Las Culturistas with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang "We're Gonna Dance" (w/ Lady Gaga) (RE-RELEASE)
Dec 24, 2025
Lady Gaga, the award-winning pop icon and actress, shares insights on her album Mayhem and its creative journey. She reminisces about her nostalgic tour experiences and memorable performances, reflecting on her life’s blend of artistry in A Star Is Born. Gaga dives into the eclectic influences behind Mayhem, discussing its themes of mortality, humor, and joy. She highlights her advocacy for the queer community and hints at future projects, including musical theater dreams. With her characteristic wit, she engages in playful banter and rants.
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Backstage Nervousness Before SNL 50
- Lady Gaga describes being nervous and emotional backstage at SNL 50 but found comfort in collaborators like Tony and The Roots.
- She framed the experience as a privilege and part of her lifelong love of theatrical showmanship.
Practice Daily To Stay Sharp
- Warm up and practice your craft daily to maintain and improve performance.
- Gaga says vocal warmups and daily piano and dance practice are part of her commitment to fans and craft.
Mayhem As Coherent Artistic Identity
- Gaga sees her musical diversity as coherent mayhem that becomes authentically her when combined.
- She argues that seeming chaos across genres can form a distinct artistic identity when unified.