Lady Gaga, born Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta in 1986, is an American pop singer known for her flamboyant stage persona and albums including The Fame and The Fame Monster. She cites glam rock artists like David Bowie and pop stars like Madonna as influences and took her stage name from the Queen song "Radio Gaga." Lady Gaga is renowned for her shocking stage outfits ranging from bubbles to a frog costume.