Lady Gaga is synonymous with glitz and glamour. From her meat dress to her other unconventional accessory choices, she knows how to always make a splash. Her song, “Hold My Hand,” from the soundtrack of Top Gun: Maverick was nominated for Best Original Song at the 2023 Oscars. This time around, her statement was about simplicity and natural beauty, as she performed her song in the most stripped-down public appearance yet.
Initially, because of being busy filming Folie à Deux, the sequel to the Joker film, Gaga couldn’t make the award ceremony and, by default, couldn’t perform her song. 3 days before the event, she texted the producers and said that even though she didn’t have time to put together a flamboyant performance, she did want to try something. Much to the fans’ amazement, she made a last-minute surprise appearance and left audiences in awe.
For the red carpet of the 95th Academy Awards which, starting this year, changed colors to beige, the House of Gucci star went for a full glamorous makeover and chose to wear a black Versace gown. The sheer corseted dress had a low-cut skirt and featured the famous Medusa logo of the world-renowned brand.
As she took the stage to perform her Oscar-nominated song, Lady Gaga ditched the glam makeover in favor of a makeup-free face, a black shirt, and ripped jeans paired with sneakers. According to the producers of the show, Gaga did this because she “wanted it to be raw and for people to see the real Gaga.”
The song “Hold My Hand” was written by Gaga in her studio basement, together with a friend. She said, “It’s deeply personal for me. I think we all need each other. We need a lot of love to walk through this life. And we all need a hero sometimes. But you might find that you can be your own hero, even if you feel broken instead.”
Her performance was met with a standing ovation inside the Dolby Theatre; watch below.
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My BIL Asked Me to Wear All White to His Gender Reveal Party – When I Found Out Why, I Was Speechless
An innocent gender reveal party swiftly descended into chaos. Luckily, my future mother-in-law was ready for the spectacle. When I discovered the rationale behind the last-minute dress requirement, I was taken aback and indignant.
Hello, my name is Tammy, and I’m thirty-one years old. Dean is thirty-two. This has to do with my fiancé’s family’s massive betrayal, which inspired me to pursue retribution.
For his first child, my future brother-in-law, Sam, planned a gender reveal party. Ignoring the warning signs, Dean and I accepted the invitation. It was strange that the invitation asked guests to bring presents, including medium diapers and something for the parents. We were told everyone had to wear white one week prior to the event. I bought a white jumpsuit with reluctance.
There was a nervous atmosphere at the celebration. Enthusiastically, Sam and Berta interacted with each other. Everyone was covered in pink and blue paint as it suddenly exploded in showers. The white clothing code, we discovered, was to sabotage our ensembles for their own entertainment.
The guests were furious, but Berta and Sam chuckled. Sam’s mother stepped in after noticing the shock. Instead of the destroyed garments, she gave them gift cards in an envelope. She was responding to the disrespect in this way.
His mother reprimanded Sam and Berta, teaching them a valuable lesson in decency and thoughtfulness. My soiled jumpsuit served as a visual reminder of how careless behavior can be as Dean and I departed, transforming a carefree celebration into a meaningful life lesson.
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