akon would say, 'Get in the booth and cut these vocals,' and he'd always tell me I could really sing. So he decided he wanted to be a part of my music," Gaga said about working with Akon, who ultimately convinced Interscope-Geffen-A&M Chairman and CEO Jimmy Iovine to sign her to a joint deal with Konlive. "He spoke to Jimmy, and we decided to become a big family." —Lady Gaga
As a result, she was commissioned by Interscope to write for labelmates New Kids on the Block with RedOne, Nicole Scherzinger's solo album and the Pussycat Dolls with Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins and some others with Akon. Two of hers songs was picked by Britney Spears and recorded but only one was released, "Quicksand" as a bonus track in Europe. Gaga also joined the roster of Cherrytree Records, an Interscope imprint established by producer and songwriter Martin Kierszenbaum, after co-writing four songs with Kierszenbaum.
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Gaga came back in New York to shoot her first promotional photo shoot for Interscope Records and do her last Lady GaGa Revue. Learn more
On the 6th, Gaga started to use Twitter for the very first time. The following day, Gaga began her first promotional world tour with two performances that month. On the 31th, Melina Matsoukas directed the music video for "Just Dance" in a rented house located in Los Angeles. Learn more
In this month, "Just Dance" was released officially as single. Meanwhile, Gaga attended some nightclubs where she was photographed by Adrian Sidney. Learn more
In May of 2008, Gaga and the Haus debuted the Disco Stick and the "Fame" glasses made of frozen acrylic. She also did her first live performance on television at the 2008 NewNowNext Awards.
May 10
Aaron Fallon Photoshoot
- Main article: Aaron Fallon
May 11
At Here Lounge
- Main article: Here Lounge
Gaga performed at "Size Sundays" at Here Lounge in West Hollywood. She took a picture with host, Tom Whitman.
- Lady Gaga wears a catsuit, glasses and the Disco Stick by Haus of Gaga, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, a belt by St. John, and a jacket by Maison Margiela.
- Dancers: Melissa Emrico and Katie Orr
May 13
Sessions on Sunset at Studio 944
- Main articles: Studio 944, Adrian Sidney
Official launch party of Sessions on Sunset at Studio 944. Interscope and Guitar Hero sponsored the party as well as Asahi, Belvedere and Bling Water. She used a "Nord Lead 3" synthesizer
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit and the Disco Stick by Haus of Gaga, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, and sunglasses by Gucci.
ManiaTV Interview
- Main article: Mania TV
After Sessions on Sunset, Lady Gaga was interviewed by Samantha Maloney for Mania TV.
- Lady Gaga wears a customized outfit by Maison Margiela, shoes by Marni, and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
Young Hollywood Interview
- Main article: Young Hollywood
After the ManiaTV interview, Lady Gaga gave an interview to Young Hollywood.
VIMBY Interview
At Les Deux
- Related article: Adrian Sidney
After the party of Sessions on Sunset by 944, Lady Gaga was spotted at the event but did not perform. On May 14, 2008, Gaga posted three pictures of her with Katie "Pepper" Orr and Melissa "Dina" Emrico on the Haus of Gaga Blog.
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
May 14
Playboy Radio Interview
Lady Gaga was on "Play Date" with host Tara Mack between 2-3 PM PST.
May 15
1st Open A. I. R.: Artist in Residence
- Main articles: Atlas New York, Theo Wargo
Lady Gaga became one of the first performers for Gotham Organization’s First Annual Open A.I.R: Artist In Residence Summer Concert Series. Before the show, Gaga did some interviews with the media such a Young Hollywood.
During the rehearsal and actual performance at Open A.I.R Concert Series, Theo Wargo took many pictures of Lady Gaga.
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, shoes by Marni, a belt by St. John, and sunglasses by Emilio Pucci.
Campus Thursdays at Splash
- Lady Gaga wears a latex jumpsuit and sunglasses by Haus of Gaga, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, a jacket by Maison Margiela, and sunglasses by Emilio Pucci.
May 16
At Hell's Kitchen Lounge in NYC
- Main article: Hell's Kitchen Lounge
Gaga performed at midnight at Hell's Kitchen Lounge in NYC. Aliya Naumoff took some photographs before the performance.
- Lady Gaga wears a jacket by Maison Margiela, shoes by Marni, and spats by Posso.
May 17
40C at Family Club Night
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, a belt by St. John, and sunglasses by Gucci.
Backstage
At Tenjune Bar
Gaga posted two videos of her and the 2 dancers dancing in the bar.
May 19
Pieter Henket Photoshoot
- Main article: Pieter Henket
NewNowNext Awards
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- Lady Gaga wears shoes by Burberry, spats by Posso, and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
- Lady Gaga wears a jumpsuit and sunglasses by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, and a hood by Muto-Little Costumes.
After Party
- Main articles: Robin Roemer, Maro Hagopian
Gaga gave a couple of interviews while at the NewNowNext Awards and was later interviewed at the after party of the awards.
May 20
Z100 Interview
Lady Gaga was interviewed by Shelley Wade for a Z100 radio station in New York.
Brad Ross
Brad Ross took some pictures of Gaga minutes before the shoot with Candice Lawler.
Candice Lawler Photoshoot
- Main article: Candice Lawler
MTV News
At Pink Elephant
- Main article: Pink Elephant
May 21
At Mansion Nightclub
The annual Hamptons Summer Kickoff Party hosted by Gotham Magazine.
May 22
At Score Nightclub
- Main article: Score
- Lady Gaga wears a lightbolt jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, and sunglasses by Armani.
May 24
At G. Bar
- Lady Gaga wears a latex jumpsuit and the Disco Stick Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, and sunglasses by Gucci.
May 25
At Bill's FIlling Station
- Lady Gaga wears a latex jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, and sunglasses by Gucci.
May 27
Trannyshack at The Stud Bar
- Main article: Stud Bar
Gaga hosted "Trannyshack" which is a weekly drag party.
Performance
- Lady Gaga wears a latex jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, shoes by Chanel, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, a belt by St. John, and sunglasses by Gucci.
Backstage
May 28
At Otis Lounge in San Francisco
- Main article: Damien Miller
May 29
Out and about: Shopping
Lady Gaga went out grocery shopping and walking around. This was recorded to be used in Episode 1 of Gagavision: "Introducing Lady Gaga", which was released on June 24th, 2008.
Mecca
Performance
Gaga performed a short setlist of songs which included LoveGame and Just Dance. The performances of LoveGame and Just Dance were recorded and used on the second episode of Gagavision: "Performance", which was released on July 1st, 2008.
After Show
After this club performance, footage of Gaga preparing for her next club show at The Crib was recorded and used on the third episode of Gagavision: "Between the Shows", which was released on July 8th, 2008.
The Crib
Footage of this performance was recorded and used on Episode 5 of Gagavision: "Being the Best", which was released on July 22nd, 2008 . This footage was also used in Episode 6 of Gagavision: "Thin White Duke", which was released on July 29th, 2008.
May 30
Hotel Room
Gaga recorded footage of her and her dancers looking through fashion books and discussing fashion in a hotel room. This footage was used in Episode 4 of Gagavision: "Fashion", which was released on July 15th, 2008. This footage was also used in Episode 5 of Gagavision: "Being the Best", which was released on July 22nd, 2008, and Episode 6 of Gagavision: "Thin White Duke", which was released on July 29th, 2008.
Tigerheat Night at Krave
Lady Gaga performed a short setlist of songs at Tigerheat Night at Krave.
- Lady Gaga wears the disco bra and glasses by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, shoes by Burberry, and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
May 31
MTV Movie Awards 2008 Celebration Party
- Main article: Adrian Sidney
- Lady Gaga wears a latex jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, a jacket by Maison Margiela, a hood by Muto-Little Costumes, sunglasses by Gucci, and shoes by Chanel.
"Weekend Warrior" Party in LA
- Lady Gaga wears sunglasses by Versace.
May
Infoplus Interview (Musique Plus)
Did a 30 minutes interview with Nicolas Titley for Infoplus in Los Angeles before her rehearsal with Laurieann Gibson.
- Lady Gaga wears the disco bra by Haus of Gaga.
In this month, the first episode of "Transmission Gagavision" was released, and Gaga did two photoshoots with David C. Lee and Pierpaolo Ferrari and performed on Isle of MTV, her first performance recorded outside of the United States. Learn more
In this month, Gaga shot the music video for "Beautiful, Dirty, Rich" and filmed "The Fame: Part One". She also performed on "So You Think You Can Dance" and five more episodes of "Transmission Gagavision" were released. Learn more
Gaga recorded "Murder My Heart" with Michael Bolton; videos of Gagavisions, while conducting performances in the United States, Canada and Germany. During the fortnight, was officially released the video "The Fame: Part 1" on their official YouTube account. Learn more
Gaga continued her Just Dance Promo Tour by performing for the first time in the Netherlands, United Kingdom, France and Australia. She was accompanied onstage with Space Cowboy doing live mixes and dancers Celine Thubert (Coco Chanel) and Melissa Emrico (Dina). Learn more
In this month, Gaga shot the music video for "Poker Face", which was released later in the month, and started performing opening acts for New Kids on the Block: Live. Learn more
The New Kids on the Block: Live continued into November in the United States while making a few stops in the middle of the month in Canada before returning to the States. Learn more
After two dates in Mexico, the New Kids on the Block: Live ended and Gaga continued to perform a similar set for various radio stations for their Christmas shows. At the very end of the month, Gaga filmed the "Who Shot Candy Warhol?" (Crevettes Films) three-part story to be used for the visuals of the upcoming Doll Domination Tour in January. Learn more
2009
Gaga filmed two music videos will debut album, "LoveGame" and "Eh, Eh (Nothing Else I Can Say)"; and had several photo shoots for various fashion magazines. Learn more
In this month, Gaga performed at the 2009 Brit Awards and continued performing the opening act for New Kids on the Block: Live. Learn more
In this month, Gaga debuted The Fame Ball Tour at the House of Blues in San Diego. She also did a few photoshoots. Learn more
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. Learn more
During this month, Lady Gaga continued her tour The Fame Ball, while attending several radio, television and some magazines for interviews. She also collaborated with rapper Wale on Chillin' in the filming of the video. Learn more
In this month, the "Paparazzi" music video and the "Chillin" music video with Wale both premiered. Lady Gaga also performed "LoveGame" and "Poker Face" at the MuchMusic Video Awards. Learn more
In this month, Gaga did a few photoshoots and continued performing The Fame Ball Tour in Eurasia. Learn more
In this month, Gaga continued The Fame Ball Tour and gave some interviews in Asia and Africa. Learn more
In this month, Gaga performed at the 2009 MTV Music Video Awards and her Heartbeats headphones were unveiled. Learn more
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