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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.

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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.

Us May 10

Aaron Fallon Photoshoot

Main article: Aaron Fallon

Us 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.

Us 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.

Us May 14

Playboy Radio Interview

Lady Gaga was on "Play Date" with host Tara Mack between 2-3 PM PST.

Us 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.

Us 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.

Us 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.

Us May 19

Pieter Henket Photoshoot

Main article: Pieter Henket

NewNowNext Awards

  1. Lady Gaga wears shoes by Burberry, spats by Posso, and sunglasses by Oliver Peoples.
  2. 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.

Us 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

Us May 21

At Mansion Nightclub

The annual Hamptons Summer Kickoff Party hosted by Gotham Magazine.

Us May 22

At Score Nightclub

Main article: Score
Lady Gaga wears a lightbolt jumpsuit by Haus of Gaga, and sunglasses by Armani.

Us 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.

Us 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.

Us 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

Us May 28

At Otis Lounge in San Francisco

Main article: Damien Miller

Us 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.

Us 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.

Us 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.

Us 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.
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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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