Friday 16 December 2011

Lady Gaga Bares All for Charity


How does an average girl from New York transform herself into a cultural icon that endures for decades, and even, centuries? It was simple for Lisa del Giocondo (better known as Mona Lisa). Just pose for the right artist.
Perhaps this is what Lady Gaga had in mind when she disrobed for crooning legend turned artist, Tony Bennett. The product of that encounter, a seductive sketch, now up for auction on eBay Celebrity , depicts a fully nude Gaga, partially concealed behind strategically placed shadows and arms.
The drawing is not as popular as you might think, attracting only $6,766 in bids as of mid afternoon Tuesday, not yet meeting the seller's reserve.
Gaga's foray into the world of serious art, is but the latest in a succession of - seemingly calculated - events aligning her with pop culture royalty. Consider some of her recent antics.
Happy Birthday Mr. President. Gaga has donned Monroe's tradmark, short blond curls, blood red lipstick and 60s inspired, oh so formal, fitted dresses many times. But she left no doubt as to her intent at October's Decade of Difference concert when she invoked Marilyn's sexy Happy Birthday wish to President Kennedy, with her own breathy rendition. President Clinton was celebrating his 65th birthday.
"I'm having my first Marilyn moment," she demurred, "I always wanted to have one."
I'm Dreaming of a Gaga Christmas. The fastest way to insert yourself into the collective psyche of this country is to become a part of our holiday traditions. Gaga's unique take on the Irving Berlin classic "White Christmas," at Z100's Jingle Ball in New York was certainly memorable. Bing Crosby may have rolled over in his grave, but those who know what to expect from Gaga were not disappointed.
Fight for a Cause. Proceeds from the sale of the Gaga/Bennett sketch will benefit Gaga's Born this Way foundation, and Bennett's pet charity, Exploring the Arts. If you really want to make your mark on society, you have to take a major stand on issues of the day.
Bob Geldof had world hunger. Lady Gaga has taken up the banner against bullying. Earlier this month, she visited the White House to discuss the issue with members of the Office of Public Engagement. No word on what she may have suggested they do about the problem, which effects an estimated 13 million students, but her celebrity certainly helped to draw attention to the issue.

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